diff --git a/app/models/project_allocation.rb b/app/models/project_allocation.rb
index bfe177c..f367716 100644
--- a/app/models/project_allocation.rb
+++ b/app/models/project_allocation.rb
@@ -580,4 +580,9 @@ def find_transaction
       potential_transactions.select{|t| t.account == funding_source.name }.first
     end
   end
+
+  def status
+    return invitation.status if invitation.present?
+    return 'PAID' if find_transaction.present?
+  end
 end