Building America's Future
Building America’s Future (BAF) is a public charity based in Washington, DC. Formed in 2020, it says its mission is to educate the public and build a grassroots movement for policies on issues it identifies as important to Americans’ welfare.
Building America's Future at a glance
In short: Building America's Future gave $17.4M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,358,938
- +186.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,239,924
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $237,500
- Total assets
- $9,201,119
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Building America's Future
- Contact
Mailing address: 1825 I St Nw Ste 900, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (512) 277-6095
Website: https://buildingamericasfuture.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Building America's Future funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Interstate Priorities Inc ($10.1M). Together the top 10 received $17.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 25 (20%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BAF’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were reported for Pennsylvania (58%), Delaware (12%), Florida (9%), Arizona (9%), and Colorado (9%). These are the reported recipient-state shares for that year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Building America's Future gives
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2021) to $43.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $17.4M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Priorities Inc Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,100,000 |
| Eu-US Forum Inc Wilmington, DE | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000,000 |
| The American Promise Inc Tallahassee, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,630,000 |
| Turning Point Action Phoenix, AZ | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,613,001 |
| Western Heritage Conservation Alliance Englewood, CO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $870,937 |
| North Carolina Chamber Raleigh, NC | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $250,000 |
| Vote for America Englewood, CO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $250,000 |
| Citizen Awareness Project Inc Highlands Ranch, CO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $225,000 |
| Ballot Freedom Fund Severance, CO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $200,000 |
| Common Sense America Inc McLean, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,201,119 | $100,223,489 | $98,194,223 | $17,358,938 | 14 | $330,989 |
| 2023 | $7,233,335 | $21,058,064 | $23,149,673 | $6,050,000 | 9 | $95,399 |
| 2022 | $9,188,387 | $53,235,638 | $47,401,899 | $43,500,000 | 2 | $12,967 |
| 2021 | $3,354,648 | $11,331,306 | $7,991,854 | $450,000 | Total only | $1,306 |
| 2020 | $52,644 | $300,072 | $247,428 | — | — | $72 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
BAF’s stated mission is to educate the public and build a grassroots movement to advance policies on a broad range of issues, including housing, healthcare, education, immigration, energy, the economy, jobs, trade, and national security. In its 2024 filing, BAF describes research and campaigns related to domestic energy production, protection from communist China, border security, opposition to government bans and mandates, 340B program reforms, and voter registration.
The organizations receiving grants in 2024 include groups whose own missions describe public education and policy advocacy. For example, Interstate Priorities says it works to advance good governance and educate the public about systemic issues; The American Promise says it educates citizens on economic, regulatory, and legal policies; and Citizen Awareness Project says it educates citizens and public officials on public-policy issues. Other recipients describe work in areas such as voter participation, business advocacy, and golf-industry initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, BAF reported 14 grants totaling $17,358,938. Grant sizes ranged from $10,000 to $10,100,000, with a median of $237,500. The largest awards included $10,100,000 to Interstate Priorities Inc. and $2,000,000 to EU-US Forum Inc. Other large grants were $1,630,000 to The American Promise Inc., $1,613,001 to Turning Point Action, and $870,937 to Western Heritage Conservation Alliance.
Additional 2024 grants included $250,000 each to North Carolina Chamber and Vote for America, $225,000 to Citizen Awareness Project Inc., $200,000 to Ballot Freedom Fund, $125,000 to Common Sense America Inc., $50,000 to Republican Governors Public Policy Committee, and $25,000 to Hardworking Georgians Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Neal as executive director; Timothy McKone as secretary; Cabell Hobbs as treasurer; and Bernard Okun and John Quirk as directors.
Building America's Future is led by Katherine Neal, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Neal
Executive Director
Secretary → Deputy Executive Director - Executive Director, 2023
Deputy Executive Director - Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $215K (2024)
Bernard Okun
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $48K (2024)
John Quirk
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $48K (2024)
Timothy McKone
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $48K (2024)
Cabell Hobbs
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: James C. Jankowski (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Alan Philp (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Cabel Roe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Thompson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Catherine Linkul (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Charles Larson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Generra Peck (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Catherine Chestnut (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Chuck Larson Jr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Katherine Neal (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Building America's Future
How much does Building America's Future give each year?
Building America's Future gave $17.4M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 9 grants.
What is Building America's Future's typical grant size?
Building America's Future's median grant in 2024 was $237,500, and its average grant was $1,239,924, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Building America's Future give grants?
Building America's Future gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (12%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Englewood, CO (2 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Who are Building America's Future's largest grantees?
Building America's Future's largest 2024 grantees include Interstate Priorities Inc ($10,100,000), Eu-US Forum Inc ($2,000,000) and The American Promise Inc ($1,630,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Building America's Future?
Building America's Future reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $100.2M.
What does Building America's Future fund?
BAF’s stated mission is to educate the public and build a grassroots movement to advance policies on a broad range of issues, including housing, healthcare, education, immigration, energy, the economy, jobs, trade, and national security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Building America's Future?
Building America's Future has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check buildingamericasfuture.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Building America's Future's EIN?
Building America's Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1359192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Building America's Future funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/building-america-s-future-morg_2969956db37c48da8a8de5b1e2991580
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