Bricks And Mortals Inc is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bricks And Mortals Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BRICKS AND MORTALS IS A GRASSROOTS MEMBERSHIP-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS AND THE REAL-ESTATE COMMUNITY. WE EMPOWER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS BY IMPARTIALLY PROVIDING CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES, CONNECTIONS AND TRAININGS TO MAXIMIZE AND MONETIZE THEIR REAL PROPERTY TO SUPPORT MISSION, BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, AND CONTINUE THEIR GOOD WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VENUELY: VENUELY IS AN EASY-TO-USE WEBSITE FOR SACRED SPACES TO LIST SPACES WITHIN THEIR FACILITY THEY WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AND ALLOW ARTISTS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND OTHERS TO RENT THOSE SPACES. MANY CONGREGATIONS ARE OVERWHELMED WITH SURPLUS SPACE AND ARE OPEN TO SHARING SPACE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY MINDED AND ORIENTED GROUPS BUT OFTEN DO NOT HAVE A SYSTEM OR STAFFING IN PLACE TO DO SO. MEANWHILE ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS STRUGGLING TO FIND ADEQUATE AFFORDABLE SPACE MAY NOT KNOW LOCAL HOUSES OF FAITH COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE - AS WELL AS HAVE THE NECESSARY AMENITIES INCLUDING HEAT AIR CONDITIONING AND MULTIPLE BATHROOMS. THIS HELPS CONGREGATIONS TO NOT ONLY SURVIVE THROUGH THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD BUT TO HELP THEM TO THRIVE ENHANCING THEIR MISSION BY SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY.
VENUELY: VENUELY IS AN EASY-TO-USE WEBSITE FOR SACRED SPACES TO LIST SPACES WITHIN THEIR FACILITY THEY WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, AND ALLOW ARTISTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND OTHERS TO RENT THOSE SPACES. MANY CONGREGATIONS ARE OVERWHELMED WITH SURPLUS SPACE, AND ARE OPEN TO SHARING SPACE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY MINDED AND ORIENTED GROUPS, BUT OFTEN DO NOT HAVE A SYSTEM OR STAFFING IN PLACE TO DO SO. MEANWHILE, ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS STRUGGLING TO FIND ADEQUATE AFFORDABLE SPACE MAY NOT KNOW LOCAL HOUSES OF FAITH COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE - AS WELL AS HAVE THE NECESSARY AMENITIES, INCLUDING HEAT, AIR CONDITIONING, AND MULTIPLE BATHROOMS. THIS HELPS CONGREGATIONS TO NOT ONLY SURVIVE THROUGH THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD BUT TO HELP THEM TO THRIVE, ENHANCING THEIR MISSION, BY SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY.
PARTNERSHIP FOR FAITH-BASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: WE ADVISE FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS ON HOW TO MAXIMIZE THEIR NYC REAL PROPERTY TO SUPPORT THE IR MISSION, BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND CONTINUATION OF THEIR GOOD WORK - WITH AN EMPHASIS AND DEPTH OF RESOURCES IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS ALLEVIATION.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR SACRED SITES: S4 GRANT IS A FIVE-YEAR GRANT 2021-25 FUNDED BY THE LILLY ENDOWMENT THRIVING CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE. WE ARE PARTNERS WITH PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES AND HARTFORD SEMINARY. WE HELP YOU TO RESTORE AND REVIVE YOUR SACRED REAL ESTATE. SO YOUR CONGREGATION CAN LIVE ANOTHER DAY TO PRAY ANOTHER WAY - RESTORE AND REVIVE YOUR SACRED REAL ESTATE AND CONTINUE TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR SACRED SITES: S4 GRANT IS A FIVE-YEAR GRANT (2021-25) FUNDED BY THE LILLY ENDOWMENT THRIVING CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE. WE ARE PARTNERS WITH PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES AND HARTFORD SEMINARY. WE HELP YOU TO RESTORE AND REVIVE YOUR SACRED REAL ESTATE. SO YOUR CONGREGATION CAN LIVE ANOTHER DAY TO PRAY ANOTHER WAY - RESTORE AND REVIVE YOUR SACRED REAL ESTATE, AND CONTINUE TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY.
ADVOCACY: ADVOCACY FOR FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS' NEEDS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY MISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND LOCAL OFFICIALS REGARDING THE SAME. THIS INCLUDES POLICY PLATFORM EG PLATFORM FOR NYC'S NEXT MAYOR POLICY BRIEFINGS AND ACTIONS. WE RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE RICH RESOURCES HOUSES OF WORSHIP PROVIDE TO NEW YORK CITY REGARDLESS OF FAITH INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY CULTURAL PROGRAMMING ARTS SPACE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY MEETING SPACE.
ADVOCACY: ADVOCACY FOR FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS' NEEDS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, MISSION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND LOCAL OFFICIALS REGARDING THE SAME. THIS INCLUDES POLICY PLATFORM (EG, PLATFORM FOR NYC'S NEXT MAYOR), POLICY BRIEFINGS, AND ACTIONS. WE RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE RICH RESOURCES HOUSES OF WORSHIP PROVIDE TO NEW YORK CITY REGARDLESS OF FAITH, INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES, SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY, CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, ARTS SPACE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY MEETING SPACE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Labate Chair | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Taylor Aikin Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Debbie Almontaser Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Meta Brunzema Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Joshua Burcham Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ellen Liu Chan Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $35,650 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $899,431 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,188 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $935,081 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $935,081 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,306 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,030 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,429 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,304 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,125 |
| Advertising and promotion | $348 |
| Office expenses | $792 |
| Information technology | $251 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,896 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $582 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $126,782 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,518 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $575,405 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,606 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $855,529 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,230 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $47,230 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $108,554 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $699,745 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $855,529 |