Think Outside Da Block

Organization Overview

Think Outside Da Block is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Think Outside Da Block is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THINK OUTSIDE DA BLOCK AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH & BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. TO ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE WE MUST ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL NORMS AND HEALTH INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GETCHA MIND RIGHT IS A TRAUMA AWARENESS PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE WHERE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS CAN BEGIN TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF TRAUMA THROUGH GROUP THERAPY AND PEER TO PEER SUPPORT.


THIS 8 MILE COMMUNITY BIKE TOUR DETERS VIOLENCE & ADDRESSES PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS IN GREATER ENGLEWOOD WHILE PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMONGST RESIDENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD IN A POSITIVE LIGHT THEY'RE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES AND PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.


THESE CONCENTRATED EFFORTS CONSIST OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVATING PUBLIC SPACES CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO RESOURCES LARGE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES.


GETCHA MIND RIGHT IS A TRAUMA AWARENESS PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE WHERE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS CAN BEGIN TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF TRAUMA THROUGH GROUP THERAPY AND PEER TO PEER SUPPORT.


THIS 8 MILE COMMUNITY BIKE TOUR DETERS VIOLENCE & ADDRESSES PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS IN GREATER ENGLEWOOD WHILE PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMONGST RESIDENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD IN A POSITIVE LIGHT THEY'RE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES AND PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.


THESE CONCENTRATED EFFORTS CONSIST OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVATING PUBLIC SPACES CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO RESOURCES LARGE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Maurice Perkins
Executive Director
$0
Lyana Funches
Director
$0
Valarie Cotton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$252,959
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$267,959
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 $267,959

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Think Outside Da Block has recieved totaling $212,444.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

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$121,431
Chicagobeyond Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26,000
Joyce Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: MISSION FUND

$25,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Youth Development

$25,000
Role Model Movement Inc Nfp

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: Hit the hood event

$10,000
Role Model Movement Inc Nfp

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: Hit the hood event

$5,000
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