Dream for Destiny
Dream for Destiny is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dundee, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $88K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $66K.
Dream for Destiny at a glance
In short: Dream for Destiny gave $66K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,289
- +93.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,289
- +93.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $66,289
- Total assets
- $88,220
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dream for Destiny funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth with a Mission ($66K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dream for Destiny gives
- Giving grew 349% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $129K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth with a Mission Lindale, TX | Ministry Outreach Programs | $66,289 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,220 | $124,851 | $124,166 | $66,289 | 1 | $123,101 | $3,927 |
| 2023 | $87,535 | $125,710 | $76,593 | $34,320 | 1 | $74,820 | $2,637 |
| 2022 | $38,418 | $157,704 | $175,867 | $128,506 | 1 | $174,807 | $3,342 |
| 2021 | $56,581 | $100,717 | $75,691 | $14,750 | 1 | $73,346 | $1,403 |
| 2020 | $31,555 | $46,790 | $67,831 | $19,250 | 1 | — | $1,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dream for Destiny reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dream for Destiny is led by Gary McKinney, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary McKinney
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $57K (2024)
Kurt Heisey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Goszleth
Advisor
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip McKinney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Jewell Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Gary McKinney (President).
Frequently asked questions about Dream for Destiny
How much does Dream for Destiny give each year?
Dream for Destiny gave $66K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 1 grant.
How large is Dream for Destiny?
Dream for Destiny reported $88K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dream for Destiny?
Dream for Destiny is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dundee, NY. It holds $88K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Dream for Destiny operate?
Dream for Destiny has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Dream for Destiny's EIN?
Dream for Destiny's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1726429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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