Dreambuilders Foundation primarily funds youth-serving organizations that provide services and enrichment to underprivileged children, with a strong emphasis on mentoring, out-of-school programs, school-based supports, and basic needs (clothing/essentials). Their giving pattern and grantee list suggest a hands-on interest in community-level organizations—especially youth clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates, school foundations, and programs that use sports or basic items to engage kids. While headquartered in Brentwood, TN, their grants also reach regional hubs (Dallas/Tarrant County, Kansas City, Nashville), indicating a mix of local and select regional investments.
Dreambuilders Foundation Inc’s recent giving is defined by support for underprivileged children, with one of its largest grants going to Uplift Education for children and another substantial award to Operation Warm for underprivileged children. The pattern is consistent across youth-serving organizations that provide basic needs, mentoring, school-based support, and enrichment. Grants also go to Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates, Boys & Girls Club chapters, and school foundations, pointing to a preference for direct-service groups that work with children in everyday settings. The foundation’s grants often sit in a practical middle range rather than at the very top end of the sector, and its largest awards appear alongside many smaller program grants. That mix shows up in support for organizations such as Stars Nashville, United Way of Central Maryland, and Dayspring Center, each serving children through local programming or community aid. The grant list also includes several sports- and clothing-related partners, suggesting an emphasis on participation, access, and essentials rather than broad institutional funding. Across the record, Dreambuilders Foundation Inc gives in a way that is tightly centered on children’s services and youth development.
A major thread in Dreambuilders Foundation Inc’s giving is basic-needs support for children. Operation Warm appears multiple times in the recent grants list, including a $83,900 award in 2023 and additional grants in 2024 and 2025, all aimed at supporting children and underprivileged children. Youth development and mentoring is another clear area. The foundation gave $50,572 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City for underprivileged children, and also supported Bbbs of Greater Dallas and Bbbs of Tarrant County, showing repeated interest in one-to-one mentoring models. School and enrichment support also appears in the portfolio. The foundation awarded $40,000 to Startright Childhood Education Foundation and $25,000 to Camden Schools Foundation, both for children, and it gave $55,000 to Stars Nashville, indicating a focus on programs that serve children through education and enrichment settings.
Typical grants fall in a middle tier: the 25th percentile is $7,494, the median is $11,067, and the 75th percentile is $20,118. That distribution is consistent with a foundation that makes many program-level awards while still writing a smaller number of larger grants. The recent record shows repeated support for several recipients across multiple years, including Operation Warm, Bbbs of Greater Dallas, and Camden Schools Foundation, which points to recurring relationships rather than isolated gifts. Dreambuilders Foundation Inc does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. No application process is stated in the provided data.
$867K
$559K
$1.3M
$1.3M
Most grants fall between $7K and $20K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$20K
About 40% of grants go to recipients in PA.
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Distributed portfolio of mostly mid-sized grants ($25k–$100k) with occasional larger gifts; a mix of repeat multi-year or multi-grant support to a handful of core grantees (Operation Warm, Communities for People, Animal Friends) alongside many single-year community and school partners across their regional footprint.
Notable grantees: Operation Warm, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas / BGC of Greater Tarrant, Big Brothers Big Sisters (Kansas City and other affiliates), Camden Schools Foundation, Dick's Sporting Goods
Dreambuilders Foundation Inc gives regionally, with grants landing entirely in the US across 142 awards. Tennessee accounts for 40% of grants, but the top state by grant count is Pennsylvania. Recent recipient cities include Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Dallas, and Nashville, showing a footprint that extends beyond the foundation’s Brentwood base. The list also reaches Maryland through United Way of Central Maryland.
The foundation most often supports youth-serving organizations for children, especially groups focused on mentoring, school-based support, enrichment, and basic needs. Recent grants include awards to child-focused education, club, and mentoring organizations, alongside clothing and essentials partners.
Its grant distribution centers in the low five figures. The 25th percentile is $7,494, the median is $11,067, and the 75th percentile is $20,118.
Yes. The recent record shows repeated support for several recipients across multiple years, including Operation Warm, Bbbs of Greater Dallas, and Camden Schools Foundation. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships with select grantees.
