EIN 36-3417278

Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers (MEF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
127
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2024-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Midtown Educational Foundation, through its Midtown Center for boys and Metro Achievement Center for girls, helps close the achievement gap for urban youth from low-income families in Chicago.
Also known as...
Midtown Educational Foundation
Total revenues
$2,516,251
2024
Total expenses
$3,114,780
2024
Total assets
$6,117,191
2024
Num. employees
127
2024

Program areas at MEF

Midtown/Metro Achievement Program (7th-8th) - Math, science, and english courses prepare students to enter a college preparatory high school, and ultimately, college. Character development is strongly emphasized through individual advising. Students acquire the habits of successful people of good character.
One-On-One (4th-6th grade) - Young professional volunteers act as individual tutors/mentors for students. Weekly sessions aim to encourage good attitudes toward learning, assist students with homework, present positive role models for students and develop in students the study habits associated with high achievers.
College Orientation Program (9th-12th grade) - The Centers help students prepare for college entrance exams and explore college options. Students engage in enrichment activities such as cultural field trips, college tours and service projects.
Parenting Program - The Centers provided seminars and other forms of support for parents, since parental leadership is key to Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers's philosophy.

Who funds Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers (MEF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The South Bronx Educational FoundationEducational$838,265
The Ayco Charitable FoundationEducation$77,000
Foglia Family FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes$75,000
...and 32 more grants received totalling $1,685,894

Financials for MEF

RevenuesFYE 05/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,935,032
Program services$117,225
Investment income and dividends$88,539
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$226,555
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$136,881
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,019
Total revenues$2,516,251
Data update history
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Foglia Family Foundation
January 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $65,000 from Charles W and Patricia S Bidwill Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $29,500 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
718 S Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60607
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
midtown-metro.org 
Phone
(312) 738-8300
Facebook page
midtownmetro 
Twitter profile
@midtownmetro 
IRS details
EIN
36-3417278
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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