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Grant recipient EIN 36-4078008Jobs and employment

Who funds Have Dreams?

40 private foundations gave Have Dreams in Park Ridge, IL $2.1 million across 149 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

149 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL 2025

    General purpose

    $25,000
  2. Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust IIFrankfort, IL 2025

    Program support

    $12,500
  3. Nogwog Fund NFPDeer Park, IL 2025

    Charitable

    $10,000
  4. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2025

    Autism services

    $7,000
  5. Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable TrustDundee, IL 2025

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  6. Trustmark FoundationLake Forest, IL 2025

    Contribution provided

    $5,000
  7. McCortney FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2025

    General

    $5,000
  8. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2025

    Sponsorship autism awareness

    $2,500
  9. Debicki FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Disability and community outreach

    $50,000
  10. James V Harkness FoundationPo Box Chica, IL 2024

    General support

    $45,000
  11. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2024

    General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    $25,000
  12. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Community services

    $20,000
  13. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2024

    For program services

    $20,000
  14. Donald and Lorena Meier FDNPennington, NJ 2024

    Unrestricted general

    $14,291
  15. Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust IIFrankfort, IL 2024

    Program support

    $12,500
  16. Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    To provide autism-specific training and on-the-job experience for adults with autism through internships in real work environments

    $10,000
  17. The A Montgomery Ward FoundationDallas, TX 2024

    Unrestricted general

    $10,000
  18. Fred J Brunner FoundationBensenville, IL 2024

    Programs for children, youths and adults impacted by autism (asd)

    $10,000
  19. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General purpose

    $10,000
  20. Trustmark FoundationLake Forest, IL 2024

    Contribution provided

    $5,000
  21. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2024

    After-school programs for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    $5,000
  22. McCortney FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2024

    General

    $4,500
  23. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2024

    Dollars for doers

    $3,000
  24. George M Eisenberg Foundation for CharitiesArlington Heights, IL 2024

    Social assistance

    $2,000
  25. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2024

    Matching gifts

    $500
  26. The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    Matching gifts

    $452
  27. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2024

    Dollars for doers

    $250
  28. Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO 2024

    Employment, job-related

    $100
  29. Debicki FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Disability and community outreach

    $50,000
  30. James V Harkness FoundationPo Box Chica, IL 2023

    General

    $35,000
  31. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Community services

    $35,000
  32. Donald and Lorena Meier FDNPennington, NJ 2023

    Unrestricted general

    $26,359
  33. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2023

    For program services

    $20,000
  34. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2023

    General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    $12,500
  35. Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    To provide autism-specific training and on-the-job experience for adults with autism through internships in real work environments

    $10,000
  36. Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust IIFrankfort, IL 2023

    Program support

    $10,000
  37. Fred J Brunner FoundationBensenville, IL 2023

    Programs for children, youths and adults impacted by autism (asd)

    $10,000
  38. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General purpose

    $10,000
  39. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2023

    Career awareness and readiness for adults

    $5,000
  40. Tawani Charitable Distribution FundChicago, IL 2023

    General support

    $5,000
  41. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2023

    After-school programs for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    $5,000
  42. Nogwog Fund NFPDeer Park, IL 2023

    Charitable

    $4,570
  43. McCortney FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2023

    General

    $3,500
  44. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2023

    2023 dda - on behalf of c fleming

    $3,000
  45. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2023

    Support for autistic individuals

    $2,500
  46. George M Eisenberg Foundation for CharitiesArlington Heights, IL 2023

    Social assistance

    $2,000
  47. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $500
  48. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $147
  49. Acres of HopeLexington, KY 2023

    Funds were given to Have Dreams, which is an organization that serves the autism community.

