Buildout California
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What it says it does
ADVOCATES FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES AND OUR ALLIES, AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS. CONVENES A CROSS SECTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION/A&E BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND ALLIES, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES AND WINNING COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACTS IN THREE DISTINCT AREAS: 1) CONNECTING HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES/CERTIFIED FIRMS, AND ALLIES, WITH KEY DECISION MAKERS WITHIN THE PROCUREMENT PIPELINE WHO ARE BUILDING WINNING TEAMS FOR CONTRACT PURSUITS AND THE APPROPRIATE ENTITIES WHO ARE ISSUING CONTRACTS FOR BIDDING; 2) ADVOCATING FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT PROGRAMMING AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS AS IT RELATES TO HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES, AND ALLIES, IN THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INDUSTRIES; AND 3) PROVIDING RELEVANT, CUSTOMIZED, ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SO THAT HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES, AND ALLIES, CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY COMPETE FOR CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES (PRE-AWARD) AND THEN ENSURE THAT ONCE SUCCESSFUL, THE FIRM HAS THE SUPPOR
- Income
- $508,437
- Spending
- $511,803
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 78
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $403,557 spent. Connected historically underutilized businesses/certified firms, and allies, with key decision makers within the procurement pipeline who are building winning teams for contract pursuits and the appropriate entities who are issuing contracts for bidding. Hosted the largest conference for Historically Underutilized Businesses/Allied firms in the global built community with over 1,000 guests/attendees. Hosted over 23 golden pitches highlighting Historically Underutilized Businesses/Allied firms who showcased their qualification and capacity. Interacted with over 47 A&E/construction industry associations on a global level.
- $46,536 spent. Provided customized, one-on-one technical assistance so that historically underutilized businesses, and our allies can more effectively compete for contract opportunities (pre-award) and then ensure that once successful, the firm has the support it needs (post-award) to successfully deliver the contract while building economic vitality, job creation and profitability. Have now actively engaged with 7,307 professionals and entrepreneurs and communicate with each on a weekly basis.
- $12,515 spent. Continued advocacy with Economic Impact Programming for the California Public Utilities Commission within the pre-established aspirational utilization goal for historically underutilized certified firms in 2024. Organized aspirational collaborations with key government agencies at the local, state and federal levels.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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