What SheBuilds Futures does

SheBuilds Futures (SBF) is a Texas-based 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 2018 and officially launched in 2019 by Kelly Flowers, headquartered in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Its mission is to address severe gender underrepresentation in architecture and construction — where women constitute only 23.3% of the workforce and Black women less than 1% — by delivering hands-on STEAAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Architecture, and Math) education to girls from middle school through college age, with a stated emphasis on underserved populations. Core programs include the Playhouse Project (students design and build playhouses donated to women's and children's shelters and community centers), the Micro Villa Initiative (sustainable homes for unhoused single mothers and families), the Prototype Build Experience, the multi-city D.A.S.H. Challenge across Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, and an annual Boots, Bling & Building Dreams gala. Program participants learn industry-standard architectural design software (delivered via an Autodesk partnership) and execute physical construction with mentorship from industry professionals, ultimately producing playhouses and small dwellings as tangible outputs.

Underlying operational technology is curriculum-driven rather than platform-driven: a proprietary STEAAM curriculum, the Architecture in a Box educational kit, and a digital registration/donation stack built on JotForm and Squarespace-hosted e-commerce. Distribution relies on direct program delivery, corporate-partner venues (e.g., Simpson Strong-Tie's McKinney facility), and an enterprise sponsor bench that includes McKinstry, AECOM, AECOM Hunt, Gensler, Jacobs, Corgan, Lowe's, UT Dallas, Yupro Placement, Segra, Capgemini, Raytheon, and Fictiv. The organization operates with a small team (1–10 employees) and an Executive Board spanning Strategy & Growth, Media, Real Estate, Sponsorships, and Builder-Skill Trades.

Revenue is generated through a charitable mix rather than a SaaS model: individual donations at $5–$100+ tiers (one-time or recurring weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual), program sponsorships priced at $3,000 per cohort of 30 girls, gala ticket and auction revenue, and modest e-commerce merchandise sales including Architecture in a Box kits ($34.97), the 3Architeers book ($9.99), and branded apparel/accessories ($20–$35). No revenue figures, audited financials, or funding rounds are disclosed in the source data; sources of scale are limited to the qualitative claim of having empowered "hundreds" of girls since founding.

Name

SheBuilds Futures

Legal name

SheBuilds Futures

Website

https://shebuildsfutures.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SheBuilds Futures is a Dallas–Fort Worth nonprofit founded in 2018 that teaches girls STEAAM, architecture, and construction through hands-on programs such as the Playhouse Project and Micro Villa Initiative, serving underserved middle-school-to-college-age girls across Texas with donated builds for shelters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters at various levels ($5-$100+), processed through the organization's website. Donors can opt to cover transaction fees.
2. Program Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors fund specific programs such as the $3,000 sponsorship that covers hands-on learning for 30 girls including industry software training, architecture design, and small-scale house building.
3. Gala Fundraising: Annual Boots, Bling & Building Dreams gala event generates revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items. The event brings together community leaders and corporate partners.
4. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce store sells branded merchandise including Architecture In A Box kits ($34.97), books ($9.99), backpacks ($20), tumblers ($25), sweatshirts ($35), and t-shirts ($20).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SheBuilds Futures (SBF) is a DFW-based nonprofit that equips girls and young women with hands-on skills in architecture, construction, and skilled trades through STEAAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Architecture, Math) education. Its flagship Playhouse Project has students design and build playhouses donated to women's and children's shelters, and the Micro Villa Initiative extends the model to sustainable homes for unhoused families. The organization supplements programs with educational products (Architecture In A Box kit, the 3Architeers book) and branded merchandise sold through an online store.

