Project 150

What Project 150 does

Project 150 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN #45-6645161) founded in December 2011 in North Las Vegas, Nevada, that provides free support and services to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students in Clark County. Its mission is to help these students remain enrolled, graduate, and pursue post-secondary education. The organization delivers a portfolio of programs including weekly food and supply distribution to Resource Rooms at all 75 Clark County high schools; two Betty's Boutique retail-style locations (at 3600 N. Rancho Dr. and 2605 E. Flamingo Rd.) where verified students can shop for free clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies; a Holiday Meals Program serving more than 4,000 families during the winter season; a Scholarship Program averaging $2,500 per student per semester paid directly to Nevada higher education institutions (UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, GBC, TMCC); and seasonal events including the Las Vegas Prom Closet, Back to School Shopping, and a Cap and Gown program. Student eligibility is verified through the Infinite Campus student information system used by the Clark County School District.

Operationally, Project 150 runs on a lean team of approximately 14 paid staff — an Executive Director, executive assistant/office manager, two Programs Managers, a Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, three Student Service Coordinators, a Warehouse Manager/Driver, a Warehouse Assistant, and two Boutique Attendants — supported by a broader volunteer base. Revenue is generated entirely from charitable sources: individual donations (including earmarked holiday-meal gifts of $25 per family of four and scholarship fund contributions), event sponsorships (Las Vegas Prom Closet, Scholarship Award Ceremony, Signature Fall Celebration, Back to School Shopping), corporate partnerships (Findlay Automotive Group, Vegas Golden Knights, Toyota, Sahara Hotel), and in-kind donations of clothing, hygiene items, and food collected at multiple drop-off sites throughout the Las Vegas Valley. An Executive Board of Directors, chaired by Chet Buchanan, governs the organization, with co-founders Don Purdue and Patrick Spargur serving as Board Members Emeriti. All programs and services are free to enrolled Clark County high school students.

Name

Project 150

Legal name

Project 150

Website

https://project150.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Project 150 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 that provides free food, clothing, school supplies, holiday meals, and scholarships to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students across Clark County, Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: General donations allocated to the general fund for use as needed in areas for sustainability. Also includes specific designations for Holiday Meals ($25 supports a family of four), Scholarship Fund contributions paid directly to educational institutions, and event sponsorship.
2. Event Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships for events hosted by Project 150 offering marketing and advertising benefits. Sponsorship opportunities available for events including Las Vegas Prom Closet, Scholarship Award Ceremony, Signature Fall Celebration, and Back to School Shopping.
3. In-Kind Donations: Donations of clothing, hygiene products, and food items accepted at multiple drop-off locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley, including Betty's Boutique locations and partner businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Project 150 is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides free, year-round support services to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students enrolled in Clark County, Nevada schools. Its core offerings include weekly delivery of food, hygiene items, and school supplies to all 75 Clark County high schools through Resource Rooms, operation of two Betty's Boutique retail locations offering free clothing and supplies, a Holiday Meals Program providing over 4,000 holiday meals annually, and a Scholarship Program averaging $2,500 per student per semester paid directly to Nevada higher education institutions for tuition, books, and fees.

Product overview

Project 150 is a nonprofit charitable organization (EIN #45-6645161) that provides free support and services to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students in Clark County, Nevada. The organization operates a network of student support programs including the School Distribution Program (weekly food/supplies delivery to 75 high schools), Betty's Boutique (two retail locations for clothing and supplies), the Holiday Meals Program (4000+ meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas), the Scholarship Program (averaging $2500/semester for Nevada higher education), Prom Closet (free formal attire), Back to School Shopping (free clothing and supplies), and the Cap and Gown Program. Digital platforms include a scholarship application portal for student applicants and a donation portal for supporters. All programs are free to enrolled Clark County high school students with Infinite Campus verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Betty's Boutique: A free clothing and supplies boutique for high school students with verification through Infinite Campus. Two locations in Las Vegas: 3600 N. Rancho Dr. and 2605 E. Flamingo Rd., open Mon-Fri 1:00PM-6:00PM.

