Project Second Chance, Inc. was established to support the Contra Costa County Library Adult Literacy Program, Project Second Chance (PSC). Project Second Chance offers literacy instruction and has helped over 6,870 adults improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. Project Second Chance offers one-on-one basic literacy instruction to people who struggle with basic literary tasks.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+64.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
+66.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+66.7% YoY
About Project Second Chance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project Second Chance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CONCORD, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $265K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,879,935 | $1,753,005 | $1,596,189 |
| Revenue | $1,054,574 | $322,426 | $150,364 |
| Expenses | $82,234 | $34,367 | $36,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $264,869 | $291,137 | $118,064 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Contra Costa Library ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa Library Martinez, CA | PSC Program Materials | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Marable | President | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Bognar | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Robert Venema | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Lisa Cline | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Ann Marie Foley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Susan Schneider | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project Second Chance Inc?
Project Second Chance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CONCORD, CA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Project Second Chance Inc?
As of 2024, Project Second Chance Inc holds $2.9M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does Project Second Chance Inc operate?
Project Second Chance Inc has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Project Second Chance Inc award?
In 2024, Project Second Chance Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Project Second Chance Inc's EIN?
Project Second Chance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0116834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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