Believe in a Dream Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$598K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Believe in a Dream Inc?
Believe in a Dream Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Cairn Foundation Inc ($140K), Surack Family Foundation Inc ($85K), Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $598K in grants to Believe in a Dream Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cairn Foundation Inc | $140,000 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | $85,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation | $65,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| 8020 Foundation Trust | $65,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | $41,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association Inc | $37,142 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Freeland Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Ardelle and Theresa Glaze | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Dr Louis a and Anne B Schneider Fdn | $15,903 | 1 | 2025 |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edward M Wilson Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Florence M & Paul M Staehle Fdn | $6,445 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Keith Busse Automotive and Classic Art Foundat | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The James Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Premier Bank Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Waterfield Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $60 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $220K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $137K.
What grants has Believe in a Dream Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING 2025 | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation | GRANT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Ardelle and Theresa Glaze | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Dr Louis a and Anne B Schneider Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,903 |
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | MATCHING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Florence M & Paul M Staehle Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,445 |
| 2025 | The Keith Busse Automotive and Classic Art Foundat | Community improvement | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation | GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 8020 Foundation Trust | YOUTH ENTREPRENUERSHIP RE-IMAGINED | $15,000 |
| 2024 | English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn | TUNES OF TOMORROW 2024 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Edward M Wilson Foundation | TUNES OF TOMORROW 2024 | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Premier Bank Foundation | SPONSORSHIP | $750 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $10 |
| 2023 | 8020 Foundation Trust | TECH FOR TOMORROW | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $41,000 |
| 2023 | The Cairn Foundation Inc | EXPLORATION OF MUSIC | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CAPACITY GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Freeland Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE BEST ARTS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES IN SCHOOL. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | American Electric Power Foundation | Gala Sponsor - $2,500 (Believe In A Dream's Annual | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The James Foundation Inc | PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR STRING JAMS AT PROMENADE PARK - OPENT HE THE PUBLIC | $1,000 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50 |
| 2022 | The Cairn Foundation Inc | EXPLORATION OF MUSIC | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY PARTNER SUPPORT 2022 | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Freeland Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE BEST ARTS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES IN SCHOOL. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CAPACITY GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Waterfield Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2021 | The Cairn Foundation Inc | EXPLORATION OF MUSIC | $30,000 |
| 2020 | The Cairn Foundation Inc | EXPLORATION OF MUSIC | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Believe in a Dream Inc?
Believe in a Dream Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Cairn Foundation Inc ($140K), Surack Family Foundation Inc ($85K), Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $598K in grants to Believe in a Dream Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Believe in a Dream Inc's largest funder?
The Cairn Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Believe in a Dream Inc, with $140K across 5 grants (2019–2023).
How much grant funding has Believe in a Dream Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $598K in grants to Believe in a Dream Inc across 34 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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