What ShareBuilt does

ShareBuilt Inc. is a Franklin, Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2022 that operates as a two-sided connector between 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations needing facility design, construction, or renovation work and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry firms willing to contribute pro bono or discounted services. The organization serves nonprofit clients across six U.S. states (Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, Illinois, and Alabama), with a documented client base spanning churches, schools, pregnancy support centers, counseling centers, veterans services, food ministries, and community centers; named engagements include Harpeth House at Christ Community Church, the Refuge Center for Counseling (15,000 SF building), ThriftSmart's 31,000 SF second location, and Wags & Walks' pet adoption center.

The underlying service is relationship-driven rather than software-driven. Intake occurs through website forms ("I Need Help," "I Can Give Help") and quarterly Bridge Breakfast events in Franklin, TN, where nonprofits and AEC professionals meet. ShareBuilt supplements matchmaking with a "Project Shepherd" owner's-representative service that guides nonprofits through planning, design, bidding, and execution. Sponsorship tiers (Master Builder $7,500, Structure $5,000, Foundation $2,500), individual donations, planned giving, and Qualified Charitable Distributions fund the operation, which reports 1-10 employees, a five-person leadership team led by Founder and Executive Director Steve Kuhn (a 40-year construction industry veteran and former Sevan Multi-Site Solutions founding partner), and a board with more than 150 years of collective AEC experience.

ShareBuilt cites $63M in facilitated project value, $3.2M in client cost savings, 29 nonprofits served, 5 completed projects, 58 engaged prospects, and 8 community events connecting 419 individuals over three years. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by Bridge Breakfasts and the Nonprofit Housing Symposium co-hosted with ABC Greater Tennessee, supplemented by content marketing, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and earned media in outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Construction Executive, Worship Facility, and Nashville Business Journal. The organization holds Candid transparency recognition, a Project World Impact Badge of Approval, and IRS 501(c)(3) status granted January 11, 2023.

Name

ShareBuilt

Legal name

ShareBuilt Inc.

Website

https://sharebuilt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ShareBuilt is a Franklin, Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects nonprofit organizations needing facility design or construction work with Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry professionals across six U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ShareBuilt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded entirely by donations. They do not charge fees for their services to nonprofits. Revenue comes from individual donors, corporate sponsors (annual sponsorship levels: Master Builder $7,500, Structure $5,000, Foundation $2,500), and institutional donors. They also accept planned giving and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from individuals aged 70½ or older.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ShareBuilt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that matches nonprofit organizations needing new, renovated, or expanded facilities with Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry professionals who donate their services. It provides pre-construction consulting, project matching and promotion, and Project Shepherd (owner's representative) oversight to guide nonprofits through planning, design, bidding, and construction. All services are provided at no cost to nonprofits, with the organization funded entirely by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

