EIN 16-1777355

Construction Careers Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Construction Careers Foundation increases the diversity of entrants to the construction trades and fosters long-term construction careers through various programs. The MN Trades Academy provides a paid summer construction internship experience for selected Twin City area high school youth. The Learn2Build program exposes middle school students to career possibilities in construction, and the foundation distributed over 500 activity kits to middle school youth in 2021. CCF partnered with 15 schools and youth-focused organizations to deliver educational opportunities.
Total revenues
$898,790
2023
Total expenses
$896,935
2023
Total assets
$380,922
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Construction Careers Foundation

Helmets to hardhats:working in tandem with the national office, helmets to hardhats helps introduce military veterans to career opportunities in Construction. In 2023, the program worked with over 100 veterans to identify and support their next steps in the Construction industry.
Learn2build:the intention of the learn2build program is to expose middle school students to career possibilities in Construction. In 2023, ccf explored a new way to engage with students through camps. Ccf partnered with schools and youth-focused community-based organizations to bring Construction to youth through fun and creative activities at these camps.
Mn trades academy:the mn trades academy (mta) is a paid summer Construction internship experience for selected twin city area high school youth. Mta aspires to provide rich educational and hands-on experiences for participants to earn while they learn about Construction as a career choice. In 2023, 50 youth participated in the program.
Outreach:throughout 2023, the trades navigator worked with young people to explore career planning, working to help clarify the process and steps toward apprenticeship. The trades navigator also hosted gathering for program alumni to build a community of peers and explore opportunities in the trades.

Who funds Construction Careers Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Opus FoundationProgram Growth and Enhancements$150,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationMultiple Grants for Programs, Operations, Or Other Purposes$30,000
FR Bigelow FoundationCCF Construction Training and Career Pathways Navigation Support for East Metro Youth$30,000
...and 6 more grants received

Financials for Construction Careers Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$874,458
Program services$24,332
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$898,790
Data update history
September 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Otto Bremer Trust (OBT)
July 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Opus Foundation
February 23, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
July 6, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationHuman servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donationsLegally formed as corporation
General information
Address
10590 Wayzata Blvd 100
Minneapolis, MN 55305
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
constructioncareers.org/about/ 
Phone
(612) 840-1233
IRS details
EIN
16-1777355
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J22: Employment Training
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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