Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 1996, with $7,987,513 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1 Groveland Ter, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 EIN 41-1837278 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.0M
▼ 32.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.6M
Net assets
$14.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · +17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control: 25 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Groveland Ter, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.0M (FY2013) to $8.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $295KNet assets $14.0M
Operating margin
17.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.3M
Total liabilities
$295K
Net assets
$14.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,987,513▼32.0% | $6,596,279▲3.6% | $13,989,755▲11.0% | $14,284,907▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,750,226▲56.6% | $6,367,336▲18.0% | $12,598,521▲74.6% | $16,953,425▲47.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,502,942▲73.5% | $5,395,701▲22.9% | $7,215,631▲41.3% | $11,511,151▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,323,696▼28.3% | $4,391,849▲28.2% | $5,108,390▼1.3% | $9,553,286▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,027,889▲45.5% | $3,425,891▼20.1% | $5,176,543▲101% | $10,284,942▲246% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,141,832▼24.6% | $4,285,636▼21.6% | $2,574,545▼5.3% | $2,968,882▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,491,886▲86.0% | $5,468,682▲90.6% | $2,718,349▲0.9% | $2,813,100▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,952,000▼15.1% | $2,868,791▲20.4% | $2,695,145▲3.2% | $2,743,096▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,475,272▲53.1% | $2,382,299▲7.8% | $2,611,936▲72.0% | $2,643,261▲67.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,270,638▲29.4% | $2,210,425▲5.8% | $1,518,963▲4.1% | $1,577,989▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,754,286▼41.6% | $2,089,015▲20.3% | $1,458,750▼18.7% | $1,506,312▼20.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,005,215 | $1,736,713▲5.9% | $1,793,479▲242% | $1,882,007▲223% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,639,659▲12.3% | $524,977▲5.2% | $582,295▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,459,436▲19.8% | $498,837▼21.6% | $520,172▼28.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,218,023 | $636,224 | $727,407 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $7.9M total
77 grants to Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control totaling $7.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $105,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, human services | 2024 | $69,076 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $35,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $8,290 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | Program support | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $135,900 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, human services | 2023 | $80,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $52,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $46,505 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $30,800 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $14,031 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $8,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1837278, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control's EIN?
- Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1837278.
- How much revenue does Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control report?
- Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control reported $7,987,513 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control have?
- CharityIndex grades Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Project Success-students Undertaking Creative Control (EIN 41-1837278) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.