The Foundation for Dreamers
Accepts applications
The Foundation for Dreamers is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,107 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,553 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,107
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,553
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$955,503
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $133,742 the year before.
63% 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 | $135,507 | 3 | $924,492 |
| 2024 | $133,742 | 4 | $904,877 |
| 2025 | $61,107 | 8 | $955,503 |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas Richards Jr 11218 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 960-2762 |
What The Foundation for Dreamers funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $45,933 |
| Utah | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,568 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,606 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Action Against Hunger USA | Help end hunger | $45,000 |
| The Beatrice F Kroesche | Scholarship for single parents | $6,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | Emergency relief assisting ukraine | $2,892 |
| Miracle Foundation | Helping orphans reunite with familie | $2,606 |
| Norwich University | Alumni rugby scholarship | $2,500 |
| National Ms Society | Fighting against ms | $933 |
| Team Rubicon | National disaster relief | $676 |
| St Jude | Treat and defeat childhood cancer | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas S Richards Jr
- Cloud Richards
Questions people ask
Does The Foundation for Dreamers accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Foundation for Dreamers give?
$61,107 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,553.
Who runs The Foundation for Dreamers?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas S Richards Jr (President) and Cloud Richards (Vice Preside).
What does The Foundation for Dreamers fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.