    $103
  50. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $50
  51. Debicki FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Disability and community outreach

    $50,000
  52. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Community services

    $35,000
  53. James V Harkness FoundationPo Box Chica, IL 2022

    General

    $25,000
  54. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2022

    For program services

    $20,000
  55. Special Kids FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Support

    $17,500
  56. Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    To provide autism-specific training and on-the-job experience for adults with autism through internships in real work environments

    $15,000
  57. Donald and Lorena Meier FDNPennington, NJ 2022

    Unrestricted general

    $15,000
  58. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2022

    General Operating Support - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    $12,500
  59. The A Montgomery Ward FoundationDallas, TX 2022

    Unrestricted general

    $10,000
  60. Fred J Brunner FoundationBensenville, IL 2022

    Programs for children, youths and adults impacted by autism (asd)

    $10,000
  61. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General purpose

    $10,000
  62. Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust IIFrankfort, IL 2022

    Program support

    $5,000
  63. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2022

    After-school programs for children and teens with Austism Spectrum Disorder

    $5,000
  64. Nogwog Fund NFPDeer Park, IL 2022

    C

    $5,000
  65. McCortney FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2022

    General

    $3,500
  66. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2022

    2022 dda - on behalf of c fleming

    $3,000
  67. George M Eisenberg Foundation for CharitiesArlington Heights, IL 2022

    Social assistance

    $2,000
  68. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2022

    Support for autistic individuals

    $575
  69. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $560
  70. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2022

    Matching gifts grant

    $500
  71. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2022

    Matching gifts grant

    $200
  72. Moglia Family FoundationBellevue, NE 2021

    General purpose

    $175,000
  73. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General purpose

    $75,000
  74. James V Harkness FoundationPo Box Chica, IL 2021

    General

    $50,000
  75. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL 2021

    Mission Support : Have Dreams Academy Workforce Development Program for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    $50,000
  76. Debicki FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Disability and community outreach

    $50,000
  77. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Community services

    $35,000
  78. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2021

    For program services

    $20,000
  79. Donald and Lorena Meier FDNPennington, NJ 2021

    Unrestricted general

    $13,428
  80. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2021

    Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities - General Operating Support

    $12,500
  81. Nogwog Fund NFPDeer Park, IL 2021

    Donation

    $10,200
  82. Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    To provide autism-specific training and on-the-job experience for adults with autism through internships in real work environments

    $10,000
  83. The A Montgomery Ward FoundationDallas, TX 2021

    Unrestricted general

    $10,000
  84. JRM Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Charitable

    $10,000
  85. Fred J Brunner FoundationBensenville, IL 2021

    Programs for children, youths and adults impacted by autism (asd)

    $10,000
  86. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2021

    Career awareness and readiness for adults

    $7,500
  87. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $5,000
  88. Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust IIFrankfort, IL 2021

    Program support

    $5,000
  89. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2021

    After-school programs for children and teens with asd

    $5,000
  90. McCortney FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2021

    General

    $3,500
  91. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2021

    2021 director discretionary award

    $3,000
  92. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $2,500
  93. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2021

    Support for autistic individuals

    $1,000
  94. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2021

    Matching gifts grant

    $250
  95. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $150
  96. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2020

    General Operating Support

    $162,500
  97. James V Harkness FoundationPo Box Chica, IL 2020

    General

    $45,000
  98. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Community services

    $35,000
  99. Debicki FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Disability and community outreach

    $30,000
  100. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2020

    For program services

    $20,000
  101. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General purposes

    $20,000
  102. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2020

    Job readiness and placement

    $10,000
  103. Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    To provide autism-specific training, including skill-building, self-awareness, long-term goal planning and employment preparation

    $10,000
  104. Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust IIFrankfort, IL 2020

    Program support

    $10,000
  105. Nogwog Fund NFPDeer Park, IL 2020

    General

    $10,000
  106. Ackerman Foundation IncDenver, CO 2020

    To further exempt purpose

    $10,000
  107. Carl R Hendrickson Family FDNDallas, TX 2020

    Unrestricted general

    $9,000
  108. The RLB Charitable FoundationSioux Falls, SD 2020

    Charitable donation

    $9,000
  109. The Bob and Carol Passaneau FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2020

