Build up Inc
BUILD UP, INC. (BUI) IS A PUBLIC CHARITY THAT OPERATES AS A FISCAL SPONSOR AND CAPACITY BUILDER PROVIDING BRAVE WOMEN AND BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC)-LED NONPROFIT START-UPS, ORGANIZATIONS, NETWORKS, AND COLLECTIVES THAT SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED AND HISTORICALLY INVISIBILIZED COMMUNITIES WITH THE NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY. BUILD UP, INC.'S SPONSORSHIP OF PROJECTS AND IDEAS ENCOURAGES INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY, REQUIRING PROJECTS AND IDEAS THAT ATTEMPT TO POSITIVELY CHANGE OR IMPACT THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+285.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$348K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$116K
About Build up Inc
Based on IRS filings
Build up Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $348K. Net investment income was $2.
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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 | $1,126,389 | $291,927 | $316,036 |
| Revenue | $1,794,646 | $324,932 | $403,063 |
| Expenses | $1,053,435 | $341,743 | $181,210 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2 | — | $90 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Next Narrative Africa Foundation ($316,300), Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance (jiwa) ($20,161), New Venture Fund ($11,608).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEXT NARRATIVE AFRICA FOUNDATION ROCKVILLE, MD | GRANT FUNDS SUPPORTED NARRATIVE-SHIFTING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO UPLIFT AND EXPAND STORIES ABOUT AFRICA AND ITS DIASPORA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED DEVELOPING YOUTH-FOCUSED CONTENT RELATED TO DEMOCRACY, INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH, GENDER AND RACIAL EQUITY, GOVERNANCE, HEALTH, AND CLIMATE. THE PURPOSE OF THESE GRANTS WAS TO ADVANCE STORYTELLING INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE PROSPEROUS, EQUITABLE FUTURES FOR AFRICAN COMMUNITIES. | $316,300 |
| LIONESS JUSTICE IMPACTED WOMEN'S ALLIANCE (JIWA) AUSTIN, TX | FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT | $20,161 |
| NEW VENTURE FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GRANT FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE INITIATIVES ALIGNED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INCLUDING PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE NEW VENTURE FUND'S SPONSORED PROJECTS. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO ADVANCE WORK SUCH AS CAPACITY BUILDING, RESEARCH, OR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING, DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC PROJECT SUPPORTED AND DOCUMENTED IN EACH GRANT AGREEMENT. | $11,608 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON NICOLE CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SANDRA SANDIFER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALEESHA TAYLOR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JERNEEKA SAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BEETA JAHEDI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GRACE LOSSA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARLA LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Build up Inc?
As of 2024, Build up Inc holds $1.1M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $348K in 2024.
Where does Build up Inc operate?
Build up Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, Texas.
What size grants does Build up Inc award?
In 2024, Build up Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $348K — an average of about $116K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Build up Inc's EIN?
Build up Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3539714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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