Hopes & Dreams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hopes & Dreams Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$5,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$96,194
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,600 the year before.
100% 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 | $2,800 | 2 | $55,591 |
| 2024 | $3,600 | 3 | $71,513 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 5 | $96,194 |
How to apply
Hopes & Dreams 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 Hopes & Dreams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 3 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To help nurture and guide motivated young | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Helping to battle Jewish antisemitism | $1,000 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Founda | Helping to support childrens hlth and cure diseas | $1,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | To help find a cure for both Leukemia and Lymphona | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Laiderman 3
- Tammi P Laiderman 3 Officer
- David Laiderman 1 Individ
- Shayna Hirekorn 1
- Brian Laiderman 1
- Melissa Laiderman 1
- Jacob Hirsekorn 1
- Samantha Blackmon 1
- Alexander Blackmon 1
- Michelle Laiderman 1
Questions people ask
Does Hopes & Dreams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hopes & Dreams Foundation give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hopes & Dreams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Laiderman 3 (President), Tammi P Laiderman 3 Officer (Vice Pres Secr Treas and Director), David Laiderman 1 Individ (Director) and Shayna Hirekorn 1 (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Hopes & Dreams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.