Skills For Chicagolands Future

Organization Overview

Skills For Chicagolands Future is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Skills For Chicagolands Future employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Skills For Chicagolands Future 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 12/2021, Skills For Chicagolands Future generated $9.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 7 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

THE MISSION OF SKILLS FOR CHICAGOLAND'S FUTURE (SKILLS) IS TO CREATE DEMAND-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS TO GET THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED BACK TO WORK. SKILLS IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, OPERATING AS A NONPROFIT, THAT MEETS THE HIRING NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS BY OFFERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PLACE QUALIFIED UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED JOB SEEKERS INTO AVAILABLE POSITIONS. SKILLS' CONSULTATIVE APPROACH STARTS WITH CULTIVATING A DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH EMPLOYERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR TALENT NEEDS. BASED ON INFORMATION GATHERED, SOLUTIONS INCLUDE ACCESSING AND COORDINATING GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR TRAIN-TO-HIRE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS DIRECT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB-READY CANDIDATES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CORE: THE MISSION OF SKILLS FOR CHICAGOLAND'S FUTURE IS TO CREATE DEMAND-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS TO GET THE UNDER AND UNEMPLOYED BACK TO WORK. OUR GUIDING NORTH STAR IS TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY OF UNDER- AND UNEMPLOYED TALENT BY CONNECTING THEM TO QUALITY JOBS THROUGH OUR DEEP PARTNERSHIP AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNIQUE HUMAN CAPITAL NEEDS OF OUR NETWORK OF ENGAGED EMPLOYERS. THE MAJORITY OF SKILLS' CANDIDATES COME FROM CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS CHARACTERIZED BY DISINVESTMENT, CHRONIC UNDER AND UNEMPLOYMENT, LOW RATES OF ECONOMIC MOBILITY, HIGHER THAN AVERAGE POVERTY RATES, AND LIMITED RESOURCES. SKILLS OPERATES OFFICES ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS LOOKING FOR WORK, IN ADDITION TO COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND WORKFORCE AGENCIES.


BEYOND THE DIPLOMA:JOBS 101 - A PROGRAM TO SERVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NEED OF GREATER CAREER AWARENESS AND JOB READINESS SKILLS. IN ADDITION, SKILLS PROVIDES PART-TIME AND SUMMER JOBS DURING SCHOOL, AND FULL-TIME JOBS POST-GRADUATION. CAREER PATHWAYS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PIVOT TO SUCCESS) - PATHWAYS THAT COMBINE JOB EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS, AND/OR MENTORING ARE PROVIDED TO CANDIDATES AGES 18-26 TO SUPPORT THEIR ADVANCEMENT FROM ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS TO MIDDLE-SKILL JOBS AND/OR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.


NATIONAL EXPANSION: NATIONAL EXPANSION IS AN INITIATIVE OF SKILLS THAT IS FOCUSED ON REPLICATING THE SKILLS' MODEL IN 25 CITIES IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS. THERE ARE DEDICATED STAFF ASSIGNED TO THIS EFFORT AND A NATIONAL EXPANSION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEDICATED TO MONITORING PERFORMANCE, ADVISING STRATEGY, AND HELPING TO ADVANCE THE INITIATIVE.


COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION COLLECTIVE: THE CBO COLLECTIVE (CBOC) IS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CO-FOUNDED BY CARA COLLECTIVE AND SKILLS IN 2020; THIS COLLABORATIVE OF 16 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS IS WORKING TO BETTER CONNECT HIRING DEMAND WITH BLACK AND BROWN TALENT THROUGH A COLLECTIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,246,790
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,775,809
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,665,110
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $43,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,687,709
Total Program Service Revenue$375,663
Investment income $4,092
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$91,975
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,975,489

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 35 grants that Skills For Chicagolands Future has recieved totaling $2,956,839.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$1,000,000
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS

$450,000
Stand Together Foundation

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: General Operating

$250,000
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS

$240,000
Circle Of Service Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$125,000
World Business Chicago

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING

$100,000
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