High Jump

Organization Overview

High Jump is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Jump 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, High Jump generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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:

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HIGH JUMP IS A TUITION FREE, TWO YEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR TALENTED AND MOTIVATED MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LIMITED FAMILY INCOME. THE STUDENTS ATTEND CLASSES FOR A SIX WEEK SESSION DURING THE SUMMERS BEFORE 7TH AND 8TH GRADE; AS WELL AS ATTEND CLASSES TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEARS. THE PROGRAM GOALS ARE TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC CAPABILITIES, GROW THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS. HIGH JUMP ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMMING FOR ALUMNI (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS). THIS PROGRAMMING IS FOCUSED ON HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE HIGH SCHOOL, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND GAIN ACCEPTANCE AND ENROLL IN A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HAVING SERVED 32 COHORTS OF STUDENTS SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1989, HIGH JUMP HAS ENROLLED OVER 2,200 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS INTO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM. CURRENTLY, OUR COHORTS ARE COMPOSED OF 208 RISING 7TH GRADERS. WITHIN EACH COHORT, 85% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM CHICAGOPUBLIC SCHOOLS, NEARLY 65% WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND ANY POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLING, 44% IDENTIFY AS HISPANIC AND 40% IDENTIFY AS AFRICAN-AMERICAN. THE AVERAGE STUDENT COMES FROM A FAMILY OF FOUR WITH A HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF $31,000 ANNUALLY.THE PROGRAM REQUIRES STUDENTS TO SPEND APPROXIMATELY 350 HOURS PER YEAR WITH OUR TEACHERS ENGAGED IN ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COURSEWORK, AS WELL AS COUNSELING FOR HIGH SCHOOL ACCESS AND READINESS. OVER THE INITIAL TWO-YEAR PROGRAM, WE RETAIN APPROXIMATELY 88% OF OURSTUDENTS.WHEN EXAMINING THEIR STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES, STUDENTS WHO ATTEND HIGH JUMP MAKE TWO YEARS OF MATH AND READING GROWTH FOR EVERY ONE YEAR THEY ATTEND THE PROGRAM. OUR STUDENTS MAINTAIN HIGH GPAS AND ATTENDANCE RATES. 85% OF OUR STUDENTS GO ON TO ATTEND RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOLS IN CHICAGO AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. 50% OF OUR STUDENTS ATTEND SELECTIVE ENROLLMENT HIGH SCHOOLS IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND 30% OF OUR STUDENTS ATTEND SELECTIVE PRIVATE SCHOOLS. WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL, 100% OF OUR ALUMNI REPORT THAT HIGH JUMP PREPARED THEM WELL FOR HIGH SCHOOL ALL OF OUR STUDENTS GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND 98% OF THEM ENROLL IN COLLEGE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION. 79% OF OUR TOTAL ALUMNI, AND 84% OF OUR MOST RECENT COHORT HAVE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE, COMPARED TO 33% OF AMERICANS OVER THE AGE OF 25.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nathan Pietrini
Executive Director
$182,358
Jill Reid
Director Of Advancement
$146,070
Cindy O'connor
Treasurer
$0
Wilkingson Germain
Vice Chair
$0
Mariana Ingersoll
Secretary
$0
Katie Barber
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$953,593
Related organizations$0
Government grants $193,600
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,279,794
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $110,192
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,426,987
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $96
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $86
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$48,492
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,378,677

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that High Jump has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Almeida Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
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