Anza Tena Dream Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO CARRY OUT ACTIVITIES TO BUILD AND REBUILD THE LIVES OF ORPHANS AND DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN THE USA AND ABROAD THROUGH EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NECESSITIES OF LIVING SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, SUPPLIES, ETC.
- Income
- $159,205
- Spending
- $143,226
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% 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 (7)
- $84,164 spent. OPERATIONS OF RAINBOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KIBERA, NAIROBI, KENYA. IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY, STUDENTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS. (178 STUDENTS, 14 TEACHERS AND 5 OTHER STAFF)GRANTS $0. EXPENSES $84,164
- $9,000 spent. OPERATION OF HOUSE OF HOPE - WAS A HOME FOR GIRLS BUT NOW THE BASE OF ADMINISTRATION FOR RAINBOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND INSPIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS IN KIBERA, NAIROBI, KENYA GRANTS $0. EXPENSES $9,000
- $16,100 spent. PURCHASES OF CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, ETC FOR HOPE OF THE VALLEY RESCUE MISSION [A US 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY] FOR SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AREA OF LOS ANGELES AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION KEEPS RECORDS OF THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IT SERVES DIRECTLY.PROVISION OF CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, MUCH NEEDED SERVICES TO MERCY CHILDCARE MINISTRIES (A UGANDAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES AN ORPHANAGE, AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR WOMEN, A MEDICAL CENTER AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS). THIS ORGANIZATION'S VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THE GOODS AND SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS, WHO HANDLE THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANY ITEMS, TO THE INDIVIDUALS THEY SERVE, MOSTLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THIS ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILDREN TO LOVE INTERNATIONAL (A US, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION) IN BAKERSFIELD SERVED ORPHANAGES AND UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN BUCHAREST ROMANIAN THROUGH A ROMANIAN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, FUNDAIA INIMI DESCHISE. THE GOODS (MOSTLY WINTER CLOTHING AND SHOES) WERE DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THIS ORGANIZATION AND CHILDREN TO LOVE INTERNATIONAL. GRANTS $0. EXPENSES $16,100
- $12,220 spent. INSPIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR WOMEN IN KIBERA, NAIROBI, KENYA. THIS PROGRAM TRAINS WOMEN IN TAILORING AND SALON CARE. (26 STUDENTS, 1 ADMINISTRATOR, 2 INSTRUCTORS)
- $2,100 spent. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS: PROVIDED FUNDS FOR BASIC NEEDS AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR AN INJURED ATHLETE (IN A RUGBY GAME) AT SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, OKLAHOMA.
- $2,894 spent. ELOHIM PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KAMPALA, UGANDA: ASSISTED WITH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (FANS, ROUTERS, ETC.) FOR THE SCHOOL
- $6,010 spent. INSPIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS IN UGANDA, KENYA AND SAMOA. THIS PROGRAM TRAINS INDIVIDUALS IN CARPENTRY, WELDING, TAILORING AND AGRICULTURE.
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 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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 September 2015.
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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