Building Lives Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Building Lives Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Franklin, Tennessee, registered in 2007, with $802,848 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2000 Mallory Ln Ste 130 Pmb 166, Franklin, TN, 37067 EIN 20-5584526 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$803K
▲ 22.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$711K
Net assets
$613K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Building Lives Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Building Lives Foundation Inc: 10 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Building Lives Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Building Lives Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $476K (FY2014) to $803K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $513KNet assets $613K
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$513K
Net assets
$613K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $802,848▲22.3% | $710,950▲23.0% | $612,888▲18.3% | $1,126,084▲108% | 990 |
| 2023 | $656,530▲8.4% | $578,083▲18.7% | $517,876▲17.9% | $542,148▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $605,750▲18.4% | $486,945▲20.5% | $439,429▲37.1% | $493,992▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $511,756▲47.8% | $404,192▲4.8% | $320,624▲50.2% | $372,351▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $346,311▲29.6% | $385,848▲110% | $213,523▼15.6% | $325,519▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $267,228▼0.9% | $184,060▼27.9% | $253,060▲49.0% | $369,061▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $269,683▼12.9% | $255,331▼23.4% | $169,892▲9.2% | $290,380▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $309,566▼6.7% | $333,128▲3.4% | $155,540▼13.2% | $293,172▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $331,762▼33.9% | $322,259▼42.9% | $179,102▲5.6% | $341,411▲95.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $502,289▲5.5% | $563,979▲24.1% | $169,599▼26.7% | $174,621▼27.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $475,890 | $454,332 | $231,289 | $239,928 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $156K total
18 grants to Building Lives Foundation Inc totaling $156K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas West Hospital | Support of therapy services for veterans | 2023 | $12,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To transition 70 homeless veterans into their own independent, permanent residences, and provide wrap-around services so they become financially stable. | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Saint Thomas West Hospital | Support of therapy services for veterans | 2022 | $9,600 |
| Saint Thomas West Hospital | Support of therapy services for veterans | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Saint Thomas West Hospital | Therapy services for veterans | 2020 | $12,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide housing and rehabilitation to 17 veterans suffering from or at-risk of homelessness due to addiction or mental illness | 2020 | $8,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2019 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide housing and rehabilitation to 17 veterans suffering from or at-risk of homelessness due to addiction or mental illness. | 2019 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | On behalf of the delek tournament for hope nashville | 2019 | $3,030 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For a we are building lives concert captain sponsorship | 2019 | $2,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Saint Thomas West Hospital | Provide support for the academy program | 2018 | $7,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide housing and rehabilitation to 17 veterans suffering from or at-risk of homelessness due to addiction or mental illness. | 2018 | $3,700 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For of we are building lives concert captain sponsor | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Saint Thomas West Hospital | Provide support for the academy program | 2017 | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Building Lives Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Building Lives Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5584526, based in Franklin, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Building Lives Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Building Lives Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5584526.
- How much revenue does Building Lives Foundation Inc report?
- Building Lives Foundation Inc reported $802,848 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Building Lives Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Building Lives Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Building Lives Foundation Inc (EIN 20-5584526) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.