Nonprofit · EIN 85-3968440
ESSENTIAL PROJECT
Tax-exempt · EDWARDS, CO 81632
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $55,465 | $53,532 | $1,933 | $4,921 | $0 | $4,921 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,870
- Program service revenue
- $41,595
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $20,797
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,160
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,299
- Occupancy
- $26,359
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,714
- Program services (functional)
- $53,532
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,988
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,921
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,921
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,921
- Gross receipts
- $55,465
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 December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MORRIS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $20,797 | $1,363 |
| ALISSA BANNS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GAST | TREASURER | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2332, EDWARDS, CO 81632-2332
- In care of
- % SUSAN HANSEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO Box 2332, Edwards CO 81632
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Susan Morris, PO Box 2332, Edwards CO 81632
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Susan Morris, President
- Phone
- (520) 220-8972
Mission
Provide conservative Chiropractic health care services to the community of Eagle County, Colorado on a pay what you want sliding scale method of care.
Program accomplishments
- Salary paid to the Doctor of Chiropractic, the treating provider of the Essential Project, who is deployed to provide conservative Chiropractic health care services to the individuals in Eagle County, Colorado. The number of health care services provided for the year 2023 was 365 treatment sessions. The payment of continued education, malpractice insurance and licensing fees were also paid for the provider on behalf of the nonprofit organization.Expenses $22,160 · grants $22,160
- The organization utilizes a Mobile Health Clinic shuttle to deliver these health care services across Eagle County, Colorado, and incurs multiple expenses to utilize this clinic, such as: the costs of materials to build out the shuttle into a clinic, gas and vehicle maintenance fees, monthly parking fees, and the recurring cost of treatment supplies, such as disinfectant wipes, lotion, dry needles, gloves, alcohol wipes, and regular car wash and cleaning fees to upkeep the cleanliness of the mobile clinic.Expenses $26,359 · grants $26,359
- Professional fees and printed marketing materials are another regular expense of the Essential Project, as marketing is an important aspect of our organization to keep the public well informed of our pay what you want health care services. Our organization also finds value in showing appreciation to supporting businesses and donors, as donor relationships are prioritized by treating the individual to a business lunch meeting to perpetuate their donations and showing our gratitude for their contribution. Merchandising is also within this category as well to purchase and provide custom logo merchandise for fundraising events, specifically the Bell to Belle's Ski Race Fundraiser held once per winter.Expenses $5,013 · grants $5,013
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3968440
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E60)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Susan Morris | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Susan Morris | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $55,465 | $53,532 | $4,921 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Susan Hansen | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Susan Hansen | 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 85-3968440).
Questions about ESSENTIAL PROJECT
- What is the EIN of ESSENTIAL PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ESSENTIAL PROJECT is 85-3968440.
- Is ESSENTIAL PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to ESSENTIAL PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ESSENTIAL PROJECT file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of ESSENTIAL PROJECT 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 ESSENTIAL PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ESSENTIAL PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Susan Morris.
- Who are the officers and directors of ESSENTIAL PROJECT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,797 (SUSAN MORRIS, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ESSENTIAL PROJECT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $55,465, expenses of $53,532 and total assets of $4,921 at year end.
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