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Est.

2008

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ticket to Dream Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily through invitation-only relationships, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $1.1 million across 286 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2025
Grantees funded
286
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
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Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
198
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Jeanmarie Davis
Board Member
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Sunni Goodman
Board Member
T
Teres Mugnaini
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION?
No. TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION give?
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Washington. 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 TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,021. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include iFoster Inc, THE TRANSLATIONAL GENOMICS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, and THE SEENA MAGOWITZ FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION?
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.