Builders Initiative Foundation
Annual Giving
$96.8M+18% YoY
Grants
390
Median Grant
$150K
Organizations Funded
429
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Foundation Overview
Mission
As the philanthropic team of Builders Vision, we work with people and organizations to help build a more humane and healthy planet, supporting changemakers in climate and energy, food systems, community development, and ocean/coastal conservation.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Chicago Frontlines Funding Initiative (environmental justice), Urban Juncture Forum renovation (artistic hub in south Chicago), climate crisis mitigation programs, sustainable agricultural practices, community equity access programs
How to Apply
No unsolicited proposals accepted, Program Officers evaluate opportunities through rigorous process, proactively develop strategic ongoing relationships with organizations, broad range of tools including grantmaking, impact investing, research
Does Not Fund
Does not accept unsolicited proposals
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$96.8M
Grants
390
Median
$150K
States
35
$81.7M
Grants
344
Median
$146K
States
33
$88.0M
Grants
316
Median
$145K
States
34
Grant Size Distribution
$150K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$94K
25th Pctile
$295K
75th Pctile
$4.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $94K and $295K.
Largest Recent Grants
$4.0M
2024
Chicago Community Foundation
IL · to support a program focused on reducing, mitigating and preventing street violence
$3.0M
2024
ForeFront
IL · to support a food resilience program in Chicago
$3.0M
2024
CREO Family Office Syndicate
NY · to support growth and sustainability planning
$2.0M
2024
Rewiring America Inc
DC · to support the decarbonization of low-income homes in Indiana
$1.9M
2024
Walton Family Foundation
AR · to support its grantmaking program focused on advancing sustainability efforts in the Midwest
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.