Building Back the Community Foundation
Building Back the Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Chandler, Arizona. Its 2020 filing describes a nationwide essay contest for elementary, junior high, and high school students, with winners receiving BBTC scholarships; the filing also lists grants for families.
Building Back the Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Building Back the Community Foundation gave $10K across 12 grants in 2020 (avg $833.333), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 12
- Average grant
- $833
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $12,000
- Primary geography
- Arizona (85% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Building Back the Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a nomination form and no award restrictions. The filing’s application information is from a past cycle and should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- December 19, 2020 (past cycle).
- Deadline
- December 19, 2020 (past cycle).
- Contact
Application contact: Kevin Gelispie
Mailing address: 360 N Bullmoose Dr, Chandler, AZ 85224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Building Back the Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Brittany Whiting ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went to recipients in Arizona (85% of grant dollars), Texas (10%), and Michigan (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Joe Maidment Chandler, AZ | Nominate a family Christmas Goods | $1,000 |
| Jammie Grant Chandler, AZ | Nominate a Family Christmas | $1,000 |
| Brittany Whiting Chandler, AZ | Nominate Famile Christmas Drive | $1,000 |
| Celestine Luna Chandler, AZ | Nominate a Family School Drive | $1,000 |
| Brittany Whiting Chandler, AZ | Nominate a Family School Drive | $1,000 |
| Tyesha Coulter Chandler, AZ | Nominate a Family School Drive | $1,000 |
| Teddy Brown Chandler, AZ | Nominate a Family Groceries | $500 |
| Dasean Howell Chandler, AZ | Nominate a Family Groceries | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12,000 | $48,000 | $48,000 | $10,000 | 12 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2020 filing describes its direct charitable activity as a nationwide essay contest, with scholarship awards for the winners. Its listed grants also included assistance to families for Christmas goods, school needs, and groceries.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $10,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $1,000 awards to individual recipients in Arizona and Texas for the BBTC Scholarship essay contest, and $1,000 awards for family Christmas and school-drive purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kevin Gelispie was listed as a director on the 2020 filing.
Building Back the Community Foundation is led by Kevin Gelispie, Director on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Kevin Gelispie
Director
New on the 2020 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Building Back the Community Foundation
How much does Building Back the Community Foundation give each year?
Building Back the Community Foundation gave $10K across 12 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Building Back the Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Building Back the Community Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $833, across 12 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Building Back the Community Foundation give grants?
Building Back the Community Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chandler, AZ (8 grants).
Does Building Back the Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Building Back the Community Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "BBTC Scholarship for essay contest" (4 grants) and "Nominate a Family School Drive" (3 grants).
Who are Building Back the Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Building Back the Community Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Brittany Whiting ($2,000 across 2 grants), Joe Maidment ($1,000) and Jammie Grant ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Building Back the Community Foundation?
Building Back the Community Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What does Building Back the Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2020 filing describes its direct charitable activity as a nationwide essay contest, with scholarship awards for the winners. Its listed grants also included assistance to families for Christmas goods, school needs, and groceries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Building Back the Community Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Building Back the Community Foundation's EIN?
Building Back the Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1026422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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