Uncommon Construction Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2015. 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 05/2023, Uncommon Construction Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Uncommon Construction 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 05/2023, Uncommon Construction Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $862.8k during the year ending 05/2023. 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
UNCOMMON CONSTRUCTION USES THE BUILD PROCESS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO LEAD THE WORKFORCE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: THROUGH UNCOMMONS SELECTIVE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY APPLY TO JOIN A DIVERSE TEAM TO EARN HOURLY PAY AND SCHOOL CREDIT FOR BUILDING A HOUSE TOGETHER. THE REVENUE FROM EACH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS USED TO MATCH APPRENTICES EARNINGS WITH AN EQUITY AWARD SCHOLARSHIP FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, OR THE TOOLS NEEDED FOR A FULL-TIME JOB. WITH MORE THAN 100 HOURS OF WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE PER SEMESTER, APPRENTICES DEVELOP SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST AS LONG AS THE HOUSE THEY BUILT USING THOSE SKILLS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, UCC EMPLOYED 51 APPRENTICES. IN ADDITION TO EXPENSES LISTED ABOVE, APPRENTICESHIP SPENT AN ADDITIONAL $514,326 ON HOUSING CONSTRUCTION COST OF GOODS SOLD.
PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT: UCCS PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INVOLVES ALL ASPECTS OF THE ACTIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PRIOR TO THEIR ENROLLMENT IN THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. EACH SEMESTER, AT EACH OF OUR SIX PARTNERING SCHOOLS, UCC HOSTS AT LEAST TWO RECRUITMENT EVENTS SUCH AS INFORMATION SESSIONS, DURING SCHOOL CAREER FAIRS, BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS, IN-CLASS SESSIONS, OR VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EACH OF THESE EVENTS EXPOSES MORE YOUTH TO A RANGE OF CAREER PATHWAYS, TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND TANGIBLE STEPS THEY CAN TAKE TOWARDS OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, UCC ENGAGED 30 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS THROUGH THESE SESSIONS.
HIRE UNCOMMON: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND RESIDENTS OF NEW ORLEANS TO HIRE OUT UNCOMMON CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, UCC ENGAGED 10 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS THROUGH THESE SESSIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aaron Frumin Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $83,705 |
Hunter Alums Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Stimpfel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Wright Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Hecht Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Hardy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $23,706 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,559,272 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,318 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,582,978 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $338,503 |
Investment income | $13,523 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $7,161 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,488 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$290,763 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,662,890 |
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. | $95,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $306,282 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $42,394 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,005 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,533 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $95,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,942 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,451 |
Office expenses | $980 |
Information technology | $24,290 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,380 |
Travel | $5,092 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,625 |
Interest | $10,493 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,888 |
Insurance | $55,030 |
All other expenses | $6,812 |
Total functional expenses | $862,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $283,608 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $375,080 |
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 | $21,728 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $783,991 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $295,214 |
Total assets | $1,759,621 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,435 |
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 | $16,276 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $475,000 |
Total liabilities | $587,711 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $861,910 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $310,000 |
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 | $1,759,621 |