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Project Avary Inc

Project Avary Inc

San Rafael, CA 94901
Tax ID68-0433289

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,147,579

Expenses

$896,483

Mission

Project Avary cultivates a community of support for children whose parents are imprisoned or otherwise involved with the criminal justice system.

About

Childrens program: 100 children ages 8-13 participate in 18 school year adventure day outings providing enrichment and social and life skill instruction. The youth also attend a summer camp that includes customized programming to meet the social-emotional needs of children with a parent in prison. Teen Leadership program: 45 teens ages 14-18 participate in retreats and single day outings that are devoted to developing life skills through workshops and instructions to build competencies for outdoor recreation. Teens also work as Junior Counselors during the adventure days and summer camp. Family Support Group: Provides timely support to caregivers of children in the program, through case management, Family Camp, and family unity activities.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Build brighter futures for children of incarcerated parents and to break the cycle of incarceration among children with a parent in prison one child at a time.”.

Their activities were defined as: “Project avary builds brighter futures for children with incarcerated parents. we provide youth with a community of support and belonging where they connect with peers who are going through the same thing as them and with caring adult mentors who help children gain the life and leadership skills to end generational dynamics of incarceration. our 10-year leadership program serves 135 bay area children from ages 8 to 18 through outdoor adventure therapy activities including summer camp, year-round adventure days outings, and overnight retreats. teen leaders receive job training in youth development and serve as junior counselors. additionally, youth receive weekly 1-1 mentoring, and families benefit from family camp, three family unity celebrations each year, and case management and referrals to community resources to strengthen household needs. the school program is a year-long intensive program. an avary counselor meets weekly in the schools with a group of youth with an incarcerated pa”.

  • As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CA.
  • The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is PO Box 150088, San Rafael, CA, 949150088.
  • The form of the non-profit organization shows 65 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $251,096.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1999.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $644,670 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $117,694 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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