The Dream Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Corporation is organized exclusively for the purpose of inspiring, uplifting, empowering, and equipping individuals with the tools needed to reach their full potential. Not withstanding the foregoing, however, the Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501c 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $414,374
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -72.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 94%
- Employees
- 11
- Highest pay
- $67,095, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 61 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 82% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 681% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 77 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
- $157,679 spent. Youth Program-Our Youth Leadership Academy is broken into two sectors summer and after school. Our Summer program provided mentoring academic, and personal enrichment activities to 300+ youth in the summer, ages 10-17. The program was 4 days a week for 6 weeks throughout the summer. Our RISE After School Youth Leadership Program provided quality after-school programming consisting of weekly goal setting, academic supports, service projects, mentoring and group discussions focused on character,and building community connections. This program served 100+ youth ages 9-17 5 days a week. This program was funded by Johnson County Board of Supervisors Juvenile Justice Youth Development Fund. This year the program also included conferences.
- $113,371 spent. Regional Hub-The Regional Hub Project enriches Johnson Countys entrepreneurial ecosystem through services that promote innovation, collaboration, and economic growth. The HUB will provide a commercial kitchen, access to resources, online collaboration platform, workshops and mentorship for the community.
- $44,197 spent. Purpose Place-Dream City acts as a sponsor and supports the operations and community programs of the Church .The organizations activities are intended to enhance the well-being, personal development, and spiritual enrichment of youth and families within the community.
- $5,663 spent. Lawn Care Program- This program provides entrepreneurial skills for youth.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 May 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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