Mission
TO INSPIRE DISCOVERY AND BUILD RESILIENCE THROUGH INTERGENERATIONAL PLAY- BASED LEARNING AND EXPLORATION OF THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND HUMANITIES.
Public Charity
THE BUILDING FOR KIDS INC
THE BUILDING FOR KIDS INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in APPLETON, WI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $2.7M, expenses of $2.5M, total assets of $5.1M. Imperigo tracks 48 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.5M.
EIN: 391706260
APPLETON, WI
Children's Museums
NTEE: A52
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.7M
Total Expenses$2.5M
Total Assets$5.1M
Grant Records48
Funding Total$2.5M
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at The Building for Kids Inc
How The Building for Kids Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$76
Programs
the work itself
$18
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $76 for programs
$76
Provide specially designed exhibits, programs, classes and events to empower children, engage parents, and energize our community
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
DISSOLUTION OF ORG
$103,869
GENERAL SUPPORT
$41,255
$134,000
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
$79,256
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
$52,607
Showing up to 5 of 48 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Alicia Frank
SECRETARY
Amanda Chavez
TREASURER
Barb Gonnering
DIRECTOR
Bob Dekoch
DIRECTOR
Carrie Willer
DIRECTOR
Debra Mcdowall
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.7M | $2.5M | $5.1M |
| 2024 | $2.8M | $2.2M | $4.4M |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.0M | $3.7M |
| 2022 | $2.2M | $1.7M | $3.5M |
| 2020 | $1.1M | $1.3M | $2.6M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.1M to $2.7M (+134%), with total assets most recently reported at $5.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.