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PROJECT BY PROJECT INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134072850 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P12 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · projectbyproject.org
revenue
$316K
expenses
$352K
net assets
$419K
employees
0
volunteers
178
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

DEVELOPING LEADERS THROUGH INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Project by Project Incorporated is a New York-based nonprofit that develops AAPI leaders through community-driven philanthropy and volunteerism. The organization hosts events such as tasting benefits, hackathons, and cultural gatherings to raise funds and awareness for local nonprofit partners. These initiatives support social causes including immigrant rights, food insecurity, and environmental justice within AAPI communities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

AAPI 5K Run & Walk
Community run/walk event celebrating AAPI Heritage Month; raises awareness and funds for AAPI causes
Mahjong & Mingle
Social event combining mahjong gameplay with community building; supports Adhikaar and other partners
Plate by Plate
Annual tasting benefit featuring food and beverage vendors; raises funds for local nonprofit partners through ticket sales and sponsorships
Project LEAD Hackathon
Collaborative event where professionals and community leaders develop solutions for challenges faced by local nonprofits like Mekong NYC
Sip & Wrap
Intimate, hands-on dumpling-making dinner experience; proceeds support Meals for Unity and other beneficiary partners
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
    • Conducting local marketing, fundraising, and partner relationship management
      Develops local marketing strategies, produces promotional materials, conducts corporate and individual outreach, and maintains relationship data in a national database to support chapter-level fundraising and engagement with community-based organizations.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding nonprofit partners through event-driven grantmaking
      Raises and donates funds to local nonprofit beneficiary partners through signature events such as Plate by Plate, Mahjong Night, Dance Social, and Sip & Wrap, with proceeds directed to support the missions of designated community organizations.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Hosting skills-based volunteer events to support community nonprofits
      Organizes high-impact volunteer events such as hackathons and case study competitions where professionals develop strategic solutions to real organizational challenges faced by AAPI-serving nonprofits, including events like Project LEAD and Project LEAD Day.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Operating pro-bono consulting programs for nonprofit capacity building
      Runs a structured 12-week pro-bono consulting program engaging young professionals to deliver research, strategic recommendations, and operational support—such as recruitment strategy, market research, financial planning, and data analysis—to strengthen AAPI community nonprofits.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing local chapter events and community engagement initiatives
      Plans and executes public events, volunteer activities, and outreach campaigns across regional chapters (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco) in alignment with national themes, including partnerships with organizations like TreePeople, Thai CDC, HOPE Community Services, and Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Providing leadership development for AAPI community members
      Offers ongoing leadership development opportunities through chapter-based programs, team-building events, and civic engagement platforms that enable Asian Americans to practice and advance leadership skills in service and community organizing.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Co-hosting advocacy events against racialized violence
      Co-sponsored public vigils and advocacy events, such as a candlelit vigil in 2021 against anti-Asian violence, in partnership with community organizations like the Pilipino Workers Center.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$316K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$420%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$352K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$423K
Cash$423K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$419K
Liquid reserves14.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • Chern Lee — Director
  • JT KIM — Director
  • LILIANA CHEN — Director/CO-FOU
  • NIRENDRAN KATHIRITHAMBY — Director
  • Patrick Lee — Director
relationships · 61

Who they work with

  • AAPI Civic Engagement Fund Partner — Previous partner organization supported through PbP initiatives.
  • AAPI Civic Engagement Fund Partner — Previous partner organization.
  • AAPI Data Partner — Collaborates on research and data reporting related to health and social service needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
  • Adhikaar Partner — Partners with Adhikaar by directing proceeds from Mahjong Night and the Dance Social Fundraiser to support social justice and human rights for immigrant communities.
  • Apex for Youth Partner — Cosponsors the AAPI Happy Hour with Apex for Youth and Lunar Accel to foster community engagement during AAPI Heritage Month.
  • CASES Partner — Pro-bono consulting initiative of Project by Project that pairs volunteer consultants with API community nonprofits for capacity-building projects.
  • CTBC Bank Partner — Past sponsor of Project by Project.
  • Center for the Pacific Asian Family Partner — Served as the 2019 beneficiary partner for Project by Project LA’s campaign addressing API homelessness and domestic violence.
  • Charity Cultural Services Center Partner — Current partner organization collaborating on education, training, mentoring, case management, and job placement for underserved communities in San Francisco.
  • Chinatown Service Center LA Partner — Previous partner organization in Los Angeles.
  • Chinatown Service Center LA Partner — Previous partner organization supported through PbP initiatives.
  • Chinatown Youth Initiatives Partner — Beneficiary partner that received support through Project LEAD hackathon and volunteer activities.
  • Chinatown Youth Initiatives Partner — Previous beneficiary partner supported through fundraising and awareness initiatives.
  • Chinatown Youth Initiatives Partner — Previous partner organization supported through PbP initiatives.
  • ChromaPhoto Booth Partner — Past sponsor of Project by Project.
  • Coalition for Asian American Children + Families - NYC Partner — Previous beneficiary partner supported through fundraising and awareness initiatives.
  • Coalition for Asian American Children + Families - NYC Partner — Previous partner organization supported through PbP initiatives.
  • EastWest Bank Partner — Past sponsor of Project by Project.
  • Gum Moon Women’s Residence Partner — Previous partner organization supported through PbP initiatives.
  • Gum Moon Women’s Residence Partner — Previous partner organization.
  • HOPE Community Services Partner — 2023 partner organization for volunteer activities in Los Angeles.
  • Homecrest Community Services Partner — Previous beneficiary partner supported through fundraising and awareness initiatives.
  • Homecrest Community Services Partner — Previous partner organization supported through PbP initiatives.
  • KGP Eco Partner — Past sponsor of Project by Project.
  • Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program Partner — Current partner organization supporting academic equity for underserved youth in East Los Angeles.
  • Little Tokyo Community Council Partner — Previous partner organization in Los Angeles.
  • Little Tokyo Service Center Partner — Previous partner organization in Los Angeles.
  • Little Tokyo Service Center Partner — Previous partner organization supported through PbP initiatives.
  • Lunar Accel Partner — Cosponsors the AAPI Happy Hour with Lunar Accel and Apex for Youth to build community among Asian professionals in New York.
  • Meals for Unity Partner — 2024 volunteering partner in New York.
+ 31 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Culturally Competent Grassroots Support
    methodology: culturally_competent_grassroots_support
    By funding and partnering with grassroots organizations that offer in-language and culturally competent services, the organization overcomes cultural and historical barriers in AAPI communities because trust and effectiveness are increased when services reflect community context.
  • Leadership Development Through Service
    methodology: leadership-through-service
    By engaging members in direct service and organizational responsibilities, the organization develops leadership skills because hands-on involvement fosters skill growth, accountability, and community impact.
  • Skills-Based Volunteerism for Dual Capacity Building
    methodology: skills-based_volunteerism
    By deploying skilled volunteers in pro-bono consulting engagements, the organization strengthens nonprofit capacity while developing young professionals, because structured, collaborative problem-solving generates actionable outcomes for community partners and leadership experience for members.
  • Themed Annual Partnership Model
    methodology: themed-annual-partnership
    By focusing annual campaigns around a specific social cause theme in partnership with local nonprofits, the organization increases awareness and fundraising impact because thematic focus concentrates resources, messaging, and engagement efforts for greater community resonance.