Tradesfutures
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 863766320 · Private foundation
Tradesfutures is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.1M in annual giving against $3.7M in assets. This page documents the 29 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Tradesfutures — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Tradesfutures funds
Tradesfutures's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, workforce & vocational training.
Populations it has supported include children.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Tradesfutures, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Works Initiative APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Jefferson City, MO | $303K | 2024 |
| National Urban League APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | New York, NY | $244K | 2024 |
| Nontraditional Employment for Women TO HELP LAUNCH A CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY | — | $200K | 2022 |
| Empowher Institute CHILD CARE | Milwaukee, WI | $165K | 2023 |
| Pwt United APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Sacramento, CA | $130K | 2024 |
| Missouri Works Initiative APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Jefferson City, MO | $104K | 2023 |
| Rowan University Foundation SCHOLORSHIPS | Glassboro, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Economic Development Partnership of Al APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Birmingham, AL | $100K | 2023 |
| Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Columbus, OH | $94K | 2024 |
| Building Pathways South APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | New Bedford, MA | $93K | 2024 |
| Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Phoenix, AZ | $84K | 2024 |
| Hire 360 APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Chicago, IL | $74K | 2024 |
| Georgia Building Trades Academy APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Atlanta, GA | $74K | 2024 |
| Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING | Deer Park, TX | $74K | 2024 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College TO RESERVE 6 SLOTS FOR CHILDREN OF REGISTERED APPRENTICE OR JOURNEY-LEVEL WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHO COME FROM THE SURROUNDING | — | $68K | 2022 |
Tradesfutures giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Tradesfutures
Tradesfutures's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at tradesfutures.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Tradesfutures
- Does Tradesfutures accept grant applications?
- Tradesfutures's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Tradesfutures fund?
- Tradesfutures's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Missouri Works Initiative, National Urban League, Nontraditional Employment for Women. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Tradesfutures give in grants?
- Tradesfutures reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 29 grants.
- Where is Tradesfutures located?
- Tradesfutures is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 863766320.
- How can I find foundations similar to Tradesfutures?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Tradesfutures, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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