named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Building Committee
Organizes social, networking, and volunteer events to strengthen connections among LGBTQ professionals and allies in local chapters.
Professional Programming Committee
Hosts educational events such as panel discussions and workshops to support career development and elevate LGBTQ voices in the industry.
Special Events Committee
Plans and executes major annual events including Pride March, the Coming Out Party, and Springtime Soirée to increase visibility and celebrate the community.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for LGBTQ inclusion and equity in the building design and construction industriesChampions the rights and interests of queer professionals through public advocacy, awareness campaigns, and representation to promote inclusion and equality within the design, construction, and real estate industries.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Build organizational capacity through national volunteer committeesEngages individuals across the country in shaping the organization’s mission and expanding its impact by organizing and managing national volunteer committees.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Facilitate networking and community-building events for queer professionals in design, construction, and real estateOrganizes social, networking, and volunteer events—including Pride Parades, Coming Out Parties, and dog-friendly post-Pride gatherings—to connect queer professionals and allies across regional chapters in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the DMV region.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Provide professional development and mentorship programs for queer professionals in the building industriesOffers career-building initiatives such as panel discussions, resume workshops, mentorship programs, and educational lectures to support the growth and advancement of queer professionals in design, construction, and real estate sectors.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$75K144%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K7%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$193K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$193K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BRIAN SCHALLER — Board Member
- KRISTEN PECCI — Board Member
- LAITH NUQUL — Board Member
- MARTIN SCOTT — Board Member
- MISCHA HARAMIA — Board Member
- RAJ KARNIK — Board Member
- TRACY J PASSARELLA — Board Member
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Advocates Partner — Donor supporting the organization
- Aeryn Mercer Partner — Committee Co-Chair for Community Building in Chicago.
- Brian Homiak Partner — City Co-Chair focused on expanding visibility and building meaningful partnerships for the Chicago chapter.
- Bryan Urban Partner — Committee Co-Chair for Community Building in Chicago.
- Chicago Partner — Local chapter or presence in Chicago for queer professionals in design and construction.
- Double Rainbow Partner — Donor supporting the organization
- Forsyth Street Partner — Donor supporting the organization
- Greater Los Angeles Partner — Local chapter or presence in Greater Los Angeles for queer professionals in design and construction.
- Greater Los Angeles Partner — Local chapter organizing events and programming for queer professionals in the design, construction, and real estate industries.
- HKIT Architects Partner — Employer of Jordan Blacker, Bay Area Co-Chair, and affiliated with Build Out Alliance through leadership involvement.
- Kendrick Hintz Partner — Committee Co-Chair for Professional Programming in Chicago.
- Martin/Martin Partner — Donor supporting the organization
- McMillen Partner — Donor supporting the organization
- New York City Partner — Local chapter or presence in New York City for queer professionals in design and construction.
- Pitchers Partner — Hosted a launch event for Build Out Alliance in Washington, DC.
- Proud Partner — Donor supporting the organization
- Rachel Drouillard Partner — City Co-Chair leading community-building efforts and collaboration with LGBTQ+ organizations in Chicago.
- Rainbow Partner — Donor supporting the organization
- San Francisco Bay Area Partner — Local chapter or presence in the San Francisco Bay Area for queer professionals in design and construction.
- Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center Partner — Hosts presentations and events for the Build Out Alliance.
- Victoria Lopez Partner — Committee Co-Chair for Professional Programming in Chicago.
- Washington DC Partner — Local chapter or presence in Washington DC for queer professionals in design and construction.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Connect, Empower, Advocate Modelmethodology: connect-empower-advocateBy connecting queer professionals, empowering their voices, and advocating for systemic change, the organization drives inclusion in the design, construction, and real estate industries because peer networks increase visibility, reduce isolation, and strengthen collective agency for cultural transformation.
- Cultural Change Through Representationmethodology: cultural-change-through-representationBy fostering environments where queer professionals can be open and authentic across diverse firms and sectors, the organization advances industry-wide cultural change because visible, widespread representation normalizes LGBTQ identities and shifts workplace norms.
- Integrated Networking and Professional Developmentmethodology: integrated professional development and networkingBy combining skills-based learning with authentic networking, the organization advances career growth for queer professionals because integrated programming addresses both competence and connection, which are jointly necessary for advancement in competitive industries.
- Virtual and Geographic Connectivitymethodology: geographic-connectivityBy enabling virtual participation and structured in-person events across regions, the organization builds national community cohesion because bridging geographic fragmentation allows equitable access and sustained engagement regardless of location.