Build the Faith Inc
Serve as an instrument to bring close to god those who have distanced themselves or are struggling in their path to the catholic faith
Build the Faith Inc at a glance
In short: Build the Faith Inc gave $16K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,500
- +111.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,167
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $289,263
- +103.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Build the Faith Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Redemptoris Mater Seminary ($8K). Together the top 3 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Build the Faith Inc gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $67K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redemptoris Mater Seminary Chestnut Hill, MA | To support the formation of seminarians at the redemptoris mater missionary seminary, helping to prepare future priests for service in the universal church. | $8,000 |
| St Mary of the Annunciation Cambridge, MA | Youth and Holy Family Evangelization Formation Programs | $5,000 |
| St Parick Parish Brockton, MA | Evangelization Programs for Missionary Families | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,263 | $262,318 | $115,505 | $15,500 | 3 | $1,740 |
| 2024 | $142,450 | $146,805 | $77,718 | $7,335 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $73,363 | $129,836 | $179,993 | $25,000 | 3 | $21 |
| 2022 | $123,520 | $185,681 | $207,742 | $66,600 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $145,581 | $89,882 | $25,633 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $87,925 | $116,864 | $113,722 | — | — | — |
About Build the Faith Inc
Based on IRS filings
Build the Faith Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Weston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $289K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Build the Faith Inc is led by Monica Lacouture, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica Lacouture
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Dangond
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jose Camilo Segura
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eduardo Tobon
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margarita Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Claudia Gutierrez
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Dangond
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ana Recao
Clerk
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Virginia Gomez
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Build the Faith Inc
How much does Build the Faith Inc give each year?
Build the Faith Inc gave $16K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
What is Build the Faith Inc's typical grant size?
Build the Faith Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,167, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Build the Faith Inc give grants?
Build the Faith Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Build the Faith Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Build the Faith Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Build the Faith Inc?
Build the Faith Inc reported $289K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $262K.
What is Build the Faith Inc?
Build the Faith Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Weston, MA. It holds $289K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Build the Faith Inc's EIN?
Build the Faith Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3901349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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