What Home Builders Care Foundation does

Home Builders Care Foundation (HBCF) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation established in 1984 as The Operation Tom Sawyer Foundation Inc. and headquartered in Fulton, MD. It operates as the official charity of the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) and, as of March 31, 2026, also of the Frederick County Building Industry Association (FCBIA). Its core function is to mobilize professional home builders, trades, contractors, and suppliers from these association networks to deliver donated construction services — renovations, builds, accessibility modifications, and critical repairs — to nonprofit organizations serving homeless individuals, families in crisis, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and people with disabilities across Maryland and Washington, D.C.

The foundation's product surface comprises the core charitable-construction program, the wholly-owned HBC Utilities LLC subsidiary (which generates endowment-style revenue by accepting donated front-foot benefit assessments tied to new residential developments over 23–30 year horizons), the Turn Key Project Grant Program launched in 2019 for smaller repair jobs, and recurring donation drives (Care Packs, Essentials, Holiday). Revenue is raised through MBIA member donations and sponsorships, signature events (the annual Bull & Oyster Roast generated approximately $100,000 in its 2019 record year), Maryland Community Investment Tax Credits, and HBC Utilities LLC assessments. The foundation owns the 10,000 sq ft Maryland Center for Housing in Maple Lawn, a $1.8M office building largely built with in-kind industry donations that serves as MBIA's headquarters on a lease-back basis. Governance is via an HBCF Board of Directors, with Patti Kane as Director, Jeremy Rutter as President, and Dave Lunden as Project Committee Chair; founder Bob Mitchell passed away on November 12, 2025.

Name

Home Builders Care Foundation

Legal name

Home Builders Care Foundation of Maryland

Website

https://hbcf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Home Builders Care Foundation is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes professional builders and trades from the Maryland Building Industry Association network to deliver donated construction services to nonprofit shelter providers serving homeless and at-risk populations across Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Construction Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

Keywords

• Charitable construction services
• Nonprofit shelter building
• Donated building expertise
• Community housing charity
• Volunteer construction programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fulton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: HBCF generates revenue through monetary donations and sponsorships from MBIA member companies, building industry partners, and individual donors. Sponsorships come from events like the Bull & Oyster Roast and other fundraising activities.
2. HBC Utilities LLC Program: HBC Utilities LLC provides an alternative way for developers to support HBCF through donation of front foot benefit assessments in new residential communities in Maryland. Income is derived from utility front foot benefit assessments (FFBA) charged to homeowners over 23-30 years to pay for developer's cost of installing water and sewer lines. All revenue is put directly into construction projects benefiting the homeless.
3. Event Fundraising: Primary fundraising through signature events like the annual Bull & Oyster Roast, which raised approximately $100,000 at the 2019 record-breaking event. Additional events include Outreach Breakfast and Holiday Giving Drives.
4. Maryland Community Investment Tax Credits: The CITC program from Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development provides tax incentives to encourage donations to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits like HBCF.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Home Builders Care Foundation mobilizes professional home builders, trades, and suppliers — primarily through the Maryland Building Industry Association network — to donate construction expertise, labor, and materials to nonprofit organizations that provide shelter for homeless and at-risk populations. It supplements this with direct community programs such as Care Packs, Essentials Drives, and Holiday Giving Drives, plus a Turn Key Project Grant Program that funds complete build-outs for shelter providers.

Product overview

Home Builders Care Foundation is a non-profit construction charity that serves as the official charity of the Maryland Building Industry Association. The organization operates as a unified charitable platform offering donated construction expertise to non-profit shelter providers. Its core product is the charitable construction program, supplemented by HBC Utilities LLC (a front foot benefit assessment donation program), the Turn Key Project Grant Program (small grants for housing nonprofits), and various giving drives including Care Packs, Essentials Drives, and Holiday Drives. The foundation also runs its annual Bull & Oyster Roast as a signature fundraising event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charitable Construction Services Program
• Turn Key Project Grant Program
• HBC Utilities LLC
• Care Packs Program
• Essentials Drives
• Holiday Giving Drives