ShareBuilt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a service-based matching platform, not a software product company. It connects nonprofit organizations in need of design and construction project assistance with professional organizations in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. ShareBuilt provides services including pre-construction consulting, project promotion, project shepherding (owner's representation), community engagement, and volunteer coordination. The organization does not sell commercial software products or modules. Its core offering is the facilitation service itself, connecting nonprofits with AEC community partners who contribute their expertise, materials, labor, and resources to help complete nonprofit construction projects at reduced costs. Services are provided at no cost to nonprofit clients, with funding coming from donations and annual sponsorships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Shepherd (Owner's Representation) Owner's representative service that guides nonprofit clients through planning, design, bidding, and construction of new, renovated, or expanded facilities. Provided at no cost to 501(c)(3) nonprofit clients.
• Pre-Construction Consulting and Project Matching Advisory and matching service that connects nonprofits needing facility construction with Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals who donate expertise, materials, and labor. Includes project promotion, design team and contractor introductions, and competitive bidding facilitation. Provided at no cost to nonprofit clients.
• Bridge Breakfast Networking Events Quarterly in-person networking events in the Franklin, TN region that bring together nonprofit organizations seeking construction/design help with AEC professionals who can provide services. Includes speakers, panel discussions, client testimonials, and breakfast networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Worked on $63M worth of projects and saved clients $3.2M (at least 5% construction cost savings) in three years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AERA SystemsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2024Sponsor of Nonprofit Housing Symposium event.
• Thomas & HuttoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil engineering firm providing site investigation, land development, and infrastructure expertise for nonprofit projects. Travis Todd serves as Principal/Regional Director and board member for ShareBuilt.
• Matheny Goldmon Architecture + InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm providing design services for nonprofit projects including churches, schools, and community facilities.
• Solomon BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor firm serving as Master Builder sponsor and active project participant in nonprofit construction projects.
• Prestige Remodeling Solutions (PRS Nashville)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder/remodeling contractor serving as Master Builder sponsor and project participant.
• Petrie ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor providing construction services for nonprofit projects.
• Bangs + Massie ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster Builder level sponsor providing construction services and financial support.
• Sevan Multi-Site SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-site construction solutions firm; Founding Partner Steve Kuhn previously held executive role here. Provides strategic partnership and expertise.
• ABC Greater TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated Builders and Contractors chapter co-hosting Nonprofit Housing Symposium to connect nonprofits with design and construction professionals.
• Bisnow MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial real estate media platform; service partner providing marketing visibility through industry event coverage.
• Crossroad CFOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFO services firm; Steve Byington serves as Secretary/Treasurer and Support Team member.
• Harbor + UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Bridge Breakfast networking events.
• Beech ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Bridge Breakfast networking events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KABOOM!: National nonprofit that builds playgrounds and community spaces by partnering with corporations, municipalities, and volunteers. Direct peer — same structural model of matching facility-needs with construction resources for community-serving nonprofits.
• BuildOn: Nonprofit that organizes volunteers to build schools in developing countries and US urban areas. Closely comparable as a nonprofit mobilization platform for construction projects, with similar volunteer-and-donor-supported model.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit that mobilizes volunteer contractors and AEC professionals to repair and rehabilitate homes for low-income families and nonprofits. Directly comparable two-sided model: nonprofit demand + AEC supply, with Project Shepherd-style coordination.
• Homes for Our Troops: Nonprofit that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans using donated labor, materials, and professional services. Directly comparable two-sided nonprofit/facility-builder model with strong national donor base.
• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project): Nonprofit disaster recovery and resilience organization that mobilizes volunteers and construction professionals to rebuild homes and community facilities. Same pro-bono-AEC mobilization DNA, applied to disaster-impacted nonprofits and homeowners.
• Habitat for Humanity International: The largest nonprofit construction organization in the US, building affordable housing through mobilized volunteer labor and pro bono professional services. Same mission archetype as ShareBuilt (nonprofit construction facilitation) but at vastly larger scale — the most direct comparable.
• Heart of America Foundation: Nonprofit that transforms schools and community spaces into modern learning environments using donated products, design, and labor. Direct peer in the AEC-matching-for-nonprofits category, serving schools and community organizations similar to ShareBuilt's client base.

Broad incumbents

• AIA Foundation: Philanthropic arm of the American Institute of Architects supporting architecture-related charitable programs and community design. Comparable AEC nonprofit that operates in the same donor ecosystem as ShareBuilt, with broader scope.
• ACE Mentor Program: National nonprofit mobilizing architecture, construction, and engineering professionals to mentor high school students. Comparable AEC-industry nonprofit engagement model, but focused on education rather than facilities; broader incumbent in the AEC-nonprofit intersection.
• Builder's Care Foundation (NAHB): National nonprofit associated with the National Association of Home Builders that coordinates home modifications and construction services for low-income families, disabled persons, and nonprofits. Direct overlap in the AEC-nonprofit facilitation model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ShareBuilt
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShareBuilt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sharebuilt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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