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Concrete Safaris Inc

EIN 20-4976317 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONCRETE SAFARIS' MISSION IS TO PREPARE YOUTH IN EAST HARLEM AND BEYOND TO LEAD HEALTHY LIVES AND SHAPE THEIR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION, PLAY, EXPLORATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$797,247
Spending
$727,100
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
55
Volunteers
527
Highest pay
$133,192, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $665,414 spent. PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS MEMBERS SERVED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LITERACY AND PLACEMAKING WORKSHOPS OR OUTREACH AND REFERRAL SERVICES AT CONCRETE SAFARIS' PLACEMAKINGCORPS. OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - YOUTH OFFERS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-CENTERED INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUTH. IT AIMS TO EXPOSE 14-24 YEAR OLDS TO HEALTHCARE, BUSINESS, MEDIA, FOOD SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. INTERNS PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OR WORK FOR 6 TO 25 HOURS PER WEEK IN GARDENING, OUTDOOR PLAY, PLACEMAKING, HEALTH PROMOTION, PHOTOGRAPHY, EVALUATION, OR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT. THE 2024 PROGRAM INVOLVED 306 INTERNS, PAID BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OR THE NYC HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION. OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - KIDS IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP OPERATING 5 DAYS/WEEK THAT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND FITNESS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. IN 2024, CHILDREN IN THE SECOND TO FIFTH GRADES LEARNED BASIC OUTDOOR SKILLS AND/OR DEVELOPED ACTIVE LIVING INTERVENTIONS, GARDENED, TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS, CYCLED, AND EMBARKED ON FIELD TRIPS. GARDENING ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE ON LAND BELONGING TO THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY. ALL OTHER OUTDOOR, ACTIVE PROGRAMMING TOOK PLACE IN NYC PARKS AND STREETS. YOUTH DELIVERED JUNGLEGYM 2024 ON EAST 106TH AND EAST 116TH STREETS, BOTH BETWEEN LEXINGTON AND THIRD AVENUES, FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, GROUPS, & NEIGHBORS TO EXPERIENCE SINGLE-DAY, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN THE STREETS, INCLUDING OBSTACLES, GAMES, ARTS & CRAFTS, DANCING, & MORE. FACE PAINTING AND BOUNCY HOUSES WERE ALSO ENJOYED. GREEN EXERCISE DAYS, CS' GARDEN-BASED FIELD TRIP PROGRAM, WAS PROVIDED TO OVER 200 CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS. LOCAL RESIDENTS ALSO CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ADOPT-A-BED PROGRAM AND DAILY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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