Foundation Mission
Giving back to our community through philanthropic avenues to improve housing-related opportunities for the disadvantaged.
The SBCA Foundation enables SBCA Chapters, companies, and individuals to give back to the industry. It is a standalone 501(c)(3) organization that is wholly owned by SBCA, which means financial resources donated to the SBCA Foundation are considered charitable for federal income tax purposes and are tax deductible for both companies and individuals.
SBCA Foundation Charitable Contributions to Date
| Workforce | Our People | Affordability | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12,000 | $72,500 | $218,000 | $302,500 |
Workforce
Recruit, train, and educate future workforce.
our people
Provide financial support to employees and their families.
affordability
Encourage innovation in building science that results in more affordable housing, and moves the industry to adopt methods.
Foundation Goal
The goal is to create a sufficiently large endowment that will allow the Foundation to annually contribute funds from the income made from investments, allowing the principal to continue to grow through ongoing donations.
component Connection Podcast
In this episode, Joe Hikel, owner of Shelter Systems Limited in Westminster, Maryland, shares why he has been a driving force behind the recently revitalized SBCA Foundation & Endowment, and how he envisions this charitable entity will give the component manufacturing industry an effective avenue to give back to the communities they serve.