Nonprofit · EIN 59-2145821
CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC
Tax-exempt · ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,874,775 | $2,375,447 | $499,328 | $3,249,071 | $57,514 | $3,191,557 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,868,740 | $2,129,334 | $739,406 | $2,675,253 | $83,921 | $2,591,332 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,636,792 | $2,944,867 | -$308,075 | $1,888,095 | $90,109 | $1,797,986 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,140,368
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $151,431
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $97,941
- Net income from fundraising events
- $582,976
- Other revenue
- $582,976
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,529,679
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,327
- Other salaries and wages
- $365,404
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $650,005
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,650
- Occupancy
- $89,317
- Travel
- $18,721
- Program services (functional)
- $2,089,809
- Management and general (functional)
- $91,988
- Fundraising (functional)
- $193,650
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,675,253
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,249,071
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $57,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,191,557
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,963,488
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,168,037
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,520
- Gross receipts
- $3,358,777
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA WALKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $189,688 | $1,638 |
| DAVID ALLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA CHRISTOPHER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COSPER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BAAR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FERRARI JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GREENE JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY IMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB JAMIESON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROHOM KHONSARI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY LAMSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MARSHALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER NARDI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSETTE PENROD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC RATCLIFFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAWAN SHAH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LAURA SHERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JULIA STEINBRENNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CATHERINE RATCLIFFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JOHN BOWDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHRISTY STROSS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA WALKER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $163,242 | $1,980 |
| DAVID ALLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA CHRISTOPHER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COSPER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BAAR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FERRARI JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GREENE JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY IMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB JAMIESON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROHOM KHONSARI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY LAMSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MARSHALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MINUTOLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER NARDI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN OSHRINE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SALONI PATEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSETTE PENROD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC RATCLIFFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PAWAN SHAH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SHERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA STEINBRENNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ZUKOSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE RATCLIFFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BOWDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY STROSS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA WALKER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $170,824 | $1,596 |
| DAVID ALLEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA CHRISTOPHER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COSPER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN DACHEPALLI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FERRARI JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GREENE JR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY IMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB JAMIESON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROHOM KHONSARI | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY LAMSON | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MARSHALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MINUTOLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER NARDI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MOOK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN OSHRINE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SALONI PATEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY PURSER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSETTE PENROD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC RATCLIFFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PAWAN SHAH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SHERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA STEINBRENNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ZUKOSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE RATCLIFFE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BOWDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1600 23RD AVE N, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713-4428
- In care of
- % AMANDA WALKER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMANDA WALKER, 1600 23RD AVE N, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
- Signed the 990
- MONICA CHRISTOPHER, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (727) 896-6390
- Website
- CHILDRENSDREAMFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- 1SOURCE PARTNERS
Mission
THE SOLE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND INC. IS TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES LIVING IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA, AND TO PROVIDE LASTING MEMORIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND ENTERED ITS 44TH YEAR OF MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES LIVING THROUGHOUT WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA. THE CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND COMPLETED 132 DREAMS IN 2025 WITH 130 IN PROCESS AT THE END OF THE YEAR. CHILDREN ARE REFERRED TO THE CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND BY JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S, TAMPA GENERAL, ST. JOSEPH'S CHILDREN'S, GOLISANO, SHANDS, ARNOLD PALMER, AND SABAL PALMS CHILDREN'S CENTER. THE CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND POLICY IS TO NEVER DENY A DESERVING CHILD A DREAM-COME-TRUE, AND TO PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE DREAMS IN A TIMELY MANNER. DREAMS INCLUDE THE ENTIRE FAMILY, AND THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THE PROCESS AS STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE FOR THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY, AND TO CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WORK WITH THE DREAM DEPARTMENT, WHO ARE FULLTIME EMPLOYEES FOR THE CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND, AND HELP PLAN AND IMPLEMENT THE DREAM. DREAMS INCLUDE TRIPS, CRUISES, AND MEETINGS WITH CELEBRITIES, SHOPPING OR A TANGIBLE ITEM SUCH AS COMPUTERS, BEDROOM MAKEOVERS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. IN ADDITION TO FULFILLING EVERY CHILD'S DREAM, STEWARDSHIP IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. DONATED ITEMS AND SERVICES CAN HELP LOWER THE COST OF DREAMS.Expenses $2,089,809 · grants $1,529,679 · revenue $2,140,368
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2145821
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,249,071
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,358,777
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,874,775 | $2,375,447 | $3,249,071 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,868,740 | $2,129,334 | $2,675,253 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,636,792 | $2,944,867 | $1,888,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,507,028 | $2,596,060 | $2,209,987 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-2145821).
Questions about CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC is 59-2145821.
- Is CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMANDA WALKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,688 (AMANDA WALKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS DREAM FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,874,775, expenses of $2,375,447 and total assets of $3,249,071 at year end.
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