Grantmaking public charity · EIN 86-3766320
Tradesfutures
Washington, DC
Tradesfutures is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.96M in grants paid across 21 grants, with $3.66M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Missouri Works Initiative, National Urban League and Pwt United.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Tradesfutures's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization monitors subsidies to other organizations on a case by case basis. records are maintained to substantiate the amount, eligibility and use.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
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.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Urban Green Council | New York, NY | Apprenticeship/Training | $42,560 |
| Empowher Institute | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $42,000 |
| Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| North Dakota State Building & Construction Trades Council | Mandan, ND | Apprenticeship/Training | $16,994 |
The 14 largest of 21 grants listed on the return. 7 grants to individuals ($17.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Tradesfutures accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Tradesfutures's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Tradesfutures give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,957,184 in grants paid (21 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Tradesfutures funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Missouri Works Initiative (MO), $303K, National Urban League (NY), $244K, Pwt United (CA), $130K, Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council (OH), $94.2K and Building Pathways South (MA), $93K.