Building Blocks Academy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Building Blocks Academy?
Building Blocks Academy is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Episcopal Children's Services Inc ($1.3M), Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation ($91K), Child Care Connection Inc DBA Thread ($83K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Building Blocks Academy between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Children's Services Inc | $1,272,484 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | $90,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Child Care Connection Inc DBA Thread | $82,850 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $15,742 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $796K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $234K.
What grants has Building Blocks Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Episcopal Children's Services Inc | SCHOOL READINESS / VPK PROVIDER PAYMENTS | $149,191 |
| 2025 | Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | OPERATING | $84,500 |
| 2024 | Episcopal Children's Services Inc | Operational Support | $328,472 |
| 2024 | Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | OPERATING PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Episcopal Children's Services Inc | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $794,821 |
| 2023 | Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | OPERATING PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Child Care Connection Inc DBA Thread | Covid19 Program Support | $82,850 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR COVID-19 CHILD CARE RELIEF | $7,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC | $4,742 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS TO INCREASE CAPACITY, STRENGTHEN QUALITY AND PROMOTE COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING STANDARDS | $4,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Building Blocks Academy?
Building Blocks Academy is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Episcopal Children's Services Inc ($1.3M), Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation ($91K), Child Care Connection Inc DBA Thread ($83K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Building Blocks Academy between 2020–2025.
Who is Building Blocks Academy's largest funder?
Episcopal Children's Services Inc is the largest recorded funder of Building Blocks Academy, with $1.3M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Building Blocks Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Building Blocks Academy across 10 grants from 4 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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