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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ronald McDonald House of NY ($530,000), Make-a-Wish NJ ($245,962), Covenant House ($134,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House of NY NEW YORK, NY | TO FULFILL GDF'S | $530,000 |
| Make-a-Wish NJ Monroe, NJ | TO FULFILL GDF'S | $245,962 |
| Covenant House NEW YORK, NY | TO FULFILL GDF'S | $134,100 |
| Make-a-Wish CT Trumbull, CT | TO FULFILL GDF'S | $100,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden of Dreams Foundation?
Garden of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Garden of Dreams Foundation?
As of 2024, Garden of Dreams Foundation holds $6.3M in total assets with $10.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Garden of Dreams Foundation operate?
Garden of Dreams Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York.
What size grants does Garden of Dreams Foundation award?
In 2024, Garden of Dreams Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $253K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Garden of Dreams Foundation's EIN?
Garden of Dreams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3979726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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