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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4915331

PROJECT BUILD SWFL

Tax-exempt · NAPLES, FL 34114

Financials

$427K$510K2023$625K$528K2024$878K$781K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROJECT BUILD SWFL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$878,221$780,742$97,479$268,943$27,175$241,768
December 31, 2024990$625,441$527,865$97,576$161,136$5,123$156,013
December 31, 2023990$426,917$510,129-$83,212$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$809,873
of which government grants
$344,174
Program service revenue
$68,348
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$100,962
Benefits paid to members
$886
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$231,250
Other salaries and wages
$132,545
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$382,331
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$40,056
Occupancy
$96,310
Travel
$33,020
Program services (functional)
$537,534
Management and general (functional)
$243,208

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$161,136
Total assets, end of year
$268,943
Total liabilities, end of year
$27,175
Net assets, end of year
$241,768
Net assets without donor restrictions
$241,768
Gross receipts
$878,221
Employees
3
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
FL

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Aram WheatleyCEO/Founder
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
60$150,000
Jennifer FernandezDirector of Finance
Officer
60$110,000
Donya Wheatley-TuckDirector of Donor Relations
Trustee or director
10$0
Tyler WojcikDir. of Construction & Industry
Trustee or director
5$0
Paul DoppeltDir. Comm. Engagement & Partners
Trustee or director
15$0
Meredith GavinDir. of Fundraising & Special Event
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Aram WheatleyCEO/Founder
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
60$120,000
Donya Wheatley-TuckDirector of Donor Relations
Trustee or director
10$0
Meredith GavinDirector of Fundraising & Special Events
Trustee or director
2$0
Paul DoppeltDirector of Community Engagement & Partnerships
Trustee or director
15$0
Tyler WojcikDirector of Construction & Industry Relations
Trustee or director
10$0
Jennifer FernandezDirector of Finance & Administration
Trustee or director
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Valandra WilliamsSecretary5$0
Aram WheatleyPresident
Highest-paid employee
60$0
Jeremy StensonVP
Officer
5$0
Demarcus VarnerTreasurer5$0
Jennifer FernandezExecutive Secretary30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3845 BECK BLVD STE 805, NAPLES, FL 34114-1216
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
2357 Tangerine Lane, Naples FL 34120
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Aram Wheatley, 2357 Tangerine Lane, Naples, FL 34120
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Aram Wheatley, 2357 Tangerine Lane, Naples FL 34120
Signed the 990
Aram Wheatley, CEO/Founder
Phone
(239) 898-0608

Mission

Project BUILD is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering at risk youth and young adults to be responsible, productive members of their families and communities. Our mission is to make a positive impact through the efforts of a dedicated mentoring team, working in partnership with youth agencies, local communities, employer partners and families to educate participants in three key areas of modern life: Mentoring, Financial Literacy, and Workforce Development.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Project BUILD SWFL provides workforce development, mentoring, and pre-apprenticeship training services for at-risk youth and young adults. The organization delivers NCCER Core construction training, OSHA 10 certification, forklift certification, life skills development, financial literacy, mentorship, case management, and hands-on career exposure in the construction trades including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. The program serves youth facing barriers to employment, including justice-involved individuals, youth aging out of foster care, and young adults experiencing housing instability. Participants receive industry-recognized credentials, supportive services, employment readiness training, and direct connections to employers and apprenticeship opportunities.
    Expenses $782,883 · grants $7,110 · revenue $878,221

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-4915331
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$268,943
Income (IRS master file)
$878,221

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$878,221$780,742$268,943IRS
990December 2024$625,441$527,865$161,136XML
990December 2023$426,917$510,129$0XML
990December 2022$470,758$0$0IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Aram Wheatley
December 31, 2021≤ $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 84-4915331).

Questions about PROJECT BUILD SWFL

What is the EIN of PROJECT BUILD SWFL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT BUILD SWFL is 84-4915331.
Is PROJECT BUILD SWFL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to PROJECT BUILD SWFL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PROJECT BUILD SWFL 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 PROJECT BUILD SWFL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PROJECT BUILD SWFL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PROJECT BUILD SWFL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Aram Wheatley.
Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT BUILD SWFL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (Aram Wheatley, CEO/Founder).
How much revenue does PROJECT BUILD SWFL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $878,221, expenses of $780,742 and total assets of $268,943 at year end.

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