Dream on 3
To make dreams come true for children with chronic illness, development disabilities, or life-altering conditions by creating experiences of joy and magic through the world of sports.
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Dream on 3
Dream On 3 exists to enrich the lives of kids with life-altering conditions by making their sports dreams come true. We provide the opportunity of a lifetime!
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Mission
To make dreams come true for children with chronic illness, development disabilities, or life-altering conditions by creating experiences of joy and magic through the world of sports.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar health in United StatesRed flags
· All clearCommon questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDream on 3 is a registered health nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 461988039. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dream on 3 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Dream on 3 is located in Charlotte, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dream on 3 has $3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dream on 3 is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dream on 3. 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.
Dream on 3 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Dream On 3 exists to enrich the lives of kids with life-altering conditions by making their sports dreams come true. We provide the opportunity of a lifetime! Dream on 3 is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among health charities registered in United States: Dream on 3's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Dream on 3 are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dream on 3 is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461988039, 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.
Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DREAM ON 3 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.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From global news sources
Sentiment
NeutralFounders Park Becomes Field of Dreams for Local Youngster - University of South Carolina Athletics
Dream On 3 nonprofit brings teen with epilepsy to Lake Charles for basketball championship - KPLC 7 News
Dreams do come true: Girl granted VIP experience for championship - American Press
Shaquille O’Neal, Dream on 3 foundation surprise 18-year-old near Atlanta with VIP weekend with Timberwolves - WSVN
GW Student-Athletes Give Local Teen ‘Priceless’ VIP Experience - GW Today
Purdue women's basketball 8-year-old fan scores with Dream On 3 - Journal & Courier
Lafayette Boy’s Dream Comes True After Meeting Favorite Purdue Player - WLFI News 18
Sophie's Dream: The Gators & Dream On 3 give back - WCJB
Dream on 3 makes Cottage Grove teen's Badgers basketball dream a reality - WKOW
Burke the Brave headed to football championship thanks to Dream on 3 - FOX 5 Atlanta
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other health in United States, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Dream on 3?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Dream on 3
- What is Dream on 3?
- Dream on 3 is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlotte, United States. Dream On 3 exists to enrich the lives of kids with life-altering conditions by making their sports dreams come true. We provide the opportunity of a lifetime!
- When was Dream on 3 founded?
- Dream on 3 was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Dream on 3?
- Dale Fite serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Dream on 3 located?
- Headquartered in Charlotte, United States.
- What is Dream on 3's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dream on 3 trustworthy?
- Dream on 3 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 on 3's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461988039.
- What is Dream on 3's website?
- http://dreamon3.org