Dreamchasers focuses largely on funding youth extracurriculars—especially competitive and recreational dance, cheer, gymnastics, and related performing-arts programs—as well as support for local K–12 schools and regional colleges. Grants cluster in Clarksville and the broader Tennessee/Southeast region, with a mix of small-to-mid sized awards and frequent repeat funding to the same teams, studios and school programs. There is also a secondary thread of support for faith-based schools and smaller Christian colleges. Overall the foundation appears to prioritize hands-on, participation-driven youth development through athletics and the arts rather than broad institutional endowment gifts.
Dreamchasers’ recent grantmaking is shaped by a clear pattern of support for youth performance and cheer-based programs, with repeated awards to the same teams and studios over multiple years. The largest listed grant, $100,615 to Dance Force in Clarksville, sits alongside other sizable support for dance, gymnastics, and cheer programs in Tennessee. That mix points to a funder that backs participation-driven activities rather than one-off institutional gifts. The foundation also gives recurring support to colleges with cheer and dance programs. University of Tennessee Knoxville received multiple awards, including $74,200 in 2024 and $63,350 in 2025, while Apsu Cheerleading and Apsu Dance Team each appear in the recent grants list. These grants show a consistent interest in team-based extracurriculars across school and studio settings. Beyond performance arts and cheer, Dreamchasers has funded independent and Christian schools such as Clarksville Academy and Pensacola Christian College, indicating that its giving reaches both local K–12 education and faith-linked postsecondary settings. The foundation’s portfolio is small enough to be focused, yet broad enough to include education, athletics, and experiential youth programming.
Dance is a central theme in Dreamchasers’ giving. They awarded $79,950 to Dance Force in 2024 and $68,300 to Spotlite Dance Studio in 2024, with both organizations receiving additional support in 2025. Dance Works in Murfreesboro also appears twice in the recent grants list, showing continued backing for studio-based instruction and performance. Cheer and gymnastics are another major lane. Clarksville Elite Gymnastics received $65,400 in 2024 and $40,800 in 2025, while Apsu Cheerleading received $29,950 in 2023 and $40,950 in 2025. Cheerville - Hendersonville also appears more than once, indicating repeat support for youth athletic training and team programs. Education funding includes both local schools and colleges. Clarksville Academy received $48,600 in 2024 and $56,150 in 2025, while University of Tn Chattanooga and Lipscomb University are among the other recent recipients.
Typical grants are in the small-to-mid range, with a p25 of $6,605, a median of $10,100, and a p75 of $17,138. The recent grants list also shows a pattern of repeat awards to the same recipients across multiple years, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. Dreamchasers appears to function as a private foundation; it does not make grants to individuals or program-related investments. The recent data do not show an application process, and the grant pattern points to discretionary, relationship-based funding.
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Most grants fall between $7K and $17K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$17K
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Many small-to-midsize grants concentrated geographically in Clarksville and Tennessee, with repeated multi-year or multiple awards to the same dance, cheer, gymnastics studios and school programs; distributed across numerous local organizations rather than a few large endowments.
Notable grantees: Dance Force, Spotlite Dance Studio, Clarksville Academy, APSU Cheerleading, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Dreamchasers gives primarily in Tennessee, with 86% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Clarksville appears often in the recent grants list, alongside Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Nashville, Franklin, and Knoxville. Outside Tennessee, Cambridge, Massachusetts appears through EF Educational Tours, and Pensacola, Florida appears through Pensacola Christian College. The grant recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The recent grants show a strong emphasis on dance, cheer, and gymnastics, along with local schools and colleges. Examples include Dance Force, Clarksville Elite Gymnastics, Apsu Cheerleading, and Clarksville Academy. EF Educational Tours also points to support for experiential youth programming.
Yes. Several recipients appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Dance Force, University of Tn Knoxville, Spotlite Dance Studio, Clarksville Elite Gymnastics, Clarksville Academy, and Apsu Cheerleading. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than one-time gifts.
The typical grant size is $6,605 at the 25th percentile, $10,100 at the median, and $17,138 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger awards, such as $100,615 to Dance Force.
