How to Build Up Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Phone

4153350356

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

How to Build Up Inc, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

How to Build Up's (Build Up) global core team builds peace around the world by bringing together diverse skills: mediation, negotiation, facilitation, marketing, media, filmmaking, design, coding, data analysis, social media, and graphic recording.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $638,553

In 2023, Build Up continued supporting democratization in the Somali region through the provision of technical assistance, accompaniment and mentoring to the Transitional Puntland Electoral...

In 2023, Build Up continued supporting democratization in the Somali region through the provision of technical assistance, accompaniment and mentoring to the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) in Puntland, Somalia. Additionally, Build Up supported PUNSAA, a local organization leading the local observers of the elections.

Program 2

Expenses: $210,902

Additionally, there were a number of other unique initiatives that Build Up supported, including: (i) artists committed to peace through Build Up's Dancing with Peace initiative; (ii) support to...

Additionally, there were a number of other unique initiatives that Build Up supported, including: (i) artists committed to peace through Build Up's Dancing with Peace initiative; (ii) support to urban planners exiled from Syria reimagining Beirut in the absence of the current conflict; (iii) the innovation of Build Up's organizational structure to align with its peacebuilding principles through the support of Peace Nexus; and (iv) the development of Build Up's Phoenix open-source software for social media listening for peacebuilders.

Program 3

Expenses: $92,217

Build Up continued its collaboration with the British Council to provide young media innovators in Syria and Yemen with effective tools, skills, and mentoring to create their own tech or digital...

Build Up continued its collaboration with the British Council to provide young media innovators in Syria and Yemen with effective tools, skills, and mentoring to create their own tech or digital media initiatives that respond to local community needs and contribute to their resilience. In 2022, 400 young and emerging actors, journalists, and content creators began to receive training and design support. In 2023, teams will be selected for continued Build Up mentorship and guidance through implementation. Celebration of peace innovation at Build Up's annual conference: Build Peace 2023

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,558,377

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,011

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,560,388

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $263,179

Salaries & Benefits $151,523

Fundraising Expenses $204,926

Program Expenses $1,120,859

Other Expenses $1,095,171

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,509,873

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,560,388	$1,217,689	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,509,873	$1,279,809	+0.2%
Net Income	$50,515	$-62,120	-1.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$90,492

Total Directors

$32,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	Chair	0.3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Treasurer/secretary/ consultant	20.0	Officer Director	$32,000	$0	$32,000
N/A	Board member	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board member	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board member	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board member	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	CEO / consultant	40.0	Officer	$58,492	$0	$58,492

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,560,388	$1,509,873	$361,339	$50,515
2022	$1,217,689	$1,279,809	$413,171	$-62,120
2021	$808,286	$1,030,955	$386,004	$-222,669
2020	$876,142	$819,378	$661,493	$56,764