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Building Dreams Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Scarsdale, New York · EIN 462303431

Building Dreams Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scarsdale, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,695 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $43,740. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $22,230 the year before.

47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$53,86010$245,540
2024$22,2309$347,011
2025$66,69515$362,475

How to apply

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Building Dreams Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York11$66,290
New Jersey2$205
District of Columbia1$100
Vermont1$100

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of St Pius X
Scarsdale, NY
Support of the religious group in their mission of improving the christian community.$43,740
Iona Athletics
New Rochelle, NY
Support of educational institutions and museums for the betterment of students.$7,250
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
New York, NY
Support of scientific research for cures in mental illness.$3,000
Fountain House
New York, NY
Support of people being impacted by mental illnesses.$3,000
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Westchester Inc
Elmsford, NY
Support of medical research, support and care for individuals suffering from diseases.$3,000
Ny Presbterian Fund Inc
New York, NY
Support of people being impacted by mental illnesses.$2,500
Glynwood Center
Cold Spring, NY
Cultivate just and resilient food systems.$2,350
The Cardinals Appeal
New York, NY
Support of the religious institutions in local community and archdiocese for capital projects.$500
Cancer Support Team
Purchase, NY
Support of caring for patients suffering from cancer,$400
Suny Cortland
Cortland, NY
Support of educational institutions and museums for the betterment of students.$300
Friends of Odell House Rochambe
Hartsdale, NY
Support of educational institutions and museums for the betterment of students.$250
Seton Hall Prep
West Orange, NJ
Support of educational institutions and museums for the betterment of students.$105
Hackensack University
Edison, NJ
Support of educational institutions and museums for the betterment of students.$100
Divided Sky Foundation
Ludlow, VT
Support of medical research, support and care for individuals suffering from diseases.$100
ASPCA
Washington, DC
Annimal rescue and protection.$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Building Dreams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Building Dreams Foundation Inc give?

$66,695 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Building Dreams Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ingriselli (President), Frank C Ingriselli Jr (Vice President) and Elizabeth Ingriselli-Moy (Treasurer).

What does Building Dreams Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.

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