Dakota Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO BE A SAFE COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE OFFERING PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN AND SENIORS THAT FEED, EDUCATE, NUTURE THE WHOLE PERSON.
- Income
- $456,918
- Spending
- $706,127
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 93
- Highest pay
- $49,072, executive di
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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 55% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $259,690 spent. SENIOR PROGRAM: DAKOTA STREET CENTER HAS A VERY ACTIVE GOLDEN AGERS PROGRAM FOR SENIOR ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. SENIORS GATHER FOR SOCIAL ACTIVIES, NUTRITIOS MEALS, HEALTHY EDUCATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT. REGULAR VISITS BY NURSES FROM PUBLIC HEALTH DAYTON AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, GENTLE EXERCISE, LEARNING COMPUTER AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, GOOD NUTRITION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION ALL CONTRIBUTE TO REACHING THIS GOAL. THE MAIN GOAL IS TO HELP SENIORS STAY SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. THE SENIORS ALSO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS INCLUDING AND ANNUAL "COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER" FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS IN THE AREA.
- $331,721 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: YOUTH PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS SEVERAL WAYS THE DAKOTA STREET CENTER POSITIVELY IMPACTS AT-RISK YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP PROMOTE PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH, VALUE DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR CHILDREN K-8TH GRADE. DAKOTA STREET CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE HOMEWORK/ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON READING AND MATH SKILLS TO MEET STATE STANDARDS. YOUTH ALSO RECEIVE CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, NUTRIOUS MEALS, ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION.
- $58,652 spent. THE DAKOTA STREET CENTER IS TRULY A COMMUNITY CENTER. MANY GROUPS USE THE CENTER FOR EVENTS RANGING FROM BIRTHDAY PARTIES TO FUNDRAISERS FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. WE OFFER THE DAKOTA STREET CENTER AS A LOCAL GATHERING PLACE, WHERE LIFE IS CELEBRATED. WE ARE ALSO A PLACE OF SOCIAL IMPACT ALWAYS SEEKING OPPORTURNITIES TO IMPROVE OURSELVES, OUR PLACE AND OUR FUTURE. WE EMPHASIZE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER IS TO SERVE EVERYONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1968.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
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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