Civic Intelligence

Blessed Ground Community Initiative

EIN 84-1759789 • 501(c)3 • Detroit, MI

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE L25

Profile

Mission nbsp;is nbsp;to nbsp;provide nbsp;services nbsp;and nbsp;resource nbsp;for nbsp;our nbsp;community nbsp;helath nbsp;and nbsp;human nbsp;serfices nbsp;school nbsp;supplies nbsp;food nbsp;clothing nbsp;coats

8300 Fenkell AveDetroit, MI 48238
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

78th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE L • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

80th percentile

7.6%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

7.6%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$1,620,207

Up $114,958 (+7.6%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,325,522

Up $20,955 (+1.6%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$294,685

Up $94,003 (+47%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$1,620,207

Up $114,958 (+7.6%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,325,522

Up $20,955 (+1.6%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$294,685

Up $94,003 (+47%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2022: $1,505,249Liabilities 2022: $1,304,567Net Assets 2022: $200,6822022Assets 2023: $1,620,207Liabilities 2023: $1,325,522Net Assets 2023: $294,6852023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,620,207
Liabilities$1,325,522
Net Assets$294,685

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2022: $1,505,249Expenses 2022: $1,304,567Net Income 2022: $200,6822022Revenue 2023: $1,620,207Expenses 2023: $1,325,522Net Income 2023: $294,6852023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,620,207
Expenses$1,325,522
Net Income$294,685

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 31, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mission nbsp;is nbsp;to nbsp;provide nbsp;services nbsp;and nbsp;resource nbsp;for nbsp;our nbsp;community nbsp;helath nbsp;and nbsp;human nbsp;serfices nbsp;school nbsp;supplies nbsp;food nbsp;clothing nbsp;coats

Mission is to provide services and resource for our community helath and human serfices, school supplies, food, clothing, coats,

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$307,492$602,177▲ $294,685
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$307,492$602,177▲ $294,685
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$307,492$602,177▲ $294,685
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$307,492$602,177▲ $294,685
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$307,492$602,177▲ $294,685
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shawn PewittDirector
Joleka TaylorTrustee
Neisha SmithOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,603,407
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$16,800
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$294,685
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$513,784
Professional Fundraising Fees$80,971
Other Expenses$25,526
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$80,971
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
No
Audit committee
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Email draft was sent to director which was present via email to all members

Part VII, Line 1A(B)

Time is spent doing paperwork and paying bills

Part VII, Line 1A(B)

Time is spent planning organizing, and facilitating outreach activities

Part VII, Line 1A(B)

Program responsibiliteis, billing, office work

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blessed Ground Community Initiative
EIN
84-1759789
In Care Of
% LESLYE WALKEREDWARDS
Phone
3132827274
Address
8300 FENKELL AVE, DETROIT, MI 48238

Signing Officer

Name
Tawania N Whitt
Title
Trustee
Phone
3137426716
Signed
2024-05-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shawn Pewitt
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Restoration Financial Services
Address
44984 LINDSEY DR, Van Buren Twp, MI 48111
Preparer
Tawania N Whitt
Phone
3137426716
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