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Mountain Dreamers

EIN 61-1897751 · Frisco, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We are a community-based movement in the Rocky Mountains that educates and empowers everyone to stand up for immigrants' rights. We believe that immigrants' rights and human rights. We stand united against intolerance and injustice. We promote safe communities and work environments, as well as access to education for all members of our communities. We support everyone's dreams.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$831,187
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
6
Volunteers
185
Highest pay
$85,294, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 59% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 121% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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)
  1. $171,490 spent. Community education/advocay: In 2024, MD participated on state and local policy advocacy efforts related to immigration legal defense, the CO immigrant driver's licenses, and equitable access to housing and transportation. Language justice to build a more equitable summit school district. MD continued to build awareness and empathy for immigrant community members through media and community events by nuturing collaborations with more local organizations and government agencies.
  2. $39,078 spent. Immigration Legal Services: In 2025, MD helped 550 people with some type of immigration related legal service, with priority given to cases involving DACA renewals and advance parole, gaining work authorization and protection from deportation, victims of violence, persons feeling persecution and violence and seeking asylum, women and families, and juvenile victims of abuse or neglect. MD helped hundreds of clients with immigration-related questions and referrals to partner immigration legal providers.
  3. $138,372 spent. Immigrant services: In 2025, MD served 2087 individual unique immigrant cases with resources and referrals to partner agencies on a variety of needs, and with in-person assistance to obtain the CO immigrant Driver's license; with tax preparation and ITIN applications, wage theft; and with gaining professional and occupational state licensing.
  4. $300,163 spent. OSO Outdoor Equity & Inclusion Initiative: In 2025, MD continued its initiative to increase equity and inclusion of immigrant families and adults in outdoor recreation through an initial grant from CO Parks & Wildlife. Efforts included in developing culturally and linguistically appropriate trailhead signage with the White River National Forest and providing an on-mountain snowboard lesson program to local immigrant residents, in collaboration with Arapahoe Basin Ski Area for the third consecutive year. In addition, for the first time, MD partnered with Vail Resorts EPIC Promise at Breckenridge and Beaver Creek. MD provided opportunity to 91 immigrant participants. Migrant integration program the newcomers migrant integration program welcomes and integrates newly arrived immigrants to the community by connecting them with the resources such as housing, transportation, schools, medical care, and jobs. MD is acquiring two shelter units with the support of the Summit County government and the Town of Breckenridge. Served 139 Newcomer individuals.

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

  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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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