Quantifiable outcome

• 771 individuals sheltered in 2022 with $325K+ in value returned to Maryland communities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• Frederick County Building Industry Association (FCBIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026New affiliation agreement (March 31, 2026) establishing HBCF as the official charity partner of FCBIA. This partnership expands HBCF's mission of providing donated construction expertise to nonprofit organizations in Frederick County, bringing together professional home builders and nonprofits serving vulnerable populations.
• Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF is the official charity of MBIA, the state's leading building industry association. This partnership provides the foundation with access to hundreds of member companies including builders, contractors, trades, and suppliers who donate construction expertise and materials. MBIA chapters across Maryland (Montgomery County, Frederick County, Southern Maryland) serve as local outreach points for foundation projects.
• 84 LumbersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMBIA member and material supplier supporting HBCF construction projects including the Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation renovation. Provides lumber and building materials donations.
• DRB Group / DRB HomessupportingGTM or Marketing Partner3rd largest private builder in the nation, operating in 14 states and 35 metro markets. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. CEO Ronny Salameh honored with 2026 Robert L. Mitchell Founders Award. Strong supporter of HBCF's charitable mission.
• Beazer HomessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational home builder and MBIA member contributing to HBCF projects including Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation renovation.
• Stanley Martin HomessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMBIA member builder supporting HBCF charitable construction projects including Believe In Tomorrow renovation.
• Builders FirstSourcesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor building products supplier and MBIA member donating materials to HBCF construction projects.
• Chesapeake Plumbing and HeatingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMBIA member trade contractor providing plumbing and HVAC services for HBCF projects.
• Elm Street DevelopmentflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the region's largest privately-owned developers (founded 1977, developed 350+ communities, 70,000+ homes). Honored with 2025 Robert L. Mitchell Founders Award for long-standing commitment to HBCF mission. Team members have served in MBIA leadership positions.
• The Rachuba GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMBIA builder member recognized with 2019 Community Builder Award for outstanding community service. Long-standing work with Bridges to Housing Stability, completing multiple renovation projects for the nonprofit.
• Royal Building ProductssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner2019 Tom Sawyer Award winner for generous in-kind donations including Zuri Premium Decking and exterior trim products for Patriot Point renovation.
• TW PerrysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner2019 Tom Sawyer Award winner for donating all batten & board siding and railings for Patriot Point project, plus ongoing support for Patriot Point buildings.
• Friends and Family FlooringsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMBIA member providing flooring installation services for HBCF projects including Open Arms Housing Dunbar apartments and The Bernie House.
• Rutter Project ManagementsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMBIA member and HBCF President Jeremy Rutter's company. Leads HBCF projects including ARC of Howard County accessible housing project. Major sponsor of foundation events.
• Toll BrotherssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational home builder partnered with MCCH through HBCF introduction to complete all items on TISTA Veterans Safe Haven Shelter wishlist including new stove, gate, grill, and outdoor furniture.
• Pella Windows and DoorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPella Mid-Atlantic provided windows and doors at special pricing plus in-kind labor for Patriot Point Main House renovation.
• Caruso HomessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMBIA member that completed major renovation work on St. Matthews Housing Corporation family shelter home in Prince George's County, helping expand transitional housing for domestic violence survivors.
• Christmas in April St. Mary's CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF has supported Christmas in April St. Mary's County since 2000, providing contributions for critical home repair programs helping low-income homeowners including seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
• Believe In Tomorrow Children's FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF's 2024 Project of the Year. HBCF coordinated dozens of contractors and businesses to complete renovation and addition to the Believe In Tomorrow Children's House By The Sea in Ocean City, providing respite housing for critically ill children and their families.
• Patriot Point / Military Bowl FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatriot Point is a retreat center for wounded Veterans and their caregivers near Cambridge, MD, owned by Military Bowl Foundation. HBCF completed major renovation of the 95-year-old Main House including roof replacement, new decking, windows, and siding.
• Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time HBCF partner operating the Nebel Street Emergency Shelter (4 years). HBCF introduced Toll Brothers to MCCH for TISTA Veterans Safe Haven Shelter improvements. Foundation supported Seneca Heights Apartments flooring renovation.
• Marian HouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF supported Marian House's Independence Place Phase II expansion in Baltimore City - total gut rehab of former rectory and convent into 17-bedroom supportive housing for homeless women and families. HBCF helped dedicate Mercy Residence and Notre Dame Residence in June 2019.
