The Building Dreams Foundation Inc
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Naples, Florida. The foundation says its mission is to equip Black and Latino individuals and families with tools and resources for financial independence, sustainable businesses, and opportunities that enhance quality of life.
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Building Dreams Foundation Inc gave $28K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,926
- -51.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,539
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $79,270
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% 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 The Building Dreams Foundation 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: 9130 Galleria Ct Ste 204, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 572-6030
Website: https://www.buildingdreamsfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Building Dreams Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community School of Naples ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (85%), with 13% to Texas and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Building Dreams Foundation Inc gives
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 802% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3K (2020) to $67K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community School of Naples Naples, FL | Angel Ball Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Edge Naples, FL | Sponsorship | $4,700 |
| Outlyr 2025 Chub Classic Sponsor Naples, FL | Donation | $4,700 |
| Yeti Austin, TX | Donation | $3,710 |
| Holocaust Museum & Cohen Edu Center Naples, FL | Donation | $2,500 |
| From the Ground up Ministries Cape Coral, FL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Conservancy of SWFL Naples, FL | Donation - 2023 Redsnook Catch & Rel | $2,500 |
| Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation Naples, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Faternal Order of Police FL Dist 3 Tarpon Springs, FL | Donation | $700 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $516 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,270 | $125,065 | $93,293 | $27,926 | 11 | $27,926 | $3,484 |
| 2023 | $62,218 | $157,470 | $130,842 | $57,970 | 10 | $57,970 | $2,046 |
| 2022 | $20,870 | $129,819 | $112,845 | $66,650 | 10 | $66,650 | $86 |
| 2021 | $3,896 | $26,846 | $43,200 | $42,500 | 3 | $42,500 | $16 |
| 2020 | $20,250 | $22,750 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $83 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Building Dreams Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to empower people in underserved communities through education, resources, and support related to financial literacy, homeownership, and economic growth. Its website also describes support for accessible education and lifelong learning, property-maintenance education, and community awareness initiatives.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Community School of Naples describes its mission as academic excellence and helping students realize their potential as engaged learners and responsible global citizens. From the Ground Up Ministries describes itself as a faith-based organization supporting teenage girls rescued from human trafficking through a safe-home environment and a recovery program that includes therapy, education, and spiritual mentorship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $27,926 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants included $5,000 to Community School of Naples for an Angel Ball sponsorship; $4,700 to EDGE for sponsorship; $4,700 to Outlyr 2025 Chub Classic Sponsor; and $3,710 to YETI. It also gave $2,500 each to the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, From the Ground Up Ministries, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Benham and Michael Diamond as directors.
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Benham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Diamond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Building Dreams Foundation Inc
How much does The Building Dreams Foundation Inc give each year?
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc gave $28K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 10 grants.
What is The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,539, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Building Dreams Foundation Inc give grants?
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (7 grants).
Does The Building Dreams Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).
Who are The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community School of Naples ($5,000), Edge ($4,700) and Outlyr 2025 Chub Classic Sponsor ($4,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Building Dreams Foundation Inc?
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Building Dreams Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it aims to empower people in underserved communities through education, resources, and support related to financial literacy, homeownership, and economic growth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Building Dreams Foundation 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 The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Building Dreams Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0881236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Building Dreams Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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