Design-build Institute of America
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs
Design-build Institute of America is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2000, with $234,065 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3773 Cherry Creek N Dr Rm/ste 575, Denver, CO, 80209 EIN 02-0617918 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2025)
$234K
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$231K
Net assets
$81K
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 Design-build Institute of America— 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 rating4 mo reserves · +1% 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 Design-build Institute of America: 4 mo reserves · +1% 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 Design-build Institute of America— 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 Design-build Institute of America: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55K (FY2010) to $234K (FY2025) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $81K
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$81K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$81K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,065▲0.1% | $231,414▲10.6% | $81,069▲2.6% | $81,069▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $233,746▼1.3% | $209,278▼9.6% | $79,005▲44.9% | $79,005▲44.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $236,836▲15.3% | $231,593▲10.0% | $54,537▲10.6% | $54,537▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $205,465▲49.0% | $210,593▲22.9% | $49,294▼9.4% | $49,294▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $137,889▼4.5% | $171,361▲40.1% | $54,422▼38.1% | $54,422▼39.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $144,450▼34.4% | $122,281▼45.4% | $87,894▲33.7% | $90,144▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $220,114▲0.5% | $223,918▲3.8% | $65,725▼5.5% | $67,975▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $218,943▲13.6% | $215,641▲28.2% | $69,529▲5.0% | $71,029▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $192,680▲15.5% | $168,209▼5.3% | $66,227▲44.9% | $66,757▲31.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $166,799▲5.8% | $177,622▲14.0% | $45,705▼19.1% | $50,706▼10.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $157,582▲11.9% | $155,760▲17.1% | $56,529▲3.3% | $56,529▲3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $140,857▲11.7% | $132,994▲10.3% | $54,707▲16.8% | $54,707▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $126,073▼10.0% | $120,619▼6.5% | $46,844▲13.2% | $55,959▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $140,039▲8.2% | $129,016▼4.3% | $41,390▲36.3% | $54,098▲64.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $129,461▲136% | $134,755▲83.1% | $30,363▼14.8% | $32,970▼24.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $54,866 | $73,605 | $35,657 | $43,494 | 990EZ |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Design-build Institute of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Design-build Institute of America is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-0617918, based in Denver, Colorado.
- What is Design-build Institute of America's EIN?
- Design-build Institute of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-0617918.
- How much revenue does Design-build Institute of America report?
- Design-build Institute of America reported $234,065 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Design-build Institute of America have?
- CharityIndex grades Design-build Institute of America B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Design-build Institute of America (EIN 02-0617918) 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.