Community Building Foundation
Accepts applications
Community Building Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $23,600 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $23,600 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $8,500 | 4 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patty Gates 25 W Main Ste 210, Spokane, WA 99201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 232-1950 |
| What to submit | Application form and list of required support materials found on website at www.community-building.org/foundation |
| Deadlines | Spring and fall deadlines vary slightly year to year. Current deadlines noted on website. |
| Restrictions | Spokane area focus encompassing the interior columbia basin. Grant size $1,200-$10,000. No grants to endowments, individuals, military, or religious activities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innovia Foundation - Priority Spokane | General fund | $2,500 |
| Compassionate Addiction Treatment | General fund | $2,000 |
| Greater Spokane Progress | General fund | $2,000 |
| Blueprints for Learning | Gneral fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn C Sheehan
- James L Sheehan
- Joseph M Sheehan
- Patty Gates
- Matt Santangelo
Questions people ask
Does Community Building Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring and fall deadlines vary slightly year to year. Current deadlines noted on website..
How much does Community Building Foundation give?
$8,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Community Building Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn C Sheehan (Executive Director), James L Sheehan (President), Joseph M Sheehan (Director) and Patty Gates (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.