Builders Initiative — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Builders Initiative is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $1.65B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.65Btotal assets

2017IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Builders Initiative has awarded

40 grantees · $45.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Walton Family Foundation $9.5M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors $5.5M
ForeFront $3.8M
Chicago Community Foundation $2.1M
The Minneapolis Foundation $1.8M
Little Village Environmental Justice Organization $1.5M
CREO Family Office Syndicate $1.5M
The Nature Conservancy $1.3M
Windward Fund $1.3M
Best Friends Animal Society $1M
Elevate Energy $1M
Mission Investors Exchange $950K
Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc $878K
Regents of the University of California at San Diego $803K
SmartFish Rescate de Valor $750K
Pashko $750K
Regents of the University of Michigan $750K
Puget Sound Restoration Fund $660K
Public Media Institute $610K
Meridian Institute $594K
The Perry Institute for Marine Science Inc $510K
Inner-City Muslim Action Network $505K
No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength $500K
Island Institute $500K
Multiplier $491K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$5M
FY2019$13.2M
FY2020$15.2M
FY2021$28.4M
FY2022$88M
FY2023$81.7M

About Builders Initiative

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN821503941
IRS ruling2017

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Builders Initiative?

Builders Initiative is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $1.65B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Builders Initiative fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Builders Initiative?

Builders Initiative's EIN is 821503941. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Builders Initiative?

Private foundations like Builders Initiative typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Builders Initiative. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.