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    Ticket to Dream Foundation

    ActivePublic CharityYouth Development
    ROSEVILLE, CAWebsiteEIN: 90-03558533 filings on record

    About Ticket to Dream Foundation

    To ensure those experiencing the foster care system have everyday essentials and opportunities to thrive.

    Focus Areas

    Foster care supportEssential items distributionEducation support and technologyExtracurricular access and experiencesTransitional-aged youth servicesDisaster reliefCulturally responsive programming (LGBTQIA+, Black, Hispanic/Latinx youth)

    Who They Fund

    children and adolescents in foster carefoster families/caregivers

    Funding Style

    direct service/program-specific supporttargeted population funding

    About Ticket to Dream Foundation

    Ticket to Dream Foundation centers its grantmaking on children and adolescents in foster care, with recent awards aimed at a consistent program label: "Foster Kids Program." The largest listed grants show how that approach scales in practice, including $247,244 to Youth Villages Tennessee in Memphis and $158,199 to Project 127 in Aurora for the same purpose. The pattern points to direct service support for foster youth rather than broad, unrestricted philanthropy. The foundation’s recent recipients include a mix of foster-care agencies, caregiver-support organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits, such as Foster Forward in East Providence and Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids. Grant purposes in the list focus on everyday needs and stability for young people in care, matching the foundation’s stated summary about helping those experiencing the foster care system access essentials and opportunities to thrive. With 614 grants recorded to U.S. recipients, the foundation’s reach is national, and its portfolio shows repeated support for organizations serving foster youth across multiple states. Its public charity structure and short-term, project-oriented pattern align with targeted population funding. The record also shows repeat support for selected organizations over time, suggesting ongoing relationships with some grantees rather than one-time awards only.

    What Ticket to Dream Foundation Funds

    A central theme in Ticket to Dream Foundation’s giving is foster care support through direct program funding. In that area, it awarded $155,229 to Foster Forward in East Providence for Foster Kids Program, and also provided a $125,964 grant to the same organization in 2024. The recurring support suggests a sustained relationship with selected foster-care providers. The foundation also backs organizations that serve foster youth through essentials and community-based services. It gave $135,731 to Kids to Love Foundation in Madison for Foster Kids Program, and $118,290 to Michigan Foster Care Closet in Ann Arbor for the same program label. Education and access-related support appears as well. Ticket to Dream Foundation granted $124,266 to Treehouse in Seattle for Foster Kids Program, showing that the portfolio includes nonprofits working with foster youth in ways that extend beyond basic placement support.

    How Ticket to Dream Foundation Gives

    Ticket to Dream Foundation’s recent grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $36,828, a median of $55,820, and a p75 of $75,083. The recent grants list also shows multiple awards above $100,000, indicating that the foundation combines many standard-size grants with a smaller number of larger program awards. The pattern is not purely one-off. Several organizations appear more than once in the recent list, including Youth Villages Tennessee, Project 127, Foster Forward, and Cornerstones of Care. The foundation is a public charity and a regular funder, and the grant record is organized around direct service and project-specific support rather than program-related investments or individual giving.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $11.9M

    Total Assets

    $4.4M

    Total Revenue

    $12.3M

    Total Expenses

    $13.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $37K and $75K, with a median of $56K.

    25th Percentile

    $37K

    Median

    $56K

    75th Percentile

    $75K

    Geographic Reach

    National51 states funded

    About 24% of grants go to recipients in MI.

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    Topics

    foster care serviceschild welfare supportplacement stability and permanencyyouth wellbeing and basic needs

    Where Ticket to Dream Foundation Makes Grants

    Ticket to Dream Foundation gives nationally, with all recorded recipient-country grants going to U.S. organizations. California receives 24% of grants, but the top state by grant count is Michigan. Recent recipient cities include Memphis, Aurora, East Providence, Grand Rapids, Seattle, Kansas City, and Indianapolis, showing a spread across the Midwest, West Coast, and East Coast. The recipient list also includes multiple grants in California cities such as Riverside, San Jose, San Francisco, and San Marcos.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Ticket to Dream Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does Ticket to Dream Foundation fund?

    It funds organizations serving children and adolescents in foster care, especially foster-care agencies and nonprofits focused on foster youth support. Recent grants include program-specific awards to groups such as Youth Villages Tennessee, Project 127, Foster Forward, and Bethany Christian Services, all under the Foster Kids Program label.

    How large are Ticket to Dream Foundation grants typically?

