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About
The Washington Home Builders Foundation (WHBF) was founded in 2012 by the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) as a way to address educational and workforce needs within the building industry through charitable activities.
Purpose: We exist to educate, train, and grow the construction workforce to establish careers, build more homes, and foster hope for generations to come.
Mission: We open doors to construction careers by providing hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, and direct connections to employers.
Vision: A thriving construction workforce where opportunity is expanded, skilled professionals are in high demand, and communities are built stronger through meaningful careers.
Ways to Give
One-time Donation
Donate any amount to the Foundation with a credit or debit card. The Washington Home Builders Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization as classified by the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are eligible for charitable tax deductions. EIN: 46-0667648
BIAW Swag and Education Courses
Did you know that when you purchase apparel from the BIAW Swag Shop or attend BIAW classes, a portion of your purchase or registration fees to to support the WHBF?
Monthly Contributions
Want to make an annual impact gradually throughout the year? Set up a monthly billing program or schedule autopayments from your account directly to the Foundation account.
For $200 a month, you can fully support one student’s scholarship or one organization’s grant.
Planned Giving
Planned giving, also known as legacy giving, allows you to make arrangements to donate a portion of your assets or estate to the Foundation upon your passing.
Benefits of planning giving include tax beneftis, legacy recognition and long-term impact on the WHBF’s vision.
Contact BIAW General Counsel Ashli Penner at ashlip@biaw.com to receive more information on consulting legal, financial and tax professionals to ensure your wishes are accurately documented and fulfilled according to relevant laws and regulations.
Our funding makes a difference in both the lives and individuals and communities.
Your support helps fund scholarships, grants, and the BuildStrong Academy of Pierce County, opening doors for students to build meaningful careers and give back to their communities.
See how your donation can make a difference
Invest in the Next Generation of Builders
The BuildStrong Academy of Pierce County powered by HBI (Formerly CTTA) equips future builders with hands-on skills and career pathways in residential construction. Your support helps provide hands-on training, tools, and mentorship to students pursuing rewarding careers in residential construction—empowering them with skills that last a lifetime.
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Our current donors who help support our workforce development efforts
BuildStrong Circle ($100,000+)
Robert W. Camp
Building Industry Association of Washington
BIAW Member Services Corporation
Blueprint Partners ($50,000 - $99,999)
Anonymous Benefactor
Dick Rokes
City of Tacoma
Workforce Benefactors ($20,000-$49,999)
Truist Foundation
Trades Champions ($5,000 - $19,999)
National Housing Endowment
MBA of King and Snohomish Counties
Douglass Properties
Saphire Homes Inc
Woodworth Family Foundation
Timberland Bank
Norcliffe Foundation
The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation
Academy Friends (Up to $4,999)
Daniel A. Himebaugh
Evergreen Building Products
Trotter & Morton Facility Services Inc
Curtis Banta
Nutter Family Foundation
Sue Elkin
Aaron Marvin
Melissa Brewer
Lynn Schneider
Alexander Collins
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
David LaRiviere