Project Invent empowers students with the 21st-century skills to succeed individually and impact globally, through invention for social good.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$688K
-18.6% YoY
Revenue
$1.1M
-0.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$18K
+65.4% YoY
Expenses
$1.2M
+2.5% YoY
About Project Invent
Based on IRS filings
Project Invent is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in EAST PALO ALTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $688K in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $688,488 | $845,763 | $570,134 |
| Revenue | $1,136,463 | $1,138,802 | $1,005,665 |
| Expenses | $1,177,559 | $1,148,984 | $848,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,356 | $11,101 | $1,381 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jax Chaudhry | Executive Dir. | 40 | $164,000 |
| Mike Catterlin | Deputy Director | 40 | $125,077 |
| Babak Mostaghimi | President | 8 | — |
| Cynthia Johanson | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Matt Gallatin | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Bill Heil | Director | 5 | — |
| Albert Lee | Director | 5 | — |
| Steven Ketchpel | Director | 2 | — |
| Orly Friedman | Director | 1 | — |
| Ali Mojibi | Director | 1 | — |
| Linda Antonopoulos | Director | 1 | — |
| Leslie Wise | Director | 1 | — |
| Aragon Burlingham | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Cahill | Director | 1 | — |
| Milton Rodriguez | Director | 1 | — |
| Gina Carroll | Director | 1 | — |
| Shirley Foster | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project Invent?
Project Invent is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in EAST PALO ALTO, CA. It holds $688K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Project Invent?
As of 2024, Project Invent holds $688K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Project Invent operate?
Project Invent has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Project Invent's EIN?
Project Invent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4377729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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