Buildon Inc

Organization Overview

Buildon Inc is located in Stamford, CT. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Buildon Inc employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buildon Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Buildon Inc generated $16.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BUILDON GLOBAL - SINCE 1991, BUILDON HAS MOBILIZED RURAL VILLAGES IN SOME OF THE POOREST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD, TO BUILD MORE THAN 2,024 SCHOOLS (WITH 220 BUILT IN 2021) IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BOLIVIA (8), BRAZIL (2), BURKINA FASO (140), HAITI (182), INDIA (3), MALAWI (410), MALI (384), NEPAL (300), NICARAGUA (279), SENEGAL (268), GUATEMALA (47), AND US (1). MANY OF THE COUNTRIES IN WHICH WE WORK CONSISTENTLY RANK AMONG THE LOWEST ON THE UNITED NATION'S HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX, WHERE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ARE VITAL TO LONG-TERM HEALTH, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. BUILDON ENGAGES IN PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT, CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE OWNERSHIP OVER THE PROJECTS. THE TRUE POWER OF BUILDON'S METHODOLOGY RESIDES IN THE FACT THAT BUILDON CLASSROOMS ARE CONSTRUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VERY PEOPLE WHO WILL BE BENEFITING FROM THEM. WHEN BUILDON ENTERS NEW COUNTRIES AND REGIONS, IT BECOMES A RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITIES WHO WANT TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THEIR STUDENTS. LOCAL COMMUNITIES INITIATE EACH PROJECT AND OWN THE SCHOOL, AND THE MINISTRIES OF EDUCATION AGREE TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND CURRICULUM. ADDITIONALLY, BUILDON'S ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM GIVES PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS THE EDUCATION THEY NEED TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. EACH DAY, MORE THAN 252,525 CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND GRANDPARENTS ARE ATTENDING BUILDON SCHOOLS AND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A NEW ACCESS TO EDUCATION.


BUILDON US - BUILDON'S SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE CONFRONTING THE EDUCATION CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES BY ADDRESSING INDICATORS, SUCH AS TRUANCY, GRADUATION RATES, SCHOOL PARTICIPATION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. WE EMPOWER YOUTH FROM FRACTURED AND UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS, TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE AND EDUCATION. EACH WEEK, BUILDON STUDENTS, IN 26 HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS SIX REGIONS, PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE ACTIVITIES, TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, FOOD INSECURITY, CARE FOR THE ELDERLY, SUPPORT FOR THE HOMELESS AND THOSE IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUES AND PUBLIC GREEN SPACES. BUILDON PROGRAMMING LEADS TO THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES, ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EMPOWERMENT, EXPANDED SENSE OF POSSIBILITIES, AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. BUILDON MEMBERS HAVE CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 2.39M MILLION HOURS OF SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND HAVE HELPED BUILD MORE THAN 2,024 SCHOOLS, 220 OF WHICH WERE COMPLETED DURING 2021. WITH 98% OF BUILDON SENIORS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND CONTINUING ON TO COLLEGE, BUILDON IS INSPIRING TOMORROW'S BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND GLOBAL PIONEERS WHO BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF SERVICE.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jim Ziolkowski
Chairman And CEO
$385,929
Marc Friedman
Chief Revenue Officer/secretary
$263,594
Frank Ertl
Chief Financial Officer
$191,288
Carrie Pena
Chief Experience Officer
$187,646
Rosann Jager
Chief Operating Officer
$176,469
Erin Hartsough
VP Community Teams
$129,272

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sanctuary Tours (P) Ltd
Travel Services
$264,864
Kenya Airways
Travel Services
$199,743
Levy Restaurant Limited P'ship
Event Catering
$192,290
Emergency Production Inc
Event Av Services
$148,062
View All Vendors

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$767,696
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,246,900
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,733,357
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,031,875
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,747,953
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $225,856
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $249,861
Net Income from Fundraising Events $270,941
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,984
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,459,828

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 61 grants that Buildon Inc has recieved totaling $2,032,515.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rodan & Fields Prescription For Change Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL GRANT

$512,000
Synchrony Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: VIRTUAL GALA GIFT MATCHING

$170,465
Synchrony Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: FUNDING SUPPORTS BUILDON PROGRAMMING EMPOWERS YOUTH TO IDENTIFY KEY ISSUES THEY SEE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THEM THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE.

$150,000
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$140,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$103,100
The Jim Parke Foundation

Seneca, SC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMS

$100,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$10,597,532
Earnings$1,231,243
Net Contributions$10,387
Ending Balance$11,839,162

Peer Organizations

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or