Rebuild Upstate

What Rebuild Upstate does

Rebuild Upstate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 in Greenville, South Carolina, originally as Tigers Go by Clemson University students engaged in post-Hurricane Katrina disaster relief in New Orleans. The organization was incorporated in February 2007 and transitioned by 2011 to focus exclusively on home preservation services in the Upstate South Carolina region, currently serving Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Counties. Its functional mission is to provide free home repair and accessibility modification services to low-income homeowners (at or below 80% of Area Median Income), adults aged 60 and older, people with disabilities, and veterans, helping them remain safely in homes they already own rather than pursuing new construction or rental alternatives.

The organization operates three core service programs: the Ramps and Decks Program for safe home entry and exit, the Aging in Place Program combining accessibility modifications with critical repairs for homeowners 60+, and the Critical Home Repairs Program covering plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, flooring, siding, and mold remediation. Repairs are delivered primarily by community volunteers supervised by trained site leaders, supplemented by licensed contractors for specialized work. The technology layer consists of the third-party Neighborly software platform for homeowner application intake and status tracking, and a Volunteer Resource Hub providing build day preparation content, checklists, and training videos. Cumulative impact through 2026 includes 1,700+ homes repaired, 5,000+ projects completed, 170,000+ volunteer hours contributed, and 14,000+ volunteers engaged, at an average all-in cost of approximately $6,000 per home repair.

The business and revenue model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding structure. Direct services to homeowners are provided at no cost; revenue is generated from foundation and corporate grants (Duke Energy Foundation, Bank of America Foundation, Wells Fargo, Hollingsworth Funds, Jolley Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, LISC Upstate, among others), individual donations including a tiered Porch Partner recurring monthly giving program, corporate build day sponsorships at three pricing tiers (Free, $2,500, $5,000+), and government funding from CDBG, HOME Funds, SC Housing Trust Fund, SC Appalachian Council of Governments, and the HUD Veteran Home Repair and Modification Program. The organization is led by CEO Jake Beaty, with a staff of 11-50 employees including a programs team of home repair project managers, a community engagement team, and a finance and administration function. Founder Chris Manley continues in an advisory capacity.

Name

Rebuild Upstate

Legal name

Rebuild Upstate

Website

https://rebuildupstate.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rebuild Upstate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Greenville, South Carolina that provides free home repair and accessibility modification services to low-income, elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners across four Upstate SC counties, relying on volunteer labor, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Home Repair Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deck Construction & Replacement (HSAPALAA), Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG), Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI)

Keywords

• Home repair services
• Volunteer home preservation
• Nonprofit housing services
• Aging in place modifications
• Accessibility ramp installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from foundations (Duke Energy Foundation, Bank of America Foundation, Hollingsworth Funds, Jolley Foundation, etc.) and corporate partners for home repair programs and operations.
2. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors through monthly Porch Partner program and one-time gifts.
3. Build Day Sponsorships: Corporate and group sponsorships for volunteer build days, ranging from $0 standard sponsorship to $2,500 Level Up and $5,000+ Custom tiers. Sponsors receive marketing benefits and team-building opportunities.
4. Government Funding: Funding from Community Development Block Grant, HOME Funds, SC Housing Trust Fund, SC Appalachian Council of Governments, and HUD Veteran Home Repair and Modification Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rebuild Upstate delivers free home preservation and repair services to low-income, elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners in Upstate South Carolina through three core programs: Ramps & Decks Program, Aging in Place Program, and Critical Home Repairs Program. Services are performed primarily by community volunteers under trained site leaders and licensed contractors, addressing accessibility, roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and structural needs at an average cost of $6,000 per home.

