The Laundromat Project Inc
The Laundromat Project advances artists and neighbors as change agents in their own communities. and community engagement.
The Laundromat Project Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,191,092
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,424,145
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $347,618
- +165.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,877,587
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Laundromat Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $215K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hester Street Collaborative New York, NY | Mapping BIPOC | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,191,092 | $2,424,145 | $2,877,587 | — | — | $347,618 |
| 2023 | $9,703,556 | $5,734,078 | $2,676,945 | — | — | $130,881 |
| 2022 | $6,598,573 | $1,824,950 | $2,033,921 | $7,500 | 1 | $47,667 |
| 2021 | $6,741,143 | $5,175,800 | $1,954,593 | $215,000 | 6 | $3,544 |
| 2020 | $3,577,635 | $2,488,024 | $1,235,765 | — | — | $499 |
About The Laundromat Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Laundromat Project Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $348K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Laundromat Project Inc is led by Ayesha Williams, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ayesha Williams
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $155K (2024)
Ashima Aggarwal
Board Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Suttles
Board Member
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rabsatt
Vice Board Chair
Board Member → Vice Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Beckwith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rasu Jilani
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Delvalle
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Cuzzolino
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diya Vij
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Lee
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patton Hindle
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salvador Muoz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Harry
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Olukemi Ilesanmi (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Panthea Lee (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Cedolia (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Faust (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marcus Ellington (2020) — Board Member
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 $155K, to Ayesha Williams (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Laundromat Project Inc
How large is The Laundromat Project Inc?
The Laundromat Project Inc reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is The Laundromat Project Inc?
The Laundromat Project Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $9.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Laundromat Project Inc operate?
The Laundromat Project Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Laundromat Project Inc's EIN?
The Laundromat Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0753479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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