The Constellation Project Inc
The Constellation Project Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K.
The Constellation Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Constellation Project Inc gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,398
- -63.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,771
- -94.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,875
- Total assets
- $8,936
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (15% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Constellation Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Welcome Project PA ($3K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Constellation Project Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2025) to $53K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Project PA Hatboro, PA | Specific Grant for Research | $2,898 |
| Center on Halsted Chicago, IL | Specific Grant for Research | $2,875 |
| One-N-Ten Phoenix, AZ | Specific Grant for Research | $2,875 |
| The Center Project Columbia, MO | Specific Grant for Research | $2,875 |
| We Are Family North Charleston, SC | Specific Grant for Research | $2,875 |
| Borderland Rainbow Center El Paso, TX | Specific Grant for Research | $2,500 |
| Western Montana LGBTQ Community Center Missoula, MT | Specific Grant for Research | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,936 | $41,000 | $45,655 | $19,398 | 7 | $45,655 | $939 |
| 2024 | $13,591 | $26,000 | $76,823 | $52,900 | 1 | $76,823 | $2,001 |
| 2023 | $64,414 | $50,210 | $32,276 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Constellation Project Inc reported a distributable amount of $939 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Constellation Project Inc is led by James D. Marks, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Marks
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Shuster
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Constellation Project Inc
How much does The Constellation Project Inc give each year?
The Constellation Project Inc gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
What is The Constellation Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Constellation Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,875, and its average grant was $2,771, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Constellation Project Inc give grants?
The Constellation Project Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Arizona (15%).
Does The Constellation Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Constellation Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Specific Grant for Research" (7 grants).
Who are The Constellation Project Inc's largest grantees?
The Constellation Project Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Welcome Project PA ($2,898), Center on Halsted ($2,875) and One-N-Ten ($2,875), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Constellation Project Inc?
The Constellation Project Inc reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $939 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Constellation Project Inc's EIN?
The Constellation Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4118299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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