Building Hope Holdings Inc
Building Hope Holdings Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing reports 28 grants totaling $167,000.
Building Hope Holdings Inc at a glance
In short: Building Hope Holdings Inc gave $167K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,000
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,964
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $7,025,209
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Building Hope Holdings Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1730 Pennsylvania Ave Nw 250, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 457-1999
Website: https://www.buildinghope.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Building Hope Holdings Inc
Building Hope: Community Engagement Grant Award
Building Hope Holdings Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Building Hope: Education Innovation Grant Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Building Hope: Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program Grant
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Amount
US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Building Hope Holdings Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Alliance for PCS ($25K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 137 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Florida (25%), the District of Columbia (22%), New York (10%), Texas (10%), and Maryland (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Building Hope Holdings Inc gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2020) to $296K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance for PCS Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow Bristow, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| True North Classical Academies Foundation Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| SST Alumni Association San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Childrens National Hospital Silver Springs, MD | General Support | $7,500 |
| Carolina Covenant Scholarship Fund Chapel Hill, NC | General Support | $7,500 |
| Eta Nu Education Foundation Coconut Creek, FL | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,025,209 | $5,551,688 | $5,980,212 | $167,000 | 28 | $1,386,581 | $132,926 | — |
| 2023 | $5,746,991 | $4,011,056 | $5,172,462 | $178,475 | 29 | $1,462,163 | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,311,510 | $4,934,240 | $5,605,972 | $296,220 | 40 | $1,383,583 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,525,393 | $4,512,862 | $4,250,341 | $168,113 | 39 | $754,368 | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,095,338 | $3,244,185 | $3,069,556 | $157,873 | 1 | — | — | $43,900 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Building Hope’s website says its work is grounded in the belief that every learner in every community should have access to a great education. It describes combining capital, tools, and collaboration to help create learning environments and community spaces.
The 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, the Jackie Robinson Foundation says it provides scholarships and leadership development for students of color with limited financial resources. Friends of South Florida Autism says it supports organizations serving people with autism in South Florida. The ACE Foundation says it supports educational projects and charter-school students. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the funder’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $167,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $6,250. The largest listed award was $25,000 to National Alliance for PCS for general support. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Youth for Tomorrow, the Jackie Robinson Foundation, True North Classical Academies Foundation, and SST Alumni Association. The University of Rochester, Susan G. Komen, Children’s National Hospital, Carolina Covenant Scholarship Fund, ETA Nu Education Foundation, St. Luke Community Development Center, and El Haynes Public Charter School each received $7,500, all for general support.
Building Hope also describes IMPACT Summit and Awards programs for charter schools, including awards in educational innovation, community engagement, and student empowerment. Its website says the awards involve an application and selection process; a 2023 description reports that 131 schools applied for 12 awards.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building Hope Holdings Inc is led by William Hansen, President, CEO & Interim Corp Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 4 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Hansen
President, CEO & Interim Corp Secretary
President & CEO → President, CEO & Interim Corp Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$183K (2023) → $227K (2024)
Sheila Ryan-Macie
Chair
Director → Chair & Director, 2021
Chair & Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Fern Barrueta
Director
Vice Chair & Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Siegal
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Fisher
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hauber
Director
On filings since 2020
1.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Quinby
Director
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Jarrett
Director
On filings since 2021
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennie Niles
Director
On filings since 2021
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Marshall
Director
On filings since 2022
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Buchko
Director
On filings since 2022
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre Bennin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Rees
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D'alessandro
General Counsel & Secretary
Gc & Secretary → General Counsel & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Richard Moreno
Vice President South
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$267K (2020) → $717K (2024)
Lance Helming
CFO & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
12 hrs/week
$47K (2024)
Dru Damico
Vice President
Vice President West & Re Development → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Odland
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: S. Joseph Bruno (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Merrit (2020–2022) — Treasurer - Services
- Former: Marianne Keler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jenny Niles (2020) — Director
- Former: William Quinby (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 $717K, to Richard Moreno (VP South). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Building Hope Holdings Inc
How much does Building Hope Holdings Inc give each year?
Building Hope Holdings Inc gave $167K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $178K across 29 grants.
What is Building Hope Holdings Inc's typical grant size?
Building Hope Holdings Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $5,964, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Building Hope Holdings Inc give grants?
Building Hope Holdings Inc's top state is Florida, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Building Hope Holdings Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Building Hope Holdings Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Building Hope Holdings Inc's largest grantees?
Building Hope Holdings Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Alliance for PCS ($25,000), True North Classical Academies Foundation Inc ($12,500 across 2 grants) and Youth for Tomorrow ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Building Hope Holdings Inc?
Building Hope Holdings Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What does Building Hope Holdings Inc fund?
Building Hope’s website says its work is grounded in the belief that every learner in every community should have access to a great education. It describes combining capital, tools, and collaboration to help create learning environments and community spaces. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Building Hope Holdings Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Building Hope Holdings Inc's EIN?
Building Hope Holdings Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1338335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Building Hope Holdings Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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