Project Phoenix Incorporated
Project Phoenix Incorporated is a private foundation, based in Englewood, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $11K.
Project Phoenix Incorporated at a glance
In short: Project Phoenix Incorporated gave $11K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,811
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $3,604
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $25,011
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Project Phoenix Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Project Phoenix Incorporated gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Englewood, FL | Charitable mission to provide assistance to underprivledged individuals and families | $4,811 |
| Various Englewood, FL | Charitable mission to provide assistance to underprivledged individuals and families | $4,000 |
| Various Port Charlotte, FL | Charitable mission to provide assistance to underprivledged individuals and families | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,011 | $143,215 | $138,377 | $10,811 | 3 | $10,811 | $830 |
| 2023 | $25,173 | $136,567 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $17,775 | $110,436 | $89,127 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $21,145 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $15,798 | $63,511 | $70,099 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Project Phoenix Incorporated reported a distributable amount of $830 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Phoenix Incorporated is led by William R. Werner, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William R. Werner
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Kristy Vanderkooi
Store Manger
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$23K (2024)
Brian Faro
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Karen Baker (2022) — V President
- Former: Maryellen Harley (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Bobbi Burton (2020) — President
- Former: Kara Wakley (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Kristy Vanderkooi (Store Manger). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Phoenix Incorporated
How much does Project Phoenix Incorporated give each year?
Project Phoenix Incorporated gave $11K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Project Phoenix Incorporated's typical grant size?
Project Phoenix Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,604, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Project Phoenix Incorporated give grants?
Project Phoenix Incorporated gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Englewood, FL (2 grants).
Does Project Phoenix Incorporated give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Project Phoenix Incorporated's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Project Phoenix Incorporated?
Project Phoenix Incorporated reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $830 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Project Phoenix Incorporated's EIN?
Project Phoenix Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1410308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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