The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation
The foundation provides educational opportunities and financial assistance to pre- and post-graduate students in the field of cosmetology who are socially and economically disadvantaged and provides financial support to cosmetologists or cosmetology-related enterprises facing hardship.
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation gave $369K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $368,929
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,992
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,040
- Total assets
- $511,770
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leeza's Care Connection ($50K). Together the top 9 received $369K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 54 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $369K (2024) to $593K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leeza's Care Connection Beverly Hills, CA | Fundraising Partner | $50,000 |
| UNCF Washington, DC | Fundraising Partner | $50,000 |
| Cast Wakefield, MA | Fundraising Partner | $49,000 |
| Best Friend Animal Society Kanab, UT | Fundraising Partner | $49,000 |
| No Limits Theater Group Inc Culver City, CA | Fundraising Partner | $44,040 |
| Children's Miracle Network Salt Lake City, UT | Fundraising Partner | $42,389 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Studio City, CA | Fundraising Partner | $34,500 |
| The Thirst Project Los Angeles, CA | Fundraising Partner | $25,000 |
| Legacy Youth Leadership Los Angeles, CA | Fundraising Partner | $25,000 |
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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 | $511,770 | $881,443 | $999,516 | $368,929 | 9 | $13 |
| 2023 | $607,678 | $898,357 | $1,004,082 | $391,939 | 10 | $13 |
| 2022 | $787,762 | $1,041,198 | $1,011,156 | $415,120 | 9 | $13 |
| 2021 | $759,196 | $1,250,337 | $1,078,727 | $593,443 | 12 | $623 |
| 2020 | $504,692 | $797,740 | $754,013 | $460,529 | 14 | $909 |
About The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sandy, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $512K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $369K. Net investment income was $13.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation is led by Winn Claybaugh, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Winn Claybaugh
President
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Fink
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Meador
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Dietrich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Riser
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Black
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Trevino
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dennis Claybaugh (2020–2023) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 4523
- Former: Sharon Riser (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 123123
- Former: Christy Trevino Starting (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Brennan Claybaugh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ed Cramp (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation
How much does The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation give each year?
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation gave $369K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $392K across 10 grants.
What is The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $44,040, and its average grant was $40,992, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation give grants?
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Utah (25%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraising Partner" (9 grants).
Who are The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Leeza's Care Connection ($50,000), UNCF ($50,000) and Cast ($49,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation?
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation reported $512K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $881K.
What is The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation?
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sandy, UT. It holds $512K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's EIN?
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2125128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- 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 November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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