Adopt A Block Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Adopt A Block Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1994, with $84,658 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1605 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21234 EIN 52-1758039 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$85K
▼ 49.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$184K
Net assets
$91K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Adopt A Block Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -117% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Adopt A Block Inc: 6 mo reserves · -117% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Adopt A Block Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Adopt A Block Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $792K (FY2013) to $85K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $65KNet assets $91K
Operating margin
-116.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$156K
Total liabilities
$65K
Net assets
$91K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,658▼49.3% | $183,539▲15.4% | $90,755▼52.1% | $155,834▼19.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $167,069▲13.1% | $158,992▲11.3% | $189,636▲4.4% | $193,579▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $147,721▲50.9% | $142,895▲18.8% | $181,559▲2.7% | $187,556▲3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $97,906▼87.6% | $120,282▼87.0% | $176,733▲45.6% | $180,948▲26.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $792,251 | $922,138▼63.9% | $121,373▼45.9% | $142,561▼59.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,557,605▲222% | $224,283▲5.4% | $348,374▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $794,559▼62.2% | $212,694▼0.1% | $319,560▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,104,784 | $212,996 | $330,455 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $641K total
12 grants to Adopt A Block Inc totaling $641K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and or granted in support of agency programs | 2022 | $10,111 |
| Convoy of Hope | Program fullfillment | 2021 | $168,752 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2021 | $28,328 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Program fullfillment | 2020 | $10,854 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and/or granted in support of agency programs | 2019 | $8,274 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Program fullfullment | 2018 | $14,845 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2017 | $7,288 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2016 | $296,075 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2015 | $72,009 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2014 | $2,799 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Adopt A Block Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Adopt A Block Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1758039, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Adopt A Block Inc's EIN?
- Adopt A Block Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1758039.
- How much revenue does Adopt A Block Inc report?
- Adopt A Block Inc reported $84,658 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Adopt A Block Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Adopt A Block Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Adopt A Block Inc (EIN 52-1758039) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.