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Community Building Foundation is a private corporation based in SPOKANE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Jim Sheehan. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $140K. Total assets have decreased from $3.4M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Community Building Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $148K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $35K in 2021 to $24K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $90K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $7K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Montana and New Mexico. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Community Building Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, MT, NM.
Community Building Foundation has distributed a total of $148K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $7K.
The application deadline is SPRING AND FALL DEADLINES VARY SLIGHTLY YEAR TO YEAR. CURRENT DEADLINES NOTED ON WEBSITE.. Spokane area focus encompassing the interior columbia basin. Grant size $1,200-$10,000. No grants to endowments, individuals, military, or religious activities.
Community Building Foundation is headquartered in SPOKANE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn C Sheehan | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $35K | $0 | $35K |
| James L Sheehan | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph M Sheehan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patty Gates | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matt Santangelo | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$148K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4geGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Peace & Justice Action League Of SpokaneGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Spokane RiverkeeperGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Innovia Foundation - Priority SpokaneGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Smith Barbierri Progressive FundGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Greater Spokane ProgressGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Land CouncilGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Northwest X TalksGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Fig TreeGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Compassionate Addiction TreatmentGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $7K | 2022 |
| Spectrum CenterGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Refugee Connections SpokaneGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $4K | 2022 |
| Carl Maxey CenterGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| If You Could Save Just OneGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Biomimicry 38GENERAL FUND | Missoula, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| FuturewiseGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Veterans Community ResponseGENERAL FUND | Veradale, WA | $5K | 2021 |
| Community Minded Enterprises - Dba Hip Of SpokaneGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $5K | 2021 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community CenterGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $4K | 2021 |
| Center For Emergent DiplomacyGENERAL FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $4K | 2021 |
| Eastern Washington UniversityGENERAL FUND | Cheney, WA | $2K | 2021 |
| Odyssey Youth MovementGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2021 |
| Spokane FausGENERAL FUND | Spokane, WA | $250 | 2021 |