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BlissLabs

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI   |  blisslabs.org

Mission

Our goal is to mentor and teach those interested in all aspects revolving around Android development. We have a large global community that is available to coach or answer questions about development, design, animation, etc. almost any time. We offer a stress-free working environment, as well as the tools when resources allow us to do so, to help guide our team members on the Android development path. We also provide them the tools to learn how to monetize their skills along the way.

Ruling year info

2018

Founder

Jack Clinton

Incorporator

Jon West

Main address

128 DALE ST NE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505 USA

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EIN

82-3580195

NTEE code info

Unknown (Z99)

Computer Science (U41)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

There are people who want to develop for Android devices and don't have proper knowledge, environment, mentoring, or tools to do so. We are here to offer a space to mentor, grow and add to the Android community through open-source projects. We are helping people to prolong the life of their current devices when product updates are no longer available.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Application Development

We work on concept UI design and features. With a focus on new innovation for Android devices.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of downloads of the organization's materials and explanations

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Application Development

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

This number includes downloads of our two versions of Bliss OS and our BlissRoms product.

Number of products distributed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Application Development

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

We have currently two main products, Bliss OS for PC's and Bliss ROMs which is for Android devices.

Number of hours of coaching

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We are generally available 7 days a week, and due to our global outreach almost any time, but we have set it at currently 10 hours a day and six days a week.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our goal is to mentor and teach those interested in Android development. We have a large global community that is available to answer questions about development almost any time. We offer a team working environment, and tools when able to do so, to help guide someone on the Android development path. We also give them the tools to learn how to monetize their skills along the way. Our main goal is to help reduce electronic waste in our world by prolonging the life of current devices.

We have mentoring and training programs, as well as a team of community support.

We have the server space at our disposal to share with those on our team. We have a large network across the globe to help out at any time. We have been working as a team for the last four years, but have a combined knowledge base of about 40 years.

We have released up to 10 concurrent releases of our Bliss Operating System, targeted for the thousands of PC's. Android devices, maker boards, and more. We have influenced Android Development in positive ways.
We will continue to influence in positive ways moving forward. We aim to bring our unique experience to as many users as possible.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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BlissLabs

Board of directors
as of 06/03/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Donna West

Clinton Mascarenhas

Donna West

Jon West

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/26/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Decline to state

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/04/2021

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Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.