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GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC

Educate. Inspire. Believe.

Hoffman Estates, IL   |  www.gigisplayhouse.org

Mission

To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools and communities. Our Niche: We change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model. Our Promise: A lifetime commitment to families.

Ruling year info

2003

President and Founder

Mrs. Nancy Gianni

Main address

2350 West Higgins Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 USA

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EIN

20-0058563

NTEE code info

Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (P99)

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

Children's and Youth Services (P30)

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?

Educational Programs

GiGi's Playhouse offers free one on one tutoring in literacy, math, and speech to increase success in school using best practices that maximize achievement.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Young adults
People with intellectual disabilities
Parents
Caregivers

GiGi's Playhouse offers goal-oriented programs for adults that focus on the development of self-confidence, real-world skills, health and wellness, and career skills. Our Confident U, Healthy U, Whole U philosophy increases quality of life and job opportunities.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents
Adults
People with intellectual disabilities
Parents
Caregivers

GiGi's Playhouse offers dozens of therapeutic-based programs that provide vital gross motor, fine motor, developmental, fitness, and speech & language skill development.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults
People with intellectual disabilities
Parents
Caregivers

GiGi's Playhouse breaks down barriers and changes the way the world sees individuals with Down syndrome by fostering acceptance and hope for everyone through our #GenerationG campaign.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults
People with intellectual disabilities
Parents
Caregivers

Where we work

Awards

Chicagoian of the Year-Nancy Gianni 2009

Chicago Tribune

House Resolution 183 2013

Illinois House of Representatives

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of speech therapy sessions performed

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Totals By Year
Related Program

Therapeutic Programs

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Hours of literacy instruction delivered

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Totals By Year
Related Program

Educational Programs

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Financials

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GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC

Board of directors
as of 04/23/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Bret Bowerman

Troy Cowdrey

Tim Boundy

Adam Earl

Steve Baker

Brianna Simopoulos

Brian Langan

Michael Wohlwend

Farzin Sharyari

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/23/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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