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United We Dream Network Inc

EIN 46-2216565 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WE DREAM NETWORK IS A YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING DIGNITY AND HUMANITY FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE U.S., INCLUDING THOSE FROM IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, BY EMPOWERING, ORGANIZING, AND DEVELOPING OUR MEMBERS' LEADERSHIP.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
27.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
93
Volunteers
612
Highest pay
$219,847, executive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 60% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $2.4 million spent. COMMUNICATIONS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT - AIMS TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IN THE AREAS OF DATA, DIGITAL, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY ORGANIZING - THE PROGRAM AIMS TO ORGANIZE AND TRAIN YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD WELCOMING, INTERSECTIONAL COMMUNITIES THAT ARE EMPOWERED TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES. THE PROGRAM UPLIFTS THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE U.S., INCLUDING THOSE FROM IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.
  3. $697,388 spent. ADVOCACY - TO WIN CONCRETE POLICY CHANGES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE U.S., INCLUDING THOSE FROM IMMIGRANT AND WORKING CLASS COMMUNITIES.
  4. $586,275 spent. NARRATIVE CHANGE - THE PROGRAM AIMS TO CHANGE THE PUBLIC NARRATIVE ABOUT IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND IMMIGRATION. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO BUILD THE SKILLS AND CAPACITY OF LEADERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NARRATIVE STRATEGIES TO PORTRAY THE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WORKING CLASS COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE FROM IMMIGRANT FAMILIES.
  5. $393,013 spent. NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - AIMS TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN WAYS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES SO THEIR VOICES ARE HEARD.
  6. $142,571 spent. SERVICES AND TRAINING - AIMS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS TO YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING THOSE FROM IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN BUILDING COMMUNITIES, ADVOCACY, AND HEALING. UWDN ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO IMMIGRANT YOUTH TO PAY FOR THEIR DACA RENEWAL APPLICATIONS.
  7. $3.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AIMS TO DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING THOSE FROM IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, IN THE AREAS OF ORGANIZING, PUBLIC ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL SKILLS. UWDN ENCOURAGES THESE YOUTH TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. CAPACITY BUILDING PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LOCAL EFFORTS IN THE AREAS OF ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING, AND OPERATIONS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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