    General fund

    $6,250
  110. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2020

    Support for autistic individuals

    $6,000
  111. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $5,000
  112. Richard & Martha Melman FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Charitable

    $5,000
  113. Fred J Brunner FoundationBensenville, IL 2020

    Programs for children, youths and adults impacted by autism (asd)

    $5,000
  114. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2020

    After school programs for autistic youth

    $5,000
  115. McCortney FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2020

    General

    $3,500
  116. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2020

    2020 director discretionary award

    $3,000
  117. George M Eisenberg Foundation for CharitiesArlington Heights, IL 2020

    Social assistance

    $2,000
  118. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $500
  119. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL 2020

    Matching grants

    $450
  120. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $84
  121. James V Harkness FoundationPo Box Chica, IL 2019

    General

    $75,000
  122. Special Kids FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Communication & living skills

    $26,250
  123. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2019

    For program services

    $20,000
  124. The A Montgomery Ward FoundationDallas, TX 2019

    Employment program for

    $10,000
  125. Ackerman Foundation IncDenver, CO 2019

    To further exempt purpose

    $10,000
  126. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General purposes

    $10,000
  127. Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust IIFrankfort, IL 2019

    Program support

    $5,000
  128. JRM Family FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Charitable

    $5,000
  129. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2019

    Extracurricular programs for children with autism

    $5,000
  130. The Bob and Carol Passaneau FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2019

    General fund

    $4,900
  131. The Bob and Carol Passaneau FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2019

    General fund

    $3,000
  132. Omron Foundation IncHoffman Estates, IL 2019

    Charitable and education

    $2,500
  133. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2019

    Support for autistic individuals

    $1,000
  134. The Simms Family FoundationWalworth, WI 2019

    Charitable

    $200
  135. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL 2019

    Matching grants

    $20
  136. Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family FoundationMooresville, NC 2018

    Support for autistic individuals

    $50,000
  137. Sacks Family FoundationHighland Park, IL 2018

    To help children, teens and young adults impacted by autism

    $25,000
  138. The George L Shields Foundation IncBethesda, MD 2018

    For program services

    $20,000
  139. Ackerman Foundation IncDenver, CO 2018

    To further exempt purpose

    $10,000
  140. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2018

    After-school programs for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder

    $5,000
  141. Eleven Eleven FoundationHighland Park, IL 2018

    General support

    $5,000
  142. The Bob and Carol Passaneau FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2018

    General fund

    $3,000
  143. The Bob and Carol Passaneau FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2018

    General fund

    $2,500
  144. Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2018

    Education

    $1,500
  145. The Bob and Carol Passaneau FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2018

    General fund

    $1,100
  146. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2018

    Program/operating support

    $500
  147. The Simms Family FoundationWalworth, WI 2018

    Charitable

    $200
  148. The Bob and Carol Passaneau FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2018

    General fund

    $200
  149. Ackerman Foundation IncDenver, CO 2017

    To further exempt purpose

    $10,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other jobs and employment organizations in Park Ridge, IL and are not among Have Dreams’s funders above.

  1. The Louis & Harold Price FoundationWoodbridge, NJ 5 grants Preselected only $500,000 to similar organizations
  2. Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern TrustPo Box Chica, IL 1 grant Accepts applications $260,000 to similar organizations
  3. Dodson Foundation IncInverness, IL 4 grants Preselected only $85,000 to similar organizations
  4. Mark Morton Memorial FundChicago, IL 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to similar organizations
  5. Charles D & Mary A Bauer FoundationWilliamsville, NY 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to similar organizations
  6. Mutual of America FoundationNew York, NY 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to similar organizations
  7. Roppel Family FoundationChicago, IL 3 grants Preselected only $34,009 to similar organizations
  8. BJB FoundationChicago, IL 3 grants Preselected only $30,000 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 36-4078008 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.