Concrete Safaris Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Concrete Safaris Inc employed 118 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Concrete Safaris Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Concrete Safaris Inc generated $817.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $851.2k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CONCRETE SAFARIS' MISSION IS TO PREPARE YOUTH IN EAST HARLEM AND BEYOND TO LEAD HEALTHY LIVES AND SHAPE THEIR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION, PLAY, EXPLORATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PLACEMAKINGCORPS, A PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS GRANTEE, OPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NATIONAL HISTORY. MEMBERS WERE RECRUITED IN THE FALL TO START SERVING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LITERACY AND PLACEMAKING WORKSHOPS OR OUTREACH AND REFERRAL SERVICES.THE OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OFFERS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-CENTERED INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUTH. IT AIMS TO EXPOSE 14-24 YEAR OLDS TO HEALTHCARE, BUSINESS, MEDIA, FOOD SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. INTERNS PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OR WORK FOR 6 TO 25 HOURS PER WEEK IN GARDENING, OUTDOOR PLAY, HEALTH PROMOTION, OR PHOTOGRAPHY. THE 2022 PROGRAM INVOLVED NEARLY 300 INTERNS, WHOM WERE PAID BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OR THE NYC HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION.CITY SURFERS IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP OPERATING 5 DAYS/WEEK THAT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND FITNESS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. IN 2022, 72 CHILDREN IN THE SECOND TO FIFTH GRADES DEVELOPED ACTIVE LIVING INTERVENTIONS, GARDENED, TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS, CYCLED, AND EMBARKED ON FIELD TRIPS. GARDENING ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE ON LAND BELONGING TO THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY. ALL OTHER OUTDOOR, ACTIVE PROGRAMMING TOOK PLACE IN NYC PARKS AND STREETS.YOUTH DELIVERED JUNGLEGYM 2022 ON EAST 106TH AND EAST 116TH STREETS, BOTH BETWEEN LEXINGTON AND THIRD AVENUES, FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, GROUPS, & NEIGHBORS TO EXPERIENCE SINGLE-DAY, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN THE STREETS, INCLUDING OBSTACLES, GAMES, ARTS & CRAFTS, DANCING, & MORE. FACE PAINTING AND BOUNCY HOUSES WERE ALSO ENJOYED. GREEN EXERCISE DAYS, CS' GARDEN-BASED FIELD TRIP PROGRAM, RETURNED FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE PANDEMIC IN FALL 2022 TO SERVE OVER 200 CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS. LOCAL RESIDENTS ALSO CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ADOPT-A-BED PROGRAM AND DAILY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jerren Holder Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Consalvo Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mandy Deroche Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Anthony Edgar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Daniela Morales Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Naeemah Ruffin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $514,949 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $302,456 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $817,405 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $817,405 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,230 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,996 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $464,438 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $32,641 |
Payroll taxes | $51,516 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $125 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,884 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,415 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,709 |
Information technology | $7,107 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,704 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,241 |
Insurance | $5,448 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $851,181 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,739 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $183,901 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,450 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $332,090 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $281 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $69,660 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $69,941 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $262,149 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $332,090 |