Community Projects Inc
Community Projects Inc is a public charity based in Napa, California, formed in 1941. It raises funds primarily through thrift shop operations and makes grants to organizations; its 2024 filing reports 45 grants totaling $483,861.
Community Projects Inc at a glance
In short: Community Projects Inc gave $484K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $483,861
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +95.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,752
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,071,753
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (25 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Projects Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 715 Franklin Street, Napa, CA 94559-2920
Phone: (707) 226-7585
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Projects Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cope Family Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 118 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grants include recipients in Napa and St. Helena, California. The available recipient-state breakdown identifies California as 20% of grant dollars; the other state entry is unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Projects Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 45 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2021) to $484K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $484K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cope Family Center Napa, CA | — | $25,000 |
| Hearts & Hands Preschool | — | $25,000 |
| Napa Valley Education Foundation | — | $25,000 |
| Out Town St Helena | — | $25,000 |
| Teacher Resource Ctr of N Bay | — | $25,000 |
| Napa County Historical Society Napa, CA | — | $20,450 |
| Spirithorse Therapudic Riding Center | — | $20,076 |
| News | — | $20,000 |
| Napa County Office of Education | — | $16,000 |
| Crosswalk Community Church | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,071,753 | $1,204,419 | $1,105,582 | $483,861 | 45 | $136,758 |
| 2023 | $2,892,169 | $1,077,367 | $970,573 | $326,723 | 23 | $76,882 |
| 2022 | $2,638,694 | $947,330 | $818,975 | $324,200 | 22 | $58,094 |
| 2021 | $2,778,708 | $723,587 | $587,649 | $157,000 | 12 | $34,786 |
| 2020 | $2,516,997 | $511,602 | $558,174 | $181,817 | 16 | $37,063 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “charitable and benevolent fund raising.” Its filing says it raises funds primarily through operating a thrift shop, with member volunteer services devoted to fundraising and expenses for thrift shop operations.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Cope Family Center says it works to empower parents, nurture children, and strengthen communities. Napa County Historical Society says its purpose is to discover and keep history alive through exhibits, lectures, events, research, publications, and educational activities. We Care Animal Rescue says its primary purpose is to rescue homeless animals and provide boarding and veterinary care until adoption. Share the Care Napa Valley says it supports older adults and people with disabilities through resources for health, independence, and quality of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Community Projects reported 45 grants totaling $483,861. Grant amounts ranged from $2,365 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to Cope Family Center and $20,450 to Napa County Historical Society. Other 2024 grants included $10,000 each to We Care Animal Rescue and Share the Care Napa Valley.
In 2023, it reported 23 grants totaling $326,723; in 2022, it reported 22 grants totaling $324,200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cindy Wolf as president, Bridget Norland as vice president, and Linda McClimans as treasurer. Other listed officers and directors are Margaret Legg, recording secretary; Nancy Wildman, corresponding secretary; Dorothy Arata, thrift shop chair; Amber Vick, specialty groups; Chris Brown, publicity; and Cindy Brockmeyer, activities officer.
Community Projects Inc is led by Cindy Wolf, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Wolf
President
Specialty Groups → V. President, 2022
V. President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Norland
V. President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Arata
Thrift Shop Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda McClimans
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Legg
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Brown
Publicity
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Brockmeyer
Activities Officer
Social Activities → Activities Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Vick
Specialty Groups
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wildman
Corresp Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mina Byrne (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Diana Gereg (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kathy McConnell (2020–2021) — Corresp Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Community Projects Inc
How much does Community Projects Inc give each year?
Community Projects Inc gave $484K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $327K across 23 grants.
What is Community Projects Inc's typical grant size?
Community Projects Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,752, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Projects Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Community Projects Inc give grants?
Community Projects Inc's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The most frequent recipient cities were Napa, CA (7 grants).
Who are Community Projects Inc's largest grantees?
Community Projects Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cope Family Center ($25,000), Hearts & Hands Preschool ($25,000) and Napa Valley Education Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Projects Inc?
Community Projects Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Community Projects Inc fund?
The organization states its mission as “charitable and benevolent fund raising.” Its filing says it raises funds primarily through operating a thrift shop, with member volunteer services devoted to fundraising and expenses for thrift shop operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Projects Inc?
Community Projects Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Projects Inc's EIN?
Community Projects Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1229581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Projects Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-projects-inc-morg_0d474b9c70304c069cf013911c5b17f7
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