Media Dream
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Media Dream at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,772,360
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,442,603
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $147,547
- +188.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,436,838
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated November 2026.
Who Media Dream funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NGM Network Kansas City, MO | To provide quality christian programs to meet the needs of the christian families. | $1,414,277 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,772,360 | $5,442,603 | $4,436,838 | — | — | $147,547 |
| 2023 | $8,907,485 | $4,570,456 | $5,134,426 | $1,414,277 | 1 | $51,118 |
| 2022 | $9,576,826 | $5,794,406 | $3,767,382 | — | — | $1,038,440 |
| 2021 | $7,966,777 | $4,941,144 | $3,848,436 | — | — | $85 |
| 2020 | $7,411,211 | $3,975,647 | $3,878,170 | — | — | $151 |
About Media Dream
Based on IRS filings
Media Dream is a public charity focused on religion, based in Seal Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $148K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Media Dream is led by Samuel Estefanos, Founder & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Estefanos
Founder & President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $83K (2024)
George Benjamin
Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shady A. Toma
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shady M. Soliman
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zizette Gabriel
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $83K, to Samuel Estefanos (Founder and President).
Frequently asked questions about Media Dream
How large is Media Dream?
Media Dream reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What is Media Dream?
Media Dream is a public charity focused on religion, based in Seal Beach, CA. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Media Dream operate?
Media Dream has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Media Dream's EIN?
Media Dream's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1585986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
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