Motor City Grounds Crew
- Assets
- $42.4k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 08/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 45-5104094
Organization Overview
Motor City Grounds Crew is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Motor City Grounds Crew is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Motor City Grounds Crew generated $153.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $212.4k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CLEAN, MOW AND MAINTAIN PARKS AND VACANT LOTS IN THE CITY OF DETROIT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PARK IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE 1WEEKLY GROUND MAINTENANCE - MOW, WEED WHIP, EDGE BLOW, LEAF AND DEBRIS CLEAN UP. THIS ENSURES THAT THE PARKS ARE READY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ENJOY DURING THE WEEK AND WEEK END. 2 PARK AND GREEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS - WE SUPPORT MANY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF DETROIT THROUGH COMMUNITY / NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS CONSIST OF BEAUTIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS AND GREEN SPACES. THE TYPES OF PROJECTS CAN INCLUDE SETTING UP COMMUNITY GARDENS, OVERGROWTH REMOVAL, SMALL BUILDS, AND LANDSCAPING. OUR SUPPORT INCLUDES TOOL LENDING, PROJECT PLANNING AND EXECUTION, AND VOLUNTEERS.
YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVATION THIS PROJECTS PURPOSE IS TO MAKE SPORTS MORE INVITING, INCLUSIVE, AND INEXPENSIVE TO THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL BE ABLE TO BRING FREE PLAY AND SPORTS SAMPLING TO PARKS ACROSS THE CITY OF DETROIT. TYPES OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FLAG FOOTBALL, SOCCER, KICK BALL, DODGEBALL, BASEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, FRISBEE GOLF, OBSTACLE COURSES, AND MANY MORE. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FREE TO THE YOUTH AND WILL HAVE MINIMAL ADULT INPUT IN ORDER TO GIVE THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY THE SET THE RULES FOR HOW THEY WANT TO PLAY.
TOOL LIBRARY THE TOOL LIBRARY IS LIKE A BOOK LIBRARY FOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED BY RESIDENTIAL HOMEOWNERS AND OCCUPANTS. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES LOW COST SERVICES TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES FOR THEIR HOME AND YARD IMPROVEMENTS. SERVICES WE PROVIDE INCLUDE 1 TOOL LENDING, 2 TOOL SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING, 3 WORKSHOPS. EAST WARREN TOOL LIBRARY WAS THE FIRST LOCATION, THEN WE EXPANDED TO A SATELLITE LOCATION IN FLINT, MICHIGAN AS CIVIC PARK TOOL LIBRARY AND WE WILL BE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT AT A THIRD LOCATION.
PARK IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE 1WEEKLY GROUND MAINTENANCE - MOW, WEED WHIP, EDGE BLOW, LEAF AND DEBRIS CLEAN UP. THIS ENSURES THAT THE PARKS ARE READY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ENJOY DURING THE WEEK AND WEEK END. 2 PARK AND GREEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS - WE SUPPORT MANY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF DETROIT THROUGH COMMUNITY / NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS CONSIST OF BEAUTIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS AND GREEN SPACES. THE TYPES OF PROJECTS CAN INCLUDE SETTING UP COMMUNITY GARDENS, OVERGROWTH REMOVAL, SMALL BUILDS, AND LANDSCAPING. OUR SUPPORT INCLUDES TOOL LENDING, PROJECT PLANNING AND EXECUTION, AND VOLUNTEERS.
YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVATION THIS PROJECTS PURPOSE IS TO MAKE SPORTS MORE INVITING, INCLUSIVE, AND INEXPENSIVE TO THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL BE ABLE TO BRING FREE PLAY AND SPORTS SAMPLING TO PARKS ACROSS THE CITY OF DETROIT. TYPES OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FLAG FOOTBALL, SOCCER, KICK BALL, DODGEBALL, BASEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, FRISBEE GOLF, OBSTACLE COURSES, AND MANY MORE. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FREE TO THE YOUTH AND WILL HAVE MINIMAL ADULT INPUT IN ORDER TO GIVE THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY THE SET THE RULES FOR HOW THEY WANT TO PLAY.
TOOL LIBRARY THE TOOL LIBRARY IS LIKE A BOOK LIBRARY FOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED BY RESIDENTIAL HOMEOWNERS AND OCCUPANTS. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES LOW COST SERVICES TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES FOR THEIR HOME AND YARD IMPROVEMENTS. SERVICES WE PROVIDE INCLUDE 1 TOOL LENDING, 2 TOOL SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING, 3 WORKSHOPS. EAST WARREN TOOL LIBRARY WAS THE FIRST LOCATION, THEN WE EXPANDED TO A SATELLITE LOCATION IN FLINT, MICHIGAN AS CIVIC PARK TOOL LIBRARY AND WE WILL BE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT AT A THIRD LOCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Smith President, Secretary | 20 | $0 | |
Patrice Moore Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Bernard Theisen Director | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $108,410 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $44,595 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $153,005 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $167,180 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,607 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $999 |
| Other expenses | $38,619 |
| Total expenses | $212,405 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $2,093 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $42,388 |
| Total liabilities | $21,822 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $20,566 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Motor City Grounds Crew has recieved totaling $45,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Dte Energy Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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