Delaware Dreams Inc
Accepts applications
Delaware Dreams Inc is a private foundation in Hockessin, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,924 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,825 and the largest $8,574. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,924
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,825
- Largest grant$8,574
- Assets$879,689
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,836 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,858 | 8 | $684,557 |
| 2024 | $17,836 | 7 | $750,900 |
| 2025 | $20,924 | 8 | $879,689 |
How to apply
| Contact | Denise Baroski PO Box 1417, Hockessin, DE 19707-5417 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 239-0428 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Delaware Dreams Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 7 | $19,924 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nemours Fund for Children's Health | Donation | $8,574 |
| University of Delaware | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Donation | $3,000 |
| Exceptional Care for Children | Donation | $2,650 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Delaware | Donation | $1,000 |
| Howard University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| St Pauls Catholic Church | Donation | $1,000 |
| Serviam Girls Academy | Donation | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise Baroski
- Matthew P D'emilio
- Terry Mason
- Elizabeth Baroski
- Joseph Facciolo
- Michael Baroski
Questions people ask
Does Delaware Dreams Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Delaware Dreams Inc give?
$20,924 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,825.
Who runs Delaware Dreams Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Denise Baroski (President & Secretary), Matthew P D'emilio (Vice President), Terry Mason (Treasurer) and Elizabeth Baroski (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Delaware Dreams Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.