Think Big For Kids Inc

Organization Overview

Think Big For Kids Inc is located in Lakeland, FL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Think Big For Kids Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Think Big For Kids Inc 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, Think Big For Kids Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $386.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 40.9% per year over the past 3 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

TO HELP UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH THOUGH CAREER EXPLORATION, MENTORSHIP AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THINK BIG FOR KIDS IS BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORSHIP, AND JOB READINESS TRAINING TO EXCEL IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE.THINK BIG FOR KIDS IS A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT THAT PARTNERS WITH COMPANIES FROM DIVERSE INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE THE AWARENESS, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO SET AND ACHIEVE THEIR POST-GRADUATION GOALS. OUR UNIQUE "THREE PILLARS" APPROACH INCORPORATES CAREER EXPLORATION, MENTORSHIP, AND JOB READINESS AND PLACEMENT. WE'VE DEVELOPED A PROGRAMMATIC ROADMAP THAT FIRST ENGAGES KIDS DURING THE CRITICAL MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS AND SUPPORTS THEM THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL AND INTO YOUNG ADULTHOOD. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)DURING THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND WORK WITH EXPERIENCED MENTORS TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. AS THEY APPROACH GRADUATION, WE OFFER WORK PLACEMENT, INTERNSHIPS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP THEM PURSUE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, TRADE SCHOOL CERTIFICATION, OR A 2 TO 4-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE. TO FURTHER OUR MISSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, WE WORK WITH OUR PARTNERS TO CONNECT GRADUATES TO JOBS THEY'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT AFTER COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION.FOUNDED BY TECH ENTREPRENEUR TONY DIBENEDETTO, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH BUSINESS PARTNERS AND LIKE MINDED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP KIDS' UNTAPPED POTENTIAL. OUR VISION IS TO SERVE 10,000 KIDS BY 2025 BY PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN POVERTY WITH OPPORTUNITIES.THE THINK BIG FOR KIDS MISSION FOCUSES ON THREE PILLARS: CAREER EXPLORATION, MENTORSHIP, AND JOB READINESS & PLACEMENT. CAREER EXPLORATION: WE PROVIDE MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT DIVERSE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN TODAY'S WORKPLACE BY ORGANIZING CAREER SHOWCASES, SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS, FIELDTRIPS, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.MENTORSHIP: WE PAIR STUDENTS WITH AN EXPERIENCED MENTOR ALIGNED WITH THEIR INTERESTS WHO CAN HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR CAREER OPTIONS, CHOOSE THE RIGHT EDUCATION PATH, REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE, AND PLAN FOR POST-GRADUATION.JOB READINESS & PLACEMENT: WE PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE CAREER BY COORDINATING INTERNSHIP AND JOB SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES, ORGANIZING JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS, AND ASSISTING WITH JOB PLACEMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amy Alley
Executive Director
$130,000
Tony Dibenedetoo
Founder And Chair
$0
Holly Grogan
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,118,458
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,118,458
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $7
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 $1,118,465

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Think Big For Kids Inc has recieved totaling $246,357.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$100,000
Vinik Family Foundation

Tampa, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Copperhead Charities Inc

Palm Harbor, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Cla Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Truist Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$15,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11,313
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