HMC Designing Futures Foundation
Preselected recipients only
HMC Designing Futures Foundation is a private foundation in Ontario, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$125,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $101,310 the year before.
74% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,310 | 25 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $125,500 | 23 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
HMC Designing 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 HMC Designing Futures Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $105,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sac | Support the construction of habitat's cirtrus heights community revidalization development of 26 affordable homes | $25,000 |
| Ace Mentoring Program | Provied scholarships for ace mentor graduates | $10,000 |
| One Tree Planted | Fund planting of 10,000 trees in the california 2025 rim wildfire restoration project. | $10,000 |
| Bright Prospect | Provide comprehensive counseling and support for students 9th - 12th grade | $5,500 |
| Architecture for Communities Los Angeles | 2x8 and dxd student scholorships | $5,000 |
| Diy Girls | Support invent girls program at sylmar high school for 23 girls and gender-expansive youth | $5,000 |
| Aia la | Donar wall sponsorship to support aia la's new home | $5,000 |
| Socal Noma | Support the project pipeline architecture summer bootcamp | $5,000 |
| Leap Arts in Education | Provide equity-driven, student-centered architecture artist-in-residencies programs for 120 bay area students with qualified architecture teaching artists with a 12-week curriculum. | $5,000 |
| Aia Inland California | Sponsor and support the 2024 aiaic student design awards program for students in the regional architecture schools. | $5,000 |
| Arquitina | Scholorships for the mentees' are exam study materials | $5,000 |
| Mt Sac Fonundation | To provide 5 architecture students with $1000 scholarships who plan to trnasfer to accredited architecture programs | $5,000 |
| Huerta del Valle | Cover expoenses, replace equipment and complete repairs caused by break-ins and theft | $5,000 |
| Garden School Foundation | To support operations at garden school foundation flagship garden | $5,000 |
| Veggielution | Fund upgrades, including insulation and electircal wiring for veggielution's new office space | $5,000 |
| East Los Angeles College | Program to support elac students who aspire to careers in architecture and design. | $5,000 |
| The Friends of Chabot College | Provide scholarship | $5,000 |
| Noma Foundation | Noma hbcu mentoring program | $3,000 |
| Bridges to Prosperity | Fund the construction of foot bridges for communities in need. | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Matching donation employee volunteerism pirates 4 a cause | $1,500 |
| California State University Longbeach | Provide scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of the Pacific | Scholorship for priscilla chung 2024-2025 academic school year | $1,000 |
| Citrus College Financial | Scholorship for joana oritx #a00462179 2024-2025 academic school year | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adrienne Luce
- Brian Staton
- Eera Babtiwale
- Eric Carbonnier
- Israel Pena
- Shweta Joshi
- Steven Wilson
Questions people ask
Does HMC Designing Futures Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HMC Designing Futures Foundation give?
$125,500 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs HMC Designing Futures Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adrienne Luce (Executive Director), Brian Staton (President), Eera Babtiwale (Board Member) and Eric Carbonnier (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does HMC Designing Futures Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.