Program areas at Building From Below
Farming and education programs:building From Below has established an organic farm rooted in ecological principles and community participation and education. The farm not only produces healthy and affordable food (vegetables, fruits, grains, and livestock), but is working to strengthen local agriculture through cooperative networks. The farm is an integral site for youth and adult educational programming and is host to visitors and events.
Affordable and quality housing:building From Below has increased access to affordable and quality housing whereby residents have decision-making in meeting their housing needs. Building From Below has worked with residents to identify housing needs, barriers, and solutions to accessing affordable housing.
Job training and cooperative small business development:building From Below provided job training and worker cooperative business development support through bilingual workshops and training on worker cooperative models, business finances, business planning, conflict resolution, communication, facilitation, marketing, etc. In order to support the formation and growth of worker cooperatives that provide dignified work opportunities.
Who funds Building From Below
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Elias Foundation | 2022-12 | General Operating | $10,000 |
Personnel at Building From Below
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Vivian Wang | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-09-15 |
| Paola Guerrero | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mara Kaufman | President | $27,800 | 2022-12-31 |
Financials for Building From Below
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $23,735 | $52,166 | -54.5% |
| Program services | $141,707 | $164,662 | -13.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $6,169 | $12,218 | -49.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $969,554 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,347 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $172,958 | $1,198,600 | -85.6% |
Organizations like Building From Below
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Center for Object Relations | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $138,557 |
| The Financial Education and Economic Transformation Center | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $135,000 |
| Azmera | 501(c)(3) | Erie, CO | $401,015 |
| OASIS Opportunities | 501(c)(3) | Tampa, FL | $525,521 |
| Nana Grants | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $842,760 |
| New Beginnings Leadership Business and Indivdal Developmnt Centr | 501(c)(3) | Bowie, MD | $83,023 |
| Friendship Circle of the Five Towns | 501(c)(3) | Cedarhurst, NY | $207,834 |
| Empowering Communities Through Opportunities-ECO | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $81,739 |
| True Believers Community Connections | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $452,205 |
| The Simple Way | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $805,664 |
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Elias Foundation October 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Elias Foundation April 6, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 11731
- Durham, NC 27703
- Metro area
- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
- County
- Durham County, NC
- Website URL
- buildingfrombelow.org/Â
- Phone
- (301) 792-4433
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-3788954
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2005
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B00: Education: General
- NAICS code, primary
- 624190: Individual and Family Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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