Concrete Safaris Inc

Organization Overview

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 12/2021, Concrete Safaris Inc employed 66 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 12/2021, Concrete Safaris Inc generated $593.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $551.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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. 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 WORK FOR 6 TO 25 HOURS PER WEEK IN GARDENING, OUTDOOR PLAY, HEALTH MEDIA, AND NON-PROFIT BUSINESS. THE 2020 PROGRAM INVOLVED 206 INTERNS, WHOM WERE PAID BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OR THE NYC HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION. CITY SURFERS IS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OPERATING 5 DAYS/WEEK THAT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND FITNESS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. IN 2020, 72 CHILDREN IN THE SECOND TO FIFTH GRADES DEVELOPED ACTIVE LIVING INTERVENTIONS, GARDENED, TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS, CYCLED, AND EMBARKED ON FIELD TRIPS UNTIL MARCH. THEY THEN PARTICIPATED VIRTUALLY FOR THE DURATION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. GARDENING ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE ON LAND BELONGING TO THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY. IN LIEU OF JUNGLEGYM AS CONGREGATE ACTIVITIES WERE BANNED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK, CONCRETE SAFARIS HOSTED THE FIRST NYC OPEN STREETS IN EAST HARLEM, CLOSING EAST 115TH STREET FOR OUTDOOR, SOCIALLY DISTANCED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. IN 2020, 2,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ESSENTIAL PARTICIPATED IN 5 -DAYS/WEEK OF NYC OPEN STREETS FROM MAY THROUGH AUGUST.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sharon Levine
Executive Di
$82,251
Michael Woolley
Chair
$0
Anthony Edgar
Treasurer
$0
Naeemah Ruffin
Secretary
$0
Ysabel Abreu
Director
$0
Christopher Consalvo
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $416,196
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$176,930
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$593,126
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 $593,135

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Concrete Safaris Inc has recieved totaling $116,579.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
City Parks Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MAINTAIN, PROGRAM AND ACTIVATE NYC OPEN SPACES

$50,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$30,000
New York State Health Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CITY SURFERS: BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH IN EAST HARLEM

$20,000
Hyde And Watson Foundation

Warren Township, NJ

PURPOSE: HARD COSTS RELATED TO RENOVATIONS, AND PURCHASE OF OFFICE FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT.

$7,000
Joy Of Giving Something Inc

Syracuse, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

$5,000
First Cornerstone Foundation Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$3,000
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