Mission
Build UP is the nation’s first and only early-college workforce development high school. We aim to empower low-income youth through career-ready skills facilitated by paid apprenticeships and industry-aligned education, fostering academic excellence and economic stability in their communities.
Basic Information
Founded in
2018
EIN
84-3981807
Total Assets
$503.1 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
Empowering Future Leaders
Build UP provides youth with the tools to become educated and empowered civic leaders.
Community Revitalization
Students actively participate in rehabilitating blighted neighborhoods, promoting sustainable urban development.
Job Readiness Programs
Participants gain essential job-ready skills through hands-on experiences and apprenticeships.
Impact Stats
Years to Accreditation
Cognia Accreditation
Achieved Cognia accreditation in just two years of operation.
Homes Owned by Graduates
Home Ownership for Graduates
Students graduate as homeowners and landlords through the unique home renovation program.
New Locations Established
Established in Birmingham
Expanded operations to the Titusville community to further enhance urban revitalization efforts.
Past Events
Neighborhood Clean-Up Day
2022-05-14
Community members came together for a neighborhood clean-up event to showcase pride in their community.
Student Project Showcase
2022-10-01
Build UP hosted an educational showcase where students presented their projects from the apprenticeship program.
Career Fair
2022-08-20
In collaboration with local businesses, Build UP organized a career fair for students to connect with potential employers.
Upcoming Events
Annual Fundraising Gala
2023-11-15
Join us for an evening of community, inspiration, and support to raise funds for student scholarships.
Learn MoreHome Renovation Workshop
2023-09-10
A hands-on workshop for students and community members to learn home renovation skills.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Apprenticeship Program
A six-year program where students gain hands-on experience through paid apprenticeships.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Community Service Days
Join us for organized community service days to help improve local neighborhoods.
Testimonials
"Build UP gives me a lot of hope for the future because I am getting rid of the blight in my neighborhood."
Khristian Billingsley
Student
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
58
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
79.94%
12
/20
Program Revenue Growth
5.51K%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.008082
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4328
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 668.4K | 50.25% |
| Program Services | 589.4K | 44.31% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 72.37K | 5.44% |
| Total Revenue | 1.33M | 100.00% |
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