Uncommon Construction Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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