Project Go Inc
Project GO, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) Community Action Agency that advocates for, and enhances the quality of life for low to moderate income and at-risk families and seniors.To accomplish this, we:Develop, build and manage affordable housingImprove home energy conservationProvide emergency energy assistanceEmpower people at risk and in poverty to become self-sufficient
Project Go Inc at a glance
In short: Project Go Inc gave $171K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,931
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,733
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,966
- Total assets
- $7,063,183
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Project Go Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lighthouse Counseling & FRC ($70K). Together the top 4 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 30 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Project Go Inc gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $171K (2024) to $405K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Counseling & FRC Lincoln, CA | Counceling services for low income | $70,000 |
| Crisis Intervention Services Kings Beach, CA | Emergency Shelter and Counseling | $50,000 |
| Sierra Senior Services Truckee, CA | HM delivered food for lowincome Sr. | $25,931 |
| Auburn Interfaith Food Closet Auburn, CA | Food Delivery for Low Income Famili | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,063,183 | $5,085,268 | $4,550,652 | $170,931 | 4 | $148,803 |
| 2023 | $6,029,714 | $5,481,275 | $4,931,019 | $235,209 | 5 | $113,674 |
| 2022 | $5,687,146 | $6,244,410 | $5,688,046 | $214,435 | 8 | $-15,891 |
| 2021 | $5,145,423 | $4,371,160 | $4,148,467 | $405,147 | 8 | $-441 |
| 2020 | $5,127,506 | $4,611,941 | $3,800,637 | $208,000 | 5 | $5,448 |
About Project Go Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project Go Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Roseville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $149K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Go Inc is led by Lynda J Timbers, Executive Director on filings since 2020; 9 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynda J Timbers
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $253K (2024)
Jenny Knisley
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sheppard
Housing Director
On filings since 2020
52 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Matthew Timbers
Csbg Program Director
On filings since 2020
47 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Paul Gunther
Fiscal Director
Fiscal Director → Executive Director & Fiscal Director, 2021
Executive Director & Fiscal Director → Fiscal Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Bess Turrell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hendricks Black
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Short
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Garland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L Dunbar
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hays
Energy Program COO
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Kirsten Timbers
Office Manager
On filings since 2020
46 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $184K (2024)
Christopher Bartlett
Energy Program Ass
On filings since 2022
41 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $110K (2024)
Dorothy Vineyard
Energy Program Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $123K (2024)
Michelle Alire
Qa Manager
New on the 2024 filing
41 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Jennifer Hamelin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Apline
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Marlow
Vice President
President → Director, 2022
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mize
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jennifer Durbin (2020–2021) — Energy Director
- Former: Kim Douglass (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $253K, to Lynda Timbers (Executive Dir.). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Go Inc
How much does Project Go Inc give each year?
Project Go Inc gave $171K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $235K across 5 grants.
What is Project Go Inc's typical grant size?
Project Go Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,966, and its average grant was $42,733, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project Go Inc give grants?
Project Go Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Project Go Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Project Go Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Project Go Inc?
Project Go Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Project Go Inc?
Project Go Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Roseville, CA. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Project Go Inc's EIN?
Project Go Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2540268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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