Block By Block is located in Redmond, WA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, 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. Block By Block 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, Block By Block generated $348.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $520.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.4%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USING MINECRAFT TO ENGAGE POOR COMMUNITIES IN URBAN DESIGN AND FUND PUBLIC SPACE PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLOCK BY BLOCK WORKS WITH MOJANG AND UN-HABITAT TO COLLABORATE AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM IN WHICH MINECRAFT IS USED AS A COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION TOOL IN THE DESIGN OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACES. THE AIM IN THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SPACES ACROSS THE WORLD, FOCUSING ON DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND DEVELOPING CITY-WIDE PUBLIC SPACE PLANS. CURRENTLY THIS PROGRAM IS WORKING IN 17 COUNTRIES ACROSS AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA, ASIA AND EUROPE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Vu Bui President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kendra Goodenough Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James Delaney Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Josefina Axelsson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bambo Sofola Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Deirdre Quarnstrom Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $347,970 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,970 |
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 | $347,970 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $450,000 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,086 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,471 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,100 |
Advertising and promotion | $33,816 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $5,025 |
All other expenses | $6,729 |
Total functional expenses | $520,227 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $616,706 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $616,706 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,556 |
Grants payable | $450,000 |
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 | $455,556 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $161,150 |
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 | $616,706 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Block By Block has recieved totaling $15,026.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,026 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Southeast Idaho Council Of Governments Pocatello, ID | $3,930,475 | $5,896,264 |
Polk Community Development Corporation Dallas, OR | $22,075,845 | $5,307,917 |
Linn Economic Development Group Albany, OR | $31,589,789 | $17,862,142 |
Fly Sun Valley Alliance Inc Ketchum, ID | $3,221,686 | $1,660,297 |
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund Seattle, WA | $31,147,402 | $2,128,403 |
Idaho Freedom Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $1,060,200 | $895,196 |
Albina Vision Inc Portland, OR | $1,749,846 | $2,276,354 |
Malheur Watershed Council Ontario, OR | $174,381 | $754,956 |
Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council Tukwila, WA | $1,329,089 | $1,211,694 |
West Seattle Junction Association Seattle, WA | $609,509 | $675,325 |
Block By Block Redmond, WA | $616,706 | $347,970 |
Fourth Plain Forward Vancouver, WA | $259,702 | $507,488 |