Dreamcatcher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dreamcatcher Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,700 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$18,700
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$585,387
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 14 | $503,924 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 14 | $526,523 |
| 2025 | $18,700 | 11 | $585,387 |
How to apply
Dreamcatcher 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.
What Dreamcatcher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 4 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Porter-Gaud Foundation | Scholarship Fund/Meeting Street | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| One-Eighty Place | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Feed the Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura M Schaible
- Russell M Schaible
Questions people ask
Does Dreamcatcher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dreamcatcher Foundation give?
$18,700 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dreamcatcher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura M Schaible (Trustee) and Russell M Schaible (Trustee).
What does Dreamcatcher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and youth programs.