Chasin A Dream Foundation

What Chasin A Dream Foundation does

Chasin A Dream Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 82-2066748, Florida Registration CH53460) headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, founded in 2016 by Lori Griffith. The foundation provides direct, individualized assistance to families of children battling life-threatening illnesses and disabilities — including cancer, cystic fibrosis, and heart disease — in Palm Beach County and Southeast Florida. Its operating model is community-led under the registered Locals Helping Locals® trademark, supported by 80+ local business partners, individual donations through GiveSmart and DAF Direct, foundation grants, and annual fundraising events such as Pumpkin Fest, the Gala (Fairways for Good), and a Father's Day Raffle.

The foundation delivers services through a defined program suite: the Critical Need Program covers medical expenses, transportation, rent, and emergency costs; the Hospital Backpack Program distributes customized backpacks containing iPads and comfort items to hospitalized children; Forever Faith provides burial assistance and grief counseling; and Mindful Haven supports parental mental wellness, including a podcast extension. La Misión offers Spanish-language versions of core programs, and referral channels include partnerships with Palm Beach Children's Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Alpha Dog Training – Jupiter, and Pipers Angels Foundation. The foundation is rated by Charity Navigator and holds the 2025 GuideStar Seal and 2024 Top Rated Award, and was featured in People Magazine for its service dog placement with warrior Giovanni.

The business model is nonprofit charitable giving rather than commercial revenue: there are no products or services sold, no pricing model, and no enterprise contracts. Funding flows from individual donors, foundation grants (e.g., a $35,000 grant from Admirals Cove Foundation in June 2025 to the Critical Need Program), and proceeds from recurring community events. Technology plays no disclosed role in service delivery; the organization operates with 1–10 employees and does not maintain a mobile app, public API, or documented integrations.

Name

Chasin A Dream Foundation

Legal name

Chasin A Dream Foundation

Website

https://chasinadream.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chasin A Dream Foundation is a Jupiter, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct financial, emotional, and practical assistance to families of children with life-threatening illnesses in Palm Beach County through community-funded programs and local business partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Family Assistance Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Nonprofit family assistance
• Childhood illness support
• Financial aid programs
• Bereavement counseling services
• Community charitable foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jupiter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: The foundation receives grants from other foundations to support its programs. Recent example: $35,000 grant from Admirals Cove Foundation for the Critical Need Program.
2. Individual Donations: The foundation accepts donations through its website (fundraise.givesmart.com) and Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Direct. Donations are used to fund programs for families of children with life-threatening illnesses.
3. 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization: Registered nonprofit organization with Tax ID: 82-2066748. Registration number CH53460 in Florida. Operates exclusively for charitable purposes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chasin A Dream Foundation provides direct, individualized assistance to local families of children battling life-threatening illnesses and disabilities in Palm Beach County, Florida. Its core offerings include the Critical Need Program (financial assistance for medical, transportation, rent, and emergency needs), the Hospital Backpack Program (comfort kits containing iPads and comfort items), Forever Faith (burial assistance and grief counseling), and Mindful Haven (mental wellness support for parents). All services are provided at no cost to families.

