GRIP OUTREACH FOR YOUTH

EIN: 201668619 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,743,760
Total Expenses
$1,747,024
Total Assets
$1,612,174
Net Assets
$1,318,758
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ANWAR SMITH
Phone
3125635630
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GRIP OUTREACH FOR YOUTH, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO INVEST IN THE LIVES OF CHICAGO'S YOUTH THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED, LIFE-ON-LIFE RELATIONSHIPS. WE HAVE A VISION FOR THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF KIDS TO GROW INTO SOLID CHRISTIAN ADULTS WHO WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY, THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEIR CHURCHES, AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,010,810 Revenue: $1,963

SLAM: GRIP'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, ATTRACTING HUNDREDS OF TEENS FOR HIGH-ENERGY TEAM SPORTS, CREATIVE GAMES, BIBLE TEACHING, SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, LOTS OF HUGS, AND DEDICATED TIME TO MEET WITH MENTORS...

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SLAM: GRIP'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, ATTRACTING HUNDREDS OF TEENS FOR HIGH-ENERGY TEAM SPORTS, CREATIVE GAMES, BIBLE TEACHING, SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, LOTS OF HUGS, AND DEDICATED TIME TO MEET WITH MENTORS ONE-ON-ONE. SLAM SERVES AS A LAUNCHING PAD FOR LIFE-ON-LIFE RELATIONSHIPS. OVER 450 STUDENTS COME THROUGH THE DOORS OF SLAM EACH YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $911

GRIP THE SCHOOL: WE CONNECT WITH STUDENTS INSIDE SIX CHICAGO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH LUNCHTIME CONVERSATIONS/DISCUSSIONS. AS RELATIONSHIPS AND TRUST ARE BUILT, STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO SLAM WHERE...

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GRIP THE SCHOOL: WE CONNECT WITH STUDENTS INSIDE SIX CHICAGO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH LUNCHTIME CONVERSATIONS/DISCUSSIONS. AS RELATIONSHIPS AND TRUST ARE BUILT, STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO SLAM WHERE THEY'LL CONNECT AND BUILD TOWARDS LIFE-ON-LIFE RELATIONSHIPS WITH MENTORS.

Program 3
Expenses: $101,831

FUTURE STEPS: LEVERAGES THE NETWORK OF LIFE-ON-LIFE RELATIONSHIPS TO OFFER PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR OUR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY LEARN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS AND PURSUE JOBS, COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER...

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FUTURE STEPS: LEVERAGES THE NETWORK OF LIFE-ON-LIFE RELATIONSHIPS TO OFFER PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR OUR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY LEARN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS AND PURSUE JOBS, COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER GOALS. WITH FUTURE STEPS, YOUNG PEOPLE ARE EQUIPPED TO UNDERSTAND THEIR UNIQUE, GOD-GIVEN DESIGN, FORM A VISION FOR THEIR FUTURE THROUGH CAREER FAIRS AND COLLEGE VISITS, AND ARE EMPOWERED TO LIVE IT OUT THROUGH PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS THAT GUIDE THEM IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND ADULT CAREERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,824,858
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $25,163
Other Revenue $-106,261
TOTAL REVENUE $1,743,760

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $24,850
Salaries & Benefits $1,357,619
Fundraising Expenses $509,876
Program Expenses $1,113,552
Other Expenses $348,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,747,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,743,760 $1,427,937 +0.2%
Expenses $1,747,024 $1,861,871 -0.1%
Net Income $-3,264 $-433,934 -1.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
20
Volunteers
350

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$138,932
Total Directors
11
$138,932
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANWAR SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$120,000 $18,932 $138,932
DAVID LEW BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT STEINER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE SUMMERS FINANCE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE ANDERSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN LAVINIER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE COBLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PICKENS III DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSEY KRUZEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN SMIT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR FELECIA THOMPSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN LEE SENIOR DIR. OF OPERATIONS AND PROGR. 50.00
Highest
$108,000 $0 $108,000
BILL FERRELL COMMUNITY RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$105,000 $0 $105,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,743,760 $1,747,024 $1,612,174 $-3,264
2024 $1,427,937 $1,861,871 $1,391,423 $-433,934
2023 $1,671,036 $1,827,980 $1,874,457 $-156,944
2022 $1,226,280 $1,544,759 $1,836,109 $-318,479
2022 $1,226,280 $1,544,759 $1,836,109 $-318,479
2021 $2,560,404 $1,559,948 $2,178,789 $1,000,456
2021 $2,134,593 $1,559,948 $1,752,978 $574,645
2020 $1,480,524 $1,515,487 $1,184,379 $-34,963
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