# Project Shine Inc

Community recreation centers nonprofit in Houston, Texas 77057. EIN 66-0848902. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/660848902-project-shine-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission is to provide or raise funds for charitable organizations.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/660848902/202421519349300722/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Community recreation centers (IRS activity code N31)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $0 | $2,583,517 | $2,482,100 | $2,482,100 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/660848902/202421519349300722/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $5,120,000 | $66,338 | $5,065,617 | $5,065,617 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/660848902/202301359349306265/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $374,675 | $496,535 | $11,955 | $11,955 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/660848902/202231889349300008/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $2,579,596 (100%), management $3,921 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -100% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 44 recreation and club nonprofits in Houston.
- Revenue $850,000 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 100 recreation and club nonprofits in Texas; median $169,147.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Houston: 813 licensed child care centers, 111 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/houston
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Project Shine Inc's EIN?**

Project Shine Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0848902. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Project Shine Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Project Shine Inc in Houston, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Project Shine Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Project Shine Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Project Shine Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "The mission is to provide or raise funds for charitable organizations." The IRS classifies it as: Community recreation centers.

**How much money does Project Shine Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Project Shine Inc reported total revenue of $0 and total expenses of $2,583,517 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.