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215 N PAYNE STREET STE 320
Newton MA 22314-2444
Newton MA | IRS ruling year: 2012 | EIN: 45-5197098
THE MISSION OF PROJECT GIVING KIDS (PGK) IS TO CULTIVATE EMPATHY IN YOUTH BY LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY AND TARGETED PROGRAMMING TO CONNECT THEM TO MEANINGFUL AND AGE-APP ... (More)
THE MISSION OF PROJECT GIVING KIDS (PGK) IS TO CULTIVATE EMPATHY IN YOUTH BY LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY AND TARGETED PROGRAMMING TO CONNECT THEM TO MEANINGFUL AND AGE-APPROPRIATE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. (Less)
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Project Giving Kids cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having 2 years of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data. But please note, that the IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofit's annual tax filings. That may mean that this entity has electronically filed additional Forms 990 but they have yet to be processed and made public by the IRS.
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Finance & Accountability beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has 2 years of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for Project Giving Kids under the EIN: 45-5197098.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate Project Giving Kids, Project Giving Kids will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
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This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Project Giving Kids) or EIN (455197098) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Project Giving Kids reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Staffing
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We were unable to host our annual Create the Change® event in person, which diminished the fundraising potential of the event.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We were unable to offer in-person volunteering opportunities, which is the core of what we do. However, we successfully pivoted to virtual volunteering which was a successful program throughout 2020 and 2021. We also were unable to implement our new lesson plans in classrooms as teachers and schools struggled to offer the academic basics, so we delayed launch of those resources until the 2021-22 school year.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We pivoted our programs virtually and did our best to support our nonprofit partners that had greater needs during the pandemic.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We will continue to offer virtual volunteering as long as it is in demand, and we have shifted our programs to a nationally replicable model versus focusing on just our three initial markets.
Not Currently Scored
Project Giving Kids cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Project Giving Kids reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
OPERATION OF OUR WEBSITE, AS WELL AS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND MOBILE APP, TO PROMOTE SERVICE AND OUR GROWING LIST OF NON-PROFIT PARTNERS IN BOSTON, LOS ANGELES, AND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. DURING ... (More)
OPERATION OF OUR WEBSITE, AS WELL AS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND MOBILE APP, TO PROMOTE SERVICE AND OUR GROWING LIST OF NON-PROFIT PARTNERS IN BOSTON, LOS ANGELES, AND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2019, PGK HELD CREATE THE CHANGE DAY IN BOSTON, LOS ANGELES, AND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. IT WAS A COMMUNITY-WIDE SERVICE DAY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HIGHLIGHTING THE PGK NONPROFIT PARTNER NETWORK AND PROVIDING HANDS-ON SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AREA YOUTH. (Less)
Project Giving Kids has earned a 95% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Not ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
We serve children, youth, and families that seek to volunteer and connect to their community through service. We also consider our nonprofit partners part of those we serve, as well.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Community meetings or town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
We have a robust Advisory Board made up of diverse members of our community - nonprofit representatives, parents, teachers - as well as a Youth Advisory Council of teenagers that provide consistent feedback and support. As a small nonprofit with all part-time staff, we rely on the people we serve to build this organization. We are a community and a movement, and what best allows youth to access age-appropriate and motivational volunteer services is what we will provide.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don't have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We are adding in Social Justice and Arts & Culture pillars to our 8 existing cause areas, to allow us to identify nonprofit partners that children, youth, and families can volunteer within those cause areas - this recommendation was brought to us by our Youth Advisory Council. We also created the Give Back Hour program, a twice-monthly virtual volunteer hour, in response to the success of virtual volunteering in 2020 and to allow for more equity in participation from our volunteers.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 93 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 8 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (5/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (3/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Project Giving Kids has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
The mission of Project Giving Kids (PGK) is to connect youth to meaningful and age-appropriate service to help those in need while cultivating empathy and lifelong community leadership.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We envision a more compassionate world, and believe that encouraging and making it easier for kids, teens, and families to engage in volunteer service builds empathy, communication, and teamwork.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Expanded Footprint - programmatic presence beyond the three original markets, and nationally through affiliation with programmatic partners
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Integrated Systems - centralized database and systems to provide 360° constituent view and coordinated management of constituent journeys
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Three: Choice Programming - standardized, templated programs for efficient replication; distinction (with cohesion) between program offerings by audience
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
We are a small organization with only one full time staff person (Executive Director) and a few part-time staff members. With limited resources, we do not have the capacity for investment in structured leadership development beyond regular review and assessment.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Because of our business model, we partner with over 150 nonprofits across the country and are consistently presenting to nonprofit organizations and others in the field with regard to youth volunteerism and engagement. We also work with schools and youth organizations to support volunteerism and leadership development. Finally, we have 10 cause areas under which each of our volunteer opportunities are housed and we advocate and spread awareness in each on our social media and newsletters, and also offer educational curriculum and resources on our website and to partners.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
PGK invested in its first Executive Director during the last year to mitigate changes and support the sustainability of the organization beyond this time period. While we had staffing changes (COVID leave, and two members exiting for full-time opportunities) we adapted roles and responsibilities and created a 3-year Strategic Plan for execution. We pivoted our programs online for virtual execution which successfully expanded our nonprofit to new markets across the country.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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