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MIP Score

44

Housing
Senior Living Residences

Builders Without Borders Inc.

Mission

Builders Without Borders organizes workshops and supports projects aimed at building affordable, sustainable housing using natural materials like straw and earth. They provide hands-on training, create educational resources, and work with underserved communities around the world to empower local builders.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

5961 Northland Rd, Fort Myers, Florida, 33905

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Founded in

2003

EIN

20-0551131

Total Assets

$15.4 thousand

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

At a Glance

Permaculture Project in New Mexico

Permaculture Project in New Mexico

Developing a permaculture site with educational spaces and community kitchen.

Strawbale Eco-house

Strawbale Eco-house

A demonstration strawbale house exhibited at the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Rebuilding in Nepal

Rebuilding in Nepal

Promoting sustainable rebuilding solutions using local materials after the earthquake.

Impact Stats

6

Countries Supported

Global Project Reach

Supported construction projects across multiple countries including Mexico, Israel, South Africa, and Nepal.

10

Projects Supported

Educational Resources Fund

Donated training manuals and educational materials to tribes and communities in need.

3

Houses Built

Strawbale Houses in Haiti

Completed several straw bale houses as part of the sustainable rebuilding efforts after the 2010 earthquake.

Past Events

BWB Natural Building Workshop

2023-04-15

Two-weekend course on natural building techniques, including strawbale construction.

Strawbale Eco-house Exhibition

2008-06-01

Exhibition of the Strawbale Eco-house at the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Haiti Rebuilding Workshop

2011-03-01

Hands-on training for rebuilding efforts in post-earthquake Haiti.

Upcoming Events

Natural Building Techniques Workshop

Natural Building Techniques Workshop

2023-05-20

Join us for a two-weekend workshop to learn about strawbale and earth building.

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Our Programs

Strawbale Construction Workshops

Strawbale Construction Workshops

Hands-on workshops teaching sustainable natural building techniques.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Building Project Volunteer

Join our teams on building projects worldwide and learn skills in natural building.

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Testimonials

"Working with Builders Without Borders has allowed me to share knowledge and empower communities globally."

Matts Myhrmann

Natural Building Expert

"The workshops provided invaluable experience in sustainable building and community engagement."

Catherine Wanek

Participant

MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

44

28

/100

Program Expense Ratio

99.88%

20

/20

Program Revenue Growth

0.00%

2

/20

Leverage Ratio

0

2

/20

Working Capital Ratio

0.05117

2

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0

2

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2022

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants251.6K100.00%
Program Services00.00%
Investment Income00.00%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
Other Notable Sources00.00%
Total Revenue251.6K100.00%