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 12/2022, 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jerren Holder
Director
$0
Christopher Consalvo
Director
$0
Mandy Deroche
Director
$0
Anthony Edgar
Treasurer
$0
Daniela Morales
Director
$0
Naeemah Ruffin
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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