Build A Dream Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Build A Dream Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,340 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,590 and the largest $5,000. 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$26,340
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,590
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,050 the year before.
11% 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $13,050 | 8 | $0 |
| 2025 | $26,340 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
Build A Dream Family 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 Build A Dream Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $6,090 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $4,150 |
| Harvard | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $3,500 |
| USC | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $3,500 |
| Stanford University | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $2,590 |
| Princeton | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $2,500 |
| Yale University | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Contributing to and supporting higher education agenda aligns with our foundation's purpose statement of "Together, we fulfill our purposes by helping people realize their dreams, big or small, one at a time. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruyin Wang
- Predrag Jovanovic
Questions people ask
Does Build A Dream Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Build A Dream Family Foundation give?
$26,340 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,590.
Who runs Build A Dream Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruyin Wang (President) and Predrag Jovanovic (Treasurer).
What does Build A Dream Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.