Its grants are regional and all recorded recipient locations are in the US. Tennessee receives 40% of grants, while Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Dallas, and Nashville.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPLIFT EDUCATION | — | $107,505 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| OPERATION WARM | — | $55,850 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| STARS NASHVILLE | — | $55,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND | — | $49,700 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DALLAS | — | $40,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| DAYSPRING CENTER | — | $38,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| MOBILE HOPE | — | $34,575 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| FIREFLY | — | $34,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| PMR CHARITY | — | $26,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO | — | $25,920 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| KENNY MOORE II | — | $24,514 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| AMAZON | — | $19,255 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| DICKS SPORTING GOODS | — | $17,536 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| CONNECTEDLY | — | $17,100 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| TOUCHDOWN CLUB OF ATHENS | — | $17,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| HARTENSTEIN FOUNDATION | — | $17,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| WALMART | — | $15,415 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| RILEY CHILDRENS FOUNDATION | — | $15,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE | — | $15,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIDDLE TENNES | — | $15,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| IJ 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION | — | $15,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| A KID AGAIN | — | $14,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| GLOBAL STUDENT ATHLETE FOUNDATION | — | $12,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| BIG NICKS | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| HARVEST HOPE | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| HARDEE CARES | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| LE JOUET | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER HOUSTON | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| MILL CREEK SCHOOL | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| RISE ABOVE COLORADO | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| TURNING POINTS FOR CHILDREN | — | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| GLITTER BEE MARKETING | — | $9,321 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| CROCODRUCK | — | $8,458 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| YOUTH VILLAGES | — | $8,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY SCHOOL | — | $8,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| DAVIDS WHOLESALE | — | $7,916 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| FLOWERS OF THE FUTURE FOUNDATION | — | $7,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| SALVATION ARMY SOUTHERN TERRITORY | — | $7,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| JAWAAN TAYLOR FOUNDATION | — | $7,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BELLEVUE | — | $6,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| CHICKFILA | — | $5,828 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| BEST BUY | — | $5,818 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| GILLETTE STADIUM | — | $5,279 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| MECKLENBERG COUNTY PARKS&RECREATION | — | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| HOMES FOR HEROIC VETERANS | — | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS | — | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| TURN 90 | — | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| DICKS SPORTING GOODS | — | $57,530 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| OPERATION WARM | — | $51,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
| OPERATION WARM | — | $43,700 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN |
UPLIFT EDUCATION
$107,505TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
OPERATION WARM
$55,850TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
STARS NASHVILLE
$55,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND
$49,700TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DALLAS
$40,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
DAYSPRING CENTER
$38,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
MOBILE HOPE
$34,575TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
FIREFLY
$34,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
PMR CHARITY
$26,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO
$25,920TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
KENNY MOORE II
$24,514TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
AMAZON
$19,255TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
DICKS SPORTING GOODS
$17,536TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
CONNECTEDLY
$17,100TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
TOUCHDOWN CLUB OF ATHENS
$17,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
HARTENSTEIN FOUNDATION
$17,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
WALMART
$15,415TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
RILEY CHILDRENS FOUNDATION
$15,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE
$15,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIDDLE TENNES
$15,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
IJ 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION
$15,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
A KID AGAIN
$14,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
GLOBAL STUDENT ATHLETE FOUNDATION
$12,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
BIG NICKS
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
HARVEST HOPE
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
HARDEE CARES
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
LE JOUET
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER HOUSTON
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
MILL CREEK SCHOOL
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
RISE ABOVE COLORADO
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
TURNING POINTS FOR CHILDREN
$10,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
GLITTER BEE MARKETING
$9,321TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
CROCODRUCK
$8,458TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
YOUTH VILLAGES
$8,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY SCHOOL
$8,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
DAVIDS WHOLESALE
$7,916TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
FLOWERS OF THE FUTURE FOUNDATION
$7,500TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
SALVATION ARMY SOUTHERN TERRITORY
$7,500TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
JAWAAN TAYLOR FOUNDATION
$7,500TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BELLEVUE
$6,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
CHICKFILA
$5,828TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
BEST BUY
$5,818TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
GILLETTE STADIUM
$5,279TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
MECKLENBERG COUNTY PARKS&RECREATION
$5,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
HOMES FOR HEROIC VETERANS
$5,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS
$5,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
TURN 90
$5,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
DICKS SPORTING GOODS
$57,530TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
OPERATION WARM
$51,000TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
OPERATION WARM
$43,700TO SUPPORT CHILDREN