named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Pitch In
An after-school model that employs high-quality mentoring relationships and exposure to unique experiences to ensure 4th-8th grade students develop academic and social-emotional skills, mindsets, and agency necessary to transition to high school successfully. It also engages with partner schools to improve middle-grade culture, add school-day capacity, and provide resources to students and families.
Pitch In Resource Room
Renovation and redesign of classroom spaces and school libraries within partner schools to support the Pitch In program.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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After-School Youth Development Programs 5 activities
- Direct student mentoring and enrichment in Chicago schoolsDirectly serves nearly 225 students across four Chicago schools in North Lawndale and Humboldt Park through mentoring, educational activities, and enrichment programs such as slime tutorials, superfoods education, and garden-based learning.
- Direct student support through school-based programsDirectly serves nearly 225 students across four Chicago schools in North Lawndale and Humboldt Park, including Sumner Elementary and Moos Elementary, with expanded programming launched in Fall 2019.
- Pitch In mentoring and youth development programDirectly serves nearly 225 students across four Chicago schools in North Lawndale and Humboldt Park through mentoring, educational activities, and transition support. The program includes hands-on learning (e.g., slime tutorials, superfoods education, and gardening), author visits, and enrichment experiences such as field trips to Wrigley Field.
- School Program ExpansionThe organization expanded its "Pitch In" program to Sumner Elementary School in North Lawndale and Moos Elementary School in Humboldt Park in Fall 2019, increasing its reach to more students.
- Youth Mentoring and Educational SupportThe organization directly serves nearly 225 students across four Chicago schools in North Lawndale and Humboldt Park through its "Pitch In" program, providing mentorship, educational activities, and support for transitions between school levels. This includes arranging author visits, facilitating tutorials, and organizing field trips.
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Hygiene and Diaper Distribution 3 activities
- Provision of School ResourcesThe organization supports school communities by arranging for donations of essential resources, such as mobile hand-washing stations, to enhance student well-being and hygiene.
- Provision of health and hygiene infrastructureReceived and deployed mobile hand-washing stations donated by Sloan to support hygiene in four school communities.
- Provision of health and hygiene infrastructure to schoolsReceived and distributed mobile hand-washing stations from Sloan to support health and hygiene in four school communities.
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Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement 2 activities
- Author engagement and book distribution programArranged virtual visits with author Tasha Harris and provided every Pitch In student with a copy of her book, "Here We Grow Again", to promote literacy and engagement.
- Literacy and author engagement programmingArranged virtual visits from author Tasha Harris for Pitch In students and provided each student with a copy of her book, "Here We Grow Again", to promote literacy and engagement.
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Charity Golf Tournament 2 activities
- Field trip organization for student cohortsOrganized a culminating trip to Wrigley Field for Pitch In 8th graders, marking their fifth and final trip as part of the program.
- High school transition supportProvided support to Pitch In 8th graders as they transitioned to high school, including organizing a culminating trip to Wrigley Field, the fifth and final such trip.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Nutrition education and school gardeningEducated 4th grade students about superfoods and planned summer gardening activities to grow fruits and vegetables as part of nutrition education efforts.
- STEM and recreational enrichment activitiesFacilitated hands-on enrichment activities such as a slime tutorial led by mentors during summer camp to engage students in experiential learning.
- School transition support for 8th gradersProvides targeted support to help Pitch In 8th graders transition successfully into high school as freshmen.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$388K
Contributions & grants$388K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$373K
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Net assets$373K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 1
- CODY WOOD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Antonio Beniquez and Lymelite Studio Partner — Collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind mural in the Moos classroom.
- Chicago Children’s Theater Partner — Jon Arndt, Director of Finance + Operations, has provided operations leadership and financial management to Chicago Children’s Theater.
- Chicago Public Art Group Partner — Jon Arndt, Director of Finance + Operations, has provided operations leadership and financial management to Chicago Public Art Group.
- John Vergara Partner — Collaborated with students to create a mural in the Lawndale Community Academy classroom.
- OneGoal-Chicago Partner — Janene Ingram, Executive Director, previously served as the Senior Director of Enrollment at OneGoal-Chicago, where she founded the Enrollment Team.
- Rosemary Wormley of Ash Interiors Partner — Donated time and talent to design a Pitch In classroom space and renovate school libraries.
- Sloan Valve Partner — Received a generous donation of mobile hand-washing stations from Sloan.
- Sumner Elementary School Partner — New school where the Pitch In program expanded in Fall 2019.
- Surge Institute Partner — Janene Ingram, Executive Director, is an alum of the Surge Institute’s signature fellowship program.
- Tasha Harris Partner — Author who "visited" Pitch In students and whose book was distributed to students.
- Teach for America Partner — Janene Ingram, Executive Director, previously served as Managing Director, Strategy & Chief of Staff for the Collective Leadership & Engagement on Teach for America’s national program team.
- The Chicago Academy for the Arts Partner — Jon Arndt, Director of Finance + Operations, has provided operations leadership and financial management to The Chicago Academy for the Arts.
- TnS Architecture & Design firm Partner — Partnered to renovate and redesign the founding Pitch In Resource Room at Lawndale Community Academy.