Accessible Dreams
The organization's mission is to expand opportunities for independent living by increasing the inventory of housing choices for persons with disabilities. Accessible Dreams promotes the creation of and compliance with fair housing options for low to moderate income people with disabilities.
Accessible Dreams at a glance
In short: Accessible Dreams gave $222K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $222K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $222,393
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $222,393
- Median grant
- $222,393
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Accessible Dreams funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was TRPIL ($222K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TRPIL Washington, PA | Final Dist of Assets | $222,393 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-8,570 | $237,066 | $222,393 | 1 | $-14,235 |
| 2022 | $253,482 | $37,079 | $511,239 | — | — | $14 |
| 2021 | $727,842 | $33,744 | $58,664 | — | — | $36 |
| 2020 | $765,680 | $28,489 | $55,794 | — | — | $30 |
| 2019 | $786,913 | $30,532 | $48,190 | — | — | $1,753 |
About Accessible Dreams
Based on IRS filings
Accessible Dreams is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Washington, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $222K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Accessible Dreams is led by Shona Eakin, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Shona Eakin
CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hertzog
President
Chairperson → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Wolford
Director
Secretary → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Smith
Director
Chairperson → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sonson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Tome
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brook Ward
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2020
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Klink
Secretary
Vice Chairperson → Director, 2020
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bach
Vice President
Vice Chairperson → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Kemmler
CFO
CFO Effectiv → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Mary Patrick (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug McClintock (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Joel Miller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laura Angelotti (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rachel Vendetti-Adiutori (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sean Sullivan (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathleen Kleinmann (2019–2020) — Retired CEO
- Former: Jan Crockett (2020) — Retired CFO
- Former: Eric Crunick (2019) — Director
- Former: John Taylor (2019) — Director
- Former: Nancy Brown (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Accessible Dreams
How much does Accessible Dreams give each year?
Accessible Dreams gave $222K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Accessible Dreams?
Accessible Dreams is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Washington, PA.
Where does Accessible Dreams operate?
Accessible Dreams has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Accessible Dreams's EIN?
Accessible Dreams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4102803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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