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Dreamsickle Kids Foundation

EIN 82-4557748 · Las Vegas, NV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DREAMSICKLE KIDS FOUNDATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SICKLE CELL DISEASE FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS NOT IMMEDIATELY MET BY THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM DREAMSICKLE KIDS PROVIDE EDUCATION AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE DREAMSICKLE RAISES FUNDS AND USES DONATED FUNDS TO PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED FOR FOOD TRANSPORTATION HOUSING UTILITIES TUITION PRESCRIPTION COPAYMENTS AND OTHER UNFORSEEN FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS THAT MAY NOT BE MANAGEABLE DUE TO UNFORSEEN ILLNESS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM THEIR DISEASE

Income
$152,600
Spending
$138,000
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Highest pay
$65,000, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $30,000 spent. LAS VEGAS SICKLE CELL WALK ANNUAL CHARITY WALK TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SICKLE CELL COMMUNITY IN NEVADA
  2. $25,000 spent. WARRIOR DRIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR EVENT SUPER HERO THEMED TO EDUCATE PATIENT COMMUNITY ABOUT SCD AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND CASH PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTENDEES
  3. $30,000 spent. DREAM JUICING WORKSHOP WORKSHOP TO EDUCATE PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF JUICING WHILE PROVIDING PARTICIPATIONS WITH A NEW JUICER RECIPES AND GROCERY GIFT CARDS
  4. $50,000 spent. HRSA NEWBORN SCREENING FOLLOW UP GRANT- Dreamsickle Kids uses HRSA Sickle Cell funding to provide direct support to patients and families across Nevada. We host education and community events and monthly support groups; offer transportation assistance so patients can get to clinic and specialty appointments; provide prescription co-payment help and emergency financial assistance for urgent needs; and deliver care navigation in partnership with clinics and healthcare providers. We educate families and community partners on sickle cell disease SCD and sickle cell trait SCT coordinate referrals and help remove barriers to continuous guideline-based care. These services improve access adherence and quality of life for Nevada residents impacted by SCD.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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