Building Together

The Richfield-Bloomington B.U.I.L.D. Foundation was initially founded in December 1985 and

reactivated in December 2023 to be the financial arm for the Richfield-Bloomington Alumni Chapter

of Kappa Alpha Psi. For obvious reasons, the Chapter has 501 c7 status and the Foundation has 501 c3

status (501(c)(3) organizations focus on charitable causes, while 501(c)(7) nonprofits provide social or

recreational opportunities.).

The Rich

field-Bloomington (MN) Alumni B.U.I.L.D Foundation, Inc. exists to encourage and

support the efforts of the following Outreach Programs (Guide Right, Community Awareness,

Scholarship, Public Relations, and Pan-Hellenic) of the Richfield-Bloomington (MN) Alumni Chapter

of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. The B.U.I.L.D Foundation also exists to support various individuals,

community organizations, and programs in the Twin Cities metro area.

The purpose of the Foundation shall be to support the Guide Right, Scholarship and Community

Service activities of the Richfield-Bloomington (MN) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Incorporated and other organizations with similar community service goals. The

Foundation shall contribute to the advancement and improvements of the quality of life in its area

of operation and within the Twin Cities metro community by providing support for various

individuals, community organizations, and programs. The Foundation shall conduct and engage in

such cultural, humanitarian, educational, community services, and other activities that contribute to

and allow for the fulfillment of its purpose and objectives. The Foundation will not accept

invitations nor participate in any activities that are discriminatory or exclusionary based simply on

race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

The objectives of the Foundation shall be to:

1. To provide a cost effective and tax efficient way for donors to invest in our community.

2. To partner with other individuals and organizations, such as corporations, institutions,

foundations, and governmental agencies, to promote goals, aims, and objectives

which encourage cultural enrichment, personal development, and scholarship.

3. To foster and promote community wide activities that are intended to educate and build

human capacity, thereby improving the quality of life for the residents in our community.

4. To aid, support and assist with gifts, contributions, activities, and opportunities that raise the

economic, educational, and social levels of our community and its residents.