Building Blocks Of Islam is located in Columbia Heights, MN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (X40) the organization is classified as: Islam, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Building Blocks Of Islam employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Building Blocks Of Islam 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 12/2023, Building Blocks Of Islam generated $369.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $416.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUIDING BLOCKS OFFERS A PLATFORM FOR CONCERNED MUSLIMS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE COMMUNITYS WELFARE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO BUILD BRIDGES OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AS A COMMUNITY-BUILDING ORGANIZATION, BUILDING BLOCKS ENGAGES PEOPLE IN WORKING TOGETHER TO ADDRESS NEEDS, FIND SOLUTIONS, AND IMPROVE LIVES. OUR MISSION IS DRIVEN BY ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES ON CHARITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EACH INDIVIDUAL IS VIEWED AS A BUILDING BLOCK THAT REINFORCES THE COMMUNITY. BUILDING BLOCKS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HAS BEEN A SOURCE OF HOPE AND RELIEF. WE HAVE HELPED SEVERAL FAMILIES AVOID EVICTION, MOVE FROM SHELTERS INTO A HOME OF THEIR OWN, KEEP THEIR UTILITIES ON, OR BUY ESSENTIAL GROCERIES.BUILDING BLOCKS FOOD SHELF PROGRAM PROVIDES MUCH NEEDED SUSTENANCE TO A LARGE NUMBER OF FAMILIES EACH MONTH (AND SPECIAL DISTRIBUTIONS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE FOR A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF FAMILIES AS WELL). AT A TIME WHEN QUESTIONS ABOUND ABOUT ISLAM, BUILDING BLOCKS HAS BOLSTERED EFFORTS TO EDUCATE, REACH OUT, AND BUILD BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jamel Mohammed Ben Ameur Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mashood Yunus Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hatem Elhagaly President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roanaq Osman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mamdouh Mahmoud Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ghazali Thompsen Spokesperson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $347,909 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $352,909 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,001 |
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 | $369,910 |
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 | $90,375 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,740 |
Fees for services: Management | $575 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,911 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $44,124 |
Travel | $5,725 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $300 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,510 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $416,399 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,821 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,387 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $948 |
Total assets | $156,156 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,412 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $13,412 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $94,163 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,581 |
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 | $156,156 |