Public Charity

PROJECT ONWARD

PROJECT ONWARD is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in CHICAGO, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $599K, expenses of $680K, total assets of $139K. Imperigo tracks 15 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $286K.

EIN: 455187731 CHICAGO, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$599K
Total Expenses$680K
Total Assets$139K
Grant Records15
Funding Total$286K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Our mission requires us to provide artists with disabilities the opportunity to create their work in a safe, supportive studio environment, with access to workspace, materials, and professional guidance without being encumbered by cost; connect artists with disabilities with the arts community and the general public, by holding professional exhibitions and selling their work. Additionally, public programs have been designed that promote audience participation; and inspire change by using art to promote empathy and reduce the stigma of mental illness and developmental disabilities. We seek to improve the self-image of artists by emphasizing the social and economic value of their work. This will cultivate new audiences in the art market by increasing awareness of and generating demand for artwork created by peoples with disabilities.

Officers & Directors

Vice President Carlos Maxwell
Director Chris Cantele
Director Chris Newman
Director Cindy Demarco
Secretary Danielle Kees
Director Jack Connelly

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Top Grant Purposes

UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
$56,000 4 grants
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$52,000 1 grant
SMART GROWTH PROGRAM
$40,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT SMART GROWTH PROGRAM
$40,000 1 grant
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$38,200 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $599K $680K $139K
2024 $533K $948K $307K
2023 $876K $729K $814K
2022 $603K $541K $341K
2021 $452K $430K $324K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $452K to $599K (+33%), with total assets most recently reported at $139K.

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