Buc Technologies Foundation Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

Introduction: Soil erosion and associated land degradation are significant environmental and economic challenges in Haiti. The loss of fertile topsoil reduces agricultural productivity, contributes to land degradation, and undermines the livelihoods of communities that depend on agriculture. Soil erosion is also associated with broader environmental and climate-related impacts. Deforestation, particularly the cutting of trees for charcoal, is a major contributor to Haiti's environmental degradation. Farming on steep and vulnerable slopes further accelerates soil erosion. The demand for charcoal is likely to continue until viable alternative sources of household fuel are developed. Similarly, farming on steep slopes will remain a reality for many Haitian communities. These circumstances require practical, sustainable approaches to erosion control that work within the realities faced by local communities. To help address these challenges, the organization is planting perennial grasses on eroded and vulnerable slopes for land reclamation, erosion control, and restoration of vegetation. This approach is a gamechanger because perennial grasses remain in place year after year and do not need to be replanted annually. Unlike trees that may be cut for charcoal, perennial grasses provide a sustainable form of ground cover that helps protect soil without creating the same incentive for harvesting. The grasses establish relatively quickly and are selected for their ability to tolerate drought and heat and recover following fire. The organization also plants trees, including species capable of regrowing after cutting, as well as fruit trees that can provide long-term environmental and economic benefits to local communities. In the US we provide education and awareness environmental conservation. Environmental Restoration and Erosion Control in Haiti Program: During the year, the organization supported grass- and tree-planting activities in Haiti focused on erosion control, land restoration, and environmental conservation. Communities planted vegetation in vulnerable areas with the goals of stabilizing soil, reducing erosion, improving land productivity, and supporting the long-term environmental health and resilience of local communities. The organization also planted fruit trees as part of its environmental restoration efforts. An estimated 8,000 to 12,000 people in Haiti participated in the project, either through hands-on planting activities or through education and environmental awareness activities. The organization provided environmental education and hands-on learning opportunities to 12 schools, where students and communities participated in planting grass and trees and learned about conservation and the importance of protecting Haiti's natural resources. The project also planted flowering plants to support pollinators, including bees and butterflies. One of the principal species planted was Hibiscus, the national flower of Haiti. To help conserve agricultural land and reduce erosion on farmland, strips of grass were planted across slopes to slow water runoff and help retain soil. The importance of erosion control is often overlooked, yet the impact of these conservation efforts is substantial. The impact we achieved includes: * Reduced the severity and impact of mudslides during hurricanes and other extreme weather events. Proactive disaster-risk reduction measures can help reduce losses and allow families to preserve resources for essential needs such as medicine, food, clothing, and other necessities. * Improved water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in rural communities. * Reduced the permanent loss of Haiti's valuable topsoil and improve soil health in agricultural communities, where approximately 60% of the population relies on agriculture. * Enabled local communities to participate in efforts to address climate change through practical conservation activities. * Provided education on climate change, environmental steward

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 82%; rating input score 82
• Program expense ratio: 95.2%; rating input score 95
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Scored; rating input score 0
• Grant itemization coverage: Scored; rating input score 0
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 6 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 86
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 13.9%; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.08; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -6.7% per year; rating input score 0; 32nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -9.4% per year; rating input score 0; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -125.5% per year; rating input score 0; 1st percentile among comparable filings