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Project Got Your Back

  • Bloomington, MN
  • Tax-exempt since April 2013
  • EIN: 45-3866249

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$77.1k (2024)

Expenses
$74k (2024)

Total Assets
$89.1k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$77,057
Expenses
$74,047
Net Income
$3,010
Net Assets
$89,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,559
74.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,498
25.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,095
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $89,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul Davis (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
David Fritzinger (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Rick Stephas (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alan Ramos (Board Member) $0 $0
Jeff Staads (Chairman) $0 $0
Carolyn Dornisch (Admin Assistant) $0 $0
Austin Timm (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 21, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,479
Expenses
$56,612
Net Income
$52,867
Net Assets
$86,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,216
76.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,263
24.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,085
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $86,085
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul Davis (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Allison Alstrin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alan Ramos (Chairman) $0 $0
Jeff Staads (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Rick Stephas (Board Member) $0 $0
Austin Timm (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 29, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,281
Expenses
$116,695
Net Income
-$32,414
Net Assets
$33,218
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,810
80.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,471
19.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,218
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,218
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul Davis (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Catherine Shannon (Secretary) $0 $0
Allison Alstrin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alan Ramos (Chairman) $0 $0
Jeff Staads (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Rick Stephas (Board Member) $0 $0
Austin Timm (Board Member) $0 $0
Tyler Brakner (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$102,447
Expenses
$94,321
Net Income
$8,126
Net Assets
$65,632
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,447
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,632
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $65,632
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Paul Davis (Chairman) $0 $0
Catherine Shannon (Vice Chairman) $0 $0
Allison Alstrin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alan Ramos (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeff Staads (Board Member) $0 $0
Rick Stephas (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 28, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,788
Expenses
$123,493
Net Income
$31,295
Net Assets
$57,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,788
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,506
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,506

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,667
Expenses
$121,561
Net Income
-$11,894
Net Assets
$26,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,667
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,211
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,211
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Ellson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Mitch Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Charlene Nelson (Foundation Mgr.) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 3, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$110,005
Expenses
$138,376
Net Income
-$28,371
Net Assets
$38,105
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,005
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,105
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,105
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Ellson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Mitch Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Prince Wallace (Director) $0 $0
Jerry Kyser (Director) $0 $0
Duane Peterson (Treas, Director) $0 $0
Charlene Nelson (Foundation Mgr.) $0 $0
Mark Nettesheim (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 20, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,000
Expenses
$115,409
Net Income
-$65,409
Net Assets
$66,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,476
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Ellson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Mitch Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Jay Erwin (Director) $0 $0
Jerry Kyser (Director) $0 $0
Duane Peterson (Treas, Director) $0 $0
Charlene Nelson (Sec, Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$127,500
Expenses
$1,832
Net Income
$125,668
Net Assets
$131,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,500
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,885
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $131,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Ellson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Mitch Joyce (Director) $0 $0
Mark Nettesheim (Vp, Director) $0 $0
Jerry Kyser (Director) $0 $0
Duane Peterson (Treas, Director) $0 $0
Charlene Nelson (Sec, Director) $0 $0
Prince Wallace (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 18, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$21,026
Expenses
$18,455
Net Income
$2,571
Net Assets
$6,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,026
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,217
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Ellson (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Scott Anderson (Director) $0 $0
Steve Kairies (Director) $0 $0
Mark Nettesheim (Director) $0 $0
Duane Peterson (Director) $0 $0
Chris Pizinger (Director) $0 $0
Prince Wallace (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,300
Expenses
$45,043
Net Income
-$2,743
Net Assets
$3,646
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,300
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,646
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,646

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$22,625
Expenses
$34,946
Net Income
-$12,321
Net Assets
$6,389
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,625
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,389
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,389

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$34,500
Expenses
$15,790
Net Income
$18,710
Net Assets
$18,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,500
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,710
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,710

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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