Dare to Dream Foundation
Dare to Dream Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $248K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $44K.
Dare to Dream Foundation at a glance
In short: Dare to Dream Foundation gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,218
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,036
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,825
- Total assets
- $248,435
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Dare to Dream Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Compassion International Incorporated ($13K). Together the top 5 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dare to Dream Foundation gives
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 416% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Incorporated Colorado Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $12,768 |
| Un Corazon El Paso, TX | General & Unrestricted | $11,450 |
| Un Corazon Grande Para Servir a C | General & Unrestricted | $4,650 |
| Un Corazon El Paso, TX | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Trinity Yard Bristol, VT | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Northside Church of Chirst of El Paso El Paso, TX | Charitable Event | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,435 | $69,670 | $46,414 | $30,218 | 6 | $41,046 | $44,320 | $9,861 |
| 2023 | $225,179 | $33,147 | $51,150 | $35,078 | 5 | $42,753 | $18,834 | $10,428 |
| 2022 | $243,182 | $-44,873 | $32,492 | $12,546 | 2 | $20,071 | $18,910 | $11,571 |
| 2021 | $320,547 | $139,780 | $32,359 | $17,902 | 4 | $22,927 | $51,155 | $12,682 |
| 2020 | $213,126 | $29,992 | $24,577 | $19,030 | 4 | — | $18,742 | $10,999 |
| 2019 | $207,711 | $46,725 | $38,618 | $33,416 | 9 | — | $22,225 | $10,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dare to Dream Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dare to Dream Foundation is led by Armando Alejandro Barron, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Armando Alejandro Barron
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Selfia Barron
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Dare to Dream Foundation
How much does Dare to Dream Foundation give each year?
Dare to Dream Foundation gave $30K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
What is Dare to Dream Foundation's typical grant size?
Dare to Dream Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,825, and its average grant was $5,036, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dare to Dream Foundation give grants?
Dare to Dream Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Texas (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (3 grants).
Does Dare to Dream Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Dare to Dream Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dare to Dream Foundation's largest grantees?
Dare to Dream Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Compassion International Incorporated ($12,768), Un Corazon ($12,450 across 2 grants) and Un Corazon Grande Para Servir a C ($4,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dare to Dream Foundation?
Dare to Dream Foundation reported $248K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dare to Dream Foundation's EIN?
Dare to Dream Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1202277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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