High Jump
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). High Jump has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
HIGH JUMP IS A TUITION FREE, TWO YEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR TALENTED AND MOTIVATED MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LIMITED FAMILY INCOME. THE STUDENTS ATTEND CLASSES FOR A FIVE WEEK SESSION DURING THE SUMMERS BEFORE 7TH AND 8TH GRADE; AS WELL AS ATTEND CLASSES TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEARS. THE PROGRAM GOALS ARE TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC CAPABILITIES, GROW THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS. HIGH JUMP ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMMING FOR ALUMNI (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS). THIS PROGRAMMING IS FOCUSED ON HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE HIGH SCHOOL, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND GAIN ACCEPTANCE AND ENROLL IN A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds High Jump
$6.2M in foundation grants on record from 78 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Latin School of Chicago | $586K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $580K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $569K | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $447K | 4 |
| Reynolds Family Foundation | $408K | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $350K | 4 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $278K | 3 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $271K | 4 |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | $250K | 2 |
| Invest for Kids | $200K | 1 |
Leadership
NATHAN PIETRINI — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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