City Life - Community Builders is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City Life - Community Builders 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, City Life - Community Builders generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE TRAINING IN DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS, PRIMARILY IN THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, WHILE PERFORMING REHABILITATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION AND WORKFORCE TRAINING PROJECTS, NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS COMPLETED, REHABILITATED HOUSING COMPLETED AND SOLD TO HOMEOWNERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ellen Burke President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $68,299 |
Aaron Velky Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ella Durant Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bernie Lahatte Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robbyn Lewis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Shetler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,432,519 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,089 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,439,608 |
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 | $2,439,608 |
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. | $68,299 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,299 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,216 |
Payroll taxes | $6,335 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,435 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,333 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,877,144 |
Advertising and promotion | $154 |
Office expenses | $5,977 |
Information technology | $2,466 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,601 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $20,027 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,022 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,049,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$10,009 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $389,222 |
Accounts receivable, net | $414 |
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 | $1,437,238 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,816,865 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $462 |
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 | $643,513 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $748,348 |
Other liabilities | $4,463 |
Total liabilities | $1,396,786 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $420,079 |
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 | $1,816,865 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that City Life - Community Builders has recieved totaling $15,014.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Abell Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14 |
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