Civic Intelligence

Building Fires Inc

EIN 81-4498192 • 501(c)3 • Canton, GA

Profile

Building fires exists to equip student-athletes with the life skills, mentorship, and community support they need to thrive both on and off the field.

116 Rock Creek LnCanton, GA 30114

buildingfires.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

$21,574

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$21,574

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

$67,503

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$46,383

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$21,120

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $21,574Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $21,5742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$21,574
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$21,574
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $67,503Expenses 2024: $46,383Net Income 2024: $21,1202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$67,503
Expenses$46,383
Net Income$21,120
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$21,574
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$21,574
Revenue
$67,503
Expenses
$46,383
Net income
$21,120
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.6$0.00$21.6$67.5$46.4$21.1
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$67,503
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Building fires exists to equip student-athletes with the life skills, mentorship, and community support they need to thrive both on and off the field.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$12,046-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$9,528-
Total Assets$0$21,574▲ $21,574
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$21,574-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$21,574▲ $21,574
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$21,574▲ $21,574
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Todd BakerCEO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$67,462
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$41
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$43,349
Change in Net Assets
$21,120
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$46,383
Total Fundraising Expense$17,669
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$924-$2,639$3,563
Other Expenses$3,044-$11,839$3,044
Information Technology--$2,698$2,698
All Other Expenses$1,604--$1,604
Office Expenses-$786-$786
Conferences and Meetings-$276$493$769
Occupancy-$750-$750
Insurance-$576-$576
Fees for Services Other-$554-$554
Total Functional Expenses$25,772$2,942$17,669$46,383
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Big Scramble$22,153---
Total Events$22,153---
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Building Fires Inc
EIN
81-4498192
Phone
6788488192
Address
116 ROCK CREEK LN, CANTON, GA 30114

Signing Officer

Name
Todd Baker
Title
CEO
Phone
6788488192
Signed
2025-10-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Todd Baker
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Murphy CPA Group
Address
2205 RIVERSTONE BLVD SUITE 105, CANTON, GA 30114
Preparer
George W Murphy CPA
Phone
7704791667
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Opening balance equity 454”

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