Real Dare Foundation
The foundation is dedicated to removing barriers to inclusion of people with disabilities in extracurricular pursuits. Leisure, artistic, creative, adventure, travel, team and athletic activities are key components for enjoying and making meaning from our human lives. Disabled people deserve full access to, and inclusion within, these fertile spaces. The foundation furthers inclusive extracurricular and extra-educational opportunities which serve one or more of the following objectives: 1) provide disabled people with emotional, active and/or creative outlets; 2) help people with disabilities to imbed within and connect to their community and peers; 3) help develop disabled persons' long term economic prospects and leadership skills; 4) provide opportunities for disabled persons' independence and freedom; 5) assist in largely underserved areas of charitable focus; and 6) integrate places, groups and activities in which disabled people are currently under-represented and/or excluded.
Real Dare Foundation at a glance
In short: Real Dare Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,237
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,047
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $857,814
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Real Dare Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advocates for Children of NY Inc ($10K). Together the top 5 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for Children of NY Inc New York, NY | For the General Support of the Organization | $10,010 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center New York, NY | For the General Support of the Organization | $10,010 |
| Families of Sma DBA Cure Sma Elk Grove Village, IL | For the General Support of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Include NYC New York, NY | For the General Support of the Organization | $5,125 |
| Center for Independence of the Disabled NY New York, NY | For the General Support of the Organization | $5,092 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $857,814 | $536,000 | $269,902 | $40,237 | 5 |
| 2023 | $591,716 | $742,000 | $164,142 | $38,510 | 5 |
| 2022 | $21,801 | $132,104 | $118,246 | — | — |
About Real Dare Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Real Dare Foundation is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $858K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Real Dare Foundation is led by Rebecca Kostyuchenko, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Kostyuchenko
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$94K (2022) → $104K (2024)
Chasen Cohan
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mikhail Esterov
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $104K, to Rebecca Kostyuchenko (President).
Frequently asked questions about Real Dare Foundation
How much does Real Dare Foundation give each year?
Real Dare Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 5 grants.
What is Real Dare Foundation's typical grant size?
Real Dare Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,047, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Real Dare Foundation give grants?
Real Dare Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Real Dare Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Real Dare Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Real Dare Foundation's largest grantees?
Real Dare Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Advocates for Children of NY Inc ($10,010), Fair Housing Justice Center ($10,010) and Families of Sma DBA Cure Sma ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Real Dare Foundation?
Real Dare Foundation reported $858K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $536K.
What is Real Dare Foundation's EIN?
Real Dare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3398969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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