IGNITE

EIN: 362867274 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$5,859,671
Total Expenses
$5,670,239
Total Assets
$4,923,733
Net Assets
$3,053,897
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
STEPHANIE PICCIRILLI
Phone
3125685700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

IGNITE, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.7M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

TO BUILD COMMUNITY, HOPE, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS BY ADDRESSING THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND HELPING THEM ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND STABLE HOUSING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,650,667 Revenue: $48,084

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - THE BRONZEVILLE YOUTH SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MINOR YOUTH, AGES 14-17, THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT WITH A GOAL TO REUNITE THESE YOUTH WITH THEIR...

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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - THE BRONZEVILLE YOUTH SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR MINOR YOUTH, AGES 14-17, THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT WITH A GOAL TO REUNITE THESE YOUTH WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR GUARDIANS, IF SAFE AND APPROPRIATE, OR TO SECURE ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. BELFORT HOUSE IS A TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH, AGES 17-23, WHERE RESIDENTS STAY FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS AND CREATE INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS PLANS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WHILE THEY MOVE TOWARD ATTAINING AUTONOMY, EMPLOYMENT, AND THEIR OWN HOUSING. CASSA IS THE AGENCY'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 18-24, WHERE ADULTS LIVE IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS FOR UP TO TWO YEARS WHILE STILL MAINTAINING ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WITH THE GOAL OF TAKING OVER THE APARTMENT LEASE AS THE TWO YEAR LIMIT EXPIRES.

Program 2
Expenses: $585,497

OUTREACH, PREVENTION, AND AFTERCARE - THESE PROGRAMS MEET THE IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS OF YOUTH AND PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION WHILE CONNECTING YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE FULL...

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OUTREACH, PREVENTION, AND AFTERCARE - THESE PROGRAMS MEET THE IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS OF YOUTH AND PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION WHILE CONNECTING YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE FULL COMPLEMENT OF IGNITE SERVICES. CLIENTS RANGE IN AGE FROM 12-24 AND CAN ACCESS CRISIS COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS AND ACCESS TO A RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES VIA 24/7 HOTLINE, STREET AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, THE AGENCY'S DROP-IN CENTER AND AFTERCARE SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $110,561

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - ALL YOUTH CONNECTED TO IGNITE RECEIVE WHOLE HEALTH COUNSELING, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO AN ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN. AND REFERRALS FOR PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE CARE, MENTAL...

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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - ALL YOUTH CONNECTED TO IGNITE RECEIVE WHOLE HEALTH COUNSELING, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO AN ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN. AND REFERRALS FOR PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND MORE EDUCATION SUPPORT RESOURCES AND ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. YOUTH RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, ADVOCACY, ENCOURAGEMENT, STUDY SKILLS, TUTORING, AND REFERRALS TO ALTERNATIVE AND/OR TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH WHO HAVE LIMITED JOB SKILLS AND WORK HISTORY WITH AN INTENSIVE PORGRAM TO DEVELOP JOB READINESS. YOUTH WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT WORK EXPERIENCE ARE OFFERED GUIDANCE IN JOB SEARCHES, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION. THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS RECREATION ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IDENTIFY HEALTHY, POSITIVE OUTLETS, DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL SKILL, SELF-ESTEEM, AND PURPOSE AS THEY TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT ADULTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,767,414
Program Service Revenue $48,084
Investment Income $14,175
Other Revenue $29,998
TOTAL REVENUE $5,859,671

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $243,132
Salaries & Benefits $3,881,977
Fundraising Expenses $71,935
Program Expenses $3,346,725
Other Expenses $1,545,130
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,670,239

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,859,671 $4,563,156 +0.3%
Expenses $5,670,239 $5,089,805 +0.1%
Net Income $189,432 $-526,649 -1.4%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
95
Volunteers
720

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
9
$484,128
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMILY DRAKE DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GRIMAN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BYRD DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH WASHBURN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY MULLEN CHAIRPERSON EMERITUS 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOCELYN WOODARDS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
R DELACY PETERS JR CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE MASTERMAN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL JACOBSON DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT GEPHARDT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HOAG DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STACY RAVIV VICE-CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA HOOKS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYE CEILLE DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENZO STAMPLEY DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BURNETT CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFIC 40.00
Officer
$112,815 $1,585 $114,400
DOUGLAS MOWERY CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$105,377 $1,114 $106,491
SANGITA SINHA CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$91,155 $0 $91,155
STEPHANIE PICCIRILLI PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$170,831 $1,251 $172,082
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 $5,859,671 $5,670,239 $4,923,733 $189,432
2024 $4,563,156 $5,089,805 $4,935,142 $-526,649
2023 $4,609,288 $4,236,205 $5,574,657 $373,083
2022 $4,162,832 $3,789,313 $4,939,460 $373,519
2021 $3,778,362 $3,434,446 $5,058,157 $343,916
2020 $3,615,928 $3,406,703 $4,795,217 $209,225
2018 $3,383,019 $3,005,476 $4,493,330 $377,543
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