Dreamchasers
Dreamchasers is a public charity based in Clarksville, Tennessee. Formed in 2015, it provides grants and scholarships for charitable and educational purposes.
Dreamchasers at a glance
In short: Dreamchasers gave $777K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Tennessee. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $776,665
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,943
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,150
- Total assets
- $359,754
- -11.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (13 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dreamchasers
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Rachel Court, Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: (931) 624-6675
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dreamchasers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dance Force ($101K). Together the top 10 received $497K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 151 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The remaining shares went to Massachusetts (8%), Kentucky (2%), Ohio (1%), and Arizona (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dreamchasers open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 41 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $171K (2020) to $892K (2023). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $777K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Force Clarksville, TN | — | $100,615 |
| Ef Educational Tours Cambridge, MA | — | $64,900 |
| Spotlite Dance Studio Murfreesboro, TN | — | $63,350 |
| University of TN Knoxville Knoxville, TN | — | $63,350 |
| Clarksville Academy Clarksville, TN | — | $56,150 |
| Apsu Cheerleading Clarksville, TN | — | $40,950 |
| Clarksville Elite Gymnastics Clarksville, TN | — | $40,800 |
| Dance Works Murfreesboro, TN | — | $27,050 |
| Lori Geist Clarksville, TN | — | $21,610 |
| Rockstar Academy of Dance Mount Juliet, TN | — | $17,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $359,754 | $1,332,558 | $1,196,825 | $776,665 | 41 |
| 2023 | $407,794 | $1,584,348 | $1,416,495 | $891,945 | 48 |
| 2022 | $239,943 | $991,224 | $967,369 | $212,350 | 17 |
| 2021 | $172,017 | $578,217 | $553,412 | $261,800 | 26 |
| 2020 | $147,212 | $412,764 | $445,330 | $170,609 | 19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Dreamchasers states that its mission is to “provide grants and scholarships for education, extracurricular activities, sports, health, medical, arts, sciences, religion and other nonprofit activities.”
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving different purposes. Clarksville Academy, which received $56,150, describes its mission as educating children from pre-K through grade 12. Trevecca Nazarene University, which received $14,900, describes itself as a Christian liberal arts university preparing students for service through academic programs. Montessori Academy Incorporated, which received $6,350, says it maintains Montessori schools for toddlers through 12th grade.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Dreamchasers awarded 41 grants totaling $776,665. Grants ranged from $5,150 to $100,615, with a median grant of $9,150.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $100,615 to Dance Force, $64,900 to EF Educational Tours, $63,350 each to Spotlite Dance Studio and the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and $56,150 to Clarksville Academy. Other grants included $40,950 to APSU Cheerleading and $40,800 to Clarksville Elite Gymnastics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and director listed on the 2024 filing are Gareth McDonald, President; Isabelle Lorenzo, Vice President; Brittany Benson, Secretary; Lori Geist, Treasurer; and Miller Boisseau, Director.
Dreamchasers is led by Gareth McDonald, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gareth McDonald
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miller Boisseau
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Brittany Benson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Isabelle Lorenzo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Lori Geist
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 $86K, to Isabelle Lorenzo (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dreamchasers
How much does Dreamchasers give each year?
Dreamchasers gave $777K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $892K across 48 grants.
What is Dreamchasers's typical grant size?
Dreamchasers's median grant in 2024 was $9,150, and its average grant was $18,943, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dreamchasers that year got $8K on average.
Where does Dreamchasers give grants?
Dreamchasers gives mostly in Tennessee: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clarksville, TN (13 grants), Nashville, TN (6 grants), Murfreesboro, TN (3 grants) and Hendersonville, TN (3 grants).
Who are Dreamchasers's largest grantees?
Dreamchasers's largest 2024 grantees include Dance Force ($100,615), Ef Educational Tours ($64,900) and Spotlite Dance Studio ($63,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dreamchasers?
Dreamchasers reported $360K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Dreamchasers fund?
Dreamchasers states that its mission is to “provide grants and scholarships for education, extracurricular activities, sports, health, medical, arts, sciences, religion and other nonprofit activities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dreamchasers?
Dreamchasers has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Dreamchasers's EIN?
Dreamchasers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4939937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dreamchasers funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dreamchasers-morg_94b9dd5dee384e389467f82a53094d8f
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