Family Builders by Adoption
Alameda, CA ·EIN 94-2936989 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Family Builders by Adoption?
Family Builders by Adoption is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ($415K), Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc ($300K), The Zellerbach Family Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $994K in grants to Family Builders by Adoption between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | $415,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | $300,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Zellerbach Family Foundation | $150,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Network for Good | $52,591 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights | $20,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| 128 Collective Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| In-n-out Burgers Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Calico Center | $5,815 | 1 | 2020 |
| Messing Family Charitable Foundation | $4,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Sunset Heights Assn Responsible People | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Yelp Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2019 |
What grants has Family Builders by Adoption received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANT | $83,000 |
| 2024 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $83,000 |
| 2024 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights | EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF, AND PLACES CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTION AND OTHER FORMS OF PERMANENCE. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Sunset Heights Assn Responsible People | PROVIDE RECRUITMENT, PREPARATION, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FAMILIES IN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE OTHER BAY AREA COUNTIES WHO ARE LOOKING TO ADOPT CHILDREN WHO ARE IN FOSTER CARE WITH SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Messing Family Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2023 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $83,000 |
| 2023 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights | EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF, AND PLACES CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTION AND OTHER FORMS OF PERMANENCE. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Federation of San | HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Messing Family Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2022 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $83,000 |
| 2022 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILY BUILDERS | $50,000 |
| 2022 | In-n-out Burgers Foundation | YOUTH PERMANENCY PROJECT | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights | EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF, AND PLACES CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTION AND OTHER FORMS OF PERMANENCE. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Messing Family Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | GETREAL CALIFORNIA | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS | $83,000 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $15,323 |
| 2021 | Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable | FOSTER CHILDREN PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Messing Family Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | GETREAL CA | $150,000 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $37,268 |
| 2020 | Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable | FOSTER CHILDREN PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2020 | 128 Collective Foundation | SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE BAY AREA | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Calico Center | CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES SUBAWARD | $5,815 |
| 2020 | Messing Family Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2019 | The Yelp Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION MADE BY EMPLOYEE OF YELP, INC. | $250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Family Builders by Adoption?
Family Builders by Adoption is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ($415K), Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc ($300K), The Zellerbach Family Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $994K in grants to Family Builders by Adoption between 2019–2025.
Who is Family Builders by Adoption's largest funder?
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the largest recorded funder of Family Builders by Adoption, with $415K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Family Builders by Adoption received?
IRS 990 filings record $994K in grants to Family Builders by Adoption across 28 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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