ADOPT A BLOCK INC

EIN: 521758039 501(c)(3)

BALTIMORE, MD

Total Revenue
$289,904
Total Expenses
$339,019
Total Assets
$146,536
Net Assets
$41,640
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
ROBERT T LUCAS
Phone
4106655595
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ADOPT A BLOCK INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit that reported $290K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 242% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $339K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

ADOPT A BLOCK OPERATES A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS SOUP KITCHENS AND FOOD PANTRIES IN THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA, AND SPONSORS A COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS BALTIMORE CITY NEIGHBORHOODS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $251,820 Revenue: $102,500

ADOPT A BLOCK SPONSORS A YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITS AND IMPACTS THE RESIDENTS OF BALTIMORE CITY. THE YOUTH VOLUNTEER AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY CENTERS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS...

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ADOPT A BLOCK SPONSORS A YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITS AND IMPACTS THE RESIDENTS OF BALTIMORE CITY. THE YOUTH VOLUNTEER AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY CENTERS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, CHARITABLE OUTREACHES, BUSINESSES AND CITY GOVERNMENT FACILITIES TO CLEAN UP, RENOVATE, BEAUTIFY AND BENEFIT IN ANY CAPACITY NECESSARY. ALSO THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND BUILDING CONTRACTORS, THEY WORK TO RENOVATE A BOARDED-UP HOME IN A BLIGHTED BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND DONATE THE HOME TO AN EDLERLY VETERAN OR CITIZEN WHO HAS NEVER BEFORE OWNED THEIR OWN HOME.

Program 2
Expenses: $71,551 Revenue: $20,458

ADOPT A BLOCK OPERATES THE LARGEST FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND THAT GIVES ITS FOOD AWAY FOR FREE. THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, ADOPT A BLOCK...

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ADOPT A BLOCK OPERATES THE LARGEST FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND THAT GIVES ITS FOOD AWAY FOR FREE. THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, ADOPT A BLOCK RECEIVES FOOD DONATIONS FOR FREE AND TURNS THOSE FOOD DONATIONS AROUND WITHOUT CHARGE TO SOUP KITCHENS AND FOOD PANTRIES ALL OVER THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA. ADOPT A BLOCK RELIES SOLELY ON DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS. CURRENTLY ADOPT A BLOCK IS DIRECTLY ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BALTIMORE AREA IN FEEDING OVER 60,000 INDIVIDUALS EACH MONTH.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $166,946
Program Service Revenue $122,958
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $289,904

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $64,978
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $323,371
Other Expenses $274,041
TOTAL EXPENSES $339,019

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $289,904 $84,658 +2.4%
Expenses $339,019 $183,539 +0.8%
Net Income $-49,115 $-98,881 -0.5%
Key Indicators
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
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
75

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$45,000
Key Employees
1
$45,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAVES HOLMES DIRECTOR 40
Director Key Emp
$45,000 $0 $45,000
MELVIN F MUNK BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KILMARTIN BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
BART PIERCE PRESIDENT 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT T LUCAS BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA RICHARDSON SECRETARY 1
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 $289,904 $339,019 $146,536 $-49,115
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