Building Changes

Organization Overview

Building Changes is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (G81) the organization is classified as: AIDS, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Building Changes employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Building Changes is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Building Changes generated $7.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Building Changes has awarded 341 individual grants totaling $27,170,698. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION: BUILDING CHANGES ADVANCES EQUITABLE RESPONSES TO HOMELESSNESS IN WASHINGTON STATE, WITH A FOCUS ON CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES AND THE SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING CRISIS: THROUGH GRANTMAKING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, BUILDING CHANGES WORKS ON IMPROVING EQUITABLE ACCESS AND EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY HOUSING CRISES BY SECURING ADEQUATE AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES FOR HOMELESS AND HOUSING SYSTEMS, FACILITATING CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION, AND HOLDING THOSE SYSTEMS ACCOUNTABLE TO ADVANCE AND ADOPT RACIALLY EQUITABLE AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND PRIORITIZATION. IN 2021, WE PROVIDED GRANTS TO 13 ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING CRISIS WHICH WAS MADE WORST BY COVID-19.


EDUCATION: BUILDING CHANGES WORKS ON IMPROVING ACADEMIC AND HOUSING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS BY SECURING ADEQUATE AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES AND CAPACITY FOR EDUCATION AND HOUSING SYSTEMS, FACILITATING LEADERSHIP BUY-IN AND CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION, AND HOLDING THOSE SYSTEMS ACCOUNTABLE TO ADVANCE RACIALLY EQUITABLE AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. IN 2021, WE PROVIDED GRANTS TO 60 ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS YOUTH AND STUDENTS HOMELESSNESS WHICH WAS MADE WORST BY COVID-19.


KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND POLICY: OUR POLICY EFFORTS FOCUS ON REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT PREVENT, REDUCE AND MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS IN WASHINGTON STATE. WE WORK ACROSS SYSTEMS WITH PARTNERS IN CHILD WELFARE, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY KEY POLICY INITIATIVES, PURSUE FIXES AND INFLUENCE LONG-TERM POLICY AGENDAS THAT RESULT IN MORE EFFICIENT HOMELESS AND HOUSING SYSTEMS - AND REDUCE THE BARRIERS THAT HOMELESS YOUTH AND FAMILIES FACE WHEN THEY SEEK HELP.


HEALTH SYSTEMS


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Clarus Research
Evaluation & Data
$195,478
Kinetic West Llc
Consulting For Lec
$132,625
North By Northwest Nonfiction Tanne
Ll+l, Tv Production
$144,090
Valda A Thomas-matson
Ll+l, Executive Prod
$101,264
Pacific Tower Master Tenant Llc
Rent & Operating Exp
$121,060
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$110,057
Related organizations$0
Government grants $417,779
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,871,790
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,217,666
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,399,626
Total Program Service Revenue$60,388
Investment income $1,537
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $126,823
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$16,071
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,573,307

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Building Changes has awarded $1,673,554 in support to 67 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES

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Yakima, WA

PURPOSE: Maternal-Child Health Diversion

$128,000

Vancouver, WA

PURPOSE: Equitable Systems Design, 2021-3593, 1 of 2

$100,000

YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES

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Yakima, WA

PURPOSE: Equitable Systems Design, 2021-3476, 1 of 2

$84,045

HELPING HAND HOUSE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Puyallup, WA

PURPOSE: Equitable Systems Design, 2021-3477, 1 of 3

$70,388

POS PORT OF SUPPORT & PATHWAYZ TO SUCCESS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Olympia, WA

PURPOSE: ESD, 2021-3567, 1 of 3

$68,292

POS PORT OF SUPPORT & PATHWAYZ TO SUCCESS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Olympia, WA

PURPOSE: ESD, 2021-3567, 3 of 3

$66,921
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Building Changes has recieved totaling $5,721,279.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTMAKING

$1,000,000
The Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; GIVEBIG DONATION; PLEASE SEE LETTER FOR DETAIL; ADVISORY GROUP FOR ALL IN WA / YOUTH HOMELESSNESS COVID FUND; KING COUNTY PARTNERS GROUP SUPPORT; WA STUDENT AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS FUND

$947,764
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$912,500
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$604,365
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTMAKING

$500,000
Campion Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & SUPPORT FOR LEC, WE ARE IN, & LEADERSHIP

$470,000
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