Make An Impact Foundation Inc.

Make An Impact Foundation Inc., with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 273594856, is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the education and well-being of children, particularly those in severe need due to homelessness, poverty, and other adversities.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Make An Impact Foundation is to identify children in severe need and create opportunities for positive change in their lives. The vision is to meet the needs of children by identifying worthwhile projects, empowering project champions, and finding donor partners to support these initiatives[1][2][4].

Activities and Programs

The organization focuses on projects that impact the lives of underprivileged, marginalized, and economically disadvantaged children. It does not fund event sponsorships, organization overhead, political organizations, or individuals[2]. Instead, checks are issued directly to vendors or service providers.

MAIF Kids Play & MAIF Kids Learn are components of their approach, aiming to bring together community leaders and create project opportunities for donor champions. Additionally, My Corporate Impact & MAIF Kids Work involve collaboration with businesses to develop social impact models through employee engagement and financial contributions[1].

Partnerships and Community Impact

Make An Impact Foundation partners with other organizations, such as Miracle Recreation and Sinclair Broadcast Group, to address the decline of outdoor play in America, which affects the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children and families[3]. Through these partnerships, they work to build new playgrounds to strengthen communities and promote the benefits of play.

Leadership and Governance

As of its most recent filing, the Board of Directors includes Dale Gillmore, Mike Eichhorn, Shawn Kennedy, Jordan Forsythe, Keith Pehl, Antonio Evans, John Stanford, and Chris Hailey[4]. Dale Gillmore is noted as the Board Chairman, and his passion for helping children led to his co-founding of the organization[1].

Financial Transparency

Make An Impact Foundation is committed to financial transparency, ensuring that a significant portion of donations directly support their projects. They aim to allocate 85-90% of donations to project causes, striving for the long-term goal of 90% allocation for all projects[1]. The organization is also subject to financial reporting and auditing based on its revenue size[5].