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Dream Out Loud Productions

EIN 05-0581165 · Seattle, WA

Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.

LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceWeak18 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 63 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PRODUCE IMPACTFUL FILMS THAT IGNITE INSPIRATION, TOUCH EMOTIONS, AND ENCOURAGE VIEWERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MATTERS THAT IMPACE US ALL, THUS COMTRIBUTING TO A BETTER WORLD. WHENEVER FEASIBLE, WE AIM TO ESTABLISH SOCIAL ACTION CAMPAGNS THAT SUPPORT THE CAUSES HIGHLIGHTED IN OUR FILMS.

Income
$13,582
Spending
$107,100
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$21,434, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 689% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 63 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $91,105 spent. CONTINUED SUPPORTING BOITUMELO ORPHANGE AND MOLLY BAM ORPHANGE. ALSO SUPPORTED TOM RO HAVEN HORSE SANCTUARY. OUR CURRENT DOCUMENTARY "ANIMALS ARE TALKING" IS IN POST PRODUCTION AND WILL BE RELEASED IN 2025.DREAM OUT LOUD PRODUCTIONS FOUNDED IN 2003 AND IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE UNITED NATIONS 17 SUSTAINABLE GOALS. WE REMAIN STEADFAST IN OUR MISSION TO TACKLE VITAL ISSUES SUCH AS POVERTY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ORPHAN SUPPORT, ANIMAL RIGHTS, HIV/AIDS, AND POVERTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2006.

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

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

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of February 2, 2024. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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