DREAMS33 Foundation
DREAMS33 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.1M in total assets. In 2024, it made $978K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $448K.
DREAMS33 Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,086,667
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $857,622
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $978,192
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,127,490
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DREAMS33 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 21 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How DREAMS33 Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $493K (2021) to $846K (2020). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unravel Pediatric Cancer Gilroy, CA | Charitable Support | $250,000 |
| Bonnie J Addario Lung Cancer FOUNDATIONGO2 Foundation San Carlos, CA | Charitable Support | $125,000 |
| Giants Community Fund San Francisco, CA | Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| San Jose State - Friends of the Brennan Family Football Facility Fund San Jose, CA | Charitable Support | $37,500 |
| San Jose State - Football Program San Jose, CA | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Saint Francis High School Mountain View, CA | Charitable Support | $3,820 |
| Franklin Templeton Annual HEB Award Recepients Largo, FL | Charitable Support | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,086,667 | $857,622 | $1,127,490 | — | — | $978,192 | $448,380 | $840,619 |
| 2023 | $15,874,945 | $840,899 | $1,308,764 | — | — | $1,107,308 | $167,322 | $603,068 |
| 2022 | $14,821,274 | $8,453,980 | $1,221,584 | — | — | $1,146,334 | $7,945,875 | $632,685 |
| 2021 | $15,872,182 | $696,149 | $1,505,655 | $492,570 | 7 | $1,457,168 | $528,922 | $792,840 |
| 2020 | $16,958,968 | $276,848 | $1,061,141 | $846,090 | 14 | — | $206,997 | $824,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DREAMS33 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $841K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DREAMS33 Foundation is led by Victoria Anne Burns Humphrey, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Anne Burns Humphrey
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Headley
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2023) → $82K (2024)
Jon Riley
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen T. Humphrey
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena Grimm
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Baldi
Director & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samantha Wickstrom (2020–2022) — Director
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 $82K, to Erica Headley (Director, Secretary & Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about DREAMS33 Foundation
How large is DREAMS33 Foundation?
DREAMS33 Foundation reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $978K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $841K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is DREAMS33 Foundation?
DREAMS33 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Redwood City, CA. It holds $18.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does DREAMS33 Foundation operate?
DREAMS33 Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida.
What is DREAMS33 Foundation's EIN?
DREAMS33 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1710717. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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