TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE APPRENTICESHIP READINESS PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO CHOOSE, OBTAIN AND SUCCEED IN A FORMAL APPRENTICESHIP IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. AND TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; TO CONDUCT AND/OR SPONSOR RESEARCH AND STUDIES CONCERNING THE REASONS INDIVIDUALS FAIL TO OBTAIN OR COMPLETE AN APPRENTICESHIP; AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VARIOUS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CRAFT WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
Key facts about Tradesfutures
- EIN
- 86-3766320
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,344,780
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $96,056
- Median grant
- $73,917
- Total assets
- $3,658,102
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tradesfutures funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Tradesfutures's 14 itemized 2024 grants were New York (25%), Missouri (23%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 14 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Apprenticeship/Training" (12 grants).
How Tradesfutures gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+27.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+83.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$96K
+70.6% YoY
About Tradesfutures
Based on IRS filings
Tradesfutures is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,658,102 | $2,861,336 | $1,682,632 |
| Revenue | $4,226,731 | $2,691,169 | $2,111,000 |
| Expenses | $3,376,460 | $1,940,547 | $463,059 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Missouri Works Initiative ($303,074), National Urban League ($243,930), PWT United ($129,625).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MISSOURI WORKS INITIATIVE Jefferson City, MO | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $303,074 |
| NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE New York, NY | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $243,930 |
| PWT UNITED Sacramento, CA | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $129,625 |
| OHIO STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL Columbus, OH | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $94,234 |
| BUILDING PATHWAYS SOUTH New Bedford, MA | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $92,952 |
| ARIZONA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL Phoenix, AZ | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $84,230 |
| HIRE 360 Chicago, IL | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $73,969 |
| GEORGIA BUILDING TRADES ACADEMY Atlanta, GA | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $73,865 |
| HOUSTON GULF COAST BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL Deer Park, TX | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $73,611 |
| ROCHESTER CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION Rochester, NY | APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | $48,736 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean McGarvey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brandon Bishop | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sam Lyon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tom Ensminger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Peoples | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Allison Ziogas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Melissa Wells | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Monroe | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nicole Schwartz | Executive Director | 40 | $79,914 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tradesfutures?
Tradesfutures is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tradesfutures?
As of 2024, Tradesfutures holds $3.7M in total assets with $4.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Tradesfutures operate?
Tradesfutures has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Tradesfutures award?
In 2024, Tradesfutures awarded 14 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $96K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tradesfutures's EIN?
Tradesfutures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3766320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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