City Life - Community Builders
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
City Life - Community Builders is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 2014, with $1,821,903 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2809 Boston St Apt 402, Baltimore, MD, 21224 EIN 46-4725638 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 4.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$745K
Net assets
$1.9M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 City Life - Community Builders— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +59% 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 City Life - Community Builders: 31 mo reserves · +59% margin earns a A 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 City Life - Community Builders— 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 City Life - Community Builders: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2809 Boston St Apt 402, Baltimore, MD, 21224
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Community Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $435K (FY2016) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $801KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
59.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$801K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,821,903▼4.1% | $745,476▼54.4% | $1,918,526▲104% | $2,719,767▲67.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,900,148▼8.0% | $1,635,221▲52.1% | $942,099▼18.4% | $1,622,481▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,065,389▼15.3% | $1,075,346▼64.7% | $1,154,759▲175% | $1,542,110▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,439,608▲280% | $3,049,009▲88.3% | $420,079▼59.2% | $1,816,865▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $642,487▼66.6% | $1,619,175▲71.4% | $1,029,480▼46.7% | $1,829,422▼31.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,925,435▲86.2% | $944,535▲278% | $1,930,577▲103% | $2,654,080▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,033,815▼13.0% | $249,791▲12.2% | $949,677▼26.8% | $1,982,861▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,188,697▲173% | $222,617▲24.4% | $1,297,021▲292% | $1,530,756▲202% | 990 |
| 2016 | $434,632 | $179,018 | $330,941 | $506,127 | 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 · $90K total
3 grants to City Life - Community Builders totaling $90K, 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 | 2018 | $26,180 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and /or granted in support of agency programs | 2017 | $30,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and /or granted in support of agency programs | 2016 | $33,740 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is City Life - Community Builders a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. City Life - Community Builders is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4725638, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is City Life - Community Builders's EIN?
- City Life - Community Builders's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4725638.
- How much revenue does City Life - Community Builders report?
- City Life - Community Builders reported $1,821,903 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does City Life - Community Builders have?
- CharityIndex grades City Life - Community Builders B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for City Life - Community Builders (EIN 46-4725638) 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.