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Brees Dream Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 562380198  ·  Private foundation

Brees Dream Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.9M in grants paid and $917K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 118 individual grants from this funder — $12.2M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$917K
Total assets
118
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Brees Dream Foundation funds

Brees Dream Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Brees Dream Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans
COVID19 RELIEF
New Orleans, LA$3.0M2020
Build Strong Academy
TO FUND THE BUILD STRONG ACADEMY IN GREATER NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Kenner, LA$1.2M2022
Oschner Clinc Foundation
GENERAL PROGRAM FUNDING
New Orleans, LA$750K2022
Build Strong Academy
TO FUND THE BUILD STRONG ACADEMY IN GREATER NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Kenner, LA$725K2024
Build Strong Academy
TO FUND THE BUILD STRONG ACADEMY IN GREATER NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Kenner, LA$568K2023
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S WELLNESS CENTER
New Orleans, LA$500K2020
Bastion Community
GENERAL PROGRAM FUNDING
New Orleans, LA$250K2024
Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation
GENERAL PROGRAM FUNDING
Austin, TX$250K2019
Bayou District Foundation
GENERAL PROGRAM FUNDING
New Orleans, LA$250K2019
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S WELLNESS CENTER
New Orleans, LA$215K2018
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S WELLNESS CENTER
New Orleans, LA$196K2019
Junior Achievement
GENERAL PROGRAM FUNDING
New Orleans, LA$174K2022
Junior Achievement
TRUST YOUR CRAZY IDEAS SCHOLARSHIP
New Orleans, LA$174K2024
Junior Achievement
TO SUPPORT TRUST YOUR CRAZY IDEAS CHALLENGE
New Orleans, LA$174K2020
Junior Achievement
GENERAL PROGRAM FUNDING
New Orleans, LA$174K2023

Brees Dream Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.4M
2019$1.6M
2020$4.5M
2022$2.4M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Brees Dream Foundation

Brees Dream Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at drewbrees.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Brees Dream Foundation

Does Brees Dream Foundation accept grant applications?
Brees Dream Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Brees Dream Foundation fund?
Brees Dream Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans, Build Strong Academy, Oschner Clinc Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Brees Dream Foundation give in grants?
Brees Dream Foundation reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.2M over 118 grants.
Where is Brees Dream Foundation located?
Brees Dream Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 562380198.
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About this profile. This page is built from Brees Dream Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Brees Dream Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.