THE JOSEPH PROJECT INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE JOSEPH PROJECT INC

EIN 83-2492317 · Legal Services (I80)

What they do

THE JOSEPH PROJECT is A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS WITH PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $84.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

75.13%of revenue went to mission work84.3% of expenses · Program services

0.93%of revenue went to fundraising1.0% of expenses

$89.17spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

13.11%of revenue went to management and office costs14.7% of expenses

$1.79in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$285,392

Mission workProgram services$214,41475.13% of revenue84.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$37,40713.11% of revenue14.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$2,6500.93% of revenue1.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$30,92110.83% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$254,47189.17% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

The current filing is first. Each bar compares annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

2024Current84.3% mission · 14.7% management · 1.0% fundraising

202369.4% mission · 27.5% management · 3.1% fundraising

202271.2% mission · 27.1% management · 1.7% fundraising

202147.6% mission · 45.9% management · 6.5% fundraising

2020100.0% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraising

Money in and money out

Revenue$285,392

Expenses$254,471

Annual surplus $30,921 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$214,414 · 84.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$37,407 · 14.7% of expenses

Fundraising$2,650 · 1.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$285,392

Expenses$254,471

Assets$454,408

Income$285,392

Contributions$285,254

Mission work (program services)$214,414

Fundraising$2,650

Management and general$37,407

Stocks and bonds$44,751

Accounting fees$1,925

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

NATE KNAPPERPRESIDENT · 25 hrs/week $30,000Base · Other $30,000

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 (7)

NATE KNAPPERPRESIDENT

ABIGAIL WASILSECRETARY

ANTHONY CALIBEOTREASURER

CHRISTINA GUIRGUISBOARD MEMBER

JOHN POSTMABOARD MEMBER

KENDALL WINGROVEBOARD MEMBER

RANDY VOGELZANGBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2019
Location: PO BOX 36115, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236
County: Wayne
In care of: NATE KNAPPER
Primary officer: NATE KNAPPER, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(855) 436-5020

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SAYLOR KOLODSICK & ASSOCIATES
NTEE classification: Legal Services (I80)
IRS tax category: Legal Services