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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephanie Piccirilli Executive Director/ceo | Officer | 40 | $101,251 |
Patricia Brottman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Lashana T Jackson Vice-Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicholas Vanderschie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Lou Skalkos Chairperson Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Isaac Stanley Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,605,152 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,322 |
Other employee benefits | $204,515 |
Payroll taxes | $113,267 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $92,595 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $186,928 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $158,696 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $348,030 |
Travel | $97,066 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $102,484 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $145,687 |
Insurance | $35,568 |
All other expenses | $750 |
Total functional expenses | $3,434,446 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,750,748 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $784,337 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $86,528 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,345,672 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $72,872 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,000 |
Total assets | $5,058,157 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175,085 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $36,120 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $5,294 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,007,235 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $421,436 |
Total liabilities | $2,645,170 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,202,691 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $210,296 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,058,157 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Ignite Org has recieved totaling $1,119,255.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Whites Residential And Family Services Inc Wabash, IN | $39,956,832 | $19,808,843 |
Kids Above All Illinois Chicago, IL | $6,170,372 | $14,023,607 |
Catholic Charities Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $10,972,807 | $15,581,081 |
Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund Kansas City, MO | $22,334,800 | $14,345,673 |
Youth Service Bureau Of Illinois Valley Incorporated Ottawa, IL | $4,153,278 | $14,098,230 |
Gads Hill Center Chicago, IL | $12,791,437 | $15,113,158 |
Lutheran Family And Childrens Services Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $11,391,794 | $13,865,128 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Chicagoland And Northwest Indiana Oak Brook, IL | $71,872,336 | $16,625,455 |
Bashor Home Of The United Methodist Church Inc Goshen, IN | $27,636,085 | $16,988,410 |
Night Ministry Chicago, IL | $17,470,779 | $11,762,279 |
Safe Families For Children Alliance Chicago, IL | $3,523,068 | $9,924,305 |
Kemmerer Village Assumption, IL | $56,706,341 | $12,349,244 |