The NROC Project
The NROC Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.4M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $120K.
The NROC Project at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,698,701
- +66.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $8,317,972
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,367,979
- +191.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,234,208
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,698,701 | $8,317,972 | $5,234,208 | $1,367,979 | $120,051 |
| 2023 | $6,413,306 | $5,716,094 | $4,746,973 | $469,335 | $22,026 |
| 2022 | $7,550,721 | $3,028,401 | $5,644,135 | $1,416,445 | $19,284 |
| 2021 | $6,140,866 | $4,569,862 | $3,343,161 | $496,211 | $13,349 |
| 2020 | $5,653,491 | $3,814,330 | $3,680,126 | — | $6,348 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The NROC Project is led by Gary Lopez, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Lopez
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$229K (2020) → $419K (2024)
Ahrash Bissell
President Edready Pm
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Jessica Everton
CFO
COO → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Ed Nusbaum
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Jarrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dunaway
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Simons
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Larimore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ban
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nancy Cook (2020–2023) — Former CFO
- Former: Frances Cairns (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 $419K, to Gary Lopez (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The NROC Project
How large is The NROC Project?
The NROC Project reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is The NROC Project?
The NROC Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The NROC Project's EIN?
The NROC Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1186598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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