Make A Chess Move - Macm

Organization Overview

Make A Chess Move - Macm is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Make A Chess Move - Macm employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make A Chess Move - Macm 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, Make A Chess Move - Macm generated $452.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.6% each year .

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF MAKE A CHESS MOVE MACM IS TO BUILD A JUST SOCIETY BY DEVELOPING TENACIOUS LEARNERS, COMPASSIONATE LEADERS, AND ETHICALLY DRIVEN CRITICAL THINKERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MAKE A CHESS MOVE MACM PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND STAFFED TO DISRUPT THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE BY DEVELOPING THE ABILITIES OF YOUTH TO REDUCE DESTRUCTIVE DECISION MAKING AND INCREASE PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. MACM DEVELOPS THE STUDENT TO SET GOALS AND TENACIOUSLY ATTACK THEIR GOALS, USING COMPASSION AND ETHICAL DECISION MAKING SKILLS. MACM BUILDS HUMAN CAPITAL CONTINUALLY TRAINING NEW YOUTH LEADERS TO BUILD TRUST AND DEVELOP POSITIVE PEER AND ADULT RELATIONSHIPS WHICH FOSTER MARKETABLE TEAM MANAGEMENT SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THROUGH THE GAME OF CHESS, MACM HAS BUILT INTO THE CURRICULUM LESSONS THAT IDENTIFY AND TARGET AN INCREASE IN POSITIVE YOUTH PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND REDUCTION OF YOUTH RISK FACTORS. MACM-MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE YOUR BEST MOVE. A MACM MOTTO IS "IF YOU KNOW BETTER, THEN YOU THINK BETTER. IF YOU THINK BETTER, THEN YOU DO BETTER." WE PLAY CHESS, WE TEACH CHESS BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY WE USE CHESS AS A TOOL TO RETEACH COMMON SENSE TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO THINK MULTIPLE "MOVES" AHEAD IN LIFE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $70,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$352,592
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,649
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$422,592
Total Program Service Revenue$30,064
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $452,656

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Make A Chess Move - Macm has recieved totaling $432,043.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS

$232,500
The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS

$75,000
Caring For Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Youth

$50,000
$33,000
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PLEASE NOTIFY PHILLIP DOUGLAS OF THIS SUPPORT. THIS GRANT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF LINDA CAMPBELL.

$29,000
Kettering Family Foundation

Dayton, OH

PURPOSE: ANNUAL GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
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