Build the Future Foundation In
Build the Future Foundation, INC. serves as the academic booster club for the Kewaunee, WI School District by providing financial assistance to purchase books, equipment, software, staff training
Build the Future Foundation In at a glance
In short: Build the Future Foundation In gave $31K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $31K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $31,302
- +62.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $31,302
- +62.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $31,302
- Total assets
- $1,220,573
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Build the Future Foundation In funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kewaunee School ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Build the Future Foundation In gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2025) to $58K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kewaunee School Kewaunee, WI | Part IV | $31,302 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,220,573 | $156,894 | $31,427 | $31,302 | 1 | $143,319 |
| 2025 | $1,085,181 | $21,291 | $19,352 | $19,262 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $974,698 | $38,068 | $29,959 | $29,919 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $877,967 | $7,833 | $33,833 | $33,695 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $827,714 | $11,778 | $20,470 | $20,430 | 1 | $10 |
| 2021 | $966,609 | $14,542 | $60,512 | $57,999 | 1 | $12 |
About Build the Future Foundation In
Based on IRS filings
Build the Future Foundation In is a public charity, based in Kewaunee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Build the Future Foundation In is led by Jamie Witcpale, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jamie Witcpale
President
K & Vice President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Prucha
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blair Wisnicky
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Alverso
Vice President
N & Director → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Fritz
Superintendent
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Madzrevi
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Tess
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Dworak
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Kassner
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dennis Shimane (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Jeffrey Kleima (2021–2023) — N & Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Dworak (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Thompson (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Amber Binney (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jackie Yon (2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Wisnic (2021) — Ky & Director
- Former: Karen Treml (2021) — Director
- Former: Kathy Neumeier (2021) — Director
- Former: Laura Gallenbe (2021) — Rger & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Future Foundation In
How much does Build the Future Foundation In give each year?
Build the Future Foundation In gave $31K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is Build the Future Foundation In?
Build the Future Foundation In reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $157K.
Where does Build the Future Foundation In operate?
Build the Future Foundation In has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Build the Future Foundation In's EIN?
Build the Future Foundation In's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2028067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
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