Building Futures Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Building Futures Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $398,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $140,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$398,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $434,050 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $434,050 | 29 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $398,500 | 33 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Building Futures Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Building Futures Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $213,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $63,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $43,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Donation to support educational fund | $140,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Donation to support educational fund | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation to support educational fund | $40,000 |
| Great Chicago Food | Donation to support educational fund | $25,000 |
| Francis Parker School | Donation to support educational fund | $22,500 |
| Fu-Jen University | Donation to support educational fund | $15,000 |
| The Marin Arts | Donation to support educational fund | $10,000 |
| High Jump | Donation to support educational fund | $10,000 |
| La Fire Department Foundation | Donation to support educational fund | $10,000 |
| Reading Partners | Donation to support educational fund | $5,000 |
| Rotary District 5170 Foundation | Donation to support educational fund | $5,000 |
| Aabc | Donation to support educational fund | $5,000 |
| Chicago Dance Health | Donation to support educational fund | $5,000 |
| Stuf United Fund | Donation to support educational fund | $4,000 |
| TCV Food Bank | Donation to support educational fund | $4,000 |
| Moms Against Poverty | Donation to support educational fund | $4,000 |
| Center for Excellence | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Individual | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Direct Relief | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Map International | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Disble Amer Veterans Dav Charitable Svc | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| CBC Foundation | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Individual | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Tao & Zen Society USA | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children Reserch Hospital | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Operation Blessing | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| LCF Education Fund | Donation to support educational fund | $3,000 |
| Cupertino Taichung | Donation to support educational fund | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Co-Op | Donation to support educational fund | $1,000 |
| Tcaat | Donation to support educational fund | $1,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Donation to support educational fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Yu Sheng Victor Liu
- Eric Liu
- Lin Dee Liu
Questions people ask
Does Building Futures Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Building Futures Foundation give?
$398,500 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Building Futures Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yu Sheng Victor Liu (Ceo), Eric Liu (Secretary) and Lin Dee Liu (Cfo).
What does Building Futures Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.