Building Schools in Africa
Building Schools in Africa is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $155 in total assets.
Building Schools in Africa at a glance
- Total assets
- $155
- -88.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $155 | $12 |
| 2021 | $1,349 | $49 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Building Schools in Africa reported a distributable amount of $12 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building Schools in Africa's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kyung kim
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lianna Kim
Director
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lianna Scholz (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Schools in Africa
How large is Building Schools in Africa?
Building Schools in Africa reported $155 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Building Schools in Africa?
Building Schools in Africa is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. It holds $155 in total assets as of 2022.
How much is Building Schools in Africa required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Building Schools in Africa reported a distributable amount of $12 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Building Schools in Africa's EIN?
Building Schools in Africa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2208935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
Live grants for the work Building Schools in Africa funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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