The Building Dreams Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 85-0881236 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,700.
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
20% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School of Naples | Naples, FL | Angel ball sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Edge | Naples, FL | Sponsorship | $4,700 |
| Outlyr 2025 Chub Classic Sponsor | Naples, FL | Donation | $4,700 |
| Yeti | Austin, TX | Donation | $3,710 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Edu Center | Naples, FL | Donation | $2,500 |
| From the Ground Up Ministries | Cape Coral, FL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Conservancy of Swfl | Naples, FL | Donation - 2023 redsnook catch & rel | $2,500 |
| Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation | Naples, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Faternal Order of Police Fl Dist 3 | Tarpon Springs, FL | Donation | $700 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation | New York, NY | Donation | $516 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,926 | 11 |
| 2023 | $57,970 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500589349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0881236
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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