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Nonprofit Info

The Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources is a project of the Boston Building Materials Co-op Charitable and Educational Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. The Reuse Center accepts donations of good-quality used and surplus building materials and sells them at low prices, with extra discounts for low- and moderate-income customers and nonprofit organizations. Because materials are priced low to remain affordable, income from sales does not cover all our operating costs. Financial contributions from individuals, companies, and foundations provide the rest of the funding we need. You can download our annual report by clicking on the icon on the right.

Having access to affordable materials from the Reuse Center at BBR makes it possible for low- and moderate-income homeowners to repair and care for their homes on limited budgets, and, as a result, to improve their lives and neighborhoods. By diverting perfectly good materials from landfills and delivering them into the hands of homeowners and nonprofits, we reduce the construction industry’s burden on the solid waste stream and benefit the environment.

The ID number of the Boston Building Materials Co-op Charitable & Educational Fund (our legal name) is 04-2749815. We are a member of the EarthShare fundraising federation. You can find more details by reading our report on Guidestar.

 

Recent Accomplishments

  • In 2022, We provided affordable building materials to 1,625 lower-income homeowners so they could keep their homes in good repair.

  • Our total sales for 2022 were $601,108, or an average of $50,100 per month. This compares to $522,000 in sales for 2021 and $346,000 in 2020.

  • We took in donated materials valued at $2,083,633 from 1,248 donors in 2022.

  • In 2021, we completed a major renovation of the Reuse Center building to make it zero carbon: highly energy efficient and powered by solar panels.

Financial Essentials

During 2021, the Reuse Center at Boston Building Resources had income of $1,354,692. Program services expenses totaled $695,515 while management and general expenses were $102,268 and fundraising expenses were $30,436. At the end of the year, the organization had net assets of $2,423,300. Our report on Guidestar has further details.

You can also download our 2021 Form 990.

See also our Form 1023.