At the “I Have A Dream” Foundation Boulder County, we believe that when given equal access to the resources they need to succeed, all children can ignite their innate potential and achieve their dreams. We partner with youth and their families as they successfully navigate school, college, and career by providing long-term, holistic academic, social, and emotional programming for our Dreamer Scholars – from 1st grade through 1st job.
🤖 Purchases components for our award winning Dreambotics robotics team
🔬 Supports IHDF's STEAM programming, igniting curiosity and fueling the minds of future leaders
🏫 Provides $10,000 scholarships to all Dreamer Scholars, paving the way for their success in higher education
✈ Sends a Dreamer Scholar to the Dream-UP Conference to gain connection and college readiness
📒Sponsors 5 days a week of academic and social emotional learning during our after school programing
Donations of $250 or more to IHDF may qualify for a 50% Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit
*Figures in the table are based on a 24% tax bracket and should not be considered tax advice. Situations vary, please consult your tax advisor.
As we enter our fourth decade, we are proud of how much we have learned and how we have grown as we invest in the dreams, pathways, and agency of students—whom we call Dreamer Scholars—in our community. The “I Have A Dream” Foundation was established nationally in 1981, and in 1990, Boulder County founded a local affiliate to address the 35% high school graduation rate among youth facing income inequality.
"I Have A Dream" is dedicated to closing the achievement gap and breaking the cycle of poverty for families in Boulder County. Through our Two-Generation approach, we foster upward mobility by focusing on both children and their families. By adopting a family-centered perspective, we are better able to meet immediate needs and create both short- and long-term stability, helping to further disrupt the cycle of poverty for the families we serve.
Currently, "I Have A Dream" supports 11 cohorts, partnering with more than 500 students across Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, and Frederick, from 1st grade through their first job. Our success is a collaborative effort, dependent on community financial support, volunteerism, and partnerships with individuals and organizations.
Organization name
"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County
other names
IHDF
1992
Category
Education, Employment, Youth Development, Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Large Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Child Care Credit
Address
5390 Manhattan Circle Suite #200Boulder County, CO, US
Phone
303-444-3636
Fax
303-444-3638