Dreams Work Inc
To serve the developmentally disabled
Dreams Work Inc at a glance
In short: Dreams Work Inc gave $65K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $65,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- Average grant
- $21,667
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Dreams Work Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Arcare Inc ($35K). Together the top 3 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arcare Inc Overland Park, KS | Support | $35,000 |
| Advocacy in Motion Inc Overland Park, KS | Support | $15,000 |
| Life Centers of Kansas Family Support Organization Inc Overland Park, KS | Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-521 | $86,757 | $65,000 | 3 | $-521 |
| 2020 | $87,329 | $79,804 | $149,568 | — | — | $1,325 |
About Dreams Work Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dreams Work Inc is a public charity, based in Lenexa, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $65K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dreams Work Inc is led by Susan Jarsulic, President - Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Susan Jarsulic
President - Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Frerking
Treasurer - Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Hidaka
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Applebaugh
Secretary of Board - Executive
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Dreams Work Inc
How much does Dreams Work Inc give each year?
Dreams Work Inc gave $65K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Dreams Work Inc's typical grant size?
Dreams Work Inc's median grant in 2021 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,667, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dreams Work Inc give grants?
Dreams Work Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Overland Park, KS (3 grants).
Does Dreams Work Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dreams Work Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
What is Dreams Work Inc's EIN?
Dreams Work Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1227700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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