Building Futures Foundation
Invitation OnlyFremont, California · EIN 20-4746134 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $140,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Donation to support educational fund | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washinton, DC | Donation to support educational fund | $40,000 |
| Francis Parker School | Chicago, IL | Donation to support educational fund | $22,500 |
| Fu-Jen University | Gardena, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $15,000 |
| The Marin Arts | San Rafael, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $10,000 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | Donation to support educational fund | $10,000 |
| LA Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $10,000 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $5,000 |
| Rotary District 5170 Foundation | Forster City, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $5,000 |
| Chicago Dance Health | Chicago, IL | Donation to support educational fund | $5,000 |
| Stuf United Fund | Flushing, NY | Donation to support educational fund | $4,000 |
| Tcv Food Bank | Fremont, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $4,000 |
| Moms Against Poverty | San Francisco, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $4,000 |
| Center for Excellence | Mclean, VA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Map International | Brunswick, GA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Disble Amer Veterans Dav Charitable Svc | Cold Springs, KY | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Cbc Foundation | Fremont, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Tao & Zen Society USA | Cupertino, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children Reserch Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Operation Blessing | Virgina Beach, VA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Lcf Education Fund | LA Canada, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Cupertino Taichung | Cupertino, CA | Donation to support educational fund | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Co-Op | Chicago, IL | Donation to support educational fund | $1,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($40,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $398,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $434,050 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600399349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4746134
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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