The Dreamville Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dreamville Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,299 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$123,299
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$174,896
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,521 the year before.
92% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,500 | 8 | $112,686 |
| 2024 | $105,521 | 8 | $106,506 |
| 2025 | $123,299 | 12 | $174,896 |
How to apply
The Dreamville Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dreamville Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 10 | $14,999 |
| Texas | 1 | $8,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Will Foundation | Advance youth education and welfare | $100,000 |
| For the Students | Donation for dreamville university workshops. | $8,300 |
| New Century Middle School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,614 |
| Warrenwood Elementary School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,505 |
| Reid Ross Classical School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,504 |
| Bill Hefner Elementary School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,500 |
| Manchester Elementary School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,500 |
| Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,499 |
| Cliffdale Elementary School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,499 |
| Ee Smith High School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,464 |
| Baldwin Elementary School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,460 |
| WT Brown Elementary School | Donation to support teacher closet program. | $1,454 |
Officers and trustees
- Jermaine Cole
- Melissa Cole
Questions people ask
Does The Dreamville Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dreamville Foundation give?
$123,299 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Dreamville Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jermaine Cole (President) and Melissa Cole (Director).
What does The Dreamville Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.