About Role Model Movement Inc (Nfp)
Inspire youth, empower communities, and build a better world one block at a time.
Focus Areas
after-school youth programsmentorshipcommunity organizingneighborhood improvementsenior assistancecivic engagement
Who They Fund
small business owners (local / neighborhood entrepreneurs)residents of South and West Side neighborhoodsteenagers and high-school students (job training, coding)seniors (meal programs)community block clubs and volunteer interns
Funding Style
About Role Model Movement Inc (Nfp)
Role Model Movement Inc (NFP) has built a grantmaking pattern around Chicago neighborhoods, with 100% of recorded grants going to recipients in Illinois. The most distinctive part of its portfolio is direct support for local small businesses and community-based groups: in 2023, it awarded $25,000 each to The Critical Thinking Child LLC, Christianaire, and Pullman Arts Block House Gallery, all in Chicago. That same year it also backed a long list of neighborhood enterprises with grants in the $10,000 to $17,000 range, including Latin Plate Catering & Events, Rose Cafe, and Englewood Branded Inc. The foundation’s active programs point to a broader community-building strategy as well. The M3 Block Club Program supports block-club leaders on Chicago’s South and West Sides with in-kind resources, volunteer crews, and network connections, while the I Gotchu Scholarship provides renewable support and mentorship for Explorer alumni pursuing postsecondary education or vocational training. Across recent grants, the foundation appears to favor practical, place-based assistance for businesses, youth, and neighborhood groups that serve local residents.
What Role Model Movement Inc (Nfp) Funds
A major share of the foundation’s work supports small business recovery and relief. Recent grants included $25,000 to The Critical Thinking Child LLC for a Small Business Relief Grant, $17,000 to Latin Plate Catering & Events for the same purpose, and $16,000 to Rose Cafe for a Small Business Relief Grant. It also funded physical and operational needs such as remodels, equipment, and local business stabilization through smaller awards across Chicago. Community organizing is another clear theme. The foundation gave $11,967 to 8000 S Constance Block Club for a Block Club Grant, aligning with its M3 Block Club Program for South and West Side leaders. Its youth-focused giving includes $15,000 to Urban Warrior Youth Community for a Community Help Grant and $12,000 to Men of Purpose for a Community Help Grant. The I Gotchu Scholarship adds a separate education and vocational-training pathway for Explorer alumni.
How Role Model Movement Inc (Nfp) Gives
Typical grant sizes are small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $3,133, a median of $5,000, and a p75 of $9,067. The recent grant list shows both one-time support and programmatic recurring structures: the I Gotchu Scholarship is renewable annually while recipients remain enrolled, and the M3 Block Club Program is an ongoing community-development effort. The foundation is a public charity, not a fund that supports individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. Its pattern is highly local and operational, with direct service, microgrants, and in-kind community support appearing repeatedly.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$94K
Total Assets
$7.5M
Total Revenue
$2.6M
Total Expenses
$3.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $3K and $9K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$9K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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