THE ADVENTURE PROJECT CORP Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE ADVENTURE PROJECT CORP

EIN 27-3809595 · International Economic Development (Q32)

What they do

The Adventure Project Creates Jobs That Empower Communities In Africa to Work Their Way Out of Extreme Poverty for Good

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$63.41spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$16.10of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.61in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $130,000 for MICHAEL PELEHACH (CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$934,807

Expenses$592,735

Annual surplus $342,072 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$95,261 · 16.1% of expenses

Grants paid$2,166,201 · 365.5% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

Reported executive compensation (total)$66,843 · 11.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$934,807

Expenses$592,735

Assets$362,126

Income$935,588

Contributions$931,445

Grants given$2,166,201

Average grant$47,091

Management and general$95,261

Executive compensation (total)$66,843

Accounting fees$24,151

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICHAEL PELEHACHCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $130,000

REBECCA STRAWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $70,000

JODY LANDERSDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $4,280

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

MICHAEL PELEHACHCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER

REBECCA STRAWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JODY LANDERSDIRECTOR

ADRIENNE DORISONDIRECTOR

ALBERT SWANTNERDIRECTOR

AMANDA BEISELTREASURER

BRADY NORVALLCHAIR

CASSIE STEWARTSECRETARY

CHRISTIAN BORGESDIRECTOR

SHAWN BUDDEDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2010
Location: 228 PARK AVE S PMB 86132, New York, NY 10003
County: New York
In care of: REBECCA STRAW
Primary officer: REBECCA STRAW, PRESIDENT CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(650) 303-1899

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: November 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: T3 ACCOUNTING SERVICES
NTEE classification: International Economic Development (Q32)
IRS tax category: International Economic Development
Grant-giving organization: Yes