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Building Responsible Intelligent

Foundation · Grantmaker Newark, NJ EIN: 27-0820249 Website

At brick, we help children and families achieve their dreams by providing support from early childhood to career readiness. We focus on three key areasholistic support, excellent schools, and college and career services to nurture personal and collective prosperity.

Key facts about Building Responsible Intelligent

In short: Building Responsible Intelligent gave $731K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $731K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-0820249
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$730,520
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$730,520
Median grant
$730,520
Total assets
$9,545,668
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$9.5M

+14.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$731K

+364.8% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$731K

+364.8% YoY

About Building Responsible Intelligent

Based on IRS filings

Building Responsible Intelligent is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Newark, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $731K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Buffalo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20231 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Brick Buffalo Academy: $731KBrick Buffalo Academy$731K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY Buffalo, NYTO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP$730,520

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$9,545,668$8,359,163$7,832,979
Revenue$4,090,748$6,253,285$5,062,841
Expenses$6,118,316$6,596,235$4,371,413
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Building Responsible Intelligent is led by Dominique D. Lee, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 14 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Dominique D. Lee

    CEO

    Chief Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2021

    Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $229K (2020) → $262K (2025)

  • Christopher Perpich

    President

    Chief Academic Officer → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $115K (2020) → $207K (2025)

  • Antwan Barlow

    Regional Executive Director

    Executive Director - Buffalo → Executive Director - Buffa, 2024

    Executive Director - Buffa → Regional Executive Director, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    50 hrs/week

    $162K (2023) → $135K (2025)

  • Helen Mazarakis

    Board Chair

    Board Chair → Chair, 2024

    Chair → Board Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sabrina Sultana Meah

    Managing Director of Academics

    Managing Director of Content → Managing Director of Academics, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    50 hrs/week

    $153K (2021) → $169K (2025)

  • Shavon Harris

    Managing Director of Special P

    Managing Director of Special P → Managing Director of Special Programs, 2023

    Managing Director of Special Programs → Managing Director of Special P, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    50 hrs/week

    $123K (2021) → $136K (2025)

  • Tashia Martin

    Managing Director of Program I

    On filings since 2022

    50 hrs/week

    $120K (2022) → $140K (2025)

  • Randy Gooden

    Managing Director of Information Governance

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $127K (2025)

  • Thomas Boswick

    Senior Director of Data Integration

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $124K (2025)

  • Celia M. King

    Trustee

    Board Member → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie Smith

    Trustee

    Board Member → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Rosero

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shakeel Rangrez

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Savad

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tatiana Sivaeva

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wilson Conde

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melinda R. Weidman

    Chief Talent & Performance Officer

    Chief Talent Officer → Chief Talent & Performance Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $161K (2020) → $194K (2025)

  • Nichelle Holder

    Chief Advancement Officer

    Chief Program Officer → Chief Advancement Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $167K (2020) → $181K (2025)

  • Julia Perez

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2024

    50 hrs/week

    $137K (2024) → $140K (2025)

  • Chaleeta Hines

    Chief Operating Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $196K (2025)

  • Gwen Martinez

    Vice President of Finance

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $123K (2025)

  • Keith Robinson

    Superintendent

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $187K (2025)

  • Matt Malloy

    Board Treasurer

    Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024

    Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (16)
  • Former: Aaron Turner (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Gary Debode (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Greg Taylor (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Jodi Cooperman (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Kimberly McLain (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Sally Booth (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Kenneth Peterson (2023–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Dana Carr-Ford (2024) — Director K- Ela
  • Former: Dashawnda Brown (2020–2022) — Chief Advancement Officer
  • Former: Latisha Johnson (2020–2022) — Md External Relations & Committee
  • Former: Mattew Malloy (2020–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Jessica Rose Harrell (2021–2022) — Senior Director of High School
  • Former: Gwendolyne Martinez (2022) — Managing Director of Finance
  • Former: Yolanda Floyd (2022) — Senior Director of Special Edu
  • Former: Gregory Collins (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
  • Former: Juan Acevedo (2021) — Senior Director of Performance

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Dominique D Lee — CEO: $262KDominique D LeeCEO$262KChristopher Perpich — President: $207KChristopher PerpichPresident$207KChaleeta Hines — Chief Operating Officer: $196KChaleeta HinesChief Operating Officer$196KMelinda R Weidman — Chief Talent & Performance Officer: $194KMelinda R WeidmanChief Talent & Performance…$194KKeith Robinson — Superintendent: $187KKeith RobinsonSuperintendent$187KNichelle Holder — Chief Advancement Officer: $181KNichelle HolderChief Advancement Officer$181KSabrina Sultana Meah — Managing Director of Academics: $169KSabrina Sultana MeahManaging Director of Academics$169KJulia Perez — Chief Financial Officer: $140KJulia PerezChief Financial Officer$140KTashia Martin — Managing Director of Program I: $140KTashia MartinManaging Director of Program I$140KShavon Harris — Managing Director of Special P: $136KShavon HarrisManaging Director of Special P$136KAntwan Barlow — Regional Executive Director: $135KAntwan BarlowRegional Executive Director$135KRandy Gooden — Managing Director of Information Governance and Pe: $127KRandy GoodenManaging Director of…$127KThomas Boswick — Senior Director of Data Integration: $124KThomas BoswickSenior Director of Data…$124KGwen Martinez — Vice President of Finance: $123KGwen MartinezVice President of Finance$123K

Frequently asked questions about Building Responsible Intelligent

How much does Building Responsible Intelligent give each year?

Building Responsible Intelligent gave $731K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $157K across 1 grant.

How large is Building Responsible Intelligent?

Building Responsible Intelligent reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.

What is Building Responsible Intelligent?

Building Responsible Intelligent is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Newark, NJ. It holds $9.5M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Building Responsible Intelligent operate?

Building Responsible Intelligent has awarded grants in New York.

What is Building Responsible Intelligent's EIN?

Building Responsible Intelligent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0820249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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