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Bloc Ministries Inc

EIN 31-1613471 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLOC'S MISSION IS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR NEIGHBORS AND SHARING HOPE IN BROKENNESS. WE DO THIS THROUGH A VARIETY OF FREE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
17.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
128
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$95,583, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. BLOC OFFERS PAID JOB TRAINING TO HARD-TO-EMPLOY MEN AND WOMEN (EX-FELONS, RECOVERING ADDICTS, ETC). FOCUS ON BOTH GENERAL JOB SKILLS AS WELL AS TRADE SKILLS IN FOOD AND PRINTING. THESE SMALL BUSINESSES ALSO ASPIRE TO GROW SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN AN ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOOD. BLOC ALSO WORKS DIRECTLY IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES TO HELP THE COMMUNITY THRIVE.
  2. $387,032 spent. BLOC OFFERS TWO PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY TO URBAN WOMEN WHO STRUGGLE TO OVERCOME DRUG ADDICTION AND TO LEAVE THE SEX TRAFFICKING TRADE. 1) WEIGHLESS ANCHOR DAY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN IN PRICE HILL AREA WHO ARE STILL INVOLVED IN DRUGS AND PROSTRITUTION/BEING TRAFFICKED. GOAL: TO OFFER PRACTICAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR CHANGE. 2) REDEEMED RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR WOMEN IN RECOVERY. GOAL: OFFER MENTORING, PRACTICAL SUPPORT AND LIFE/JOB TRAINING TO MOVE THEM INTO A PATHWAY OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT NO COST.
  3. $788,297 spent. BLOC OFFERS PROGRAMS AND MENTORING FOR URBAN STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO FOSTER HOLISTIC SUCCESS IN LIFE. THESE INCLUDE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, ARTS, SPORTS TRAINING, AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR TEENS (WHOSE FAMILIES ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES LIKE HOMELESSNESS OR PARENTAL ABSENCE DUE TO INCARCERATION OR ILLNESS), EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES AND COMMUNITY MEALS, LARGE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS LIKE GRILL OUTS AND SEASONAL FESTIVALS.
  4. $894,442 spent. OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

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 November 6, 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 December 1999.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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