DREAMS COME TRUE OF JACKSONVILLE INC
Using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to First Coast children battling life‑threatening medical conditions by fulfilling individualized dreams and creating supportive "moments in between."
About DREAMS COME TRUE OF JACKSONVILLE INC
Dreams Come True of Jacksonville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dream‑granting organization that serves children ages 2½–18 who live in or are treated in seven counties of Northeast Florida and who face life‑threatening medical conditions. The organization coordinates medically‑approved, individualized dreams (from theme‑park trips to smaller requests) through referrals from medical professionals and local hospital partners. Founded in 1984 and operating as the region’s locally based dream‑granting charity, Dreams Come True reports more than 5,000 dreams granted since inception. Recent activity includes steady fundraising and community events (annual DCT 5K, gala, bass and golf tournaments), a Moore Scholarship program (established 2020) for Dreamers and siblings, and documented holiday program impacts (for example, the organization reported holiday program support for 155 Dream families and several thousand toys in recent seasonal campaigns).
Notable achievements
5,000+ Dreams Granted
Since 1984 the organization has granted more than 5,000 dreams to local children with life‑threatening medical conditions, creating measurable moments of joy for Dreamers and their families.
Program and Financial Growth
Sustained and expanded local programming through annual fundraising and events; in the most recent reported fiscal year (ending June 2025) net assets and fundraising levels increased, supporting continued operations and mission delivery.
Strong Medical Partnerships & Referral Pipeline
Maintains formal referral relationships with regional medical partners (including local children’s hospitals) and reports an active pipeline of referrals—averaging roughly 30 Dreamer referrals per month—ensuring medically appropriate, timely dream fulfillment.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $11.1M
- Annual revenue
- $3.7M
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 59-2967803
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Website
- dreamscometrue.org
- On Mahalo since
- September 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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