2021-11-12T13:32:04-06:00 2020-12-31 030410574 VICTOR J CANNISTRA CPA PC 43 KENSICO DRIVE 2ND FLOOR MOUNT KISCO NY 105491009 990 2020-01-01 460762002 THE ACCELERATION PROJECT INC ACCE 2129053971 PO BOX 335 SCARSDALE NY 10583 JANE VERON PRESIDENT/CEO 2129053971 2021-11-11 true JANE VERON 999009999 VICTOR J CANNISTRA CPA P00287273 9142413605 2021-11-11 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z JANE VERON PO BOX 335 SCARSDALE NY 10583 869758 false X WWW.THEACCELERATIONPROJECT.ORG X 2012 DE TO SUPPORT THE VITALITY OF LOCAL ECONOMIES BY PROVIDING STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL ADVICE TO ACCELERATE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH WITH A FOCUS ON BUSINESSES OWNED BY WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR; AND TO EMPOWER PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ADVANCING THEIR SKILLS. 5 4 11 139 0 452853 693851 181000 173908 5241 1999 8246 0 647340 869758 0 0 270058 472158 15000 0 123961 113039 56189 398097 528347 249243 341411 521784 861656 11247 9708 510537 851948 X TO SUPPORT THE VITALITY OF LOCAL ECONOMIES BY PROVIDING STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL ADVICE TO ACCELERATE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH WITH A FOCUS ON BUSINESSES OWNED BY WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR; AND TO EMPOWER PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ADVANCING THEIR SKILLS. false false 176851 158825 TAP PROJECT TAP EXPERTISE IS UTILIZED TO ADDRESS A COMMON NEED OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT MORE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AT ONE TIME; TYPICALLY REQUIRES A LONGER TIME COMMITMENT AND GREATER NUMBER OF TAP CONSULTANTS TO EXECUTE. EXAMPLE INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF CONTENT AND MENTORING FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CREATION OF FINANCIAL FORECASTS, AND TIMING OF CAPACITY-BUILDING DECISIONS. 146286 15083 STRATEGIC ADVISORY PROGRAM CONSULTATIVE ADVISORY PROGRAM DURING WHICH TAP CONSULTANTS WORK CLOSELY WITH SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO ADDRESS THEIR UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND GUIDE AND MENTOR THEM TOWARD FUTURE GROWTH. LENGTH OF ADVISORY PROGRAM VARIES FROM 1 MEETING TO 6+ MEETINGS OVER 12 WEEK PERIOD. WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER CUSTOMIZED TOOLS AND TIME-BOUND ACTION PLANS WITH GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND TACTICS TO IMPLEMENT. WHERE APPROPRIATE, WE LEVERAGE THE ENTIRE TAP TEAM TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC CLIENT NEEDS THROUGH BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS, FOCUS GROUPS, OR PROVISION OF INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE. 323137 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 11 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 5 4 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false DE NY X X LAURA HYNES 9147862131 PO BOX 335 SCARSDALE NY 10583 PETER D GREENE CHAIR/SEC 10.00 X X 0 0 0 BARRIE MARKOWITZ VICE PRESIDE 10.00 X 0 0 0 MARINA LUTOVA MEYERS TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW FELDSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANE VERON PRESIDENT/CE 40.00 X X 83880 0 0 TRACY JAFFE CHIEF OP OFF 40.00 X 64756 0 0 NANCY ROSENBERG CHIEF OP OFF 40.00 X 63443 0 0 212079 false false false 299156 72514 322181 693851 TAP PROJECT 158825 158825 STRATEGIC ADVISORY PROGRAM 15083 15083 173908 1999 1999 299156 869758 173908 1999 212079 157082 13776 41221 222159 119487 48284 54388 3002 1911 430 661 34918 22240 4990 7688 785 550 235 9000 9000 2485 1583 355 547 18270 628 599 17043 3038 602 1004 1432 11424 10538 22 864 2890 2396 377 117 4617 2992 1625 3680 3128 552 528347 323137 81249 123961 72128 156683 409406 686954 40250 15267 2752 521784 861656 6500 9708 4747 11247 9708 X 510537 851948 510537 851948 521784 861656 341411 X false true X false X 45201 131078 165899 452853 693851 1488882 45201 131078 165899 452853 693851 1488882 452260 1036622 1442 5241 1999 8682 1497564 371932 0.69220 0.60070 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 2469384 1599626 1599626 869758 869758 2127973 1599626 1599626 528347 528347 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINE THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SPRING EVENT 299156 299156 299156 299156 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SUPPORT THE VITALITY OF LOCAL ECONOMIES BY PROVIDING STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL ADVICE TO ACCELERATE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH WITH A FOCUS ON BUSINESSES OWNED BY WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR; AND TO EMPOWER PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ADVANCING THEIR SKILLS. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS LEGAL, MARKETING, ACCOUNTING, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 JANE VERON ANDREW FELDSTEIN PRES/CEO BOARD MEMBER WIFE/HUSBAND FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. AFTER MANAGMENT HAS REVIEWED FORM 990, IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ADOPTED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IT ANNUALLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES. THE BOARD CURRENTLY MANDATES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD DETERMINES COMPENSATION BY REVIEWING APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE DATA TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION BEING CONSIDERED. THE DECISION IS ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION. A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS ADJUSTED PERIODICALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD DETERMINES COMPENSATION BY REVIEWING APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE DATA TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION BEING CONSIDERED. THE DECISION IS ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION. A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY AND THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND THE CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER'S COMPENSATION IS ADJUSTED PERIODICALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION BY POSTING IT ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE 990 AND CHAR500 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON CHARITIESNYS.COM IN ADDITION, FORM 990, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.