Build Inc
BUILD'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE HOPE AND OFFER OPPORTUNITIES SO YOUTH FACING SYSTEMIC OBSTACLES CAN ACHIEVE POSITIVE FUTURES. BUILD FOCUSES ON HARD-TO-SERVE YOUTH IN SOME OF CHICAGO'S MOST CHALLENGING NEIGHBORHOODS. BUILD DOES THIS THROUGH EXPERTISE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, VIOLENCE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION AND COALITION BUILDING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.3M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+8.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$614K
+8.6% YoY
About Build Inc
Based on IRS filings
Build Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $231K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,346,509 | $30,100,622 | $23,292,731 |
| Revenue | $18,326,929 | $26,207,818 | $16,909,073 |
| Expenses | $20,239,204 | $16,018,869 | $10,389,449 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $230,694 | $83,901 | $737 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maafa ($874,500), Covenant House ($732,095), Blocks Together ($428,405).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COVENANT HOUSE CHICAGO, IL | ARPA SUBRECIPIENT | $732,095 |
| MAAFA CHICAGO, IL | ARPA SUBRECIPIENT | $874,500 |
| BLOCKS TOGETHER CHICAGO, IL | ARPA SUBRECIPIENT | $428,405 |
| UNITED FOR BETTER LIVING CHICAGO, IL | ARPA SUBRECIPIENT | $420,163 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIOBHAN SANDERS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE BAKALAR | RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN NITSCHKE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SHRUTI SEKHRI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PRIYA BHATT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARETTA BROWN-MILLER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DALE CABRERRA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MALAIKA CALDWELL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHANNEL CLUBB | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT FISHER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| D NIGEL GREEN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CESAR GUERRA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRITTANY HUGHES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIN IVACIC | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY KADENS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN MILES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR MORTEGA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MOSKOS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER OLSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES RAMOS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND RUSHING | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HOWARD SCHWARZBACH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JACK SEGAL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT SKIE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA SPRATT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEILA WHITLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN WILSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEANNE WRENN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADAM ALONSO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $253,736 |
| CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $131,469 |
| ANDRES ALVEAR | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $108,441 |
| KIRSTEN MALLIK | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $101,768 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Build Inc?
As of 2024, Build Inc holds $29.3M in total assets with $18.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does Build Inc operate?
Build Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Build Inc award?
In 2024, Build Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $614K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Build Inc's EIN?
Build Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7022085. 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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