    Typical grant sizes are in the mid-five-figure range: p25 is $36,828, median is $55,820, and p75 is $75,083. The recent list also includes larger awards above $100,000, so the foundation makes both standard-sized and higher-dollar program grants.

    Does Ticket to Dream Foundation support the same grantees more than once?

    Yes. The recent grants list includes repeat awards to several organizations, including Youth Villages Tennessee, Project 127, Foster Forward, and Cornerstones of Care. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships with some recipients rather than only single grants.

    Where does Ticket to Dream Foundation give most often?

    Its grantmaking is national, and all recorded recipient-country grants are in the U.S. By state count, Michigan is the top recipient state, while California receives 24% of grants. Recent recipient cities span Memphis, Aurora, East Providence, Grand Rapids, Seattle, and Kansas City.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2024

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.

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    Essentials for Kids

    basic needschild welfarefoster youth support+4 more

    Who can apply: Nonprofit foster care partners and other organizations serving foster youth; donations are distributed to charity partners based on product needs and the number of foster children served.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICESGRAND RAPIDS, MI$126,3302024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FOSTER FORWARDEAST PROVIDENCE, RI$125,9642024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FIREFLY CHILDREN & FAMILY ALLIANCEINDIANAPOLIS, IN$122,5632024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    CORNERSTONES OF CAREKANSAS CITY, MO$118,1912024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    STRAIGHT FROM THE HEARTSAN MARCOS, CA$111,8942024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    TREEHOUSESEATTLE, WA$110,0092024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    OUR VILLAGE CLOSETSANTA ROSA, CA$109,0042024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    THE VILLAGES OF INDIANAINDIANAPOLIS, IN$105,7212024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    CHILDREN'S FUND INCSAN BERNARDINO, CA$104,4712024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    THE FOSTER ALLIANCEPHOENIX, AZ$103,8252024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATIONMADISON, AL$103,7612024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    MORE THAN A BEDTUCSON, AZ$103,6292024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    EPWORTH CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICESWEBSTER GROVES, MO$102,0752024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    JAMES STOREHOUSE INCNEWBURY PARK, CA$99,3132024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    YOUTH VILLAGES - MIDDLE TENNESSEENASHVILLE, TN$97,3772024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDRENFLINT, MI$95,5292024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    UTAH FOSTER CAREMURRAY, UT$92,4512024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDRENOKLAHOMA CITY, OK$91,9572024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    BLOOM OUR YOUTHFAYETTEVILLE, GA$90,1002024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTARAPID CITY, SD$87,4352024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    KVC KANSASOLATHE, KS$86,6512024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES OF MAINE INSACO, ME$84,3292024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    ONE MORE CHILDLAKELAND, FL$84,0672024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    CONNECTICUT ALLIANCE FOSTER & ADOPT FAMROCKY HILL, CT$83,5892024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN & FAM SERVWADING RIVER, NY$83,1042024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    CONNECT WITH A WISHVIRGINIA BEACH, VA$82,0332024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FOSTERADOPT CONNECTINDEPENDENCE, MO$81,7062024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    ANGELS' ARMSSAINT LOUIS, MO$80,8452024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    SCO FAMILY OF SERVICESJAMAICA, NY$80,0772024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FAMILY ALTERNATIVESMINNEAPOLIS, MN$79,4532024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    YOUTH VILLAGES TENNESSEEMEMPHIS, TN$78,2222024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    EMBRACE WASHINGTONSPOKANE, WA$78,1002024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    MICHIGAN FOSTER CARE CLOSET OF ANN ARBORANN ARBOR, MI$77,7912024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FOSTERING HOPEPOTTSTOWN, PA$77,6862024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    ARIZONA'S CHILDREN ASSOCIATIONPHOENIX, AZ$77,1592024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    KVC WEST VIRGINIACHARLESTON, WV$76,5462024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    MCAFCCSALINAS, CA$76,2772024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FOSTER CARE SUPPORT FOUNDATIONROSWELL, GA$76,1522024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    COWLITZ COUNTY CHILD ADVOCATESLONGVIEW, WA$75,8132024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION OF LAS VEGASLAS VEGAS, NV$75,7432024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES - BAYOAKLAND, CA$75,2202024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINAGREENSBORO, NC$75,1062024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CARE COALITIONSAINT LOUIS, MO$75,0142024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    KIDS ABOVE ALLCHICAGO, IL$74,9702024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    OUR CHILDREN'S HOMESTEADNAPERVILLE, IL$74,9132024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    KAFPASAN JOSE, CA$74,8262024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    FOSTER ANGELS OF CENTRAL TEXASAUSTIN, TX$74,4742024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    EMBRELLAPRINCETON, NJ$74,3732024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    THE FELIX ORGANIZATIONLOCUST VALLEY, NY$74,3012024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM
    WICHITA CHILDREN'S HOMEWICHITA, KS$74,0812024FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES

