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990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-3932808

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Apr 28, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.BLOCKBYBLOCK.ORG
Pmb 452 16625 Redmond Way MRedmond, WA 98502-0900

(425) 707-9062

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

1.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

6th percentile

-50%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-21%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

3.0%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Down

$616,706

Down $167,196 (-21%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$161,150

Down $172,257 (-52%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$455,556

Up $5,061 (+1.1%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Up

$347,970

Up $10,222 (+3.0%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$520,227

Down $46,168 (-8.2%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

-$172,257

Up $56,390 (+25%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $477,764Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $477,7642016Assets 2017: $412,014Liabilities 2017: $11,007Net Assets 2017: $401,0072017Assets 2018: $1,117,270Liabilities 2018: $22,568Net Assets 2018: $1,094,7022018Assets 2019: $603,126Liabilities 2019: $41,072Net Assets 2019: $562,0542019Assets 2020: $783,902Liabilities 2020: $450,495Net Assets 2020: $333,4072020Assets 2021: $616,706Liabilities 2021: $455,556Net Assets 2021: $161,1502021Assets 2022: $548,482Liabilities 2022: $200,565Net Assets 2022: $347,9172022Assets 2023: $394,321Liabilities 2023: $200,500Net Assets 2023: $193,8212023Assets 2024: $200,122Liabilities 2024: $123,170Net Assets 2024: $76,9522024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$616,706
Liabilities$455,556
Net Assets$161,150
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $2,246,112Expenses 2016: $1,768,348Net Income 2016: $477,7642016Revenue 2017: $1,968,133Expenses 2017: $2,044,890Net Income 2017: -$76,7572017Revenue 2018: $1,993,373Expenses 2018: $1,299,678Net Income 2018: $693,6952018Revenue 2019: $868,000Expenses 2019: $1,400,648Net Income 2019: -$532,6482019Revenue 2020: $337,748Expenses 2020: $566,395Net Income 2020: -$228,6472020Revenue 2021: $347,970Expenses 2021: $520,227Net Income 2021: -$172,2572021Revenue 2022: $433,316Expenses 2022: $246,549Net Income 2022: $186,7672022Revenue 2023: $112,440Expenses 2023: $266,536Net Income 2023: -$154,0962023Revenue 2024: $81,547Expenses 2024: $198,416Net Income 2024: -$116,8692024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$347,970
Expenses$520,227
Net Income-$172,257
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Apr 28, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$347,970
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Block by block is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, religious, literary or educational purposes to work with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme to promote sustainable towns and cities.

Using minecraft to engage poor communities in urban design and fund public space projects.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$783,902$616,706▼ $167,196
Total Assets$783,902$616,706▼ $167,196
Liabilities
Grants Payable$440,000$450,000▲ $10,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,495$5,556▼ $4,939
Total Liabilities$450,495$455,556▲ $5,061
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$333,407$161,150▼ $172,257
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$333,407$161,150▼ $172,257
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$783,902$616,706▼ $167,196
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James DelaneyChair
Vu BuiPresident
Bambo SofolaDirector
CELINE D'CRUZDirector
Deirdre QuarnstromDirector
Gustaf AsplundDirector
Kyle FarrellDirector
Thomas MelinDirector
Kendra GoodenoughSecretary
Josefina AxelssonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$347,970
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$347,970
Change in Net Assets
$-172,257
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$450,000
Other Expenses$70,227
Total Fundraising Expense$12,100
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$450,000--$450,000
Advertising-$33,816-$33,816
Fees for Services Other--$12,100$12,100
Fees for Services Legal-$8,086-$8,086
Other Expenses-$6,729-$6,729
Insurance-$5,025-$5,025
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,471-$4,471
Total Functional Expenses$450,000$58,127$12,100$520,227
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
0
Spending
$450,000

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesUN-HABITAT'S BLOCK BY BLOCK PROGRAMME10$450,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization will provide a copy of the form 990 to their governing body for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All directors, officers, or board members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest as outlined in the conflict of interest policy on a periodic basis. Each director and officer periodically signs a statement that affirms receipt of a copy of the conflict of interest policy, the policy has been read and understood, and that the officer or director agrees to comply with the policy. If a conflict of interest is believed to exist, he or she would leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members then decide if a conflict of interest exists.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization provides copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Block by Block
EIN
47-3932808
Phone
4257079062
Address
PMB 452 16625 REDMOND WAY M, REDMOND, WA 98502-0900

Signing Officer

Name
Josefina Axelsson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4257079062
Signed
2022-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Delaney
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Moss Adams Llp
Address
999 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 2800, SEATTLE, WA 98104
Preparer
Emina O Cresswell CPA
Phone
2063026500
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$616,706
Liabilities
$455,556
Net assets
$161,150
Revenue
$347,970
Expenses
$520,227
Net income
-$172,257
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.12$0.08$0.08$0.20$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.20$0.19$0.11$0.27$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.20$0.35$0.43$0.25$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.46$0.16$0.35$0.52$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.45$0.33$0.34$0.57$0.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.04$0.56$0.87$1.40$0.53
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.02$1.09$1.99$1.30$0.69
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.01$0.40$1.97$2.04$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$2.25$1.77$0.48