Building Audacity

Organization Overview

Building Audacity is located in Lynn, MA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Building Audacity 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 12/2021, Building Audacity generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT YOUTH LED CHANGE-MAKING AND TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ADULTS INTERESTED IN CREATING INCLUSIVE, YOUTH-FOCUSED LEARNING SPACES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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JCA: STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND FAMILIES LEAD THE SCHOOL VIA MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND ARE THE CONSTANT DRIVERS OF CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN THE LEARNING STATION BASED CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. IN 2021, WE ENROLLED 70 STUDENTS IN OUR ONLINE PROGRAM AND STARTED AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM ENROLLING 43 STUDENTS.THE SCHOOL IS A RECOGNIZED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL AND WAS AWARDED THIS DISTINCTION BY THE CITY OF LYNN IN MAY 2021. JCA CURRENTLY OFFERS GRADES PRE-K- 7TH GRADE AND WILL BE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL GRADE EACH YEAR UNTIL 12TH GRADE.


OTHER PROGRAMS:BIRTHINGS JOYS FOCUSES ON IMPROVING OVERALL MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH OUTCOMES BY SUPPORTING VARIOUS PREGNANCY RELATED NEEDS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS BIRTH GIVERS. THE KEY COMPONENTS PROVIDING ACCESS TO FREE DOULA AND PERINATAL THERAPY SERVICES, AS WELL AS PROVIDING NEEDED RESOURCES SUCH AS GROCERIES AND DIAPERS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM, BIRTHING JOYS SERVED OVER 30 WOMEN IN THE BOSTON AREA. PARTICIPANTS IN THE BIRTHING JOYS PROGRAM WERE ALSO INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN OTHER BUILDING AUDACITY PROGRAMS INCLUDING SELF-CARE EVENTS AND THE ONGOING FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAM.CIVICALLY SPEAKING! IS A PODCAST AND SHOW HOSTED BY BOSTON YOUTH. CIVICALLY SPEAKING! WAS A PLATFORM FOR TOUGH CONVERSATIONS WITH 2021 BOSTON MAYORAL CANDIDATES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR VALUES AND VISIONS ON TOPICS INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS, FOOD JUSTICE, HEALTH EQUITY, AND RACIAL JUSTICE, IN BOSTON AND GREATER BOSTON. GUESTS ON THE SHOW INCLUDED ACTING MAYOR KIM JANEY, XX AND XX. IN ADDITION, CIVICALLY SPEAKING AIMS TO HELP YOUTH LEARN MORE ABOUT LOCAL ELECTIONS AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.


ON THE GROW: NAKIA NAVARRO, IS WELL VERSED IN HYDROPONIC GROWING SO DECIDED TO START A HYDROPONIC CENTER IN WHICH YOUTH LEARN TO GROW AND DISTRIBUTE PRODUCE GROWN TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE REGISTERED IN OUR FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAM.A PAID PATHWAY INTO THE AG TECH FIELD. THROUGH THIS PROJECT, WE DISTRIBUTED 90000 LBS OF FOOD AND DRY GOODS TO 690 FAMILIES (REFLECTING AN INCREASE OF 130 FAMILIES, FROM 560 IN 2020 OUR VOLUNTEER BASE ALSO GREW FROM 132 IN 2020 TO 189. IN ADDITION, WE OPENED A NEW HYDROPONIC GROW ROOM, DEVELOPED CURRICULUM TO TEACH YOUTH IN BOSTON AND LYNN HOW TO GROW HYDROPONICALLY, AND PURCHASED A MOBILE PANTRY THAT DELIVERS PRODUCE AND PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR BUILDING AUDACITY YOUTH FROM THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,610,211
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,610,211
Total Program Service Revenue$6,500
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,616,711

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Building Audacity has recieved totaling $505,281.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$110,000
New Venture Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

$50,000
Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc

Quincy, MA

PURPOSE: CAMBRIDGE YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS CONNECTS

$50,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$50,000
Tides Center

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$42,500
Krupp Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE RECIPIENT IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE.

$40,306
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