Identify Your Dream Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Identify Your Dream provides grief support and activities to children who lost parents to senseless violence by way of victim advocacy grief support and case management
- Income
- $229,989
- Spending
- $271,153
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $33,338, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 60% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1563% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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, 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 (12)
- $9,464 spent. Dreamers Mentoring provides mentoring for children who have lost parents to violence and or in prison pairing youth with experienced mentors and those who have walked a similar path and Dreamers Academy which launched in 2025 which is for middle schoolers engaged 25 middle school students and expanded the reach of the mentoring program across both middle and high school settings. Altogether there were 115 participants of which 95 completed the full 12 week cycle.
- $9,575 spent. Stomp Out Violence is an annual Memorial Day march that raises awareness and gives back to children who have lost parents to street violence since 2011 hundreds of people of all ages peacefully march and rally in an opportunity for healing, awareness, violence prevention and community building. Presentations come from civic leaders, law enforcement, IDYD leadership, volunteers and there is live music and food which is donated to the cause.
- $7,131 spent. Bow Ties and Jeans Charity Ball is crafted to inspire the Adult Professional, socially conscious, and newly ordained philanthropic Party-Going Community to "Party with a Purpose". We've centered the event around fun On-Site Sponsor Promotions, VIP Networking Opportunities all to raise funds to support the youth causes of our organization.
- $17,500 spent. Our Own Wall Street sharing resources and teaching soft skills facilitated by Professionals and Business Owners. We provide educational workshops and events focused on the areas of Civic Engagement, Health & Wellness, and Personal & Professional Development.
- $2,689 spent. Strike Out Violence Bowling Fundraiser brings together donors, sponsors, and supporters for a fun-filled evening of bowling, all while rallying behind the mission of Identify Your Dream to combat violence. It's a spirited event where community members come together to make a positive impact through their support.
- $2,747 spent. Sweet Dream Toy Giveaway is a heartfelt initiative where families who have recently experienced the tragic loss of a loved one to violence are nominated. 2025, we adopted 9 families and 20 children, fulfilling their Christmas wishes by purchasing gifts from their wish lists, bringing warmth and joy during a challenging time.
- $62,414 spent. Michigan Coalition on Black Civic Participations goal is to expand, strengthen and empower our communities to make civic and community engagement a cultural responsibility and lasting tradition. Included in activities are voter registration drives, voter rallies and forums.
- $6,500 spent. Mothers of Hope is dedicated to driving positive change and addressing the challenges of narcotic and substance abuse. Our goal is to empower mothers and strengthen our community, working together to promote comprehensive recovery.
- $15,347 spent. City of Inkster's Summer Camp
- $1,807 spent. Grief Support is small donations to provide those who are dealing with grief issues including funerals and other items to help support people dealing with grief.
- $26,511 spent. Voter Registration Drives Forums and Rallies conducted by MCBCP Michigan Coalition of Black Civic Participation to urge people to vote
- $9,057 spent. Small sponsorships to local organizations for local events that were taking place in and around Detroit Michigan including Tolling for EDC, Michigan Warriors, Delta Fortitude, Impacting Faith Organization, Juneteenth 124, Empower Social Circle, Black Women Roundtable, Ascend Foundation, Twins Co, and Social Empowerment
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? 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 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 November 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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