Building Markets Ltd
Building Markets unleashes the transformational power of small businesses to address pressing social challenges by driving job creation and inclusive growth. Founded in 2004, the organization finds, builds, and connects competitive local Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to supply chains and investment. Using this data-driven model, Building Markets has supported more than 26,700 SMEs, assisted those businesses in winning $1.36 billion in contracts and $21 million in loans, and has helped create over 75,000 jobs across diverse markets like Turkey, Jordan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Liberia, and Haiti.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$881K
-56.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About Building Markets Ltd
Based on IRS filings
Building Markets Ltd is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $881K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $4K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $881,075 | $2,022,607 | $2,032,767 |
| Revenue | $1,996,628 | $5,148,763 | $4,108,126 |
| Expenses | $3,035,787 | $4,472,680 | $4,104,566 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,638 | $10,738 | $11,371 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center San Francisco, CA | to expand employment, entrepreneurship, and investment education in the commercial real estate sector | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radha Rajkotia | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $231,600 |
| Elizabeth Fairfield Brown | Head Of Partnerships | 40 | $146,139 |
| Frank Hamilton Mcnutt | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $152,000 |
| Ben Cushman | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Annie Duflo | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathrin Frauscher | Director | 1 | — |
| Paul Musser | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building Markets Ltd?
Building Markets Ltd is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $881K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Building Markets Ltd?
As of 2025, Building Markets Ltd holds $881K in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2025.
Where does Building Markets Ltd operate?
Building Markets Ltd has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Building Markets Ltd award?
In 2025, Building Markets Ltd awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Building Markets Ltd's EIN?
Building Markets Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0575195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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