AI Summary
Building Direction for Families Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In the filing year 2025, the organization awarded a total of $651.2K across nine grantees. Notably, Building Direction for Families Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
ALL SERVICES SUPPORT CHILDREN OR SUPPORT CONTRACTOR PROVIDING THESE SERVICES.
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARENT SHARE AND SUPPORT INC
Oelwein, IA
$729.3K
19%
DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
MANCHESTER, IA
$646.9K
17%

EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS INC
Waterloo, IA
$571.7K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$62.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$73.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC?
No. BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC give?
BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $62 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC make each year?
In 2025, BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $651 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC fund recently?
In 2025, BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include PARENT SHARE AND SUPPORT INC, DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, and EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC?
BUILDING DIRECTION FOR FAMILIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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