INSTITUTE FOR THE BUILDING ENVELOPE

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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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DOUGLAS BRADY

Phone

5713406114

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

INSTITUTE FOR THE BUILDING ENVELOPE, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $444K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 140% operating deficit.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE FOR THE BUILDING ENVELOPE (IBE) IS A RESOURCE FOR CONSUMERS, BUILDERS, DESIGNERS AND POLICYMAKERS SEEKING TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY THAT SUPPORTS STRONGER, ENERGY EFFICIENT, AND COST-EFFECTIVE BUILDING MATERIALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

IBE'S PROGRAM EXPENSES FOCUSED ON COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RELATED TO FURTHERING OUR MISSION OF SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS AND TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY THAT SUPPORTS STRONGER...

IBE'S PROGRAM EXPENSES FOCUSED ON COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RELATED TO FURTHERING OUR MISSION OF SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS AND TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY THAT SUPPORTS STRONGER, ENERGY EFFICIENT, AND COST-EFFECTIVE BUILDING MATERIALS.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $444,267

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $444,267

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $458,805

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $606,678

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,065,483

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$444,267	$564,473	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,065,483	$515,787	+1.1%
Net Income	$-621,216	$48,686	-13.8%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DOUGLAS BRADY	DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
IAN HUGHES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN PAGE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIAN NOLTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$444,267	$1,065,483	$1,975	$-621,216
2024	$564,473	$515,787	$623,191	$48,686
2023	$1,213,852	$687,776	$574,505	$526,076
2022	$553,332	$504,903	$48,429	$48,429