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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sharon Levine Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $82,251 |
Michael Woolley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anthony Edgar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Naeemah Ruffin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ysabel Abreu Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Consalvo Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $351,055 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $59,093 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,749 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,665 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,764 |
Information technology | $6,066 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,852 |
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 | $1,563 |
Insurance | $6,313 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $551,091 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,962 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $106,364 |
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 | $3,890 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $317,216 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $614 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20,677 |
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 | $21,291 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $243,925 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,000 |
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 | $317,216 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Concrete Safaris Inc has recieved totaling $116,579.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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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