Grantmaking public charity · EIN 91-1410450
Building Changes
Seattle, WA
Building Changes is a public charity that makes grants based in Seattle, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $5.37M in grants paid across 29 grants, with $7.59M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Africatown International, Panorama Global and Comprehensive Mental Health of Tacoma - Pierce County.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Building Changes's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are regularly monitored by program staff and the contracts manager, with quarterly check-ins now standard practice. in cases where financial reports raise red flags or concerns about fund usage, additional monthly meetings may be scheduled. this monitoring process ensures compliance with contract terms and includes financial reviews to confirm that funds are used in alignment with agreed-upon activities and outcomes
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Building changes advances equitable responses to homelessness in washington state, focusing on children, youth, and families. through grantmaking, capacity building, research, and advocacy, the organization works across housing, education, and health systems to address racial disparities and improve outcomes for those experiencing homelessness. building changes collaborates with partners to develop and implement strategies that promote housing stability and equitable access to services.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africatown International | Seattle, WA | Centralized Diversion Flex Fund - Day 1 Families Fund | $834,799 |
| Panorama Global | Seattle, WA | Wai Transfer Funds - Fiscal Sponsorship | $685,615 |
| Comprehensive Mental Health of Tacoma - Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project | $343,692 |
| Mother Nation | Bothell, WA | Waantuwan Program | $334,500 |
| Freedom Project | Renton, WA | Housing for Families | $222,761 |
| Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho | Spokane, WA | Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project | $220,395 |
| Council for the Homeless | Vancouver, WA | Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project | $208,867 |
| Together | Tumwater, WA | Host Homes | $191,767 |
| Triumph Teen Life Center | Mount Vernon, WA | Triumph Resources Center and Food Bank, Serving Families | $189,476 |
| Mujeres in Action | Spokane, WA | Puerto Seguro: Housing Advocacy and Healing Services for Survivors Facing Homelessness | $183,328 |
| Yakima Neighborhood Health Services | Yakima, WA | Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project | $181,500 |
| Fyre (foundation for Youth Resiliency and Engagement) | Omak, WA | Housing Stability Project | $180,092 |
| Readiness to Learn | Langley, WA | Ujima Program | $176,905 |
| New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research | Kent, WA | Refugee and Immigrant Housing and Healing Promotion Project | $175,333 |
| Second Chance Outreach | Stanwood, WA | Re-Entry & Housing Support for Youth/Young Adults of Color | $167,400 |
| The Silent Task Force | Seattle, WA | Restoration & Healing for Youth & Young Adults | $166,680 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Stability and Reintegration Initiativ | $158,232 |
| Northwest Youth Services | Bellingham, WA | Community Transition Services | $134,860 |
| United Way of King County | Seattle, WA | Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project | $120,000 |
| Chapin Hall Center for Children | Chicago, IL | Upstream Seattle | $106,000 |
| Blue Mountain Community Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project | $105,160 |
| Alliance for Education | Seattle, WA | Upstream Project | $73,000 |
| Bellingham Public Schools Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Abc Tool | $6,071 |
| Bethel Community Services | Spanaway, WA | Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Abc Tool | $6,071 |
| Granite Falls School District 332 | Granite Falls, WA | Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Abc Tool | $6,071 |
The 25 largest of 29 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Building Changes accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Building Changes's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Building Changes give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $5,369,526 in grants paid (29 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Building Changes funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Africatown International (WA), $835K, Panorama Global (WA), $686K, Comprehensive Mental Health of Tacoma - Pierce County (WA), $344K, Mother Nation (WA), $335K and Freedom Project (WA), $223K.