The Dream Institute Inc
Our purpose is expressed primarily in three key areas of service: community engagement services, addiction and life recovery programs, and education. We believe that hope can be restored despite any life circumstances and that, no matter what an individual has been through, it is possible to dream again.
The Dream Institute Inc at a glance
In short: The Dream Institute Inc gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,750
- -73.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,839,370
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Dream Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptist Church of Phoenix ($10K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dream Institute Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $845K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | — | $10,000 |
| Seasons of Sharing San Francisco, CA | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,839,370 | $2,321,465 | $2,618,692 | $17,500 | 2 | $22,017 |
| 2024 | $2,164,517 | $2,373,750 | $2,103,330 | $32,500 | 1 | $22,437 |
| 2023 | $1,922,126 | $2,393,946 | $2,935,402 | $791,740 | 4 | $1,874 |
| 2022 | $2,215,875 | $2,927,311 | $1,464,690 | $32,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $754,287 | $1,794,057 | $1,867,245 | $844,634 | 2 | — |
About The Dream Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Dream Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dream Institute Inc is led by Angel Barnett, CEO & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angel Barnett
CEO & Director
Chairman → Chairman & CEO, 2024
Chairman & CEO → CEO & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $66K (2025)
Warren Panico
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ingram
Chairman & D
Director → Chairman & D, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Winn
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Carlson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gray
CFO
Treasurer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Atwood Standley
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Carlson
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Peabody
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Arthur Porter (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Cindy Robertson (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Franklin Santagate (2021–2024) — President & Trustee
- Former: Joshua Chumley (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Mark Dickinson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Reed (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Angel Barnett (CEO & Direct). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dream Institute Inc
How much does The Dream Institute Inc give each year?
The Dream Institute Inc gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is The Dream Institute Inc?
The Dream Institute Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is The Dream Institute Inc?
The Dream Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Dream Institute Inc operate?
The Dream Institute Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Missouri.
What is The Dream Institute Inc's EIN?
The Dream Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4986263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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