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EDUCATION/EARLY LEARNING - FOR TWO DECADES, BPI HAS HELPED IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR CHICAGO CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY THOSE LIVING IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. OVER THE YEARS, OUR WORK HAS RUN THE GAMUT. FROM WAGING A CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO FIX THE UNFAIR SCHOOL FUNDING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS TO SPONSORING FORUMS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS, TO FACILITATING JOINT PLANNING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY, TO PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE CHILDREN IN HIGH-POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS RECEIVE EQUITABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. TODAY, THE EARLY LEARNING EFFORTS OF BPI ARE FOCUSED ON THE COMMUNITY OF ALTGELD-RIVERDALE, HOME TO ALTGELD GARDENS, THE LARGEST COMMUNITY OF PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS IN CHICAGO. IN 2012, BPI LAUNCHED THE ALTGELD-RIVERDALE EARLY LEARNING INITIATIVE. THIS PARTNERSHIP OF MORE THAN TWO DOZEN ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSES ON BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM TO SUPPORT CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE EIGHT AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THIS COMMUNITY. |
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM - BPI ENVISIONS ILLINOIS AS A STATE WHERE FEWER PEOPLE HAVE CONTACTS WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, AND IF AN INTERACTION OCCURS, THOSE INVOLVED ENCOUNTER A JUST, ACCOUNTABLE SYSTEM THAT TREATS ALL PEOPLE IMPACTED BY IT EQUITABLY, WITH RESPECT FOR THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY. TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION, OUR JUSTICE REFORM TEAM ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT CREATE AND PROTECT ALTERNATIVES, PROMOTE JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SEEK EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM IN ILLINOIS. THE CURRENT FOCUS OF OUR JUSTICE REFORM PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE ENTRIES INTO THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, DECARCERATE JAILS AND PRISONS AND TRANSFORM INCARCERATION. WE DEVELOP RESEARCH, LEGAL APPROACHES, AND POLICY ANALYSIS THAT AMPLIFIES THE PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES AND WORK STRATEGICALLY TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND COALITIONS THAT CENTER AND SUPPORT THE POWER OF AFFECTED COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE CAMPAIGNS. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF BPI. |
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THE ORGANIZATION SUBMITS THE TAX RETURN TO THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE DIRECTED TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL AND ARE ADDRESSED BEFORE THE FILING OF THE RETURN. |
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THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ANNUAL REVIEW WITH ITS DIRECTORS. |
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THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVES THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. |
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THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE. |
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PROGRAM EXPENSES 631,048 1,167 723 |
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INVESTMENT FEES -94,310 |