Realize Your Dream Foundation
Historical FunderKittanning, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2884514 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $259 and $4,400.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JUDITH WELSHONS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 STUYVESANT AVENUE, UNION NJ 07083 |
| Phone | 9088510594 |
| SCHOLARSHIPS@CMSMIDATLANTIC.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETION OF A ONE-PAGE SIGNED AND DATED APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE VARIOUS INFORMATION, INCLUDING: COMPLETED & SIGNED APPLICATION, HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS WITH PROOF OF 3.2 GPA OR HIGHER, HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS FOR ALL YEARS, OUTLINE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS COMPLETED, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATOR AND COMMUNITY LEADER, OTHER SOURCES OF GRANT OR SCHOLARSHIP MONEY, AND A 400-600 WORD TYPEWRITTEN ESSAY DESCRIBING HOW HIGHER EDUCATION WILL HELP APPLICANT REALIZE THEIR DREAM. |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 28TH |
| Restrictions | MAXIMUM SCHOLARSHIP UP TO $5,000 FOR ALL YEARS. PAYABLE OVER 2 OR 4 YEARS UP TO $2,500 PER YEAR OR UP TO $1,250 PER YEAR, RESPECTIVELY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bonaventure Universiy | Bonaventure, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Support | $7,500 |
| Fu Generation Foundation | Forest Hills, NY | Support | $4,400 |
| Islamic Community Center | Parsippany, NJ | Support | $2,000 |
| Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans | Mcmurray, PA | Support | $1,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Portland, ME | Support | $500 |
| Family Promise of Hunterdon County | Flemington, NJ | Support | $259 |
| St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center | Madison, NJ | Support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,909 | 8 |
| 2024 | $10,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $12,750 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631479349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2884514
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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