Product overview

SheBuilds Futures operates as a nonprofit offering a portfolio of educational programs and products centered on STEAAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Architecture, and Math) education for girls. The core programs include the Playhouse Project (where students design and build playhouses for shelters), the Micro Villa Initiative (sustainable homes for unhoused families), the Prototype Build Experience, and the D.A.S.H. Challenge competition. The organization sells educational products including Architecture In A Box kit and The Adventures of the 3Architeers book through its store. Merchandise items like backpacks, tumblers, sweatshirts, and t-shirts are also available for purchase. All programs emphasize hands-on learning in architecture, construction, and skilled trades with mentorship from industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture In A Box An educational architecture kit sold through the SBF store for $34.97 that allows students to design and build small-scale houses as part of hands-on STEAAM learning.
• The Adventures of the 3Architeers Book An educational book priced at $9.99 featuring the 3Architeers characters, designed to teach young girls about architecture through storytelling.
• Playhouse Project Flagship program where young women design and build real playhouses that are donated to women's and children's shelters and community centers, combining architectural design, construction fundamentals, and digital tools.
• Micro Villa Initiative Program to design and build sustainable homes for unhoused single mothers and families, creating pathways to certification, careers, and economic mobility.
• Prototype Build Experience Hands-on program where students transform design concepts into life-size prototypes alongside industry professionals, culminating in a professional showcase presentation.
• D.A.S.H. Challenge Competitive design-and-build challenge running across Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio where students design and build playhouses for women's and children's shelters.
• SBF Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including backpacks ($20), t-shirts ($20), tumblers ($25), and sweatshirts ($35) sold through the SBF online store to support fundraising.
• SBF STEAAM Experience for Girls Immersive STEAAM educational initiative providing hands-on learning and real-world building projects that build confidence, leadership, and cultivate career pathways for young women.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of girls empowered through STEAAM experiences since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• McKinstrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with McKinstry, a national leader in engineering and construction. The partnership advances SBF's mission to empower young women in STEAAM fields while supporting affordable housing initiatives.
• Simpson Strong-TiemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSimpson Strong-Tie hosted a playhouse build at their McKinney, TX facility with 150 company leaders participating. As an innovation and social impact leader in construction, they provide resources and opportunities for girls to build STEAAM skills.
• CorganmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm Corgan supports SBF through Prototype Build Days, providing mentorship and professional guidance. CIO Bob Rayes endorses SBF's mission to empower girls through STEAAM education, internships, and job opportunities.
• AECOM HuntmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Vice President Monte Thurmond of AECOM Hunt proudly endorses and supports SBF in bridging diversity, equity, and inclusion gaps globally through STEAAM education, aligned with their shared values.
• UT DallascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Texas at Dallas partnership supporting educational initiatives and talent development in STEAAM fields.
• LowesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLowe's provides materials and support for construction projects, helping SBF acquire building supplies for playhouse and Micro Villa builds.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk provides industry-standard design software training for SBF participants, enabling girls to learn professional architectural design tools.
• GenslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal architecture firm Gensler partners with SBF to provide design expertise, mentorship, and industry connections for program participants.
• JacobscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacobs provides engineering and construction expertise supporting SBF programs, contributing to the organization's technical education components.
• AECOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal infrastructure firm AECOM supports SBF through expertise and resources for construction-related education and community building initiatives.
• RaytheonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaytheon technology company contributes to STEM education and workforce development initiatives supporting SBF programs.
• CapgeminiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal consulting firm Capgemini supports SBF through professional services expertise and potential employee engagement programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girls Who Code: National nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap in technology through STEM/STEAM education programs for girls. Most directly comparable peer because of mission overlap (girls in tech/STEAAM), nonprofit/donation revenue model, and corporate-sponsor network.
• Project Scientist: Nonprofit running STEM/STEAM programs specifically for girls, including hands-on curriculum and corporate partner engagement. Comparable on program format, target demographic, and nonprofit/government-supported funding mix.
• Black Girls CODE: Nonprofit introducing girls of color to technology and computer science. Comparable on beneficiary demographic (girls, with explicit focus on Black female representation), STEAAM education, and corporate/tech partnerships.
• Techbridge Girls: Nonprofit delivering STEM education programs to girls from underrepresented groups with hands-on, project-based learning. Directly comparable on beneficiary (underserved girls), pedagogy (project-based STEAAM), and partnership-driven delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Nonprofit driving representation of women in engineering and related technical fields. Comparable on mission (women in architecture/construction-adjacent fields), programs targeting girls, and corporate engineering-firm sponsorship base.
• National Girls Collaborative Project: Network-focused nonprofit that connects and supports STEM programs serving girls. Comparable as a STEAAM-for-girls organization leveraging partnerships and multi-city programming models.
• Habitat for Humanity: Large nonprofit building affordable housing with volunteer labor. Most directly comparable peer on the Micro Villa Initiative's housing-construction mission and shelter-recipient model, though much larger and with volunteer-driven (not education-driven) build model.
• Girls Inc. Established national nonprofit delivering STEM, leadership, and life-skills programming for girls. Comparable on mission, beneficiary, and curriculum-style programs, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope than SBF.
• Year Up: Large workforce-development nonprofit creating pathways from education to employment for young adults. Comparable on the workforce-pipeline/Diversity-equity-inclusion narrative and corporate-sponsorship model, though serving a broader beneficiary age range and including non-STEM roles.

Emerging players

• Rosie Riveters: Smaller nonprofit focused on inspiring girls in STEM through hands-on, mentor-led engineering projects. Comparable as a smaller, niche STEAAM nonprofit for girls with a project-build format analogous to SBF's Playhouse Project.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SheBuildsFutures
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shebuildsfutures

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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