Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
The NROC Project
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)768 Keeler Avenue
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Berkeley, CA94708
A Employer identification number

57-1186598
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(831) 642-9459
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$6,413,306J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 22,026 22,026  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -803
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,694,871   5,690,218
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,716,094 22,026 5,690,218
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,151,602   1,094,022 57,580
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,536,019   1,531,483 4,360
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 326,883   322,682 17,339
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
438      
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
116,000     108,510
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
268      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,537    
20 Occupancy.............. 29,311     28,700
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 40,587   40,587  
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,531,328   1,274,045 252,846
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 4,746,973 0 4,262,819 469,335
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,746,973 0 4,262,819 469,335
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 969,121
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 22,026
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 1,427,399
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 1,530,267 627,881 627,881
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,112,900 3,881,964 3,881,964
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   1,845,527    
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 30,374 25,863 25,863
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow58,476
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow35,739 28,390 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
22,737 		22,737
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,003,263 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,854,861 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,854,861
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,550,721 6,413,306 6,413,306
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,218,158 795,011
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 4,686,858 3,003,469
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 5,905,016 3,798,480
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 1,645,705 2,614,826
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,645,705 2,614,826
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 7,550,721 6,413,306
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
1,645,705
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
969,121
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,614,826
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
2,614,826
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Apple MacBook Pro i7 Dani P 2019-09-28 2023-12-31
b Apple Macbook Pro Brian P 2021-05-24 2023-12-31
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a   2,678 2,678  
b   803 1,606 -803
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a        
b       -803
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -803
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 306
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 306
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 306
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 280
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 280
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 26
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow0 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowCA
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrownroc.org
14
The books are in care ofright arrowJessica Everton Telephone no.right arrow (831) 642-9459

Located atright arrowPO Box 28818ScottsdaleAZ ZIP+4right arrow85255
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
Gary Lopez President & CEO
40.00 		419,438 13,172  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Nancy Cook Former CFO
40.00 		380,472 3,740  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Robert Dunaway Vice-Chair
1.00 		0    
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Josh Jarrett Board Member
1.00 		0    
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Ahrash Bissell Pres EdReady PM
40.00 		159,967 4,799  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Ed Nusbaum Board Member
1.00 		0    
768 Keller Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Robert Simons Sec. / Treas.
1.00 		0    
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Jim Larimore Board Member
1.00 		0    
768 Keller Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Francisco Hernandez Board Member
1.00 		0    
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Eric Ban Board Member
1.00 		0    
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Jessica Everton CFO
40.00 		157,500 12,514  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
Brian Rowlett Technology Dir.
40.00 		237,830    
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Laura Smith Member Service Dir
40.00 		109,582 5,868  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Lauren Tarson Sales & Marketing
40.00 		131,923 5,847  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Angie Smajstrla Enterprise Sales
40.00 		150,512 12,248  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Nicole McCabe Support Serv Dir
40.00 		114,702 3,441  
768 Keeler Avenue
Berkeley,CA94708
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 15
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
Edify Software Consulting LTD Software coding 754,016
Apartado 2462-4050
Alajuela,AlajuelaCodigo Po 20101
CS
Blue Marble Creative Website design 72,599
835 SW William Drive
White Salmon,WA98672
The Do Better Group LLC Sales Commission 77,000
206 University Blvd W
Silver Spring,MD20901
Cohen & Company Inc Accounting 90,090
4677 Belvedere Cir
Pace,FL325711173
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 The NROC Project provides free and open access to high-quality online content for high school and college students and teachers. NROC also develops new curriculum and provide tools for assessing 4,262,819
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,957,464
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
2,957,464
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
2,957,464
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.............................
4
1,361,101
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
1,596,363
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
79,818
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
469,335
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
469,335
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		 
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
2004-09-24
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
79,818   136,798 71,993 288,609
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 67,845   116,278 61,194 245,317
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		469,335 1,416,445 496,211 892,538 3,274,529
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		469,335 1,416,445 496,211 892,538 3,274,529
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		53,212 105,005 91,199 47,995 297,411
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
Total .................................right arrow 3a  
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
aMemberships 611710       1,874,177
bNROC Licenses 611710       2,847,198
cService Contracts 541511       968,843
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 22,026  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -803  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aMisc. Income 		900099       4,653
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   21,223 5,694,871
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
5,716,094
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
1A Memberships - educational organizations and non-profit groups can become members which allows them access to the content to distribute to students.
1B NROC Licenses - educational organizations and non-profit can purchase seat licenses which allows them access to the content to distribute to students.
1C Service Contracts - technology enhancements in support of educational institutions professional development needs.
11A Misc. Income - credit card rewards rebates and health insurance premium rebates.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
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TY 2023 AmortizationSchedule
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description of Amortized Expenses Date Acquired, Completed, or Expended Amount Amortized Deduction for Prior Years Amortization Method Current Year Amortization Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Total Amount of Amortization
Website 2012-12-31 82,817 79,505 10.0000 3,312     82,817
Website 2013-07-01 22,245 18,857 10.0000 2,225     21,082
Website 2014-07-01 35,912 27,132 10.0000 3,591     30,723
Website 2015-12-31 25,254 16,989 10.0000 2,525     19,514
Website 2016-12-31 352,225 209,531 10.0000 35,223     244,754
Website 2017-12-31 213,919 111,238 10.0000 21,392     132,630
Website 2018-12-31 366,223 163,723 10.0000 36,622     200,345
Website 2019-12-31 621,428 217,500 10.0000 62,143     279,643
Website 2020-12-31 440,569 110,143 10.0000 44,057     154,200
Website 2021-12-31 462,473 69,371 10.0000 46,247     115,618
Website 2022-12-31 411,892 20,595 10.0000 41,189     61,784
Website 2023-12-31 158,779   10.0000 7,939     7,939

