Concordia Place
Concordia Place
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About this organization
Mission
Concordia Place is a vibrant nonprofit providing proactive solutions to key social needs. Our focus is growth and opportunity through economically inclusive early childhood, teen leadership and senior wellness programs. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn and grow.
About
EARLY CHILDHOOD:CONCORDIA OPERATES FOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS IN CHICAGO TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE CENTERS PROVIDE EARLY LEARNING AND PRESCHOOL AND HAVE A COMBINED LICENSED CAPACITY OF 375 CHILDREN, AGES 6 WEEKS - TO FIVE YEARS OLD. WE EVALUATE OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS BY MEASURING PROGRESS OF EACH CHILD AS WELL AS THE CLASSROOM OVERALL IN MEETING CRITICAL MILESTONES AS WELL AS AT A CLASSROOM LEVEL. TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD IS THE RESEARCHED-BASED METHODOLOGY, PROMOTING 36 LEARNING OBJECTIVES THAT ARE STRONG PREDICTORS OF FUTURE SUCCESS. PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH REPORTS SUPPORT TEACHERS IN DETERMINING IF A CHILD AND CLASSROOM ARE MEETING END OF THE YEAR EXPECTATIONS (PERFORMANCE), OR IF A CHILD AND CLASSROOM ARE DEMONSTRATING PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING EXPECTATIONS (GROWTH). EVALUATING THE CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH OVER THE FY19 SCHOOL YEAR DEMONSTRATED:- FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS, 88% MET/EXCEEDED THE DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 97% MET/EXCEEDED THE DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS IN LANGUAGE AND 85% MET/EXCEEDED THE DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS IN MATH. - ALMOST 90% OF CONCORDIA CHILDREN GOING TO KINDERGARTEN MET/EXCEEDED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS COMPARED TO 70% IN OTHER CHICAGO CENTERS FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (DFSS) AND 25% OF CHILDREN ACROSS ILLINOIS. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) SETS THE STANDARDS FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. ACCREDITATION BY NAEYC IS A RIGOROUS, MULTI-STEP PROCESS THAT IS COMPREHENSIVE WITH OPERATIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, PROGRAMMING PRACTICES, AND OBSERVATIONS FROM THE CLASSROOMS. BOTH CONCORDIA PLACE ON SEELEY AND CONCORDIA PLACE ON WHIPPLE ACHIEVED RE-ACCREDITATION IN 2019 AND WILL BE DESIGNATED NAEYC CENTERS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. CONCORDIA ON MILWAUKEE AND CONCORDIA ON RAVENSWOOD ARE IN PROCESS; IT TYPICALLY TAKES 2 YEARS OR MORE TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS AND ACHIEVE ACCREDITATION.SCHOOL-AGE 365: CONCORDIA OPERATES A LICENSED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AGES 5 - 12 YEARS OLD. AFTER SCHOOL EACH DAY, CONCORDIA PROVIDES SAFE PASSAGE FROM AREA SCHOOLS TO CONCORDIA ON WHIPPLE, WHERE THE CHILDREN RECEIVE A HEALTHY SNACK, RECEIVE HOMEWORK HELP, AND CHOOSE FROM FUN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT INCORPORATE ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES EACH DAY FROM THE TIME SCHOOL LETS OUT UNTIL 6PM AND FULL DAYS (7AM - 6PM) WHEN SCHOOL HAS DAYS OFF. SUMMER CAMP EXPANDS HOURS OF OPERATION (7AM - 6PM) AND THE CURRICULUM. KINDERGARTENERS - 2ND GRADE HAVE S.T.E.A.M. POWERED SUMMER WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH. "OLDER" CAMPERS (3RD - 7TH GRADE) HAVE MORE ADVANCED ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE. ALL THE CAMPERS ALSO ENJOY FIELD TRIPS AND HAVE TIME FOR READING, RELAXING, AND PLENTY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2019, CONCORDIA SERVED NEARLY 80 STUDENTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Concordia place is a private non-profit organization with a focus on social justice and equity through growth and opportunity to young children, youth, teens and families.concordia place's multi-faceted diversity results in learning gains for all of our students and strengthens the fabric of the community. demographics from the most recent fiscal year (ending june 30, 2019) show:- two thirds of families served in the children's programs either received public support or were low-wage families eligible for concordia's sliding tuition scale.- 1 in 3 children served in early childhood (6 weeks to 5 years) are from households with an annual income of less than $26,000.- 45% were from dual-language households, speaking a total of 27 different languages.- 38% of children were caucasian, 34% were latino, 16% were multi-racial, 7% were asian, 2% were african american/ black, 2% were other and 1% were american indian/ alaskan native.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Concordia place proactively addresses systemic racial and economic inequities by providing growth and opportunity. concordia place serves children and families through early childhood, youth and teen leadership programs. aligned with a mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow," concordia serves families regardless of the economic levels. concordia's unique sliding tuition model removes barriers for low-income and working families to access affordable, quality programs. as a result, concordia place has a rich, multi-faceted diversity of racial, ethnic, economic levels, faith backgrounds and even family structures. since its inception in 1981, concordia has grown to operate four centers and serve children and families across the chicago area.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is IL.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 3300 NORTH WHIPPLE, CHICAGO, IL, 60618 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 157 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$787,151.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization pays $4,427,727 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $320,285 in fundraising expenses.
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