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Est.

2004

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $70.8M across 83 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To create better futures for disadvantaged people
Total Funding Given
$19M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$175K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jeremy Hockenstein
Board Member
V
Vernon Naidoo
Board Member
A
Amolo Ngweno
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC?
No. FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC give?
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $175 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $19 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CLEAR FUND, Jewish Communal Fund, and PREVAIL FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC?
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.