Products and services

• School Distribution Program Weekly delivery of food (cases of ravioli, cereal, granola bars, mac and cheese, cup o noodles), hygiene items, and school supplies directly to Resource Rooms at all 75 Clark County high schools. Family meal bags with non-perishable food items are available to take home and feed a family of four.
• Betty's Boutique Two free retail-style locations at 3600 N. Rancho Dr. and 2605 E. Flamingo Rd. in Las Vegas, providing free clothing (5 outfits per month), accessories, hygiene products, and additional food to verified high school students. Hours: Mon-Fri 1:00pm-6:00pm (excluding holidays). Eligibility requires student verification through Infinite Campus.
• Holiday Meals Program Provides over 4,000 full holiday meals during the winter season (Thanksgiving and Christmas) to high school students and their families. A $25 donation supports a family of four with a complete holiday meal.
• Scholarship Program Financial assistance program for high school seniors and continuing recipients attending Nevada higher education institutions (universities, community colleges, vocational training). Scholarships averaging $2,500 per student per semester are paid directly to partner institutions for tuition, books, and fees. Applications accepted January-March; awards announced May/June.
• Las Vegas Prom Closet Annual spring event providing free prom attire and accessories to high school students so they can attend their prom. Held at the Sahara Hotel & Casino with registration required.
• Back to School Shopping Annual event held in early August providing free clothing, hygiene items, food, and backpacks filled with school supplies to high school students with enrollment verification through Infinite Campus.
• Cap and Gown Program Provides financial support to graduating high school seniors to pay for their cap and gown. A special-request program with online submission; requests open in December.
• Family Meal Bags Non-perishable pantry items available weekdays (excluding holidays) at Betty's Boutique locations from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Students must have Infinite Campus verification to pick up food for their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 75 Clark County high schools with weekly food, hygiene, and school supply deliveries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nick CarterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNick Carter of the Backstreet Boys visited Project 150, raising awareness through video content featured in The Vault video archives. His celebrity status brings visibility to the organization's mission.
• Findlay Automotive GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner featured in Giving Tuesday 2025 partnership and Findlay Cares initiative. Findlay was a featured charity partner providing support for Project 150 events and fundraising campaigns.
• Vegas Golden KnightscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNHL team partnered with Project 150 for a car/check presentation featured in video archives. Partnership provides visibility and support for the organization's mission.
• ToyotaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerToyota participated in car/check presentation with Vegas Golden Knights benefiting Project 150. Featured in video archives documenting the partnership.
• Nevada Higher Education Institutions (UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, GBC, TMCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject 150 scholarship program partners with Nevada universities and colleges including UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, GBC, and TMCC. Scholarships are paid directly to these institutions for tuition, books, and fees. Average award is $2,500 per student per semester.
• Clark County High Schools (75 schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly delivery partnerships with all 75 Clark County high schools. Schools host Resource Rooms where students access food, hygiene items, and school supplies. Counselors and teachers facilitate student access.
• Las Vegas Valley Businesses (Donation Drop-Off Partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with multiple businesses throughout the Las Vegas Valley to serve as donation drop-off locations for clothing and hygiene products. Extends organization's collection reach beyond main locations.
• Sahara Hotel & CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for Las Vegas Prom Closet annual event. Provides facility for high school students to receive free prom attire and accessories.
• The Sahara Las VegasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for Scholarship Award Ceremony and Luncheon, an annual event honoring scholarship recipients and sponsors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit addressing family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization services. Comparable in that its beneficiaries include school-age children, and it combines emergency assistance with longer-term self-sufficiency programming.
• Together We Rise: Nonprofit supporting foster and at-risk youth with basic needs (beds, suitcases, school supplies) and scholarships. Directly comparable to Project 150's school-supply distribution, back-to-school, and scholarship programs, though focused on foster rather than homeless youth.
• School on Wheels: Provides tutoring, school supplies, and educational support specifically to children experiencing homelessness. Closest functional analog to Project 150's combination of basic-need support (supplies, food) and educational continuity for homeless students.
• StandUp For Kids: National nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with basic needs, mentoring, and educational support. Highly comparable in target population (disadvantaged youth) and service mix (food, clothing, supplies, life-event support).
• Back on My Feet: National nonprofit combating homelessness through running, workforce development, and housing support. Comparable in mission (ending youth/family homelessness) and reliance on corporate partnerships and community-based engagement, though its primary mechanism is athletics rather than direct aid.
• Shoes That Fit: Nonprofit providing new shoes and clothing to children in need through school partnerships. Highly comparable in channel (school-based distribution), beneficiary verification (school-administered), and basic-need focus.
• Clothes for Kids: Regional nonprofit providing free school clothing to children from low-income families. Directly comparable in operating a 'boutique'-style model and distributing school-appropriate clothing to verified students.

Broad incumbents

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing housing, education, and employment support to homeless and at-risk youth. Comparable mission (ending youth homelessness) with a broader housing and wraparound service model, serving as a regional-incumbent analog to Project 150's geographic model.
• National Network for Youth: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for youth-serving agencies, including those serving homeless youth. Comparable mission space (youth homelessness) but functions as a network/funders, not a direct service provider.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization offering after-school programming, meals, and college/career readiness. Overlaps with Project 150 on youth support and basic needs, but operates as a broad incumbent in the youth-development space rather than a homelessness-focused nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/project150LV
• Facebookfacebook.com/Project150lv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-150
• Instagraminstagram.com/project150lv
• TikToktiktok.com/@project150lv

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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