The Building Dreams Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,926 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$27,926
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$79,270
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $57,970 the year before.
80% 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 | $57,970 | 10 | $62,218 |
| 2024 | $27,926 | 11 | $79,270 |
How to apply
The Building Dreams Foundation 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 The Building Dreams Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $23,700 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,710 |
| New York | 1 | $516 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community School of Naples | Angel ball sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Edge | Sponsorship | $4,700 |
| Outlyr 2025 Chub Classic Sponsor | Donation | $4,700 |
| Yeti | Donation | $3,710 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Edu Center | Donation | $2,500 |
| From the Ground Up Ministries | Donation | $2,500 |
| Conservancy of SWFL | Donation - 2023 redsnook catch & rel | $2,500 |
| Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Faternal Order of Police FL Dist 3 | Donation | $700 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation | Donation | $516 |
| Individual | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Benham
- Michael Diamond
Questions people ask
Does The Building Dreams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Building Dreams Foundation Inc give?
$27,926 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Building Dreams Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Benham (Director) and Michael Diamond (Director).
What does The Building Dreams Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.