Building Thriving Communities Foundation
Building Thriving Communities Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Newberry, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $767K in total assets. In 2024, it made $9K in qualifying distributions.
Building Thriving Communities Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $767,446
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $207,276
- +1264.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $8,918
- -67.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $13,097
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767,446 | $207,276 | $13,097 | $8,918 |
| 2023 | $573,267 | $15,194 | $15,194 | $27,172 |
| 2022 | $619,636 | $524,975 | $32,908 | $56,358 |
| 2021 | $5,967 | $5,900 | $100 | $100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building Thriving Communities Foundation is led by Patricia Caldwell, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Caldwell
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlton Kinard
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Crump Saddler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Hughes
Board Trustee
Vice Chair of Board → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Reeder
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Glasgow
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Pratt Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Eargle
Board Treasurer
Treasurer of Board → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph McDonald
Board Secretary
Secretary of Board → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sandor
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew Husk (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joe McDonald (2021) — Secretary Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Building Thriving Communities Foundation
How large is Building Thriving Communities Foundation?
Building Thriving Communities Foundation reported $767K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $207K.
What is Building Thriving Communities Foundation?
Building Thriving Communities Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Newberry, SC. It holds $767K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Building Thriving Communities Foundation's EIN?
Building Thriving Communities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2140649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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