Builders Association of the Twin Cities
Providing homeownership opportunities for all minnesotans. Significant activities include home tours that elevate and promote the homebuilding industry, government affairs and advocacy activities create a unified voice for homebuilders relating to regulations.
Builders Association of the Twin Cities at a glance
In short: Builders Association of the Twin Cities gave $135K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,000
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $17,066,399
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Builders Association of the Twin Cities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Housing Careers ($60K). Together the top 3 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Builders Association of the Twin Cities gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Housing Careers Roseville, MN | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Batc Foundation Roseville, MN | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Housing Affordability Institute Roseville, MN | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,066,399 | $8,585,897 | $8,163,462 | $135,000 | 3 | $812,339 |
| 2023 | $16,641,256 | $7,960,783 | $7,293,562 | $150,000 | 3 | $645,496 |
| 2022 | $15,562,806 | $6,235,898 | $6,682,513 | $51,000 | 4 | $-78,209 |
| 2021 | $16,664,252 | $7,996,813 | $6,332,049 | $45,000 | 3 | $1,072,869 |
| 2020 | $15,774,077 | $6,481,700 | $6,275,314 | $36,250 | 3 | $411,225 |
About Builders Association of the Twin Cities
Based on IRS filings
Builders Association of the Twin Cities is a public charity, based in Roseville, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $812K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Builders Association of the Twin Cities is led by James Vagle, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Vagle
Chief Executive Officer
Vice President of Advocacy → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $337K (2024)
Art Pratt
Board Chair
Treasurer → Builder Vice President, 2023
Builder Vice President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Erickson
Senior Director & Housing Policy
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $149K (2024)
Jamie Tharp
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Wiener
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hendel
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Michels
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karyn Braddock
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Lejeune
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Michels
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Geddes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Carlson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Remick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Meyer
Chief Operating Officer
CFO → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Katie Elfstrom
Vice President, Brand Marketing & Communications
Vice President of Public Affairs → Vice President, Brand Marketing & Communications, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $157K (2024)
Tom Gavaras
Vice President, Events & Workforce Initiatives
Vice President, Events & Workforce Initatives → Vice President, Events & Workforce Initiatives, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Jessica Ryan
Vice President & Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$177K (2024)
Kate Gunderson
Senior Vice President, Growth & Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Dale Loeffler
Past Associate Vice President
Secretary → Associate Vice President, 2023
Associate Vice President → Past Associate Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kraemer
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Quinlivan
Immediate Past President
Builder Vice President → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Martin
Associate Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Associate Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Fohr
Builder Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Builder Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Reinitz
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: James Julkowski (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Sarah Dulong (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sunny Bowman (2021–2023) — Past Associate Vice President
- Former: Kirk Van Slooten (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Foster (2023) — Vice President, Legislative & Political Affairs
- Former: Meg Jaeger (2023) — Director
- Former: Tammi Hall (2023) — Senior Director & Finance
- Former: David Siegel (2020–2022) — Executive Director -
- Former: Dawnita Parmely (2020–2022) — Vice President of Marketing & Creative
- Former: Ryan Rutzick (2020–2022) — Past Associate Vice President
- Former: Todd Polifka (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Samantha Grose (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Shawn Nelson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ed Engelbrecht (2020–2021) — Past Associate Vice President
- Former: Gary Kraemer (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Bill Burgess (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Carla Warner (2020) — Past Associate Vice President
- Former: Curt Christensen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Slaikeu (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Myrlie (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Fuschetto (2020) — At-Large Member
- Former: John Rask (2020) — Immediate Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $337K, to James Vagle (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Builders Association of the Twin Cities
How much does Builders Association of the Twin Cities give each year?
Builders Association of the Twin Cities gave $135K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 3 grants.
What is Builders Association of the Twin Cities's typical grant size?
Builders Association of the Twin Cities's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Builders Association of the Twin Cities give grants?
Builders Association of the Twin Cities gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Roseville, MN (3 grants).
How large is Builders Association of the Twin Cities?
Builders Association of the Twin Cities reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
What is Builders Association of the Twin Cities's EIN?
Builders Association of the Twin Cities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1363969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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