Project Guardianship Inc
To provide person-centered care for older adults and individuals living with disabilities and mental illness who need help making decisions. We also transform the systems that support them to ensure safety, promote independence, preserve dignity, and advance racial and social justice.
Project Guardianship Inc at a glance
In short: Project Guardianship Inc gave $543K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $543,006
- +279.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $108,601
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $105,843
- Total assets
- $17,083,439
- +57.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Guardianship Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Elder Law & Justice Inc ($201K). Together the top 5 received $543K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2023) to $543K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Elder Law & Justice Inc Buffalo, NY | Guardianship Services | $200,658 |
| Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc Rochester, NY | Guardianship Services | $124,005 |
| EAC Inc Garden City, NY | Guardianship Services | $105,843 |
| Guardianship Corp Northport, NY | Guardianship Services | $95,000 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY New York, NY | Supportive Decision Making for Adults | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,083,439 | $4,995,350 | $4,702,670 | $543,006 | 5 |
| 2023 | $10,826,342 | $3,847,574 | $3,898,831 | $143,114 | 2 |
| 2022 | $3,466,486 | $3,192,949 | $2,756,964 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,429,381 | $2,842,460 | $2,291,987 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,056,433 | $458,963 | $531,797 | — | — |
About Project Guardianship Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project Guardianship Inc is a public charity, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $543K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Guardianship Inc is led by Kimberly George, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly George
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $213K (2024)
Joan Malin
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deena Schwartz
Director of Nys Guardianship Services
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $117K (2024)
Charles King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Schneiger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franziska Laskaris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Keenan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Winans Rossman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Klemm
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd G. Stanford
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Meier
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penelope Marte
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Rivera
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $154K (2024)
Brianna McKinney
Chief Advancement Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Jane Levine
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Willig
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Cadogan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Stanhope
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Azaleea Carlea (2022–2023) — Director of Policy & Advocacy
- Former: Gillian Alman (2023) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Yomara Hernandez (2021–2022) — Director of Finance & Ops
- Former: John Holt (2022) — Deputy Executive Director of Legal
- Former: Greg Klemm (2021) — Trustee
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 $213K, to Kimberly George (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Guardianship Inc
How much does Project Guardianship Inc give each year?
Project Guardianship Inc gave $543K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $143K across 2 grants.
What is Project Guardianship Inc's typical grant size?
Project Guardianship Inc's median grant in 2024 was $105,843, and its average grant was $108,601, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project Guardianship Inc give grants?
Project Guardianship Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Project Guardianship Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Project Guardianship Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Guardianship Services" (4 grants).
Who are Project Guardianship Inc's largest grantees?
Project Guardianship Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Elder Law & Justice Inc ($200,658), Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc ($124,005) and EAC Inc ($105,843), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Project Guardianship Inc?
Project Guardianship Inc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Project Guardianship Inc's EIN?
Project Guardianship Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5004265. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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