Any amount helps us achieve our goals

100% of your donation will go to support the students.

All overhead is covered by our volunteers including the 2.2% charge for credit cards.

If you want to donate, but do not wish to complete donation online via the listed options, please complete the form below and our team will contact you with other methods to make your donation. Or simply send your check to;

Build a Dream, 5848 Heatherwood Ln., Rockford, IL 61109

$351 Annual scholarship for one Middle School student 

$552 Annual scholarship for one High School student  

$1,153 Annual scholarship for one University student

$1,500 Platinum Member and invitation to visit El Vaquero  

Name your own contribution amount, also use this option for a Christmas Honor Card. On the next page that pops up, replace the $”0” with the amount you wish to donate.  

Christmas Honor Donations Available Now!!

For those making a donation in honor of another individual or group and would like to present a certificate this holiday season, please download the editable PDF via the button below. Print on both sides of paper, then fold in middle for a beautiful card to give for Christmas.

Legacy link from donate page to Endowments and IRA giving: 

If you are over 70 ½ years old, the IRS mandates annual distributions “RMD” (Required Minimum Distributions) from your IRA resulting in higher state and federal income taxes.  Recent legislation allows you to donate any portion or all of your RMD to a charity directly reducing your taxable income.  Please see “What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution” by financial planner John O’Connor.  Build a Dream is a qualified charity under this Act.

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There are many investment, insurance, and estate planning techniques that can be harnessed to leave money or transfer assets to a charitable organization in a tax-efficient manner. Most charitably inclined people want to give, and they want to give to causes they are passionate about. Oftentimes, certain financial tools are not considered because someone may not be aware what is available to them.