Grant recipients are concentrated in Tennessee, where 86% of grants go to the foundation’s HQ state. Clarksville appears frequently, and other Tennessee recipient cities include Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Nashville, Franklin, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Mount Juliet.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and the recent grants show support going to organizations such as dance studios, schools, colleges, and cheer or gymnastics programs.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANCE FORCE | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $100,615 | 2025 | — |
| EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $64,900 | 2025 | — |
| SPOTLITE DANCE STUDIO | MURFREESBORO, TN | $63,350 | 2025 | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF TN KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $63,350 | 2025 | — |
| CLARKSVILLE ACADEMY | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $56,150 | 2025 | — |
| APSU CHEERLEADING | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $40,950 | 2025 | — |
| CLARKSVILLE ELITE GYMNASTICS | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $40,800 | 2025 | — |
| DANCE WORKS | MURFREESBORO, TN | $27,050 | 2025 | — |
| LORI GEIST | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $21,610 | 2025 | — |
| ROCKSTAR ACADEMY OF DANCE | MOUNT JULIET, TN | $17,750 | 2025 | — |
| APSU DANCE TEAM | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $17,150 | 2025 | — |
| DC DANCE FACTORY | FRANKLIN, TN | $17,100 | 2025 | — |
| CHEERVILLE - HENDERSONVILLE | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $15,500 | 2025 | — |
| LEGACY CHEER | NASHVILLE, TN | $15,150 | 2025 | — |
| TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $14,900 | 2025 | — |
| TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY | COOKVILLE, TN | $13,500 | 2025 | — |
| MILELE ACADEMY | NASHVILLE, TN | $13,300 | 2025 | — |
| BLUEGRASS CHEERCATS | HOPKINSVILLE, KY | $9,650 | 2025 | — |
| PAGES CLARKSVILLE SPORTING | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $9,500 | 2025 | — |
| SOUTH HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $9,300 | 2025 | — |
| LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $9,150 | 2025 | — |
| PREMIER ATHLECTIS- COLUMBIA | COLUMBIA, TN | $9,100 | 2025 | — |
| ACRO DANCE EXPRESS | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $8,900 | 2025 | — |
| TOES OF GRACE | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $8,850 | 2025 | — |
| RICHLAND SCHOOL | LYNNVILLE, TN | $8,700 | 2025 | — |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DANCE | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $8,200 | 2025 | — |
| BREAK THROUGH 4 A BUDDY | GUTHERIE, KY | $7,300 | 2025 | — |
| ALPHA TAU OMEGA-MTSU | MURFREESBORO, TN | $7,150 | 2025 | — |
| HOOPER JR BOWLER | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $6,800 | 2025 | — |
| PREMIER ATHLETICS-FRANKLIN | FRANKLIN, TN | $6,650 | 2025 | — |
| HR GRAPHICS | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $6,590 | 2025 | — |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY | BRENTWOOD, TN | $6,350 | 2025 | — |
| CLARKSVILLE VOLLEYBALL CLUB | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $6,300 | 2025 | — |
| CUMBERLAND BASEBALL CLUB | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $6,200 | 2025 | — |
| DANCE MANIA NASHVILLE | FRANKLIN, TN | $6,000 | 2025 | — |
| PINNACLE USBC YOUTH | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $5,950 | 2025 | — |
| PLATINUM DANCE STUDIO | LEBANON, TN | $5,600 | 2025 | — |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPT | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,600 | 2025 | — |
| HEALTHY HABITS TO GO | GILBERT, AZ | $5,300 | 2025 | — |
| DAVIDSON ACADEMY | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,250 | 2025 | — |
| CAST & CROWN PERFORMING ARTS | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $5,150 | 2025 | — |
| DANCE FORCE | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $79,950 | 2024 | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF TN KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $74,200 | 2024 | — |
| SPOTLITE DANCE STUDIO | MURFREESBORO, TN | $68,300 | 2024 | — |
| CLARKSVILLE ELITE GYMNASTICS | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $65,400 | 2024 | — |
| CLARKSVILLE ACADEMY | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $48,600 | 2024 | — |
| EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $44,750 | 2024 | — |
| CHEERVILLE - HENDERSONVILLE | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $42,250 | 2024 | — |
| DANCE WORKS | MURFREESBORO, TN | $39,050 | 2024 | — |
| DC DANCE FACTORY | FRANKLIN, TN | $33,850 | 2024 | — |
DANCE FORCE
$100,615EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS
$64,900SPOTLITE DANCE STUDIO
$63,350UNIVERSITY OF TN KNOXVILLE
$63,350CLARKSVILLE ACADEMY
$56,150APSU CHEERLEADING
$40,950CLARKSVILLE ELITE GYMNASTICS
$40,800DANCE WORKS
LORI GEIST
$21,610ROCKSTAR ACADEMY OF DANCE
$17,750APSU DANCE TEAM
$17,150DC DANCE FACTORY
$17,100CHEERVILLE - HENDERSONVILLE
$15,500LEGACY CHEER
$15,150TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
$14,900TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY
$13,500MILELE ACADEMY
$13,300BLUEGRASS CHEERCATS
$9,650PAGES CLARKSVILLE SPORTING
$9,500SOUTH HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$9,300LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY
$9,150PREMIER ATHLECTIS- COLUMBIA
$9,100ACRO DANCE EXPRESS
$8,900TOES OF GRACE
$8,850RICHLAND SCHOOL
$8,700AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DANCE
$8,200BREAK THROUGH 4 A BUDDY
$7,300ALPHA TAU OMEGA-MTSU
$7,150HOOPER JR BOWLER
$6,800PREMIER ATHLETICS-FRANKLIN
$6,650HR GRAPHICS
$6,590MONTESSORI ACADEMY
$6,350CLARKSVILLE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
$6,300CUMBERLAND BASEBALL CLUB
$6,200DANCE MANIA NASHVILLE
$6,000PINNACLE USBC YOUTH
$5,950PLATINUM DANCE STUDIO
$5,600COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPT
$5,600HEALTHY HABITS TO GO
$5,300DAVIDSON ACADEMY
$5,250CAST & CROWN PERFORMING ARTS
$5,150DANCE FORCE
$79,950UNIVERSITY OF TN KNOXVILLE
$74,200SPOTLITE DANCE STUDIO
$68,300CLARKSVILLE ELITE GYMNASTICS
$65,400CLARKSVILLE ACADEMY
$48,600EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS
$44,750CHEERVILLE - HENDERSONVILLE
$42,250DANCE WORKS
$39,050DC DANCE FACTORY
$33,850