Open Heart Magic
Open Heart Magic
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About this organization
Mission
To use the therapeutic power of magic and laughter to energize and strengthen seriously ill children in Chicago area hospitals, and aid their healing. We strive to reach young patients one-by-one regardless of their disease, medical situation or physical ability so that all children may benefit from this engaging and entertaining therapy.
About
OUR PERSONALIZED INTERACTIONS HELP CHILDREN FEEL SPECIAL, MORE CONFIDENT AND EMPOWERED DURING A SCARY AND STRESSFUL TIME. BY INVITING THEM TO BE A PART OF THE INTERACTION, WE ENERGIZE KIDS AND HELP THEM FIND THE STRENGTH THEY NEED TO HEAL. OUR HOSPITAL MAGICIANS OFFER MORE THAN JUST "A SHOW". THEY WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHILDREN, USING MAGIC AS A MEANS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION, ENGAGE THE IMAGINATION, AND HELP THESE KIDS FIND THEIR OWN SENSE OF CONFIDENCE AND MASTERY AS THEY LEARN TO PERFORM THE TRICKS FOR THEIR DOCTORS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE POWERFUL EFFECTS OF THEIR LAUGHTER SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.BECAUSE OUR BEDSIDE MAGIC PERFORMANCES ARE PERSONALIZED AND INTERACTIVE, WE'RE ABLE TO WORK WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES, REGARDLESS OF PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL RESTRICTIONS. WE OFFER SUPPORT TO KIDS WHO ARE IN A ONE-TIME ER VISIT, AS WELL AS PATIENTS UNDERGOING LONG-TERM TREATMENT FOR CONDITIONS SUCH AS PEDIATRIC CANCER, CHILDHOOD DIABETES, HEART PROBLEMS, AND PEDIATRIC HEART TRANSPLANTS. OUR PERFORMANCES ALSO BENEFIT THE PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF THESE PATIENTS, WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE STRESS AND UNCERTAINTY THAT ILLNESS BRINGS AS WELL. OPEN HEART MAGIC ACTIVELY SERVES CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT CHICAGOLAND, ANN ARBOR, AND CLEVELAND.FOR KIDS UNDERGOING MEDICAL TREATMENT, MAGIC HAS THERAPEUTIC VALUE. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH IN EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK AND PSYCHOLOGY: MAGIC IS A BENEFICIAL TOOL FOR GAINING TRUST, DECREASING TENSION, AND ESTABLISHING RAPPORT WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS; MAGIC ENHANCES PATIENTS' COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS, PERCEPTION, NEUROMUSCULAR AND MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS; MAGIC IS AN INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR REACHING CHILDREN WHO ARE SCARED, ISOLATED AND RESISTANT TO OTHER FORMS OF THERAPY; MAGIC IS A MEANS FOR UTILIZING THE POWERFUL BENEFITS OF HUMOR AND LAUGHTER BOTH FOR THE YOUNG PATIENTS AND ALSO THEIR SIBLINGS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UNDERGOING THE MOST STRESSFUL MOMENTS OF THEIR LIVES.IN 2018, OPEN HEART MAGIC'S 162 CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAGICIANS REACHED 12,000 TOTAL PATIENTS ONE-ON-ONE AT THEIR HOSPITAL BEDSIDES IN 14 PARTNER HOSPITALS IN ILLINOIS, OHIO AND MICHIGAN.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The mission of open heart magic is to use the therapeutic power of magic and laughter to energize and strengthen seriously ill children in chicago, ann arbor and cleveland area hospitals, and aid their healing. being hospitalized can be frightening for anyone, but especially for a critically ill child. as kids undergo difficult or painful treatments - surrounded by strangers - they can become overwhelmed with fear and sadness.our bedside magic programs bring laughter, hope and strength to sick children - one-to-one - at their hospital bedsides. our volunteer hospital magicians are trained to work with all kids in a hospital - regardless of medical conditions or physical abilities - so that every child can benefit from this entertaining and empowering therapy.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “To strengthen sick kids using the therapeutic power of magic.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is IL.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 67 E MADISON ST NO 1504, CHICAGO, IL, 60603.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 9 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $139,473.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization pays $391,105 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $66,163 in fundraising expenses.
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