2026-06-10T05:44:24-07:00 2025-12-31 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990 2025-01-01 461763945 Project Scientist Inc PROJ 8337765724 548 Market Street PMB 83994 San Francisco CA 94104 Patrice S Johnson CEO 2026-06-10 true Robert Dobbins P02001598 7043721515 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Patrice S Johnson 548 Market Street PMB 83994 San Francisco CA 94104 1975073 false X www.projectscientist.org X 2013 NC Our mission is to expose a diverse population of young girls to a high quality STEM academy that inspires confidence in their pursuit of ling throughout the year 9 9 44 266 0 1685707 1942832 30000 21974 -20014 4617 4781 1720324 1949573 0 0 1325858 1376029 0 178683 492962 406185 1818820 1782214 -98496 167359 874340 1037606 479854 475761 394486 561845 Our mission is to expose a diverse population of young girls to a high quality STEM academy that inspires confidence in their pursuit of ling throughout the year false false 693502 Project Scientists Explorers Club served 2817 under-estimated youth through a joyful, hands-on, flexible, out-of- school STEAM program designed to build confidence, spark curiosity in students. Through engaging STEAM activities and meaningful connections with STEM role models, youth experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem-solvers. 467528 Project Scientists Innovation Lab served 256 under-estimated youth through a joyful, hands-on, immersive summer STEAM camp designed to build confidence and spark curiosity in students. From building prototypes to solving real-world problems, each lab fosters collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Through field trips and connections with STEM role models, youth experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem solvers. 85000 Project Scientists Elevated Institute served 153 educators through a transformative professional development experience designed to equip them with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to foster spaces of belonging for youth in STEM. Through hands-on learning, deep reflection, and a strong peer community, Elevated Institute empowers educators to expand access, value varied experiences and perspectives, and foster student belonging in every STEM classroom. 1246030 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 44 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X Laura Azzalina Rigali 9494580836 PO Box 515 Laguna Beach CA 92652 Patrice S Johnson CEO 40.00 0.00 X 270053 0 6953 Casi Herrera VP of Programmatic Growth and Strat 40.00 0.00 122972 0 20283 Anushka Gole VP of Communications 40.00 0.00 112101 0 13223 Bridgette McAdoo Board Chair 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tara Mullen Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chetna Rao Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Witsken Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Dara King Vice Chair 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Devi Thomas Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephanie Richard Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cristina Thomas Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Taw Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 505126 40459 3 false true false 0 1942832 1942832 Program Fees 611600 21974 21974 21974 5486 5486 0 0 0 25500 -25500 -25500 -25500 0 0 0 Other Income 4781 4781 4781 1949573 1255 5486 0 0 0 0 545585 414393 71895 59297 0 744330 565348 98084 80898 0 0 86114 67472 9700 8942 0 0 0 0 0 0 97124 76659 20465 6484 1800 3619 1065 0 0 0 5248 5248 25621 17084 7803 734 0 27364 16128 10193 1043 10843 10843 0 9972 9972 14198 8559 5639 Supplies 95343 87890 7453 Dues & Subscriptions 53560 22328 28769 2463 Program Events 31274 27661 44 3569 Administrative 19507 1130 18377 9647 1017 8423 207 1782214 1246030 357501 178683 828625 889738 0 101500 0 0 0 0 0 10244 46368 165787 165787 35471 0 0 0 0 0 0 874340 1037606 3111 10355 476743 465406 479854 475761 X -170264 -224527 564750 786372 394486 561845 874340 1037606 167359 X false true X false false X 1351215 1397437 1980176 1685707 1942832 8357367 0 0 1351215 1397437 1980176 1685707 1942832 8357367 0 8357367 10 5486 5496 0 4781 4781 8367644 0.99880 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8125 8125 157662 157662 Loan Payable 465406 465406 1974687 25114 25114 1949573 1949573 1807328 25114 25114 1782214 1782214 false false false false false false false false false Patrice S Johnson CEO 270053 6953 277006 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 will be reviewed by the Chair and the Treasurer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each Insider has a duty to place the interest of the Organization foremost in any dealing with the Organization and has a continuing responsibility to comply with the requirements of this Policy. Promptly following the adoption of this Policy, and annually thereafter, each Insider shall acknowledge his or her familiarity with this Policy and shall disclose in writing to the Chairperson of the Board any existing financial or other material interests subject to this Policy, of which he or she has knowledge, that he or she reasonably expects to have in any proposed or existing Arrangement with the Organization, or in any other matter under consideration or to be considered by the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, or any other Board Committee by completing a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statements shall be reviewed by the Chairperson of the Board or his or her designee. Any issues not previously disclosed shall be referred by him or her to the Board or appropriate Committee. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statements shall be retained in the confidential files of the Chairperson of the Board or his or her designee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The board consulted with an attorney regarding the compensation of the CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Improvements to Operating Model Project Scientist has strengthened its operating model by improving financial controls, clarifying core processes, and aligning staffing, programs, and expenses more closely to organizational scale and funding. Since 2023, the organization has implemented stronger budgeting and re-forecasting practices, increased visibility into program and administrative costs, and made strategic vendor and expense adjustments to support sustainability.These improvements helped the organization streamline processes, optimize expenditures, and invest 18% more of its revenue back into programs. Project Scientist has also strengthened professional development pathways and team ownership, helping staff better understand their roles, capacity, and growth opportunities. Overall, the organization has moved toward a leaner, more scalable, and more financially sustainable model while continuing to prioritize mission delivery.More Details can be found here: https://projectscientist2024.my.canva.site/annual-report-2025?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_11_7_2024_14_11_COPY_01)&mc_cid=e6a29ccdb6&mc_eid=UNIQID