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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0748314

THE HERREN PROJECT

Tax-exempt · PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871

Financials

$2M$2.1M2022$1.9M$1.9M2023$1.6M$1.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE HERREN PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$1,596,122$1,696,523-$100,401$822,599$55,533$767,066
July 31, 2024990$1,888,566$1,917,372-$28,806$941,477$77,901$863,576
July 31, 2023990$1,951,096$2,117,365-$166,269$944,797$66,518$878,279
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,558,382
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$25,940
Net gain from sales of assets
$15,200
Net income from fundraising events
$10,340
Net income from sales of inventory
$585
Other revenue
$11,800

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$253,905
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,502
Other salaries and wages
$752,380
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$931,523
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,526
Accounting fees
$47,572
Occupancy
$21,548
Travel
$13,135
Depreciation
$8,506
Program services (functional)
$1,244,825
Management and general (functional)
$174,288
Fundraising (functional)
$277,410

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$941,477
Total assets, end of year
$822,599
Total liabilities, end of year
$55,533
Net assets, end of year
$767,066
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,200
Publicly traded securities
$229,174
Net assets without donor restrictions
$767,066
Gross receipts
$1,603,791
Employees
19
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
RI

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 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BONNIE SAWYEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$80,518$2,715
RYAN CONNOLLYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JOHN SEEDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
KENNETH L COLEMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ROBERT HOROWITZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ERIN CHACEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROBERT EAGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KEVIN GILLMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHIKARA FERNANDESMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE SHARRYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BONNIE SAWYEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
2$80,268$2,408
RYAN CONNOLLYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
JOHN SEEDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
KENNETH L COLEMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
ROBERT HOROWITZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
ERIN CHACEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
ROBERT EAGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
KEVIN GILLMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
SHIKARA FERNANDESMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
KATE SHARRYMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BONNIE SAWYEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$80,503
RYAN CONNOLLYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHN SEEDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
KENNETH L COLEMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ROBERT HOROWITZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
ERIN CHACEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT EAGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KEVIN GILLMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHIKARA FERNANDESMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATE SHARRYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 131, PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871-0131
In care of
% KENNETH COLEMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO BOX 131, PORTSMOUTH RI 02871
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KENNETH L COLEMAN, 133 SHAW ROAD, BROOKLINE, MA 02467
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
KENNETH COLEMAN, 133 SHAW ROAD, CHESTNUT HILL MA 02467
Signed the 990
BONNIE SAWYER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(401) 243-8590
Return prepared by
BETRO AND COMPANY PC

Mission

HERREN PROJECT HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, FULFILLING LIVES BY PREVENTING SUBSTANCE MISUSE, CELEBRATING RECOVERY, AND CREATING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE HERREN PROJECT PROVIDES TREATMENT NAVIGATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE TREATMENT OPTIONS, FACILITATES PLACEMENT IN QUALIFIED RECOVERY PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDES ONGOING RECOVERY COACHING AND SUPPORT. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH RECOVERY HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. THE PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE RECOVERY PROCESS AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM RECOVERY OUTCOMES.
    Expenses $769,617 · grants $250,155
  • THE HERREN PROJECT DELIVERS PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE YOUTH, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE RISKS OF SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND PREVENTION RESOURCES THAT INCREASE AWARENESS AND REDUCE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH ADDICTION. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
    Expenses $407,469 · grants $3,750
  • THE HERREN PROJECT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TEAM HERREN PROJECT. THIS PROGRAM BUILDS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF RECOVERY ADVOCATES WHO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS, REDUCE STIGMA, AND PROMOTE RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ENCOURAGES HEALTHY LIVING, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.
    Expenses $67,739

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0748314
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
2012
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$822,599
Income (IRS master file)
$1,603,791

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$1,596,122$1,696,523$822,599XML
990July 2024$1,888,566$1,917,372$941,477XML
990July 2023$1,951,096$2,117,365$944,797XML
990July 2022$2,050,506$1,858,761$1,088,405IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: KENNETH COLEMAN
July 31, 2011≤ $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 80-0748314).

Questions about THE HERREN PROJECT

What is the EIN of THE HERREN PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HERREN PROJECT is 80-0748314.
Is THE HERREN PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to THE HERREN PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE HERREN PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE HERREN PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE HERREN PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE HERREN PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KENNETH L COLEMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of THE HERREN PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,518 (BONNIE SAWYER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does THE HERREN PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,596,122, expenses of $1,696,523 and total assets of $822,599 at year end.

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