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Building Futures Project Inc

EIN 99-2970306 · Bethesda, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING FUTURES PROJECT IS AN EMERGING NONPROFIT THAT PARTNERS WITH U.S. SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES TO SERVE LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, DOMESTICALLY AND ABROAD, THROUGH CRITICAL NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND HOUSING SUPPORT.

Income
$506,801
Spending
$471,984
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
2
Volunteers
151
Highest pay
$117,308, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 120% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $152,263 spent. IMMERSION SERVICE TRIPS IN 2025, BUILDING FUTURES PROJECT RAN TEN IMMERSION TRIPS TO EL SALVADOR, BRINGING 147 U.S. STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO SERVE ALONGSIDE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. VOLUNTEERS WORKED ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, ENGAGED IN CULTURAL EXCHANGE, AND GREW IN SERVICE-BASED LEADERSHIP.
  2. $95,748 spent. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WE FINISHED CONSTRUCTION ON A RETAINING WALL AT A SCHOOL IN CIUDAD ARCE TO STOP EROSION, IMPROVE STUDENT SAFETY FROM A NEARBY ROAD, AND ENHANCE THE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT. BUILT A HOUSE FOR A MAN NAMED PABLO, AND RE-PAINTED THE COMMUNITY CENTER. EXPENSES INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND WAGES FOR A LOCAL MASON, DIRECTLY IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL SETTING FOR SALVADORAN STUDENTS.
  3. $153,967 spent. VOLUNTEER HOUSING AND LOCAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN OUR MISSION, WE MAINTAINED OUR RENTED VOLUNTEER HOUSE IN EL SALVADOR, PROVIDED FOOD, AND ARRANGED BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTICIPANTS. THESE RESOURCES ENSURED SAFE, RELIABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL FOR VOLUNTEERS WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES THROUGH PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES, FUEL, AND SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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