Building Hope Holdings Inc
Preselected recipients only
Building Hope Holdings Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $167,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 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$167,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $178,475 the year before.
63% 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 | $178,475 | 29 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $167,000 | 28 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Building Hope Holdings Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Building Hope Holdings Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $41,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $37,500 |
| New York | 2 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $17,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $7,500 |
| Indiana | 3 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance for PCS | General support | $25,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow | General support | $10,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| True North Classical Academies Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| SST Alumni Association | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Rochester | General support | $7,500 |
| Susan G Komen | General support | $7,500 |
| Childrens National Hospital | General support | $7,500 |
| Carolina Covenant Scholarship Fund | General support | $7,500 |
| Eta Nu Education Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| St Luke Community Development Center | General support | $7,500 |
| El Haynes Public Charter School | General support | $7,500 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County | General support | $7,500 |
| The Sweat for Breath Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Ace Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of South Florida Autism Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Doral Charter Schools Foundation Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| The Oaks Academy Brookside | General support | $3,000 |
| Palm Beach School for Autism | General support | $3,000 |
| Plato Academy Gold Sponsorship | General support | $2,500 |
| True North Classical Academies Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Alturas Preparatory Academy | General support | $2,000 |
| Innovation for Equity | General support | $1,500 |
| Believe Schools Indianapolis | General support | $1,500 |
| The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis | General support | $1,500 |
| Richard Wright PCS | General support | $1,500 |
| Franklin Academy Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Odyssey Charter School Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Fern Barrueta
- Andre Bennin
- Sandra Buchko
- Michael D'alessandro
- Dru Damico
- Joe Fisher
- William Hansen
- Steve Hauber
- Lance Helming
- Hugh Jarrett
- Bob Marshall
- Richard Moreno
- Jennie Niles
- Robin Odland
- Bill Quinby
Questions people ask
Does Building Hope Holdings Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Building Hope Holdings Inc give?
$167,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Building Hope Holdings Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists J Fern Barrueta (Director), Andre Bennin (Director), Sandra Buchko (Director) and Michael D'alessandro (General Counsel/Secretary (Thru 08/2024)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Building Hope Holdings Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.