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Project Connection Foundation

EIN 83-1948572 · W Valley City, UT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
74
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$135,546, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $781,556 spent. OUTPATIENT CLINIC SERVICES - PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO INSURED, UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CLIENTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2019, THE CLINIC HAS SERVED IN EXCESS OF 2900 CLIENTS. PROJECT CONNECTION IS ALSO A CONTRACTED PROVIDER WITH UTAH MEDICAID, SALT LAKE COUNTY MEDICAID, AND TOOELE COUNTY MEDICAID.
  2. $630,532 spent. SCHOOL BASED THERAPY SERVICES - PARTNERING WITH THE CANYONS & MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN OVER 20 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS. PROJECT CONNECTION ALSO PROVIDED SERVICES FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL IN WEST VALLEY, UT, JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN DRAPER, UT, AND ROWLAND HALL IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT.
  3. $283,173 spent. YOUTH CLUB (RESPITE) - 2024 BROUGHT CONTINUED GROWTH IN PROJECT CONNECTION'S YOUTH CLUB PROGRAM (RESPITE). THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN RECEIVING SL COUNTY MEDICAID SERVICES. THE RESPITE PROGRAM PROVIDES TIME TO FAMILIES/PARENTS ALLOWING THEM OPPORTUNITY FOR PRODUCTIVE OR RELIEF TIME WHILE OTHERS TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY OR SEMIWEEKLY BASIS. PROJECT CONNECTION'S YOUTH CLUB LEADERS INVOLVE THEIR CLIENTS IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, ACTIVITIES THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN, AND HELP DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS ENSURE THEY ARE PROPERLY FED WHILE OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $192,558 spent. SOCIAL PRESCRIBING (CRITICAL TIME INTERVENTION) IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024, PROJECT CONNECTION CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY MEDICAID IN DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM ADDRESSING INPATIENT RECIDIVISM BY PROVIDING TIMELY THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICES UPON A CLIENT'S HOSPITAL DISCHARGE TO PREVENT THE NEED TO RE-ADMIT. IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICE PROVIDED, PROJECT CONNECTION INTRODUCED SOCIAL PRESCRIBING SERVICES AS WELL. SOCIAL PRESCRIBING IS A WAY OF ADDRESSING A PERSON'S MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MAKING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS IN WAYS THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND INTERESTS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED IN EXCESS OF 150 CLIENTS IN 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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