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Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that filed $96.6M in grants to 280 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$96.6M
2024
Grantees funded
2024
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
392
Median 1st year grant
$121K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
BRUCE McNamer
Employee
L
Lisa Forbes
Employee
L
Lukas Walton
Employee
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc)?
No. Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) give?
Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and California. 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 Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $121 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) make each year?
In 2024, Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) awarded about 390 grants, totaling nearly $96.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) fund recently?
In 2024, Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) awarded grants to about 450 grantees. Recent grantees include FOREFRONT, CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and Crystal Bridges-Museum of American Art Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc)?
Builders Initiative Foundation (FKA The Builders Initiative Inc) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.