Builders Exchange Foundation
The Builders Exchange Foundation was established in 1999 as a philanthropic arm of the builders exchange of central Ohio. The mission of the foundation is to advance and support the commercial construction industry's education and research activities for the benefit of employers, employees, consumers and the community impacted by the commerical construction industry in central Ohio. The foundation is primarily dependent on the support of those closely affiliated with the local commercial construction industry.
Builders Exchange Foundation at a glance
In short: Builders Exchange Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,000
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $6,956,550
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Exchange Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franklinton Rising ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Builders Exchange Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% 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 $25K (2023) to $88K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklinton Rising Hilliard, OH | Provide training in the construction trades to underprivledged youth in order to gain job skills. | $35,000 |
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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 | $6,956,550 | $433,576 | $437,291 | $35,000 | 1 | $272,236 |
| 2023 | $6,105,025 | $490,260 | $386,927 | $25,000 | 1 | $340,832 |
| 2022 | $5,256,456 | $257,528 | $396,896 | $65,000 | 1 | $107,097 |
| 2021 | $6,553,849 | $593,428 | $309,221 | $55,000 | 1 | $359,261 |
| 2020 | $5,644,033 | $390,301 | $245,938 | $87,500 | 2 | $297,318 |
About Builders Exchange Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Builders Exchange Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $272K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Builders Exchange Foundation is led by Mary Tebeau, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Tebeau
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Geers
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Mosher
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dew
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Robertson
Board Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Corna
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Loeb
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Buckner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Doczy-Delong
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bull
Past President
Executive Vice President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Greenwood
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Greg Schmitt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Smith (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Keener (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Muter (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mark Setterlin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cassy Sleeper (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Builders Exchange Foundation
How much does Builders Exchange Foundation give each year?
Builders Exchange Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Builders Exchange Foundation?
Builders Exchange Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $434K.
Where does Builders Exchange Foundation operate?
Builders Exchange Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Builders Exchange Foundation's EIN?
Builders Exchange Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1662183. 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 October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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