• The ARC of Howard CountysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF led project to construct accessible sidewalk and front entrance at single-family dwelling to become home for four disabled adults. Waiting list for supportive housing is long; this project expands ARC's housing program capacity.
• Bridges to Housing StabilitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward County nonprofit preventing homelessness through affordable housing and advocacy. HBCF and Rachuba Group transformed donated vacant condominium into beautiful new affordable home for single mother and child.
• Open Arms HousingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington DC nonprofit providing permanent homes for chronically homeless women. HBCF's Turn Key Project Grant provided new flooring at the Dunbar apartment building, first nonprofit to benefit from the program.
• Housing Unlimited, Inc. (HUI)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontgomery County nonprofit providing affordable independent housing for adults in mental health recovery. HBCF has partnered since 2000 helping HUI grow from 10 homes/45 individuals to 80+ homes/230+ people. Latest project: conversion of unused carport to storage area.
• Frederick Rescue MissionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF contributed to Frederick Rescue Mission parking lot project in collaboration with Frederick County Building Industry Association, resolving drainage issues and creating safe, functional parking for the busy facility serving 72,000+ meals and 88,000 grocery requests annually.
• Frederick County Building Industry AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed Frederick Rescue Mission parking lot project, coordinating local businesses including W.F. Delauter & Son, Pleasants Construction, Martin Marietta, Long Fence, and others to complete $282K+ project with HBCF support.
• Habitat for Humanity SusquehannasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF provided Turn Key Grant for accessibility modifications at new home in Havre de Grace built for single parent family with two children, one disabled.
• Governor's CitationsupportingOthersGovernor Larry Hogan presented Governor's Citation to HBCF on June 13, 2019 in recognition of the foundation's 35th anniversary, acknowledging the foundation's contributions to Maryland communities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit providing free critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. A direct peer because Rebuilding Together Howard County, Montgomery County, and Eastern Shore are listed HBCF nonprofit partners, all serving the same 'repair/modification for vulnerable populations' niche.
• Homes For Our Troops: National nonprofit building specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Comparable because HBCF serves a veteran housing/retreat population (e.g., Patriot Point, TISTA Veterans Safe Haven) using donated construction, mirroring HFOT's donated-labor model.
• Habitat for Humanity (Maryland affiliates): National nonprofit building affordable housing through volunteer construction and donated materials. Directly comparable because Habitat Maryland affiliates (e.g., Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna, which HBCF has funded) operate the same donated-construction-for-vulnerable-populations model in HBCF's core territory.
• Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation: National nonprofit providing hospital and respite housing for critically ill children and their families. Direct peer / partner because HBCF's 2024 Project of the Year is the renovation of Believe In Tomorrow's Children's House By The Sea — both organizations serve the same vulnerable population and coordinate donated construction resources.
• Christmas in April / Rebuilding Day (national umbrella): National network of local Rebuilding Day programs that mobilize construction volunteers for one-day critical home repair events. HBCF has partnered with Christmas in April St. Mary's County since 2000, and the model — mobilizing trades for donated repair work for low-income homeowners — is essentially the same operating thesis.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National CDFI and community development intermediary funding affordable housing and shelter capacity across the U.S. Comparable as a broader incumbent that finances the same shelter/housing infrastructure that HBCF builds out via donated construction.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National affordable housing and community development nonprofit working with builders, developers, and public agencies. Comparable because Enterprise operates at the intersection of residential development and housing for vulnerable populations that HBCF also serves.
• Volunteers of America (Mid-Atlantic): Large national nonprofit operating shelter, transitional housing, and supportive housing programs for homeless and at-risk populations. Comparable as a broader incumbent operator of the very shelter facilities that HBCF renovates and builds out in Maryland.

Others

• Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH): Maryland nonprofit operating emergency shelter and permanent housing programs, and a flagship HBCF partner. Comparable as a downstream beneficiary of the same donated-construction model and as an indicator of the demand side HBCF serves.

Emerging players

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / state HBA charitable foundations: Trade association whose state and local Home Builders Associations sometimes house charitable construction arms analogous to HBCF. Comparable because HBCF was created as the charitable arm of MBIA and the model of 'state HBA + associated charitable foundation' is structurally the same play in other states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@homebuilderscare
• Facebookfacebook.com/HomeBuildersCareFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homebuilderscare
• Instagraminstagram.com/homebuilderscaremaryland

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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