MAKE PROJECTS
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Plain text MAKE PROJECTS. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2023–2024. https://furp.org/org/make-projects-883399336. Retrieved 2026-11-12.
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Retrieved 2026-11-12; covers tax years 2023–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.6M · expenses $1.4M · assets $1.3M
- EIN
- 88-3399336
- Address
- 3245 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 1 PMB 464, SAN DIEGO, CA 92104-2009
- Website
- WWW.SDMAKE.ORG
- NTEE code
- J22 Job Training (Employment) published (IRS Business Master File)
- FURP topic
- women: issues (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 2022 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Anchi Mei (its 2022 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2022 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
EMPOWER REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND YOUTH WITH THE JOB READINESS SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Anchi Mei | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $96,315 | $172,438 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
5 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenza Rivero | CHAIR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane Cox | VICE CHAIR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ron Troyano | TREASURER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chelsea Coleman | SECRETARY | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tracy Snow (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $96K · 118 employees · 48 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGIE ANCHI MEI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $90,554 | $0 | $5,761 | $96,315 | 1 |
| LORENZA RIVERO | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE COX | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON TROYANO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHELSEA COLEMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $76K · 70 employees · 47 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGIE ANCHI MEI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $72,029 | $0 | $4,094 | $76,123 | 1 |
| DIANE COX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RON TROYANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHELSEA COLEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY SNOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LORENZA RIVERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,625,933 | $1,363,406 | $1,263,970 | $736,896 | $1,351,023 | $274,498 | $96,315 | 118 | 48 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,275,210 | $801,000 | $1,018,074 | $474,210 | $1,071,481 | $203,579 | $76,123 | 70 | 47 |
Funders of this organization
16 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,214,702 in all, tax years 2022 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES | $294,395 | 3 | $15,080 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION | $233,398 | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 | 2022, 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| RUTH AND HAL LAUNDERS CHARITABLE TR | $140,000 | 3 | $65,000 | 2024 | 2022-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT | $125,000 | 2 | $100,000 | 2023 | 2022-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| MISSION EDGE SAN DIEGO | $110,055 | 1 | $110,055 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| PRICE PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION | $104,976 | 2 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| LIFE SCIENCE CARES INC | $50,000 | 2 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| PARKER FOUNDATION | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | $38,538 | 2 | $13,476 | 2025 | 2023, 2025 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| B QUEST | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Make Projects” | show |
| ILLUMINA CORPORATE FOUNDATION | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 | 2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| INEZ BRANCA FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE Projects” | show |
| LELEWER FOUNDATION | $7,100 | 2 | $2,600 | 2025 | 2024-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATION | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
| SEMPRA ENERGY FOUNDATION | $240 | 1 | $240 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MAKE PROJECTS” | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| SHEET METAL WORKERS & TRI CTY AIR COND & SHT MT CONTR JOINT TR FUND | CA | J22 | $2,157,994 | $1,392,178 | ADMIN/TRAIN COORD | $319,575 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TEENFORCE | CA | J22 | $1,289,291 | $1,098,891 | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $79,187 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JOINT ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING FUND | CA | J22 | $2,960,461 | $2,225,594 | TR COORDINATOR | $215,826 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP FUND | CA | J22 | $2,713,900 | $2,491,751 | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | $224,989 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COFFEE WITH A CAUSE | CA | J22 | $1,198,509 | $987,050 | Executive Dir. | $56,629 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ADAS CAFE | CA | J22 | $1,086,985 | $981,859 | Board Member | $282,355 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CENTURY COMMUNITY TRAINING INC | CA | J22 | $977,241 | $230,200 | President | $273,000 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLASTERING INSTITUTE APPRENTICESHIP TRUST FUN | CA | J22 | $1,523,063 | $926,326 | EMPLOYEE | $171,912 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MISSION LANGUAGE & VOCATIONAL SCHOOL | CA | J22 | $2,834,506 | $2,642,801 | Executive Dir. | $105,800 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CRDC MAINTENANCE TRAINING CORP | CA | J22 | $834,422 | $799,673 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BAY AREA COUNTIES ROOFING WATERPROOFING | CA | J22 | $2,381,552 | $1,944,289 | DIRECTOR | $156,004 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY APPRENTICESHIP & TRAIN TR | CA | J22 | $1,002,124 | $728,032 | TRAINING DIREC. | $234,799 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS APPRENTICE TRAINING AND | CA | J22 | $1,473,882 | $1,410,559 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $158,051 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| FAITH WORKS COMMUNITY COALITION | CA | J22 | $1,727,059 | $1,021,515 | Executive Dir. | $105,571 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND EDUCATION FUND | CA | J22 | $2,385,020 | $2,333,606 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHICANA SERVICE ACTION CENTER INC | CA | J22 | $3,153,536 | $4,738,820 | PRESIDENT/CEO | $105,121 | Same NTEE code J22, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $1,363,406 spent · pay $979,961 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $730,509 | $715,300 | $14,866 | $343 | 53.6% | |
| Occupancy | $106,738 | $95,339 | $6,899 | $4,500 | 7.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $96,315 | $81,868 | $11,558 | $2,889 | 7.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $76,711 | $74,251 | $2,221 | $239 | 5.6% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD & BEVERAGES COSTS | $72,509 | $72,509 | - | - | 5.3% |
| Other employee benefits | $59,504 | $38,912 | $20,573 | $19 | 4.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $46,750 | - | $46,750 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $46,084 | $46,084 | - | - | 3.4% |
| Fees: other services | $40,967 | $28,129 | $12,778 | $60 | 3.0% | |
| Office expenses | $31,820 | $21,414 | $10,391 | $15 | 2.3% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $16,922 | - | $16,922 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK & MERCHANT FEES | $11,182 | - | $11,182 | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $9,923 | $1,653 | $8,269 | $1 | 0.7% |
| Insurance | $9,384 | - | $9,384 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,585 | - | $4,585 | - | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $2,468 | $2,468 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,035 | $1,035 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,363,406 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $801,000 spent · pay $575,289 · grants $0 · events $1,733
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $428,753 | $389,007 | $30,347 | $9,399 | 53.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $76,123 | $64,705 | $7,612 | $3,806 | 9.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $46,018 | $41,769 | $3,147 | $1,102 | 5.7% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD & BEVERAGES COSTS | $35,451 | $35,451 | - | - | 4.4% |
| Occupancy | $35,290 | $28,525 | $5,765 | $1,000 | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT | $30,163 | $30,163 | - | - | 3.8% |
| Fees: other services | $28,307 | $27,494 | $663 | $150 | 3.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $27,200 | - | $27,200 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $24,395 | $19,773 | $3,333 | $1,289 | 3.0% | |
| All other expenses | $20,531 | $15,807 | $4,568 | $156 | 2.6% | |
| Office expenses | $17,090 | $8,245 | $8,717 | $128 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $13,468 | $12,768 | $700 | - | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) | BANK & MERCHANT FEES | $7,168 | - | $7,168 | - | 0.9% |
| Insurance | $6,083 | - | $6,083 | - | 0.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,733 | $1,733 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $1,351 | $1,351 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,120 | $1,120 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $551 | - | $551 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $205 | - | $205 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $801,000 | 100% |
State business registration
- MAKE PROJECTS CA, Employee benefit plan sponsor (Form 5500), Filed for plan year 2025
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Also on this site Fuzzy
| Record | Name as filed | Where | Dataset | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | MAKE PROJECTS | CA | Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) | EIN (EXACT) |
Matched by name (and state) or EIN only; a shared name is not proof of the same person or organization.
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