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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1758039

ADOPT A BLOCK INC

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21234

Financials

$167K$159K2022$85K$184K2023$290K$339K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADOPT A BLOCK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$289,904$339,019-$49,115$146,536$104,896$41,640
June 30, 2024990-EZ$84,658$183,539-$98,881$155,834$65,079$90,755
June 30, 2023990-EZ$167,069$158,992$8,077$193,579$3,943$189,636
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$166,946
of which government grants
$155,971
Program service revenue
$122,958
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$59,784
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$64,978
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$6,573
Depreciation
$8,765
Program services (functional)
$323,371
Management and general (functional)
$15,648

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$155,834
Total assets, end of year
$146,536
Total liabilities, end of year
$104,896
Net assets, end of year
$41,640
Land, buildings and equipment
$146,536
Net assets without donor restrictions
$41,640
Gross receipts
$289,904
Employees
2
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAVES HOLMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$45,000
MELVIN F MUNKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES KILMARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BART PIERCEPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
ROBERT T LUCASBOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
Officer
5$0
ANGELA RICHARDSONSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BART PIERCEPRESIDENT1$0
MELVIN F MUNKBOARD MEMBER1$0
ROBERT T LUCASBOARD MEMBER/TREASURER5$0
ANGELA RICHARDSONSECRETARY1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BART PIERCEPRESIDENT2$0
MELVIN F MUNKBOARD MEMBER2$0
ROBERT T LUCASBOARD MEMBER/TREASURER5$0
ANGELA RICHARDSONSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1605 CROMWELL BRIDGE RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21234-1416
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT T LUCAS, 1605 CROMWELL BRIDGE RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21234
Signed the 990
Robert Lucas, Board Member
Phone
(410) 665-5595

Mission

ADOPT A BLOCK OPERATES A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS SOUP KITCHENS AND FOOD PANTRIES IN THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA, AND SPONSORS A COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS BALTIMORE CITY NEIGHBORHOODS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ADOPT A BLOCK SPONSORS A YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITS AND IMPACTS THE RESIDENTS OF BALTIMORE CITY. THE YOUTH VOLUNTEER AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY CENTERS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, CHARITABLE OUTREACHES, BUSINESSES AND CITY GOVERNMENT FACILITIES TO CLEAN UP, RENOVATE, BEAUTIFY AND BENEFIT IN ANY CAPACITY NECESSARY. ALSO THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND BUILDING CONTRACTORS, THEY WORK TO RENOVATE A BOARDED-UP HOME IN A BLIGHTED BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND DONATE THE HOME TO AN EDLERLY VETERAN OR CITIZEN WHO HAS NEVER BEFORE OWNED THEIR OWN HOME.
    Expenses $251,820 · revenue $102,500
  • ADOPT A BLOCK OPERATES THE LARGEST FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND THAT GIVES ITS FOOD AWAY FOR FREE. THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOOD SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, ADOPT A BLOCK RECEIVES FOOD DONATIONS FOR FREE AND TURNS THOSE FOOD DONATIONS AROUND WITHOUT CHARGE TO SOUP KITCHENS AND FOOD PANTRIES ALL OVER THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA. ADOPT A BLOCK RELIES SOLELY ON DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS. CURRENTLY ADOPT A BLOCK IS DIRECTLY ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BALTIMORE AREA IN FEEDING OVER 60,000 INDIVIDUALS EACH MONTH.
    Expenses $71,551 · revenue $20,458

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1758039
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$146,536
Income (IRS master file)
$289,904

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$289,904$339,019$146,536IRS
990-EZJune 2024$84,658$183,539$155,834IRS
990-EZJune 2023$167,069$158,992$193,579XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1758039).

Questions about ADOPT A BLOCK INC

What is the EIN of ADOPT A BLOCK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADOPT A BLOCK INC is 52-1758039.
Is ADOPT A BLOCK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to ADOPT A BLOCK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADOPT A BLOCK INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ADOPT A BLOCK INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ADOPT A BLOCK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ADOPT A BLOCK INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT T LUCAS.
Who are the officers and directors of ADOPT A BLOCK INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (JAVES HOLMES, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ADOPT A BLOCK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $289,904, expenses of $339,019 and total assets of $146,536 at year end.

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