Nonprofit · EIN 46-1012536
PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $145,314 | $126,430 | $18,884 | $36,214 | $0 | $36,214 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,185
- Program service revenue
- $114,698
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,431
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $99,999
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $24,263
- Occupancy
- $1,896
- Printing, publications and postage
- $272
- Program services (functional)
- $109,852
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,665
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,214
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,214
- Cash, savings and investments
- $36,214
- Gross receipts
- $147,738
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Medrano | Board Chair | 0.01 | $0 |
| Chrispin Clarke | Treasurer | 0.01 | $0 |
| Maraky Alemseged | Member | 0.01 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Foster | Secretary | 0.01 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 15855, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015-0855
- In care of
- % AMIR WHITAKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO Box 15855, Los Angeles CA 90015
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Eric Medrano, PO Box 15855, LOS ANGELES CA 90015
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Amir Whitaker, Executive Director
- Phone
- (213) 973-2778
- Website
- www.projectknucklehead.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-1012536 or by the name PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To empower underserved youth and serve communities through education, arts, and mentorship programs, fostering creativity, resilience, and personal growth.
Program accomplishments
- Project KnuckleHead served hundreds of youth and community members through innovative arts, education, and mentorship programs. We provided 50+ workshops, including music, dance, and creative writing, fostering personal growth and resilience. Our grant-funded programs supported curriculum development, professional development for educators, and community-based events like Afro Unidad Fest provide critical community space. Through these efforts, we promoted creativity, self-expression, and healing for youth impacted by systemic inequities."Expenses $109,852
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1012536
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Eric Medrano | August 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $145,314 | $126,430 | $36,214 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Amir Whitaker | August 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Amir Whitaker | August 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Amir Whitaker | August 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1012536).
Questions about PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD
- What is the EIN of PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD is 46-1012536.
- Is PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended August 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Eric Medrano.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROJECT KNUCKLEHEAD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $145,314, expenses of $126,430 and total assets of $36,214 at year end.
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