B U I L D Incorporated
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
B U I L D Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1969, with $18,326,929 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5100 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60644 EIN 23-7022085 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2023)
$18.3M
▼ 30.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$20.2M
Net assets
$21.5M
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.
C+
—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 Incorporated— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -10% 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 Incorporated: 13 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 Incorporated— 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 Incorporated: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $18.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $7.9MNet assets $21.5M
Operating margin
-10.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$29.3M
Total liabilities
$7.9M
Net assets
$21.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,326,929▼30.1% | $20,239,204▲26.3% | $21,464,651▼8.2% | $29,346,509▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,207,818▲55.0% | $16,018,869▲54.2% | $23,376,926▲77.3% | $30,100,622▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $16,909,073▲74.7% | $10,389,449▲30.1% | $13,187,977▲97.8% | $23,292,731▲201% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,678,414▲4.3% | $7,986,375▲24.5% | $6,668,353▲45.8% | $7,733,776▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,275,410▲64.8% | $6,413,438▲27.5% | $4,573,242▲122% | $5,986,625▲154% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,629,452▲44.3% | $5,031,796▲38.7% | $2,056,069▲34.1% | $2,356,975▲41.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,901,067▲43.6% | $3,627,763▲34.4% | $1,533,002▲21.6% | $1,667,732▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,715,716▲16.5% | $2,698,597▲9.8% | $1,260,592▲1.4% | $1,492,771▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,331,268▼6.3% | $2,458,723▼0.4% | $1,243,473▼9.3% | $1,529,417▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,488,657▼2.2% | $2,468,763▲5.5% | $1,370,928▲1.5% | $1,580,689▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,545,188 | $2,339,343▲12.9% | $1,351,034▲18.0% | $1,680,236▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,072,747 | $1,145,189 | $1,511,645 | 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 · $14.5M total
127 grants to B U I L D Incorporated totaling $14.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $178,695 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Institutes For Research In the Behavioral Sciences | Unrestricted general support to advance the mission and programming of build inc. | 2024 | $53,500 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Mobile mental health program | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $18,169 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $17,986 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $16,153 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $7,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $5,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $802,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $436,778 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $368,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2023 | $257,788 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $172,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is B U I L D Incorporated a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. B U I L D Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7022085, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is B U I L D Incorporated's EIN?
- B U I L D Incorporated's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7022085.
- How much revenue does B U I L D Incorporated report?
- B U I L D Incorporated reported $18,326,929 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does B U I L D Incorporated have?
- CharityIndex grades B U I L D Incorporated C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for B U I L D Incorporated (EIN 23-7022085) 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.