What Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay does

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTGFL) is a Florida-based 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2000 that delivers free home repair, disaster recovery, and affordable housing services to low-income homeowners, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. The organization operates through five geographic districts comprising eight office locations spanning 10+ Florida counties including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Seminole, Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Lee, Charlotte, and Escambia. Core programmatic verticals include Safe & Healthy Homes (structural and electrical repairs), Disaster Readiness & Recovery (with active Helene and Milton hurricane response in Pasco and Pinellas counties), Affordable Housing (via partnerships such as Salinas House), and Careers in Construction (workforce development). RTGFL reports having completed 1,000+ home repairs and maintains a network of 1,000+ community partners.

RTGFL generates revenue exclusively through charitable channels: individual donations processed via PayPal, corporate sponsorships and volunteer partnerships, foundation grants (with disclosed recent grants from Community Foundation Tampa Bay, Duke Energy Foundation, and Cigna Group Foundation), and government funding for disaster recovery and affordable housing initiatives. The organization employs 11-50 staff supplemented by skilled contractors and volunteers, and it is governed by a Board of Directors with no parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investor ownership. Distribution relies on a regional district office network and a website-based application portal, with hurricane-specific distribution centers activated for emergency response.

The business model is that of a community-led service nonprofit: services are provided at no cost to eligible recipients, value is measured in homes repaired and families housed rather than revenue, and competitive position is defined by donor relationships, geographic coverage, and trust with funders and beneficiaries rather than pricing power or product differentiation.

Name

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay

Legal name

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay INC.

Website

https://www.rttb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay is a Florida-based 501c3 nonprofit that provides free home repair, disaster recovery, and affordable housing services to low-income homeowners across 10+ counties via eight district offices and a network of 1,000+ community partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Home Repair and Disaster Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Disaster Whole-Home Rebuild (Fire/Water/Storm) (HSAPAEAH), Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Restoration & Replacement (HSAPAOAJ), Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Home repair services
• Disaster recovery programs
• Affordable housing initiatives
• Nonprofit community services
• Volunteer housing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: RTGFL operates as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, generating revenue primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization accepts donations via PayPal and other channels to fund home repair and disaster recovery programs.
2. Corporate Partnerships: The organization partners with corporations for sponsorships, event support, and ongoing charitable giving programs. Corporate partners support RTGFL's mission through financial contributions and employee volunteer programs.
3. Foundation and Government Grants: RTGFL receives funding from foundations and government entities to support disaster recovery operations and affordable housing programs across Florida communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTGFL) is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides free home repair services to low-income homeowners in Florida. The organization delivers structural, electrical, and habitability repairs; disaster recovery and hurricane relief services; and affordable housing connections through a network of district offices spanning 10+ Florida counties.

Product overview

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTGFL) is a nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of home repair and housing programs. The core programs include Safe & Healthy Homes (addressing structural and electrical issues), Disaster Readiness & Recovery (post-storm repair and emergency relief), Affordable Housing (connecting families with housing options), and Careers in Construction (workforce development). For hurricane emergencies, RTGFL operates dedicated Hurricane Repair Assistance and Hurricane Preparedness Kits Distribution programs targeting affected counties. These programs are delivered through five geographic district offices covering Northern (Escambia), Central East (Seminole), Central West (Hillsborough), Southwest 1 (Manatee, DeSoto, Sarasota), and Southwest 2 (Lee, Charlotte) districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safe & Healthy Homes Core program that addresses structural, electrical, and other critical issues to ensure low-income families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities live in safe, stable residences. Services are provided at no cost to eligible homeowners across Florida.
• Disaster Readiness & Recovery Core program that mobilizes quickly after storms and other crises to deliver repair services, emergency relief, and long-term rebuilding support for affected Florida residents.
• Affordable Housing Core program that connects families with accessible housing options, including through the Salinas House partnership, to strengthen neighborhoods and encourage long-term housing stability.
• Careers in Construction Core program that provides workforce development and career pathway opportunities in the construction industry for community members.
• Hurricane Repair Assistance Emergency response program providing hurricane repair assistance to residents in Pasco and Pinellas counties affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, supported by dedicated hurricane distribution centers for aid distribution.
• Hurricane Preparedness Kits Distribution Emergency response program that distributes hurricane preparedness kits to residents in hurricane-affected areas, particularly targeting residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ homes repaired
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Salinas House PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing affordable housing opportunities in Tampa through Salinas House, connecting families with accessible housing options and strengthening neighborhoods.
• United Way SuncoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Impact Investment Partner working with RTGFL to provide disaster recovery and housing support in the Suncoast region.
• Corporate PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partners support RTGFL through sponsorships, employee volunteer programs, and charitable contributions. Categories include event sponsorships, foundation corporate donations, and ongoing partnership programs.
• Government PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agencies at local and state levels partner with RTGFL for disaster recovery operations, affordable housing initiatives, and community development programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rebuilding Together: National umbrella nonprofit organization that affiliates with and supports local Rebuilding Together affiliates including RTGFL. Operates the same residential repair and disaster recovery model nationally, making it the most direct parent-affiliate comparable.
• Habitat for Humanity International: National parent organization overseeing local affiliates including those serving Florida. Provides broader affordable housing and critical repair programming at scale, comparable as a broader incumbent in the same nonprofit residential repair space.
• American Red Cross: Large national disaster response organization providing emergency relief, sheltering, and recovery support. Comparable as a broader incumbent in disaster response, though with a wider scope than RTGFL's residential repair focus.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County: Local Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the same Tampa Bay geography, focused on affordable housing and critical home repairs for low-income homeowners. Operates a directly overlapping service model and beneficiary base as RTGFL in the same region.
• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project): National nonprofit specializing in disaster recovery and long-term rebuilding for low-income homeowners, with a focus on shrinking the time between disaster and move-in. Closely comparable to RTGFL's Disaster Readiness & Recovery program in mission and methodology.
• All Hands and Hearts: Disaster relief nonprofit providing free residential repair and rebuilding services to survivors of natural disasters. Highly comparable to RTGFL's hurricane response work, with overlapping volunteer-driven residential rebuild model.
• Mennonite Disaster Service: Volunteer-based nonprofit providing home repair, cleanup, and rebuilding after disasters in the U.S. Operates a faith-driven volunteer model comparable to RTGFL's reliance on volunteers and skilled contractors for residential disaster repair.

Regional players

• Convoy of Hope: Disaster response and community outreach nonprofit providing emergency supplies and recovery services. Comparable as a regional/national operator intersecting with RTGFL's hurricane preparedness kit distribution and disaster relief work.
• Pinellas County Urban League: Local community development nonprofit serving the Tampa Bay region with housing stability and family support services. Comparable as a regional player addressing overlapping low-income housing needs in RTGFL's service geography.

Emerging players

• World Renew Disaster Response Services: Faith-based nonprofit offering long-term disaster recovery and home rebuilding services in the U.S. Comparable as an emerging/specialized player in volunteer-driven residential disaster rebuild.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RebuildingTogetherTampaBay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/RT_GFL
• TikToktiktok.com/@rtgfl
• Xx.com/followrttb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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