Project Build A Future
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Project Build A Future is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, registered in 2001, with $1,774,507 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2306 3rd St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 EIN 72-1510673 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▲ 89.3% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$2.0M
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+
★★★★
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 Project Build A Future— 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 rating17 mo reserves · +19% 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 Project Build A Future: 17 mo reserves · +19% 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 Project Build A Future— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Project Build A Future: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2306 3rd St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
- City
- Lake Charles
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Development & Management
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $367K (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $715KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
18.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$715K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,774,507▲89.3% | $1,439,592▲61.9% | $2,023,819▲19.8% | $2,738,375▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $937,506▲7.7% | $889,007▼2.1% | $1,688,904▲3.0% | $2,675,427▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $870,595▲7.9% | $907,636▲59.5% | $1,640,405▼2.2% | $2,868,171▲31.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $806,882▲59.3% | $569,090▼12.8% | $1,677,446▲16.5% | $2,186,093▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $506,403▼7.5% | $652,992▲0.6% | $1,439,650▼6.6% | $2,253,546▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $547,436▲12.6% | $649,001▲5.1% | $1,541,188▼5.7% | $2,054,856▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $486,155▼38.6% | $617,728▼40.0% | $1,635,165▼10.9% | $2,076,435▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $791,875▲5.3% | $1,028,698▲19.6% | $1,835,850▼15.9% | $2,261,070▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $751,756▼24.8% | $860,317▼17.6% | $2,182,871▼4.7% | $2,233,177▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $999,718▲48.9% | $1,044,078▲8.8% | $2,289,467▼1.3% | $2,487,451▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $671,226▲82.7% | $959,635▼7.7% | $2,319,298▼10.2% | $2,324,996▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $367,426 | $1,039,828▲16.0% | $2,582,817▼18.7% | $2,583,917▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $896,062▲80.8% | $3,176,558▼10.7% | $3,176,558▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $495,582 | $3,556,841 | $4,054,037 | 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 · $718K total
13 grants to Project Build A Future totaling $718K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Resilience - general | 2024 | $38,489 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2023 | $6,511 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $38,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2020 | $5,766 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2019 | $52,885 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2018 | $16,850 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2017 | $14,984 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2016 | $24,273 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2015 | $9,743 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Project Build A Future a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Project Build A Future is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1510673, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Project Build A Future's EIN?
- Project Build A Future's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1510673.
- How much revenue does Project Build A Future report?
- Project Build A Future reported $1,774,507 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Project Build A Future have?
- CharityIndex grades Project Build A Future C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Project Build A Future (EIN 72-1510673) 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.