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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+19.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-13.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$148K
+7.9% YoY
About Build-a-bear Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Build-a-bear Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,614,473 | $2,195,249 | $2,432,507 |
| Revenue | $2,011,924 | $1,993,273 | $2,507,246 |
| Expenses | $1,715,508 | $2,238,209 | $2,042,796 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $47,085 | $40,873 | $13,878 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Book ($1,000,000), Make A Wish Foundation of America ($75,000), American Red Cross ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster Relief | $55,000 |
| First Book Washington, DC | General support | $1,000,000 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | General support | $75,000 |
| Make A Wish Missouri Ballwin, MO | General support | $15,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Triangle, VA | Toys for low income children | $10,000 |
| Pflag Inc Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| National Urban League New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Ramirez | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Anjali Khosla | Secretary, Director | 0.5 | — |
| Joel Berger Thru Nov 2024 | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dave Foltz | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Roz Johnson | President, Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jeff Kimsey | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Shari Stout | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Annie Schmitz | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Roger Parry | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Susan Foster | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Matt Payne | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Maxine Clark | Emeritus Director | 0.5 | — |
| Ray Mueller | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Build-a-bear Foundation Inc?
Build-a-bear Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Build-a-bear Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Build-a-bear Foundation Inc holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Build-a-bear Foundation Inc operate?
Build-a-bear Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Build-a-bear Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Build-a-bear Foundation Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $148K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Build-a-bear Foundation Inc's EIN?
Build-a-bear Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1007188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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