Dream Day Foundation

Organization Overview

Dream Day Foundation is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dream Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Dream Day Foundation generated $328.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $335.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE DREAM DAY FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE AND MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL THROUGH FUNDRAISING, ADVOCACY, AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FISHIN' GALORE IS A PROGRAM HOSTED FOR MORE THAN 100 CURRENT, FORMER, AND BEREAVED ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND THEIR MORE THAN 600 FAMILY MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 300 VOLUNTEERS ASSIST ATTENDEES WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITY OPTIONS SUCH AS FISHING, ARCHERY, AND SKEET SHOOTING. OTHER ACTIVITIES OFFERED INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS, ATV RIDES, A PETTING ZOO, BATTING CAGE, VOLLEYBALL, PHOTOBOOTH, DANCING, GAMES, AND MORE. PATIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A FISHING POLE, TACKLE BOX, TACKLE, EVENT T-SHIRT AND GIFT UPON ARRIVAL. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS PATIENT FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE DAY IN THEIR OWN UNIQUE WAY AND OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PATIENT FAMILIES TO CREATE JOYFUL EXPERIENCES, RENEW THEIR INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING ON THEIR OWN TERMS AND SHARE IN FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER FAMILIES FACING A CHILDHOOD CANCER OR CATASTROPHIC DISEASE DIAGNOSIS. THE ACTIVITIES AND FOOD ARE PROVIDED COMPLIMENTARY TO THE ST. JUDE FAMILIES.


SUPPORT OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL


SALE OF MERCHANDISE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Martha Engquist
President
$0
Todd Weishar
Vice President
$0
Ryan Engquist
Secretary And Treasurer
$0
Tessa Holloway
Member
$0
Taylor Dunne
Member
$0
Jackie Walker
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$26,922
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$181,926
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$208,848
Total Program Service Revenue$38,401
Investment income $4,941
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $73,922
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,967
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $328,079

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