Building Foundations
Building Foundations is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available for 2020.
Building Foundations at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Building Foundations reported a distributable amount of $450 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building Foundations is led by Jonda White, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jonda White
President
New on the 2020 filing
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 Foundations
What is Building Foundations?
Building Foundations is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Little Rock, AR.
How much is Building Foundations required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Building Foundations reported a distributable amount of $450 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Building Foundations's EIN?
Building Foundations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0651947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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