Dream Envision Foundation is a private foundation based in Lander, Wyoming, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Established in 2000, the foundation received its tax-exempt status in April 2002. It operates as a private operating foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$631K
-25.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-25.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Support of the arts
- Monetary assistance
- Women and girls support
- Educational opportunities
- Community assistance
- Care of the poor
- Animal assistance
Recent grant activity indicates particular emphasis on arts organizations, animal welfare, and educational institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed approximately $568,000 across 24 additional grants in 2024.
Grant Range
$500–$265,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Oregon
- Minnesota
- Iowa
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $2,707,317
- Total revenues: $348,607
- Total expenses: $680,683
- Investment income and dividends: $114,329
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $227,875
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $2,840,000
- Total expenses: $901,000
- Revenue change: −$19,200
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,707,317 | $2,839,393 | $3,759,222 |
| Revenue | $348,607 | $-19,221 | $174,102 |
| Expenses | $680,683 | $900,608 | $638,382 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $631,050 | $846,200 | $559,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $298,974 | $26,381 | $101,320 |
| Distributable Amount | $160,530 | $173,446 | $211,017 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLYN BYE | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 945 Lincoln Street Lander, WY 82520-2737
Telephone: 307-332-4545
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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