Building Futures
Grantmaking foundation in Providence, Rhode Island · EIN 81-3939129
- Rhode Island
- Providence
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Rhode Island
- Total giving
- $350KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $4.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
BUILDING FUTURES' MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AND SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING POVERTY WHO SEEK CAREERS IN THE BUILDING TRADES THROUGH REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP; AND STRATEGIES TO INCREASE EMPLOYER USE OF APPRENTICES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NON-CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS WHO WISH TO DEVELOP, LAUNCH AND OPERATE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS IN OTHER HIGH GROWTH SECTORS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Manufacturing Institute Dba We Make Ri | $60K | 2021 |
| Ri Nursery & Landscape Association (Rinla) | $43K | 2021 |
| Ironworkers Union Local 37 | $30K | 2021 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No 99 | $29K | 2021 |
| Care New England Health System | $29K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.