B U I L D Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
B U I L D Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1979, with $893,026 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
25 E 20th St, Baltimore, MD, 21218 EIN 52-1120778 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$893K
▼ 51.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$819K
Net assets
$2.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for B U I L D Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For B U I L D Inc: 41 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for B U I L D Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For B U I L D Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 25 E 20th St, Baltimore, MD, 21218
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $815K (FY2013) to $893K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.3M
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $893,026▼51.7% | $818,557▲29.9% | $2,808,290▲3.7% | $4,339,910▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,849,230▲277% | $630,217▲31.1% | $2,708,527▲83.4% | $4,089,360▲88.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $490,430▼58.5% | $480,641▼42.5% | $1,477,190▲0.7% | $2,165,728▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,183,062▼1.1% | $835,960▼51.1% | $1,467,401▲30.9% | $1,981,524▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,196,554▼55.3% | $1,708,807▲12.6% | $1,120,599▼31.4% | $1,827,823▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,676,023▲118% | $1,517,604▲12.3% | $1,632,852▲244% | $2,066,057▲276% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,227,056▼5.1% | $1,350,884▲9.4% | $474,433▼20.7% | $550,175▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,293,430▲36.3% | $1,234,995▲31.8% | $598,261▲9.7% | $605,075▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $949,260▲4.5% | $937,353▲13.6% | $545,487▲11.2% | $573,345▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $908,425▼0.7% | $825,017▼8.4% | $490,520▲20.5% | $576,519▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $915,238▲12.3% | $900,708▲13.9% | $407,112▲3.5% | $496,316▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $814,663 | $790,568▲27.9% | $393,259▲6.5% | $486,370▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $618,015▼2.5% | $369,164▲12.4% | $555,272▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $634,061▼3.0% | $328,495▼3.7% | $418,406▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $653,935 | $341,198 | $440,213 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5.9M total
19 grants to B U I L D Inc totaling $5.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2024 | $26,750 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2023 | $75,139 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support scaling plan | 2022 | $1,000,000 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support scaling plan | 2021 | $4,000,000 |
| New World Foundation | General support | 2020 | $500,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2017 | $31,500 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2016 | $55,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2016 | $20,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2016 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is B U I L D Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B U I L D Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1120778, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B U I L D Inc's EIN?
- B U I L D Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1120778.
- How much revenue does B U I L D Inc report?
- B U I L D Inc reported $893,026 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B U I L D Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades B U I L D Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for B U I L D Inc (EIN 52-1120778) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.