Civic Intelligence

Operation Better Block Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 23-7157433

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 12, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A

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801 N Homewood AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15208

(412) 731-1908

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

81st percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$121,596

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

86th percentile

53%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,229,990

Up $769,850 (+53%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,858,184

Up $558,931 (+43%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$371,806

Up $210,919 (+131%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,864,944

Up $344,956 (+23%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,306,013

Up $229,656 (+21%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$558,931

Up $115,300 (+26%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2013: $125,440Liabilities 2013: $6,622Net Assets 2013: $118,8182013Assets 2014: $139,622Liabilities 2014: $7,650Net Assets 2014: $131,9722014Assets 2015: $193,327Liabilities 2015: $39,510Net Assets 2015: $153,8172015Assets 2016: $659,279Liabilities 2016: $73,468Net Assets 2016: $585,8112016Assets 2017: $1,027,167Liabilities 2017: $139,339Net Assets 2017: $887,8282017Assets 2018: $1,009,958Liabilities 2018: $154,336Net Assets 2018: $855,6222018Assets 2019: $1,460,140Liabilities 2019: $160,887Net Assets 2019: $1,299,2532019Assets 2020: $2,229,990Liabilities 2020: $371,806Net Assets 2020: $1,858,1842020Assets 2021: $2,655,077Liabilities 2021: $601,861Net Assets 2021: $2,053,2162021Assets 2022: $4,247,806Liabilities 2022: $1,577,018Net Assets 2022: $2,670,7882022Assets 2023: $5,497,680Liabilities 2023: $2,333,017Net Assets 2023: $3,164,6632023Assets 2024: $4,668,421Liabilities 2024: $2,386,643Net Assets 2024: $2,281,7782024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,229,990
Liabilities$371,806
Net Assets$1,858,184
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2013: $597,3622013Revenue 2014: $571,989Expenses 2014: $558,835Net Income 2014: $13,1542014Revenue 2015: $752,179Expenses 2015: $730,334Net Income 2015: $21,8452015Revenue 2016: $1,423,505Expenses 2016: $991,511Net Income 2016: $431,9942016Revenue 2017: $1,476,874Expenses 2017: $1,174,857Net Income 2017: $302,0172017Revenue 2018: $1,011,392Expenses 2018: $1,043,598Net Income 2018: -$32,2062018Revenue 2019: $1,519,988Expenses 2019: $1,076,357Net Income 2019: $443,6312019Revenue 2020: $1,864,944Expenses 2020: $1,306,013Net Income 2020: $558,9312020Revenue 2021: $1,633,065Expenses 2021: $1,438,033Net Income 2021: $195,0322021Revenue 2022: $2,260,993Expenses 2022: $1,643,421Net Income 2022: $617,5722022Revenue 2023: $1,868,367Expenses 2023: $1,374,492Net Income 2023: $493,8752023Revenue 2024: $2,086,530Expenses 2024: $2,218,131Net Income 2024: -$131,6012024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,864,944
Expenses$1,306,013
Net Income$558,931
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 12, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,864,944
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of operation better block, inc. Is to prevent blight and neighborhood deterioration and to further a sense of responsibility and civic pride.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$404,640$858,790▲ $454,150
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$805,285$775,476▼ $29,809
Accounts Receivable$15,997$10,184▼ $5,813
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,300$6,733▼ $567
Total Assets$1,460,140$2,229,990▲ $769,850
Other Assets Total$226,918$578,807▲ $351,889
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$82,401$316,479▲ $234,078
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$78,486$45,327▼ $33,159
Other Liabilities-$10,000-
Total Liabilities$160,887$371,806▲ $210,919
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,051,602$1,156,712▲ $105,110
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$247,651$701,472▲ $453,821
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,299,253$1,858,184▲ $558,931
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,460,140$2,229,990▲ $769,850

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$702,384$146,132$848,516
Equipment$22,639$140,279$162,918
Buildings$27,072$41,252$68,324
Land$23,381-$23,381
Other Assets Org$578,807--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jerome JacksonExecutive DirectorFT$93,750$27,846$121,596

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John Wallace JrPresident
Robert GradeckVice President
Amosizinna ScottDirector
Brian JohnsonDirector
Lance HarrellDirector
Sara Davis-bussDirector
Shirley WheatonDirector
Denise AngellSecretary
Joel SimmonsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,783,443
Program Service Revenue
$15,410
Investment Income
$230
Other Revenue
$65,861
All Other Contributions
$1,783,443
Change in Net Assets
$558,931

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,864,944
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,864,944
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,864,944
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$586,381
Other Expenses$583,846
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$135,786
Total Fundraising Expense$26,767
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$360,210$8,999$5,813$375,022
Fees for Services Other$319,254$6,986$4,023$330,263
Grants to Domestic Individuals$135,786--$135,786
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,000$2,813$937$93,750
Other Employee Benefits$67,620$1,320$696$69,636
Occupancy$40,459$7,262$4,149$51,870
Payroll Taxes$39,488$814$407$40,709
Depreciation Depletion$29,380$1,250$625$31,255
Conferences and Meetings$17,352$3,114$1,780$22,246
Fees for Services Accounting$20,039$413$207$20,659
Travel$14,495$2,601$1,487$18,583
Information Technology$10,477$1,880$1,075$13,432
Pension Plan Contributions$6,973$218$73$7,264
Other Expenses$4,121$740$423$5,284
Interest-$3,051-$3,051
Fees for Services Legal$1,174$24$12$1,210
Total Functional Expenses$1,228,902$50,344$26,767$1,306,013

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,306,013
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,306,013
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,306,013
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Revenue$10,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“N/a no additional committees aside from governing body”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“990 reviewed by executive director, and board treasurer before filing - copies are available to other board members upon request.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The organizations conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually. A copy of the policy is distributed and all board members are asked to review, sign and return the signed policies.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Executive director and all staff salaries are approved by the board of directors through the organizations budgeting process”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“All documents are supplied to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Operation Better Block Inc
EIN
23-7157433
Address
801 N HOMEWOOD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208

Signing Officer

Name
Jerome Jackson
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
4127311908
Signed
2021-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jerome Jackson
Formed
1971
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
10
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
J Scott Mazur CPA
Address
432 GREEN STREET, SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
Preparer
J Scott Mazur CPA
Phone
4127418090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Various programatic consultants and contractors”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,229,990
Liabilities
$371,806
Net assets
$1,858,184
Revenue
$1,864,944
Expenses
$1,306,013
Net income
$558,931
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.67$2.39$2.28$2.09$2.22$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.50$2.33$3.16$1.87$1.37$0.49
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.25$1.58$2.67$2.26$1.64$0.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.60$2.05$1.63$1.44$0.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.37$1.86$1.86$1.31$0.56
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.16$1.30$1.52$1.08$0.44
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.15$0.86$1.01$1.04$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.14$0.89$1.48$1.17$0.30
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.07$0.59$1.42$0.99$0.43
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.04$0.15$0.75$0.73$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.13$0.57$0.56$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.01$0.12$0.60