Dream Come True
Fulfill dreams and wishes of children generally from their 4th birthday to their 18th birthday and generally residing in the greater lehigh valley area
Dream Come True Inc
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Benefit for Seriously, Chronically, & Terminally Ill Children For [years_of_experience] years, Dream Come True has brought joy and hope to...
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Mission
Fulfill dreams and wishes of children generally from their 4th birthday to their 18th birthday and generally residing in the greater lehigh valley area
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dream Come True has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDream Come True is a registered health nonprofit based in Bethlehem, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 222550269. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $681K in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dream Come True's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 222550269. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Dream Come True has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Dream Come True is located in Bethlehem, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dream Come True has $681K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dream Come True is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $681K in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dream Come True. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dream Come True holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Benefit for Seriously, Chronically, & Terminally Ill Children For [years_of_experience] years, Dream Come True has brought joy and hope to... Dream Come True is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $681K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Dream Come True are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dream Come True is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 222550269, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DREAM COME TRUE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Showaddywaddy gig in fan's garden 'dream come true' - Yahoo News New Zealand
‘A dream come true’: Waldo’s Chicken and Beer bringing 40 new jobs to Valley Post in Chelsea - WBRC
Dani Olmo: Spain World Cup win 'a dream come true' - ESPN
‘It’s a Dream Come True’: Lamp-Lite Theatre’s largest ever cast brings ‘Annie’ to Nacogdoches - KLTV.com
“It’s a Dream Come True”: Lamp-Lite Theatre’s Biggest Cast Ever Brings “Annie” to Deep East Texas - KTRE
Trinidad Chambliss’ New Nike NIL Deal a ‘Dream Come True’ - Sports Illustrated
Joining Motley Crue is a dream come true for Grosse Pointe-raised guitarist John 5 - The Oakland Press
Stallings reflects on 'dream come true' MLB debut - WTKR
Liam and Markus Ruck Living a ‘Dream Come True’ After Being Drafted Together (Exclusive) - People.com
“A dream come true” – Guto Miguel downs Kyrgios in Sudden Death, Moutet eliminated, Fonseca debut expected on Friday - Ultimate Tennis Showdown
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 125 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dream Come True
- What is Dream Come True?
- Dream Come True is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bethlehem, United States. Benefit for Seriously, Chronically, & Terminally Ill Children For [years_of_experience] years, Dream Come True has brought joy and hope to...
- When was Dream Come True founded?
- Dream Come True was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Dream Come True?
- Rayann Vasko serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Dream Come True located?
- Headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, United States.
- What is Dream Come True's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dream Come True trustworthy?
- Dream Come True has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dream Come True's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 222550269.
- What is Dream Come True's website?
- http://www.dreamcometrue.org