The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez
The Dominguez Dream in Memory Of is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. Its stated mission is to support and foster education and health through grants and other charitable or educational distributions.
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez at a glance
In short: The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez gave $129K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,854
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,885
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,841
- Total assets
- $1,078,224
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1737, Sacramento, CA 95812
Phone: (916) 575-8888
Website: https://dominguezdream.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Del Paso Heights Elementary School (Twin Rivers Unified School District) ($19K). Together the top 8 received $81K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($47,366), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California. The listed recipients were in Sacramento, San Bernardino, Oceanside, Los Angeles, and Fresno. Separately, the organization’s 2024 filing describes school partnerships in California, Phoenix, and Dallas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez gives
- Giving grew 147% 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 $52K (2021) to $154K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $47,366 |
| Del Paso Heights Elementary School (Twin Rivers Unified School District) Sacramento, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $19,269 |
| H Frank Dominguez Elementary School San Bernardino, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $12,677 |
| 20TH Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $11,084 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa School Los Angeles, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $8,597 |
| St Odilia School Los Angeles, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $8,144 |
| St Philomene School Sacramento, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $7,625 |
| Bret Harte Elementary School Sacramento, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $7,469 |
| Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary Fresno, CA | To Support Education and Health Programs. | $6,623 |
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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 | $1,078,224 | $317,313 | $298,277 | $128,854 | 10 | $9,836 |
| 2023 | $1,061,646 | $262,217 | $211,516 | $154,048 | 9 | $5,460 |
| 2022 | $1,011,988 | $328,464 | $197,430 | $78,926 | 6 | $373 |
| 2021 | $877,401 | $299,642 | $97,524 | $52,152 | 5 | $383 |
| 2020 | $675,283 | $379,318 | $168,335 | $133,964 | 9 | $492 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to support and foster education and health” through grants and distributions for charitable or educational purposes. Its 2024 filing describes hands-on STEAM and literacy programs intended to develop students’ critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, and says the programs involve families, educators, and local volunteers.
The organization reports that more than 70% of students in its partner schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Its 2024 grants went to elementary schools and schools associated with school districts, with each listed grant designated to support education and health programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $128,854. Grants ranged from $6,623 to $35,376, with a median grant of $9,840.
The largest listed grants were $35,376 to an individual recipient (Twin Rivers Unified School District) in Sacramento; $19,269 to Del Paso Heights Elementary School (Twin Rivers Unified School District) in Sacramento; $12,677 to H Frank Dominguez Elementary School in San Bernardino; $11,990 to an individual recipient (Oceanside Unified School District) in Oceanside; and $11,084 to 20th an individual recipient in Los Angeles. Each was designated to support education and health programs.
The filing describes grant monitoring that includes school visits, a required mid-year report, and a year-end report. The mid-year report covers program implementation and milestones, along with quantitative measures such as participation and pre- and post-testing results. The year-end report is due by June 30 and includes a program summary, funds expended and requested, quantitative measures, and pictures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dorene Dominguez as chairperson; Sam Lee as treasurer; Esmeralda Pena as secretary; and Ana de Cardenas-Raptis, Alex Dominguez, Philip Fuentes, Sarah Ifrah, Timothy McIntosh, Adam Medrano, and Alice Perez as directors.
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez is led by Karla Ilarde, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karla Ilarde
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$71K (2024)
Dorene Dominguez
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana De Cardenas-Raptis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Sauceda
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Guerra
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rosas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Fuentes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Beserra
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ifrah
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy McLntosh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Medrano
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Dominguez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Perez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esmeralda Pena
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Byron K. Reed (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Villegas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Sifuentes-Trigueros (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Debbie Gabelich (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Gina Zapanta-Alder (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rudy Gutierrez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Emilio Campos (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Melinda Guzman Esq. (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Phil Fuentes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Whitehead (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Julius Robinson (2020) — Director
- Former: Pervez P. Delawalla (2020) — Director
- Former: Sal Mendoza (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $71K, to Karla Ilarde (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez
How much does The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez give each year?
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez gave $129K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $154K across 9 grants.
What is The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez's typical grant size?
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez's median grant in 2024 was $9,841, and its average grant was $12,885, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez give grants?
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education and Health Programs." (10 grants).
Who are The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez's largest grantees?
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez's largest 2024 grantees include Del Paso Heights Elementary School (Twin Rivers Unified School District) ($19,269), H Frank Dominguez Elementary School ($12,677) and 20TH Street Elementary ($11,084), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($47,366), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez?
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $317K.
What does The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to support and foster education and health” through grants and distributions for charitable or educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez?
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check dominguezdream.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez's EIN?
The Dominguez Dream in Memory of H Frank Dominguez's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0774784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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