Product overview

Chasin A Dream Foundation operates as a unified nonprofit service offering centered on its core mission to support local families of children with life-threatening illnesses. The foundation's primary programs include the Critical Need Program (direct financial and emergency assistance), Hospital Backpack Program (comfort items including iPads for hospitalized children), Forever Faith (burial assistance and grief support), and Mindful Haven (mental wellness for parents). These core services are supplemented by educational resources (Resource Guide, Food Resources), community events (Pumpkin Fest, Gala), and fundraising initiatives (Father's Day Raffle). All programs are available in both English and Spanish through La Misión. The foundation connects with families through its Warriors program, which profiles children receiving support, creating a comprehensive ecosystem of emotional, financial, and practical assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Critical Need Program Financial assistance program for families of children with life-threatening illnesses, covering medical expenses, transportation, emergency support, rent, and other critical needs primarily in Palm Beach County, Florida.
• Hospital Backpack Program Comfort program providing customized backpacks containing an iPad, warm fuzzy blanket, pillow, teddy bear, socks, toiletries, and other comfort items to children during hospital stays.
• Forever Faith Burial assistance and grief counseling program for families already enrolled in Chasin A Dream Foundation programs who have lost a child.
• Mindful Haven Mental wellness program dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of parents whose children are battling or have battled life-threatening illnesses or disabilities, including support groups and outings.
• Pumpkin Fest 2026 Annual community fundraising event featuring family activities and entertainment supporting the foundation's programs.
• Gala Fairways for Good 2026 Annual gala fundraising event supporting the foundation's programs.
• Father's Day Raffle Annual raffle event offering prizes to raise funds for the foundation's family assistance programs.
• La Misión (Spanish Programs) Spanish-language versions of foundation programs including Programa de Mochila (Hospital Backpack), Programa de Necesidades (Critical Need), and Programa Forever Faith.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80+ warrior children currently enrolled and supported through foundation programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Big Dog Ranch RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for service dog placement. Gracie, a rescue dog, was paired with warrior Giovanni through this collaboration, featured in People Magazine.
• Alpha Dog Training – JupitercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on training service dogs for warriors. Partnered with the foundation on the People Magazine feature story.
• Pipers Angels FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funded an adjustable bed and bedding ensemble for warrior Makayla Smith along with Chasin A Dream Foundation.
• Palm Beach Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for delivering Hospital Backpack Program to young patients receiving treatment.
• Community Partners (80+ local businesses)coreGTM or Marketing Partner80+ local businesses in Palm Beach County support the foundation through the Locals Helping Locals initiative, including Absolute Hardwood Flooring, IV Access, Alchemy Communications, Apple Corps Photography, and many others across various industries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Highly comparable mission (children with life-threatening conditions) but operates at vastly larger national scale with corporate sponsorships, serving as the incumbent category leader that local family-assistance nonprofits like Chasin A Dream complement rather than replace.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Global nonprofit supporting families of sick children with lodging, meals, and resources near hospitals. Comparable beneficiary population (families navigating pediatric illness) and hospital-channel delivery, but at international scale and with a real-estate-based service model versus Chasin A Dream's direct financial assistance approach.
• Children's Cancer Research Fund: Established nonprofit funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs. Operates in the same beneficiary segment with similar multi-program family assistance structure, though with national reach and a stronger research-funding component.
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Large national nonprofit dedicated to cystic fibrosis research, care, and family support. Directly comparable to the cystic fibrosis segment of Chasin A Dream's beneficiary population but operating at vastly larger scale with a research-and-drug-development focus.

Direct peers

• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Childhood cancer-focused nonprofit funding research and family support. Shares the pediatric cancer beneficiary segment and the local-to-national scaling model, though its primary mission is research funding versus Chasin A Dream's direct family assistance focus.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to funding research and supporting families affected by childhood cancer. Directly comparable in serving families of children with life-threatening illnesses in the U.S., with a hybrid research-and-family-support model.
• Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation: Network of parent-led local chapters supporting families of children with cancer through financial assistance, emotional support, and advocacy. Highly comparable in structure and mission to Chasin A Dream, providing direct family services at the local/regional level.
• Beads of Courage: Nonprofit providing arts-in-medicine and supportive programs for children coping with serious illnesses through hospital-based interventions. Comparable in serving hospitalized pediatric patients with comfort items and emotional support programs.
• Children's Heart Foundation: National nonprofit focused specifically on congenital heart defects, funding research and family support. Directly comparable to one of Chasin A Dream's three core illness categories (cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease).

Regional players

• Pipers Angels Foundation: Florida-based nonprofit supporting the cystic fibrosis community through programs, financial assistance, and community events. Already a co-funding partner with Chasin A Dream (joint funding for warrior Makayla Smith), making it both a peer and an active collaborator serving the same South Florida pediatric illness community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chasinadreamfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chasinadream

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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