Dreams R US Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dreams R US Foundation is a private foundation in Shoreham, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $744,578 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$744,578
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $712,160 the year before.
12% 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 | $763,916 | 19 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $712,160 | 15 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $744,578 | 17 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Dreams R US 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 Dreams R US Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $553,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $66,078 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House of New York | General contribution | $150,000 |
| United Way of Long Island | General contribution | $125,000 |
| Musicopia | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Little Flower Children and Family Services | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Farms for City Kids Foundation | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Embrella | General contribution | $39,000 |
| Our Lady of the Hamptons | General contribution | $37,600 |
| The Butterfly Effect Project | General contribution | $25,800 |
| The Place | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Mercy Center Ministries | General contribution | $25,000 |
| The Basilica Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary | General contribution | $18,100 |
| The Dela Salle School | General contribution | $17,000 |
| Anchor House | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Timothy Christian School | General contribution | $12,078 |
| Nosh Delivers | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association | General contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Meghan E Pace
- Kerry A Pace-McVeigh
- Alicia Pace Webb
Questions people ask
Does Dreams R US Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dreams R US Foundation give?
$744,578 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dreams R US Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Meghan E Pace (Trustee), Kerry A Pace-McVeigh (Trustee) and Alicia Pace Webb (Trustee).
What does Dreams R US Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and faith communities.