The Institutional Foundation

    Ten8Five, LLC is a Chicago-based entity focused on community and economic development. We specialize in strategic consulting, business incubation, and developing sustainable community models.

    People Build Infrastructure.

    Ten8Five combines community knowledge, institutional leadership, operational expertise, technology, and data.

    Michael A. Saunders

    Michael A. Saunders

    Managing Partner

    Former U.S. Marine with over 25 years of experience in business development, nonprofit leadership, and community development. He holds a Master's certification in Nonprofit Leadership Management from the University of Chicago.

    Larry Henry Jr.

    Larry Henry Jr.

    Operations Director

    A retired alderman and current drug court administrator, he provides expertise in operations, program management, and government infrastructure.

    Dion Mitchell

    Dion Mitchell

    Technology & Data

    Serves on the board as the Technology & Data Manager, providing advanced digital infrastructure, marketing automation, and analytics resources through his agency, Catching Eyes Media.

    $38M

    Secured Competitive State Funding

    20+

    Years Institutional Portfolio Management

    Proven partnerships with

    Google, Nike, Microsoft, NASCAR & legislative impact via the Second Chance Act of 2008.

    R.O.M.E.™

    Return on Mutual Engagement

    Engagement without end.

    We move beyond transactional philanthropy. Ten8Five builds generational infrastructure through deep relationships, talent pipelines, and capital pathways that create sustainable opportunity.