The Dream Finder Foundation
The Dream Finder Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $244.
The Dream Finder Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dream Finder Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,030,144
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Dream Finder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rainier Scholars ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dream Finder Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Scholars Seattle, WA | To support the creation of transformative educational and career opportunities to scholars and their families. | $5,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis- University Advancement St. Louis, MO | University Advancement for the McKelvey School of Engineering | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,030,144 | $486 | $16,544 | $6,000 | 2 | $16,303 | $244 | $26,715 |
| 2023 | $1,046,202 | $26,678 | $18,940 | $6,000 | 2 | $18,797 | $17,327 | $27,935 |
| 2022 | $1,038,464 | $42,216 | $29,752 | $5,000 | 1 | $29,752 | $9,831 | $31,323 |
| 2021 | $1,026,000 | $1,026,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dream Finder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dream Finder Foundation is led by Parag K. Mallick, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Parag K. Mallick
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Zavaleta
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Dream Finder Foundation
How much does The Dream Finder Foundation give each year?
The Dream Finder Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
How large is The Dream Finder Foundation?
The Dream Finder Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Dream Finder Foundation operate?
The Dream Finder Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, Washington.
What is The Dream Finder Foundation's EIN?
The Dream Finder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3995622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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