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Superhero Project

Creating joy one character at a time

Chagrin Falls, OH   |  https://www.superheroprojectkids.org/

Mission

The Superhero Project empowers youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities and complex mental health and medical needs. We harness the power of the arts as a tool for healing by interviewing kids and teens about who they are beyond their diagnosis and how they want to make the world a better place. A global team of artists designs the superhero alter egos the children describe, creating a visual representation of their strength, courage and resilience. Families receive inspiring posters of their superheroes to treasure forever. Guided by our core values of imagination, inclusion, representation and joy, The Superhero Project recognizes the tremendous gifts and unique abilities that each child brings to the world.

Ruling year info

2021

Principal Officer

Lisa Kollins

Main address

100 Leaview Ln

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 USA

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EIN

84-2778460

NTEE code info

Patient Services - Entertainment, Recreation (E86)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Superhero Project Interviews

If your child or teen is living with a serious illness or special need, we would be honored to work with you. Interviews can be held in person, on the phone, or via video chat to hear your child’s story and superhero ideas. If your child is non-verbal, parents and siblings are welcome to complete the interview on their behalf – after all, you know your child best and love them most!

After the interview, your child will be matched with one of our artists, who will design the superhero they described, creating a visual representation of their strength, courage and resilience. Within 4-6 weeks, you’ll receive a professionally-printed poster and the digital file, along with a short character story and a note or bio from the artist.

All superheroes are created at no charge for families.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Caregivers
Families
People with disabilities
People with diseases and illnesses

Where we work

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • 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 inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Superhero Project

Board of directors
as of 06/21/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Josh Thompson

Oodle

Term: 2024 - 2025

Mike Thomas

Creative Giant

Josh Thompson

Oodle

Lisa Merlo

University of Florida College of Medicine

Nikki (Charisse) Montgomery

Madvocator Educational and Healthcare Advocacy Training

Matt Minnich

Cleveland Institute of Art

Stephanie Stewart

Alisa Feingold

NCJW

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/17/2023
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/17/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • 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.