Product overview

Rebuild Upstate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates three core home repair service programs: the Ramps & Decks Program for safe home entry/exit, the Aging in Place Program for homeowners 60+ combining accessibility modifications with critical repairs, and the Critical Home Repairs Program for other qualifying homeowners. These programs are supported by a digital ecosystem including a Neighborly-based homeowner application portal for intake and status tracking, and a Volunteer Resource Hub providing build day preparation materials and training videos. The organization serves low-income homeowners in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Counties in South Carolina, with repairs performed primarily by volunteers supervised by trained site leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ramps & Decks Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,700 homes repaired since 2007, keeping families in their existing homes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leadership Greenville Class 50coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 May 202450+ upstate professionals raised nearly $18,000 (equivalent of 7 accessibility ramps) and contributed 185 volunteer hours valued over $5,000. Total investment exceeds $26,000. 84 Lumber donated materials valued at $3,000 for one ramp.
• City of GreenvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing funding and support for home repair programs in Greenville.
• Bon SecourscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner addressing health outcomes related to housing conditions.
• Greenville County Reinvestment Alliance (GCRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development partner focused on reinvestment in Greenville County communities.
• South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning council providing funding, coordination, and aging services director Tim Womack manages partnership. ACOG named Partner of the Year by Coalition for Home Repair in 2024.
• St. Andrews Episcopal ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLongtime faith-based partner providing volunteers, funding, and community connections. Multiple build days completed together.
• St. John's United Methodist ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based partner providing volunteers and financial support for home repairs. Cornerstone Award winner for volunteering on 4+ build days in 2025.
• Circuit Board MedicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreenville-based electronics repair company providing 23 volunteers to demo and rebuild a deck for a local homeowner. Vision aligned: 'Care. Serve. Restore.'
• Anderson CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner created new funding partnership in 2023. In first year, partnership enabled tripling of homes repaired in Anderson County. Donated work truck to program. Received Home Repair Champion Award. Partnership also includes Disaster Assistance Program funding for Hurricane Helene recovery.
• Turner ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner providing volunteer build day with expertise, energy, and hands-on residential home repairs for local family in need.
• 84 LumberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials supplier donated lumber and materials valued at $3,000 for ramp construction for Leadership Greenville partnership.
• Home DepotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials supplier providing materials for home repair projects.
• Lowe'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials supplier providing materials for home repair projects through partnership with ReFrame.
• Lima One CapitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial services company that partnered with Rebuild Upstate to serve a U.S. Navy Veteran in honor of Veterans Day.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit network that provides free critical home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners, elderly, and disabled individuals. It is the most direct national peer to Rebuild Upstate, operating a similar volunteer-led home preservation model.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County: Local Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the same Greenville, SC geography as Rebuild Upstate. Habitat focuses primarily on new home construction and critical repairs for low-income families, making it a direct comparable for affordable housing/home repair services in the region.

Emerging players

• Modest Needs Foundation: National nonprofit that provides small grants to low-income households for essential needs including critical home repairs. Comparable in mission (preventing homelessness through small-dollar home repair assistance) but operates via direct grants rather than volunteer-led builds.

Others

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution that funds housing and neighborhood revitalization. LISC Upstate is a direct funder of Rebuild Upstate, and LISC's broader housing preservation work is a comparable operating model.
• Coalition for Home Repair: National membership and advocacy organization for nonprofit home repair providers. Rebuild Upstate has been recognized by the Coalition as a Partner of Excellence (2024), and the Coalition serves as a peer ecosystem and best-practice network.
• ReFrame Association: Faith-based nonprofit association that supports affiliates doing home repair and community development work. Rebuild Upstate has received ReFrame Best Practice in Volunteer Stewardship awards (2018, 2020), making it a peer in the faith-rooted home repair movement.
• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP: Federally funded program that engages volunteers age 55+ in community service. Rebuild Upstate is an active RSVP host site (76 current participants, $155,656 raised since 2021), making AmeriCorps both a funder and ecosystem peer.

Regional players

• Beaufort Jasper Housing Authority (regional repair programs): South Carolina regional housing authority providing home repair and rehabilitation assistance to low-income residents in a different region of the state. Conceptually similar home repair service model for a separate SC geography.
• Greenville County Redevelopment Authority: Local government entity administering housing and community development programs in Greenville County, including CDBG-funded rehabilitation. Operates in the same geography with overlapping mission around affordable housing preservation.

Broad incumbents

• Christmas in April / Rebuilding Day (National Network): National umbrella for local Rebuilding Day affiliates that coordinate volunteer-led home repair events for low-income homeowners. Conceptually and operationally similar to Rebuild Upstate's build-day model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/rebuildupstate
• Facebookfacebook.com/RebuildUpstate
• Instagraminstagram.com/rebuildupstate
• Xx.com/RebuildUpstate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rebuild-upstate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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