TY 2023 CashDeemedCharitableExplnStmt
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Explanation:
As part of the Organizations liquidity management, it has a policy to structure its financial assets to be available as part of general expenditures, liabilities, and other obligations come due. To help manage unanticipated liquidity needs, the Organization has designated a portion of its operating surplus to its liquidity reserve, which was $1,361,101 as of December 31, 2023. This was established through approval of the Board of Directors to be drawn upon in the event of financial distress or immediate liquidity need resulting from events outside the typical life cycle of converting financial assets to cash or settling financial liabilities.

TY 2023 ContractorCompensationExpln
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Contractor Explanation
Blue Marble Creative Website Design
Cohen & Company Inc Accounting.
Edify Software Consulting LTD Software coding.
The Do Better Group LLC Sales Commission

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
Dell Lattitude 5500 Nancy 2020-01-03 1,689 1,408 SL 3.0000 281      
Dell Optiflex Lynn 2020-07-10 1,101 918 SL 3.0000 183      
Apple IMAC 27/3.8 Marci 2020-09-15 2,627 2,190 SL 3.0000 437      
Apple MacBook Pro Amanda 2020-12-17 2,644 2,203 SL 3.0000 441      
Apple Macbook Pro Zahra 2021-01-31 2,131 1,065 SL 3.0000 710      
Apple Macbook Pro Jessica 2021-05-31 2,995 1,497 SL 3.0000 998      
Apple Macbook Pro Gary 2021-08-20 1,780 890 SL 3.0000 593      
Inspiron Plus Josie 2021-10-20 1,233 617 SL 3.0000 411      
MacBook Pro 16 Laura Smith 2022-02-18 2,940 490 SL 3.0000 980      
Dell Desktop XPS 8950 Ahrash 2022-02-20 1,794 299 SL 3.0000 598      
MacBook Mark Gaskins 2022-02-25 2,649 442 SL 3.0000 883      
MacBook Abbey Kruse 2022-04-13 2,895 483 SL 3.0000 965      
MacBook Jason Loux 2022-08-08 2,915 486 SL 3.0000 972      
MacBoook Pro Angie Smajstrla 2022-07-29 2,922 487 SL 3.0000 974      
Dell XPS 13 Laptop Ahrash 2022-11-01 1,653 276 SL 3.0000 551      
MacBoook Pro Jessica Everton 2022-11-26 3,003 501 SL 3.0000 1,001      
MacBook Pro Brandon Flores 2022-11-29 2,929 488 SL 3.0000 976      
MacBook Pro David Tichnell 2022-12-26 2,901 484 SL 3.0000 967      
MacBook Pro Lauren Tarson 2023-02-05 2,913   SL 3.0000 486      
Dell Lattitude 3520 Morgan Everett 2023-03-03 1,014   SL 3.0000 169      
MacBook Pro Jason Gipson Nath 2023-05-01 2,940   SL 3.0000 490      
iMac Jennie Lasley 2023-10-30 1,406   SL 3.0000 235      
Macbook Air 15 Will Engfer 2023-11-09 1,414   SL 3.0000 236      

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Machinery and Equipment 58,476 35,739 22,737 22,737


TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Legal 438 0 0 0


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
Net Intangible Assets 1,990,373 1,842,687 1,842,687
Trademarks 12,174 12,174 12,174


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Amortization 306,465   306,465  
Content maintenance : Content Creation 5,000   5,000  
Content Maintenance: Mapping 9,500   9,500 3,167
Content Maintenance: Other 739,102   739,102  
Insurance 21,084     24,340
Marketing: Other Expenses 75,290   75,290 4,366
Marketing: Travel & Ent. 101,738   101,738  
Miscellaneous 150     150
Office Expense 272,999   36,950 220,823


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
Memberships 1,874,177   1,874,177
Misc. Income 4,653    
NROC Licenses 2,847,198   2,847,198
Service Contracts 968,843   968,843


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
The NROC Project
EIN:
57-1186598
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Taxes 268