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Our Mission

Together, we're using flowers to advance causes of justice & charity in our community

About Us

At The Flowers for Dreams Foundation, we are committed to funding small and local charities in our community. As a B Corporation, our partner Flowers for Dreams LLC has always believed business should be a force for good and has donated more than 25% of its net profits to charity since 2012. Together, we have now combined to donate over $1,500,000 to more than 230 charities and counting.

• 13 Years • 230+ Grassroots Nonprofits
• $1,559,569 IN ALL-TIME DONATIONS

$43,170

Animal Rescue

$236,251

Black Lives

$21,082

Domestic Violence

$187,875

Education

$76,550

Environment

$22,791

The Great Lakes

$27,368

Gun Violence

$114,644

Housing & Homelessness

$156,937

Mental Health

$25,087

Refugees & Immigrants

$17,877

Veterans

$84,972

Women & Girls

Meet the Board Members

The Board of Directors includes a diverse group of Flowers for Dreams company owners, employees, community stakeholders, and nonprofit executives who help who help enact the Foundation's vision through grant awards, community engagement, and other philanthropic initiatives.

Steven Dyme

CEO & Co-Founder

Flowers for Dreams

Joseph Dickstein

GM & Co-Founder

Flowers for Dreams

Sandy Nuccio

CPA & Senior Adviser

Liz Jansen

Executive Director

Women Unite!

Eva Maria Lewis

Founder & Executive Director

Free Root Operation

Mae Rodovich

Senior Wedding Consultant

Flowers for Dreams

Alex Wasserman

CFO

Flowers for Dreams

Alyssa Stark

HR Manager

Flowers for Dreams

A.J. Barks

Executive Director

Chicago Women's Health Center

WE FUND Nonprofits with a 501c3 status or fiscal sponsor Nonprofits located withinin the Flowers for Dreams service area, with special emphasis placed on Chicago, Detroit, and Milwaukee Nonprofits who prioritize local issues and amplify the voices and work of disadvantaged communities Nonprofits who stand boldly against racism, discrimination, and injustice Nonprofits working to foster civic engagement and ensure equity
WE DO NOT FUND Research or research projects Scholarship funds International organizations Chambers of Commerce Organization Size: The Foundation typically prioritizes organizations with annual operating budgets below $5 million.
DEADLINE AND REVIEW PROCESS Throughout the year, the Flowers for Dreams Foundation board will identify charities to receive grant awards. Charities are identified via the application process. Awards range in size from $5,000 - $20,000 and are dependent on the Flowers for Dreams LLC's sales. Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and year-round. They remain on file for one calendar year. Applications are typically reviewed in March, May, August, and December of each year. Grants awarded are typically unrestricted. However, the Foundation does require a report one year after awards are distributed outlining how the money was used, the impact it had, and the number of people served. The Foundation may be in touch to request photos and impact stats and stories for Foundation and LLC marketing purposes.
In 2024, we empowered youth, focusing our dollars on organizations equipping and supporting youth from childhood to early adulthood. In 2025 as Resistance Blooms, so does our capacity for care. That's why this year, we're shoring up support and resources for community care initiatives, specifically those committed to providing critical mental health services to the most vulnerable in our community. If you're a nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization that is providing mental health and/or other community care resources and you meet the criteria listed above, please submit an application.
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RESOURCES Enjoy these helpful resources available to nonprofits.
LEADERSHIP How to manage leadership and develop strong boards with BoardSource. Learn More
GRANT WRITING Tips on writing a grant proposal from AmpliFund. Learn More
CONSULTING Affordable capacity-building services from Women Unite! Learn More
COURSES Free online courses from Nonprofitready.org. Learn More

Meet Our Charities

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Donations since 2021 have been made by The Flowers for Dreams Foundation.
All donations listed from before 2021 were made by Flowers4Dreams LLC.
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