Building Promise USA
Building Promise USA is a peer-based organization that supports people who are impacted by the carceral system.
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One Stop Initiative - peer-based initiative designed to provide transitional services for individuals exiting prisons or jails. The four impact areas are Education, Supportive Services, Workforce Development and Housing.
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Mission
Building Promise USA is a peer-based organization that supports people who are impacted by the carceral system.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Building Promise USA with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBuilding Promise USA is a registered human services nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833588856. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $526K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Building Promise USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833588856. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Building Promise USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Building Promise USA is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Building Promise USA has $526K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Building Promise USA is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $526K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Building Promise USA. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Building Promise USA holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
One Stop Initiative - peer-based initiative designed to provide transitional services for individuals exiting prisons or jails. The four impact areas are Education, Supportive Services, Workforce Development and Housing. Building Promise USA is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $526K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Building Promise USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Building Promise USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833588856, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BUILDING PROMISE USA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 53 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Building Promise USA
- What is Building Promise USA?
- Building Promise USA is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Austin, United States. One Stop Initiative - peer-based initiative designed to provide transitional services for individuals exiting prisons or jails. The four impact areas are Education, Supportive Services, Workforce Development and Housing.
- When was Building Promise USA founded?
- Building Promise USA was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Building Promise USA?
- Hank Perret serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Building Promise USA located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Building Promise USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Building Promise USA trustworthy?
- Building Promise USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Building Promise USA's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833588856.
- What is Building Promise USA's website?
- http://www.buildingpromiseusa.com