Ignite Org

Organization Overview

Ignite Org is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Ignite Org employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ignite Org is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Ignite Org generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BUILD COMMUNITY, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS BY ADDRESSING THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND HELPING THEM ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND STABLE HOUSING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - THE BRONZEVILLE YOUTH SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MINOR YOUTH, AGES 14-17, THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT WITH A GOAL TO REUNITE THESE YOUTH WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR GUARDIANS, IF SAFE AND APPROPRIATE, OR TO SECURE ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. BELFORT HOUSE IS A TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH, AGES 17-23, WHERE RESIDENTS STAY FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS AND CREATE INDIVIDUAL ACTION PLANS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WHILE THEY MOVE TOWARD ATTAINING AUTONOMY, EMPLOYMENT, AND THEIR OWN HOUSING. CASSA IS THE AGENCY'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH, AGES 18-24, WHERE YOUNG ADULTS LIVE IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS FOR UP TO TWO YEARS WHILE STILL MAINTAINING ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WITH THE GOAL OF TAKING OVER THE APARTMENT LEASE AS THE TWO YEAR LIMIT EXPIRES.


OUTREACH, PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE - THESE PROGRAMS MEET THE IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS OF YOUTH AND PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION WHILE CONNECTING YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE FULL COMPLEMENT OF IGNITE SERVICES. CLIENTS RANGE IN AGE FROM 12- 24 AND CAN ACCESS CRISIS COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS AND ACCESS TO A RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES VIA A 24/ 7 HOTLINE, STREET AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, THE AGENCY'S DROP-IN CENTER AND AFTERCARE SERVICES.


SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - YOUTH IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING HAVE ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE AT THE ON-SITE CLINIC, WHILE ALL CLIENTS RECEIVE WHOLE HEALTH COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND REFERRALS FOR PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND MORE. EDUCATION SUPPORT RESOURCES AND ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. YOUTH RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, ADVOCACY, ENCOURAGEMENT, STUDY SKILLS, TUTORING, AND REFERRALS TO ALTERNATIVE AND/OR TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH WHO HAVE LIMITED JOB SKILLS AND WORK HISTORY WITH AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM TO DEVELOP JOB READINESS. YOUTH WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT WORK EXPERIENCE ARE OFFERED GUIDANCE IN JOB SEARCHES, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION. THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS RECREATION ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IDENTIFY HEALTHY, POSITIVE OUTLETS, DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL SKILL, SELF-ESTEEM, AND PURPOSE AS THEY TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT ADULTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Piccirilli
Executive Director/ceo
$101,251
Patricia Brottman
Secretary
$0
Lashana T Jackson
Vice-Chairperson
$0
Nicholas Vanderschie
Treasurer
$0
Mary Lou Skalkos
Chairperson Emeritus
$0
Isaac Stanley
Chairperson
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$21,242
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$390,370
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,220,261
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,138,621
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,770,494
Total Program Service Revenue$37,685
Investment income $1,299
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$31,116
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,778,362

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Ignite Org has recieved totaling $1,119,255.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arie And Ida Crown Memorial

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$700,000
Arie And Ida Crown Memorial

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$100,000
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$56,185
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$56,185
Greater Chicago Food Depository

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY

$39,776
United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$35,313
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