Buildout California
ADVOCATES FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES AND OUR ALLIES, AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS. CONVENES A CROSS SECTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION/A&E BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND ALLIES, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES AND WINNING COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACTS IN THREE DISTINCT AREAS: 1) CONNECTING HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES/CERTIFIED FIRMS, AND ALLIES, WITH KEY DECISION MAKERS WITHIN THE PROCUREMENT PIPELINE WHO ARE BUILDING WINNING TEAMS FOR CONTRACT PURSUITS AND THE APPROPRIATE ENTITIES WHO ARE ISSUING CONTRACTS FOR BIDDING; 2) ADVOCATING FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT PROGRAMMING AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS AS IT RELATES TO HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES, AND ALLIES, IN THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INDUSTRIES; AND 3) PROVIDING RELEVANT, CUSTOMIZED, ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SO THAT HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES, AND ALLIES, CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY COMPETE FOR CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES (PRE-AWARD) AND THEN ENSURE THAT ONCE SUCCESSFUL, THE FIRM HAS THE SUPPOR
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22K
+23003.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$36K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$9K
About Buildout California
Based on IRS filings
Buildout California is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,948 | $95 | $3,056 |
| Revenue | $508,437 | $289,754 | $396,102 |
| Expenses | $511,803 | $335,612 | $393,046 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include AGC Construction Educ Found ($10,000), Construction Inclusion Week ($10,000), Assoc Genl Contractors CA ($8,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGC Construction Educ Found Sacramento, CA | Workforce dev. and educ. training | $10,000 |
| Assoc Genl Contractors CA Sacramento, CA | Outreach and education program | $8,500 |
| Construction Inclusion Week Redwood City, CA | Supplier diversity educ/training | $10,000 |
| Equality California Los Angeles, CA | Outreach and education. | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pendergast | President | 18.75 | — |
| Rick Hobbs Seeley | Vice President | 2.5 | — |
| Sandra Escalante | Secretary | 14.5 | — |
| Tom Baker | Board Member | 3.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buildout California?
Buildout California is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Buildout California?
As of 2024, Buildout California holds $22K in total assets with $508K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $36K in 2024.
Where does Buildout California operate?
Buildout California has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Buildout California award?
In 2024, Buildout California awarded 4 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Buildout California's EIN?
Buildout California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2666018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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