    $126,330
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FOSTER FORWARD

    $125,964
    EAST PROVIDENCE, RI2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FIREFLY CHILDREN & FAMILY ALLIANCE

    $122,563
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    CORNERSTONES OF CARE

    $118,191
    KANSAS CITY, MO2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART

    $111,894
    SAN MARCOS, CA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    TREEHOUSE

    $110,009
    SEATTLE, WA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    OUR VILLAGE CLOSET

    $109,004
    SANTA ROSA, CA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    THE VILLAGES OF INDIANA

    $105,721
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    CHILDREN'S FUND INC

    $104,471
    SAN BERNARDINO, CA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    THE FOSTER ALLIANCE

    $103,825
    PHOENIX, AZ2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION

    $103,761
    MADISON, AL2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    MORE THAN A BED

    $103,629
    TUCSON, AZ2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    EPWORTH CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

    $102,075
    WEBSTER GROVES, MO2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    JAMES STOREHOUSE INC

    $99,313
    NEWBURY PARK, CA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    YOUTH VILLAGES - MIDDLE TENNESSEE

    $97,377
    NASHVILLE, TN2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN

    $95,529
    FLINT, MI2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    UTAH FOSTER CARE

    $92,451
    MURRAY, UT2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN

    $91,957
    OKLAHOMA CITY, OK2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    BLOOM OUR YOUTH

    $90,100
    FAYETTEVILLE, GA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA

    $87,435
    RAPID CITY, SD2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    KVC KANSAS

    $86,651
    OLATHE, KS2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES OF MAINE IN

    $84,329
    SACO, ME2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    ONE MORE CHILD

    $84,067
    LAKELAND, FL2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    CONNECTICUT ALLIANCE FOSTER & ADOPT FAM

    $83,589
    ROCKY HILL, CT2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN & FAM SERV

    $83,104
    WADING RIVER, NY2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    CONNECT WITH A WISH

    $82,033
    VIRGINIA BEACH, VA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FOSTERADOPT CONNECT

    $81,706
    INDEPENDENCE, MO2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    ANGELS' ARMS

    $80,845
    SAINT LOUIS, MO2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES

    $80,077
    JAMAICA, NY2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FAMILY ALTERNATIVES

    $79,453
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    YOUTH VILLAGES TENNESSEE

    $78,222
    MEMPHIS, TN2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    EMBRACE WASHINGTON

    $78,100
    SPOKANE, WA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    MICHIGAN FOSTER CARE CLOSET OF ANN ARBOR

    $77,791
    ANN ARBOR, MI2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FOSTERING HOPE

    $77,686
    POTTSTOWN, PA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    ARIZONA'S CHILDREN ASSOCIATION

    $77,159
    PHOENIX, AZ2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    KVC WEST VIRGINIA

    $76,546
    CHARLESTON, WV2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    MCAFCC

    $76,277
    SALINAS, CA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FOSTER CARE SUPPORT FOUNDATION

    $76,152
    ROSWELL, GA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    COWLITZ COUNTY CHILD ADVOCATES

    $75,813
    LONGVIEW, WA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION OF LAS VEGAS

    $75,743
    LAS VEGAS, NV2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES - BAY

    $75,220
    OAKLAND, CA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA

    $75,106
    GREENSBORO, NC2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CARE COALITION

    $75,014
    SAINT LOUIS, MO2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    KIDS ABOVE ALL

    $74,970
    CHICAGO, IL2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    OUR CHILDREN'S HOMESTEAD

    $74,913
    NAPERVILLE, IL2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    KAFPA

    $74,826
    SAN JOSE, CA2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    FOSTER ANGELS OF CENTRAL TEXAS

    $74,474
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    EMBRELLA

    $74,373
    PRINCETON, NJ2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    THE FELIX ORGANIZATION

    $74,301
    LOCUST VALLEY, NY2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM

    WICHITA CHILDREN'S HOME

    $74,081
    WICHITA, KS2024

    FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM