OPERATION BETTER BLOCK INC

EIN: 237157433 501(c)(3)

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$2,529,850
Total Expenses
$2,259,586
Total Assets
$5,029,220
Net Assets
$2,626,966
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JAY GILMER
Phone
4127311908
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

OPERATION BETTER BLOCK INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

WE STRATEGIZE, ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE, BLOCK BY BLOCK, TO BENEFIT THE HOMEWOOD COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,057,717

GROUP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION INITIATIVE - OPERATION BETTER BLOCKS GROUP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM USES DIGITAL TOOLS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO RESOURCES QUICKLY, CAPTURE INFORMATION ABOUT...

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GROUP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION INITIATIVE - OPERATION BETTER BLOCKS GROUP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM USES DIGITAL TOOLS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO RESOURCES QUICKLY, CAPTURE INFORMATION ABOUT RECIPIENTS THAT CAN BE IMMEDIATELY USED BY CASE WORKERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN VIOLENCE, WHO ARE AT RISK OF INCARCERATION AND THOSE WHO ARE RE-ENTERING SOCIETY AFTER INCARCERATION. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SERVICE PROVIDERS, TRUSTED ADVISOR AND THE PEOPLE NEEDING HELP, LEVERAGING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STREET OUTREACH WORK.

Program 2
Expenses: $445,354

RESIDENT SERVICES INITIATIVES - PROVIDES MOTIVATION, FINANCES AND NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO IMPROVE HOUSING AND DEVELOP NEW HOUSING. PERFORMS PERIODIC SURVEYS ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND...

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RESIDENT SERVICES INITIATIVES - PROVIDES MOTIVATION, FINANCES AND NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO IMPROVE HOUSING AND DEVELOP NEW HOUSING. PERFORMS PERIODIC SURVEYS ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CHANGES. ASSISTS IN PLANNING FOR NEW IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. ASSISTS NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS AFFECTING ASPECTS OF SOCIAL FUNCTIONING, AND TRANSMITS THE COMMUNITYS CONCERNS TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DECISION MAKERS, ASSURING THAT ALL VOICES ARE HEARD BEFORE COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY ARE MADE.

Program 3
Expenses: $222,677

GREEN INITIATIVES (JUNIOR GREEN CORPS) - THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JUNIOR GREEN CORPS IS TO PROVIDE HOMEWOOD YOUTH, AGES 14-19, WITH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES THAT IMPACT THEIR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT...

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GREEN INITIATIVES (JUNIOR GREEN CORPS) - THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JUNIOR GREEN CORPS IS TO PROVIDE HOMEWOOD YOUTH, AGES 14-19, WITH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES THAT IMPACT THEIR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, EQUIP THEM FOR LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE GREEN COLLAR JOBS AND CAREERS. THE JUNIOR GREEN CORPS PROGRAM TARGETS YOUTH WHO FACE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, OR PERSONAL BARRIERS SUCH AS DEFICIENCIES IN BASIC LITERACY SKILLS, PARENTHOOD, AND MINOR LEGAL ISSUES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WE PROVIDE OUR YOUTH WITH ACCESS TO THE GREEN INDUSTRY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,380,501
Program Service Revenue $24,020
Investment Income $3,869
Other Revenue $121,460
TOTAL REVENUE $2,529,850

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,183,987
Fundraising Expenses $22,441
Program Expenses $1,855,643
Other Expenses $1,075,599
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,259,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,529,850 $1,927,499 +0.3%
Expenses $2,259,586 $1,984,176 +0.1%
Net Income $270,264 $-56,677 -5.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
53
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT GRADECK VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMOSIZINNA SCOTT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM GRIFFIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WALLACE Jr PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LANCE HARRELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY GILMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,529,850 $2,259,586 $5,029,220 $270,264
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,868,367 $1,374,492 $5,497,680 $493,875
2022 $2,468,472 $1,707,332 $4,203,549 $761,140
2022 $2,260,993 $1,643,421 $4,247,806 $617,572
2021 $1,633,065 $1,438,033 $2,655,077 $195,032
2021 $1,632,920 $1,455,234 $2,637,731 $177,686
2020 $1,864,944 $1,306,013 $2,229,990 $558,931
2019 $1,445,694 $1,044,010 $1,401,780 $401,684
2019 $1,519,988 $1,076,357 $1,460,140 $443,631
2018 $1,011,392 $1,043,598 $1,009,958 $-32,206
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