Bit Community Center Inc
- Assets
- $98.5k
- Revenue
- $453.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 10/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2169101
Organization Overview
Bit Community Center Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bit Community Center Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bit Community Center 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 12/2021, Bit Community Center Inc generated $453.6k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $399.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 92.4% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AN EQUITABLE PROSPEROUS BALTIMORE, BUILDING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WEALTH FOR CITIZENS OF THE WORLD WHO CALL BALTIMORE HOME. ALWAYS INSPIRED BY OUR ITALIAN CULTURE, WE DO SO BY EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH THE ARTS, BUILDING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY FOOD, PROVIDING FOOD EDUCATION, PROMOTING FOOD JUSTICE, CREATING INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, AND JOBS FOR YOUNG ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BE A CHEF FOR A DAY (BACFAD BEAT), IS A YOUTH-CENTRIC AND SKILLS-CENTERED DYNAMIC FOOD INITIATIVE THAT OPERATES IN THE GREATER BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON AREA IN MARYLAND AND PROVIDES MEALS, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, LIFE, AND CULINARY SKILLS, AND TRAINING TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. DURING COVID-19 IT ALSO GREW TO BECOME A COMMUNITY KITCHEN, PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING DAILY HOT MEALS THROUGHOUT THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO PULL OUR COMMUNITY OUT OF HUNGER AND ADDRESS POOR NUTRITION-RELATED DISEASES, HOUSEHOLD INSTABILITY DUE TO FINANCIAL STRUGGLES, AND FOOD INSECURITY.
B-MORE BOUNTY BOXES:FRUIT, VEGETABLES, MILK, MEAT, CHEESE, TUNA, QUALITY PANTRY ITEMS, FRESH EGGS, AND MEALS MADE FROM SCRATCH IN OUR KITCHEN ON YORK ROAD. BOX ITEMS ARE PERSONALIZED. THIS WEEKLY SERVICE COMES WITH AT-HOME DELIVERY, AND IT IS:1)FREE FOR FAMILIES THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY 2) AVAILABLE FOR EBT PURCHASE 3) AVAILABLE FOR AGENCIES AND CHURCHES LOOKING TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE TO THEIR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
B-MORE PASTA:A BALTIMORE FOOD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SINCE SEPTEMBER 2020, OUR NONPROFIT HAS BEEN WORKING ON CREATING A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT WOULD PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH AND TO SUPPORT OUR BE A CHEF FOR A DAY PROGRAM WHILE CRAFTING SOMETHING SPECIAL. PASTA IS SOMETHING WE ALL FELL IN LOVE WITH. THOUSANDS OF YEARS OF TRADITIONS TO RECREATE A SIMPLE ACT OF FLOUR AND WATER AND TO SHAPE IT INTO A WORK OF CULINARY ART.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Francesco Legaluppi Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert G Baldassari Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Fulvio Domenicali Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Armanda Ligabue Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Curtis Schwartz Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Monica Lapenta Excutive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,544 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $242,986 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,986 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $207,591 |
| 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 | $453,577 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,544 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,327 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $52,709 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
| 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 | $5,616 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,311 |
| Information technology | $1,890 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,912 |
| Travel | $2,906 |
| 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 | $7,623 |
| Insurance | $5,041 |
| All other expenses | $7,318 |
| Total functional expenses | $399,318 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,908 |
| 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 | $11,626 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $98,534 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,978 |
| 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 | $19,283 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $26,400 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $55,661 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $42,873 |
| 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 | $98,534 |