TRADESFUTURES
AI Summary
TRADESFUTURES is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing $1.3 million in grants to 20 selected grantees in 2024. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with TRADESFUTURES can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE APPRENTICESHIP READINESS PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO CHOOSE, OBTAIN AND SUCCEED IN A FORMAL APPRENTICESHIP IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
Cause Areas
1
Adult education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MISSOURI WORKS INITIATIVE
Jefferson City, MO
$407.5K
17%
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC
New York, NY
$310.1K
13%
EMPOWHER Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$207K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$69.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$61.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TRADESFUTURES?
No. TRADESFUTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TRADESFUTURES give?
TRADESFUTURES primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Missouri, and Wisconsin. 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 TRADESFUTURES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TRADESFUTURES fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRADESFUTURES make each year?
In 2024, TRADESFUTURES awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TRADESFUTURES fund recently?
In 2024, TRADESFUTURES awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MISSOURI WORKS INITIATIVE, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC, and EMPOWHER Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TRADESFUTURES?
TRADESFUTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.