Artistic Dreams International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To nurture K-12 youth to become creative world citizens who can transform their lives and the communities they live in through the arts.
- Income
- $197,385
- Spending
- $199,721
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Highest pay
- $77,000, executive director founder trustee
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $136,115 spent. During the year Artistic Dreams provided over 232 free workshops serving more than 300 students in New York City and completed three community murals in Harlem. Artistic Dreams carries out its mission through three main program services that integrate creativity education and community engagement. 1. Art and Mindfulness: This program offers in-school and after-school workshops that combine visual arts with mindfulness practices helping students build focus self-expression and emotional well-being through creative exercises. 2. Art and World Cultures: Through hands-on art projects inspired by global artistic traditions students explore cultural diversity art history and storytelling while developing respect and curiosity for the world around them. 3. Art and Civic Engagement: This program leads large-scale mural projects that reflect community identity and shared values. A professional teaching artist guides students in the foundations of muralism while they discuss and design the murals theme. The mural is completed by students and school community members and is unveiled through a special event. Together these programs empower young people to express themselves gain emotional well-being connect with others and make a positive impact through art. Programs happened in collaboration with seven schools four youth-serving partners and local community centers.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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