Harbor of Dreams Inc
Harbor of Dreams Inc is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $456K. Net investment income was $499K.
Harbor of Dreams Inc at a glance
In short: Harbor of Dreams Inc gave $456K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $91K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $455,571
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $91,114
- +61.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,400
- Total assets
- $29,943
- +635.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Harbor of Dreams Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($360K). Together the top 5 received $456K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 27 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harbor of Dreams Inc gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2024) to $993K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE | In support of community funds within the Lincoln Community Foundation including: $250,000 to the Early Childhood Program, and $110,000 to be designated later. | $360,000 |
| Lincoln Bike Kitchen Lincoln, NE | To further programs of the organization. | $36,171 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | To further the scholarship programs of the organization. | $24,400 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | To further programs of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Lincoln Community Playhouse Lincoln, NE | To support the Penguin Project. | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,943 | $520,851 | $494,981 | $455,571 | 5 | $463,816 | $499,183 | $257,582 |
| 2024 | $4,073 | $455,102 | $457,788 | $450,338 | 8 | $452,193 | $453,012 | $573,616 |
| 2023 | $6,759 | $227,241 | $546,621 | $539,945 | 4 | $541,792 | $223,389 | $623,130 |
| 2022 | $73,694 | $189,549 | $755,476 | $746,880 | 5 | $749,605 | $185,375 | $657,167 |
| 2021 | $43,641 | $312,108 | $1,007,246 | $993,414 | 5 | — | $309,122 | $825,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harbor of Dreams Inc reported a distributable amount of $258K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harbor of Dreams Inc is led by Ashley Rinaker Time As Needed, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Rinaker Time As Needed
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Hays Time As Needed
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Hays Time As Needed
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patrick E. Beans Time As Needed
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Patrick E Beans Time as Needed (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Harbor of Dreams Inc
How much does Harbor of Dreams Inc give each year?
Harbor of Dreams Inc gave $456K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $450K across 8 grants.
What is Harbor of Dreams Inc's typical grant size?
Harbor of Dreams Inc's median grant in 2025 was $24,400, and its average grant was $91,114, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harbor of Dreams Inc give grants?
Harbor of Dreams Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (5 grants).
Does Harbor of Dreams Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Harbor of Dreams Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Harbor of Dreams Inc's largest grantees?
Harbor of Dreams Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($360,000), Lincoln Bike Kitchen ($36,171) and University of Nebraska Foundation ($24,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harbor of Dreams Inc?
Harbor of Dreams Inc reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $464K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $258K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Harbor of Dreams Inc's EIN?
Harbor of Dreams Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4756706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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