Buildings For Babies Inc
Preselected recipients only
Buildings For Babies Inc is a private foundation in Thayer, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $239,763 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $87,433. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$239,763
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$87,433
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was down from $245,256 the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,437 | 16 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $245,256 | 17 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $239,763 | 20 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Buildings For Babies Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Buildings For Babies Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Arkansas. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 6 | $115,826 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $74,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $6,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,687 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Tabernacle | Church support | $87,433 |
| Vision Books Inc | Public support | $44,000 |
| Word of Life Tabernacle | Church support | $22,252 |
| Hickory Bible Tabernacle | Church support | $20,000 |
| True Word Tabernacle | Church support | $10,000 |
| Cosmin Stephan | Public support | $7,500 |
| New Life Outreach | Church support | $6,250 |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitalL69 | Public support | $6,000 |
| Church of the Open Door | Church support | $5,000 |
| House of Fellowship | Church support | $5,000 |
| Apostolic Tabernacle | Church support | $5,000 |
| Bible Tabernacle Church | Church support | $5,000 |
| Tonkunbo Thompson | Public support | $5,000 |
| Grace Tabernacle | Church support | $2,883 |
| Active Existance Initiative LTD | Church support | $2,500 |
| Forrest Farmer | Public support | $2,500 |
| Steadfast Still Inc | Public support | $2,270 |
| Heather Crews | Public support | $508 |
| Faith Tabernacle | Church support | $417 |
| Andrew Glover | Public support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- V Dale Schamel
- Jannice Schamel
- Melody Schamel
Questions people ask
Does Buildings For Babies Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buildings For Babies Inc give?
$239,763 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Buildings For Babies Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists V Dale Schamel (Chief Financial Officer), Jannice Schamel (President) and Melody Schamel (Treasurer).
What does Buildings For Babies Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.