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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.

Health Charlotte, NC EIN 461988039 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About 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!

Founded
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

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 where
❤️ Health · NTEE E80
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 27%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dream 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 .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DA
Dale Fite
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

BE
Ben A•••••
CHAIR
BR
Brandon L••••••
PRESIDENT/CEO/CO-FOUNDER
CA
Carla B••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dale F•••
TREASURER
DA
Dan D••••
BOARD MEMBER
JU
Julia W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LE
Leesa B•••
OUTGOING COO
MI
Michelle R••••
OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER
ST
Steve O••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Founders Park Becomes Field of Dreams for Local Youngster - University of South Carolina Athletics
Apr 2026
gamecocksonline.com
Dream On 3 nonprofit brings teen with epilepsy to Lake Charles for basketball championship - KPLC 7 News
Mar 2026
www.kplctv.com
Dreams do come true: Girl granted VIP experience for championship - American Press
Mar 2026
americanpress.com
Shaquille O’Neal, Dream on 3 foundation surprise 18-year-old near Atlanta with VIP weekend with Timberwolves - WSVN
Mar 2026
wsvn.com
GW Student-Athletes Give Local Teen ‘Priceless’ VIP Experience - GW Today
Mar 2026
gwtoday.gwu.edu
Purdue women's basketball 8-year-old fan scores with Dream On 3 - Journal & Courier
Feb 2026
www.jconline.com
Lafayette Boy’s Dream Comes True After Meeting Favorite Purdue Player - WLFI News 18
Feb 2026
www.wlfi.com
Sophie's Dream: The Gators & Dream On 3 give back - WCJB
Jan 2026
www.wcjb.com
Dream on 3 makes Cottage Grove teen's Badgers basketball dream a reality - WKOW
Jan 2026
www.wkow.com
Burke the Brave headed to football championship thanks to Dream on 3 - FOX 5 Atlanta
Jan 2026
www.fox5atlanta.com
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dream on 3 This page 89 $3.0 million -
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation 93 $2.3 million 100%
Attune Center for Healing 93 $1.2 million 87%
Connections for Life 89 $2.8 million -
Brain Injury Services Inc 89 $3.9 million 2%
Ellen Obrien Gaiser Addiction Center Inc 89 $4.8 million -
Center for Pranic Healing Inc 89 $1.8 million -
Community Blood Bank of Erie County 89 $8.1 million -

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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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