Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc
DERRY WOLVERINE DREAM, also known as the Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation (DWDF), is a Derry, New Hampshire-based Form 990 public charity founded in 2017. It supports community nonprofits through grants and provides scholarships to students, including students associated with Pinkerton Academy and the Wolverine Youth Football/Cheer program.
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc gave $92K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New Hampshire. 80% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,206
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,221
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,847,829
- +13.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a complete online application with all required documents. The website lists the April 1–30, 2026 application period; this cycle has passed.
- Review Cycle
- April 30, 2026 (past cycle).
- Deadline
- April 30, 2026 (past cycle).
- Next open deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Scholarship Award)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1754, Derry, NH 03038
Phone: (603) 479-6067
Website: https://dwdreamfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Scholarship Award
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Robert P. Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ave's Hope ($10K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Derry, New Hampshire. Its website says community grants are for organizations located and registered in Rockingham or Hillsborough counties, New Hampshire. All of its reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $92K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ave's Hope Hooksett, NH | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Manchester Police Athletic Assn Manchester, NH | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Vic Geary Drop in Center Plaistow, NH | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Playground Project Group Chester, NH | Assistance | $10,000 |
| 1269 Cafe Ministies Manchester, NH | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Atkinson Congregational Church Atkinson, NH | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Family Promises of Southern NH Nashua, NH | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Rockingham Meals on Wheels Brentwood, NH | Assistance | $8,000 |
| Positive Street Art Nashua, NH | Assistance | $8,000 |
| Community Caregivers of Derry Derry, NH | Assistance | $6,206 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,847,829 | $468,081 | $277,116 | $92,206 | 10 | $79,479 |
| 2024 | $1,628,864 | $594,222 | $243,518 | $77,500 | 7 | $61,424 |
| 2023 | $1,278,160 | $271,632 | $133,633 | $56,000 | 6 | $24,412 |
| 2022 | $1,140,161 | $112,529 | $178,791 | $80,600 | 8 | $-102,461 |
| 2021 | $1,206,423 | $346,186 | $47,361 | $25,000 | Total only | $21,855 |
| 2020 | $907,598 | $127,464 | $16,566 | — | — | $25,664 |
| 2019 | $796,700 | $205,911 | $33,075 | — | — | $4,992 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to advance students’ education by awarding secondary- or post-secondary-school scholarships to students who have participated in Wolverine Youth Football Association programs. The filing also describes scholarships for qualified students and grants to other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3).
The foundation’s website describes community grants as support for nonprofits undertaking projects, purchasing equipment, providing services, maintaining or expanding services, and addressing community needs. It also offers scholarships for graduating students, including a scholarship for participants in the Wolverine Youth Football/Cheer program and a broader scholarship for students of Pinkerton Academy or charter schools in the PA SAU.
Among the 2025 grantees, Vic Geary Drop In Center describes its work as providing a community center with nutritious meals, recreational activities, health screenings, referrals to senior services, and monthly events. Positive Street Art describes its mission as inspiring productive engagement with urban arts and building stronger communities through educational workshops, community events, and artistic services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $92,206. Grants ranged from $6,206 to $10,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable recipients included Ave’s Hope ($10,000), Manchester Police Athletic Association ($10,000), Vic Geary Drop In Center ($10,000), Playground Project Group ($10,000), 1269 Cafe Ministries ($10,000), Atkinson Congregational Church ($10,000), Family Promises of Southern NH ($10,000), Rockingham Meals on Wheels ($8,000), Positive Street Art ($8,000), and Community Caregivers of Derry ($6,206).
For community grants, the website says applications are submitted online and reviewed by the board annually. Applicants must provide required documents, including a prior-year income statement, current budget, and IRS tax return. Incomplete applications are denied. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c), or provide proof of exemption, and be in good standing with the New Hampshire Secretary of State and Charitable Trust Unit. They must be located and registered in Rockingham or Hillsborough County, have an operational history, and may not have received more than $30,000 from the foundation in the preceding 36 months. Startups and foreign entities are not eligible. Requests may be for up to $10,000, and the full amount is not guaranteed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Rhonda Lane, President; Peter Curran, listed as “Vice Preside”; Charlene Williamson, Treasurer; Jenna Pacheco, Secretary; and Destyne Greenwood, Director.
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc is led by Rhonda Lane, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rhonda Lane
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Destyne Greenwood
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Williamson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Curran
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Pacheco
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Frederick Hamel (2019–2024) — Chief Compli
- Former: Debra Marks (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Lila Mazzola (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc
How much does Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc give each year?
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc gave $92K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $78K across 7 grants.
What is Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,221, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc give grants?
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (2 grants) and Nashua, NH (2 grants).
Does Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (10 grants).
Who are Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ave's Hope ($10,000), Manchester Police Athletic Assn ($10,000) and Vic Geary Drop in Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc?
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $468K.
What does Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to advance students’ education by awarding secondary- or post-secondary-school scholarships to students who have participated in Wolverine Youth Football Association programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc?
Submit a complete online application with all required documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc's EIN?
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1235149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
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