Garden of Dreams Foundation
Our mission is supported by three core pillars: (1) Community Projects - We provide direct financial support for improvements to community facilities, as well as for community-based sports, entertainment and media projects, that enhance the environment of young people where they live and grow. (2) Educations - We provide scholarships for college and trade schools as well as mentorship and career exposure programs that open the doors to opportunities and impact our young people's futures. (3) Inspiration & Joy - We provide unforgettable experiences that inspire young people in our communities, and foster healing and joy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+56.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+67.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$253K
+109.7% YoY
About Garden of Dreams Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Garden of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $187K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,302,573 | $4,016,825 | $4,078,760 |
| Revenue | $10,373,005 | $5,971,126 | $4,697,201 |
| Expenses | $8,565,298 | $6,296,809 | $4,065,203 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $187,382 | $226,243 | $6,719 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY WATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOEL FISHER | CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON | 0.75 | — |
| GARY FUHRMAN | CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON | 0.2 | — |
| DAVID VINIAR | CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON | 0.2 | — |
| RICH CONSTABLE | CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA MINK | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| RICH CLAFFEY | DIRECTOR (thru 3/2024) | 0.2 | — |
| MARY PAT CLARKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRISTINA DOLAN | DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/2023) | 0.2 | — |
| SUJIN DOLAN | DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/2023) | 0.2 | — |
| WHOOPI GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| NEIL GOLDMACHER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ADAM GRAVES | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ANDREA GREENBERG | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DAVID HOPKINSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 4/2024) | 0.2 | — |
| JACK IRULSHAMI | Director (thru 4/2024) | 0.2 | — |
| SANDY KAPELL | Director (thru 11/2023) | 0.2 | — |
| BRAD KARP | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ERIC LANE | Director (thru 4/2024) | 0.2 | — |
| JAMAAL LESANE | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| TARA LIPTON | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| HOWARD LORBER | Director (thru 4/2024) | 0.2 | — |
| JILL MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| RANDY MASTRO | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DARRYL MCDANIELS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MATTHEW MODINE | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DREW NIEPORENT | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JOHN STARKS | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JUSTIN TUCK | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DEBRA SHUWAGER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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