Project 88 Foundation
Project 88 Foundation's mission is to create outlets and strategic collaborations that connect students to opportunity. The organization is committed to helping high school students become competitive college applicants and leaders in their communities.
Project 88 Foundation at a glance
In short: Project 88 Foundation reported $38K in grants paid in 2021 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2021)
- $38,135 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +52.5% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $16,728
- -12.3% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $63,149
- +4.3% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Project 88 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2021 it reported $38K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $16,728 | $63,149 | $38,135 | Total only |
| 2020 | $46,421 | $19,070 | $60,557 | $25,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Project 88 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Project 88 Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Missouri City, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it reported $38K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project 88 Foundation is led by Ericka Graham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ericka Graham
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Channing Grigsby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Saey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah McNair
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Lusk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Engen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Graham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hoffman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Project 88 Foundation
How much does Project 88 Foundation give each year?
Project 88 Foundation reported $38K in grants paid in 2021 on its 2021 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2020 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Project 88 Foundation?
Project 88 Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Missouri City, TX.
Where does Project 88 Foundation operate?
Project 88 Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Project 88 Foundation's EIN?
Project 88 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2066462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Project 88 Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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