Building Brilliant Futures
Building Brilliant Futures is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Westport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K.
Building Brilliant Futures at a glance
In short: Building Brilliant Futures gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,600
- -67.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,800
- -67.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $38,016
- +603.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Building Brilliant Futures funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sundevil Foundation ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $11K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sundevil Foundation Tempe, AZ | To Support Their Mission | $2,100 |
| Tiger Athletic Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To Support Their Missin | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,016 | $38,350 | $5,739 | $3,600 | 2 | $5,709 |
| 2023 | $5,405 | $16,405 | $11,000 | $11,000 | 2 | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building Brilliant Futures's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianne Peranich
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mark Fishman
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patricia Dodd
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Todd Rogers
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Building Brilliant Futures
How much does Building Brilliant Futures give each year?
Building Brilliant Futures gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is Building Brilliant Futures?
Building Brilliant Futures reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is Building Brilliant Futures?
Building Brilliant Futures is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Westport, CT. It holds $38K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Building Brilliant Futures operate?
Building Brilliant Futures has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Louisiana.
What is Building Brilliant Futures's EIN?
Building Brilliant Futures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1752235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Building Brilliant Futures funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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