Project Ropa
The mission of Project Ropa is to advance a circular economy by reducing textile waste, restoring dignity, and empowering people in need through the redistribution of clothing and hygiene essentials.
Project Ropa at a glance
In short: Project Ropa gave $151K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,440
- -39.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,827
- -39.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,540
- Total assets
- $164,221
- -49.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Project Ropa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Founders Community of Care ($35K). Together the top 9 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2025) to $252K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Community of Care Los Angeles, CA | To support the homeless | $34,740 |
| The Sidewalk Project San Pedro, CA | To support the homeless | $29,055 |
| Stopping Crys Los Angeles, CA | To support the homeless | $25,706 |
| LA Street Care & Mutual Aid Los Angeles, CA | To support the homeless | $16,665 |
| Soul Saving Productions Burbank, CA | To support the homeless | $13,540 |
| The Mobile Clinic Project at UCLA Los Angeles, CA | To support the homeless | $10,377 |
| For The People Pasadena, CA | To support the homeless | $9,130 |
| Proper Hygiene Project Downey, CA | To support the homeless | $6,168 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition Los Angeles, CA | To support the homeless | $6,059 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,221 | $1,761,476 | $1,902,171 | $151,440 | 9 |
| 2024 | $321,863 | $1,559,948 | $1,485,503 | $251,881 | 9 |
| 2023 | $266,186 | $1,607,161 | $1,772,855 | $153,149 | 6 |
| 2022 | $446,456 | $1,183,583 | $1,355,046 | — | — |
| 2021 | $605,670 | $1,180,818 | $1,242,522 | — | — |
| 2020 | $395,899 | $1,366,422 | $1,031,036 | — | — |
About Project Ropa
Based on IRS filings
Project Ropa is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Gardena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $164K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $151K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Ropa is led by Caitlin Adler, CEO & Board Chairwoman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caitlin Adler
CEO & Board Chairwoman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $64K (2025)
Kat Kiyoko Amano
Secretary & Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mathieu Rasamoela
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blair Sun Chee Fore
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Briana Ford
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elijah Abbey
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Lee
Treasurer & Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rauh
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jason Kiesel (2020–2024) — Treasurer & Officer
- Former: Phreda Devereaux (2021–2023) — Officer
- Former: James Meledandri (2021–2022) — Officer
- Former: Robin Doyno (2021–2022) — Officer
- Former: Lisa Tran (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Matt Douglass (2020) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $64K, to Caitlin Adler (CEO and Board Chairwoman).
Frequently asked questions about Project Ropa
How much does Project Ropa give each year?
Project Ropa gave $151K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $252K across 9 grants.
What is Project Ropa's typical grant size?
Project Ropa's median grant in 2025 was $13,540, and its average grant was $16,827, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project Ropa give grants?
Project Ropa gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does Project Ropa give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Project Ropa's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the homeless" (9 grants).
Who are Project Ropa's largest grantees?
Project Ropa's largest 2025 grantees include Founders Community of Care ($34,740), The Sidewalk Project ($29,055) and Stopping Crys ($25,706), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Project Ropa?
Project Ropa reported $164K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Project Ropa?
Project Ropa is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Gardena, CA. It holds $164K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Project Ropa's EIN?
Project Ropa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4278151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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