Dream Envision Foundation

LANDER, WY EIN: 33-0935544

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

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-25.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dream Envision Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Oregon $2.9M (93%)

Minnesota $85K (3%)

New York $62K (2%)

Florida $18K (1%)

Colorado $15K (0%)

Hawaii $10K (0%)

Iowa $10K (0%)

Arizona $3K (0%)

+4 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Florida Hawaii Iowa Illinois Minnesota Nevada New York Oregon Texas

Cities

Albert LeaArlington HeightsBeavertonBooneBoulderChicagoDowners GroveHighlands RanchHillsboroHonoluluLubbockMchenryMinneapolisNew YorkOregon CityPalm SpringsPortlandProtlandRenoRingwood

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oregon Humane Society ($135,000), Broadway Rose Theatre ($50,000), Literary Arts Inc ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
21 TEN THEATRE PORTLAND, OR	SUPPORT OF THE ARTS	$2,500
AGE AND GENDER EQUITY IN THE ARTS PORTLAND, OR	SUPPORT OF THE ARTS	$5,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS BOONE, IA	COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE	$10,000
ANONYMOUS THEATRE CO TIGARD, OR	SUPPORT OF THE ARTS	$2,000
ARCH HERITAGE CENTER PORTLAND, OR	MONETARY ASSISTANCE	$1,000
BROADWAY ROSE THEATRE TIGARD, OR	MONETARY ASSISTANCE	$50,000
CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND ST PETERSBURG, FL	SUPPORT OF THE ARTS	$3,500
CLACKAMAS REPERTORY THEATRE OREGON CITY, OR	SUPPORT OF THE ARTS	$2,500
CLACKAMAS WOMENS SERVICES OREGON CITY, OR	WOMEN AND GIRLS SUPPORT	$2,000
COHO PRODUCTIONS PORTLAND, OR	SUPPORT OF THE ARTS	$15,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dream Envision Foundation fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Dream Envision Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 31 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $631,050 • Typical grant range: $500–$265,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Oregon Humane Society: $135,000 (Animal Assistance) • Broadway Rose Theatre: $50,000 (Monetary Assistance) • Literary Arts: $50,000 (Support of the Arts) The foundation distributed approximately $568,000 across 24 additional grants in 2024.

Where does Dream Envision Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Oregon • Minnesota • Iowa

What size grants does Dream Envision Foundation award?

In 2024, Dream Envision Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $631K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dream Envision Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dream Envision Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.