Nation Builders Foundation
The Nation Builders Foundation publishes education, public health education, technical training and educational materials to those in difficult circumstances based on Christian principles and helps them become self-reliant and supports research and volunteers accordingly.
Nation Builders Foundation at a glance
In short: Nation Builders Foundation gave $109K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,040
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $109,040
- Median grant
- $109,040
- Total assets
- $39,488
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nation Builders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kate Baek ($109K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Baek Huntington Beach, CA | — | $109,040 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,488 | $196,651 | $216,286 | $109,040 | 1 |
| 2023 | $59,123 | $298,597 | $281,546 | — | — |
| 2022 | $42,071 | $96,634 | $126,245 | — | — |
| 2021 | $71,682 | $114,293 | $78,102 | — | — |
| 2020 | $35,491 | $88,227 | $69,638 | — | — |
| 2018 | $12,043 | $36,910 | $33,476 | — | — |
| 2017 | $8,609 | $183,249 | $180,569 | — | — |
About Nation Builders Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nation Builders Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Huntington Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2017 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $109K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nation Builders Foundation is led by Katie S Baek, CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2017) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katie S Baek
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2020
On filings since 2017
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2017–2024. "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 Nation Builders Foundation
How much does Nation Builders Foundation give each year?
Nation Builders Foundation gave $109K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Nation Builders Foundation?
Nation Builders Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $197K.
What is Nation Builders Foundation?
Nation Builders Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Huntington Beach, CA. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nation Builders Foundation operate?
Nation Builders Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Nation Builders Foundation's EIN?
Nation Builders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4630489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2017 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2017–2024
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