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The Foundation for Building in Albuquerque promotes sustainable practices through education & volunteer programs. Learn about how we're making NM green!
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Foundation for Building has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFoundation for Building is a registered education nonprofit based in Albuquerque, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 850463453. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $461K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Foundation for Building's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850463453. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Foundation for Building has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Foundation for Building is located in Albuquerque, NM, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 7800 Headline Blvd NE Unit 1130, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Foundation for Building has $461K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Foundation for Building is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $461K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Foundation for Building. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation for Building holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Foundation for Building in Albuquerque promotes sustainable practices through education & volunteer programs. Learn about how we're making NM green! Foundation for Building is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $461K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Foundation for Building are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundation for Building is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850463453, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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FOUNDATION FOR BUILDING is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Foundation for Building
- What is Foundation for Building?
- Foundation for Building is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Albuquerque, United States. The Foundation for Building in Albuquerque promotes sustainable practices through education & volunteer programs. Learn about how we're making NM green!
- When was Foundation for Building founded?
- Foundation for Building was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Foundation for Building?
- James Folkman serves as President.
- Where is Foundation for Building located?
- Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, United States.
- What is Foundation for Building's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Foundation for Building trustworthy?
- Foundation for Building has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Foundation for Building's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 850463453.
- What is Foundation for Building's website?
- https://www.thefoundationforbuilding.org