Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement

Organization Overview

Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement is located in Berwyn, PA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement 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 06/2022, Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement generated $447.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $385.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.9% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE RENDELL CENTER PROMOTES CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE CENTER OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND DISPOSITIONS OF ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. FOR EDUCATORS, THE CENTER CREATES CURRICULUM CONTENT, PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. THE RENDELL CENTER ALSO PROVIDES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND GRADE LEVELS OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS, AND SPACES FOR DIALOGUE ABOUT AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ISSUES OF CITIZENS AND CIVICS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2021, THE RENDELL CENTER RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES FOR THEIR JULY 2021 SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT FOR 35 TEACHERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN THE SUMMER OF 2022, THE RENDELL CENTER CONDUCTED A SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE ON THE BILL OF RIGHTS FOR 35 TEACHERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.


THE RENDELL CENTER FOR CIVICS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP K-12 CIVICS CURRICULUM ENTITLED "WE THE CIVICS KIDS" AS WELL AS OTHER CURRICULA AND PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS THAT ASSIST EDUCATORS IN THE PROMOTION OF CIVIC EDUCATION AND ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AMONG STUDENTS. THE LARGEST PROGRAM IS OUR LITERATURE BASED MOCK TRIAL INITIATIVE, WHICH CONTINUES TO EXPAND, SERVING OVER 744 STUDENTS AND 27 CLASSES IN 2020, AND 345 STUDENTS AND 13 CLASSES IN 2022 DESPITE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS AND THE MOVE TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. AN OFFSHOOT OF THE LITERATURE BASED MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM IS OUR READ ALOUD INITATIVE WHICH SERVED 72 CLASSES AND 1700 STUDENTS.


THE RENDELL CENTER IS ALSO PARTNERING WITH THE ANNENBERG PUBLIC POLICY CENTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ON JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE. WORK INCLUDES PODCASTS, WEBINARS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS.


THE RENDELL CENTER FOR CIVICS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HOSTS A YEARLY COMPETITION ENTITLED THE CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGE. THE COMPETITION IS AN ESSAY CONTEST FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AND PITTSBURGH AREA AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO GET INVOLVED BY SUBMITTING ESSAYS ONVARIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES FACING OUR DEMOCRACY. CASH AND CURRICULUM PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE CLASSROOMS OF THE TOP ENTRIES. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN VIRTUAL IN 20212022 BECAUSE OF THE ONGOING PANDEMIC.THE RENDELL CENTER FOR CIVICS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND DISPOSITIONS OF ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. THESE INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS INCLUDING WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS. FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THOSE INTERESTED IN CIVICS EDUCATION THE RENDELL CENTER CONDUCTS WEBINARS AND EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $133,855
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$300,551
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$434,406
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $11,340
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,255
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $447,001

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement has recieved totaling $66,065.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Downing Giving Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: PROMOTES CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT

$37,500
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$18,000
F M Kirby Foundation Inc

Morristown, NJ

PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FIRST AMENDMENT WEBINAR

$10,000
Kahn Foundation Inc

Mountville, PA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$65
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