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Tulsa Dream Center Inc

EIN 73-1610216 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUTREACH TO FAMILIES IN NEED

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6,819
Highest pay
$99,114, executive di

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 9 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. TO REACH FAMILIES IN A DEPRESSED COMMUNITY WITH A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RESTORATION AND TO BRING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP DEVELOP OTHER LIFE SKILLS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, TULSA DREAM CENTER ("TDC") HAD THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PROVIDED 1,314,463 MEALS, TUTORED 650 STUDENTS THROUGH THE TDC "LITERACY IS FOR EVERYONE" LIFE PROGRAM, 92% OF LIFE PROGRAM STUDENTS ENDED THE PROGRAM READING AT OR ABOVE THEIR GRADE LEVEL, 1,438 STUDENTS RECEIVED SWIMMING LESSONS THROUGH THE TDC AQUATICS PROGRAM, 5,708 STUDENTS WERE KEPT OFF THE STREETS THROUGH THE TDC SPORTS OPEN GYM PROGRAM, 1,222 STUDENTS WERE MENTORED THROUGH THE VARIOUS TDC SPORTS PROGRAMS, 1,100 INDIVIDUALS, AGES 15-25, EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS WERE REACHED WITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE "SAFE AND SECURE" PROGRAM, 2,837 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED WITH FREE CLOTHING THROUGH TDC'S CLOTHING ROOM AND 8,779 ATTENDEES WERE SERVED AT THE SPRING AND FALL CARNIVAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY THE 13TH ANNUAL TDC TOY RUN WAS HELD, WHICH HELPED PROVIDE TOYS FOR CHILDREN - 2,408 FAMILIES WITH 7,719 CHILDREN RECEIVED 30,864 TOYS AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT. A TOTAL OF 6,819 VOLUNTEERS SERVED TDC'S NORTH AND WEST LOCATIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. TO REACH FAMILIES IN A DEPRESSED COMMUNITY WITH A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RESTORATION AND TO BRING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP DEVELOP OTHER LIFE SKILLS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, TULSA DREAM CENTER ("TDC") HAD THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PROVIDED 1,314,463 MEALS, TUTORED 650 STUDENTS THROUGH THE TDC "LITERACY IS FOR EVERYONE" LIFE PROGRAM, 92% OF LIFE PROGRAM STUDENTS ENDED THE PROGRAM READING AT OR ABOVE THEIR GRADE LEVEL, 1,438 STUDENTS RECEIVED SWIMMING LESSONS THROUGH THE TDC AQUATICS PROGRAM, 5,708 STUDENTS WERE KEPT OFF THE STREETS THROUGH THE TDC SPORTS OPEN GYM PROGRAM, 1,222 STUDENTS WERE MENTORED THROUGH THE VARIOUS TDC SPORTS PROGRAMS, 1,100 INDIVIDUALS, AGES 15-25, EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS WERE REACHED WITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE "SAFE AND SECURE" PROGRAM, 2,837 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED WITH FREE CLOTHING THROUGH TDC'S CLOTHING ROOM AND 8,779 ATTENDEES WERE SERVED AT THE SPRING AND FALL CARNIVAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY THE 13TH ANNUAL TDC TOY RUN WAS HELD, WHICH HELPED PROVIDE TOYS FOR CHILDREN - 2,408 FAMILIES WITH 7,719 CHILDREN RECEIVED 30,864 TOYS AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT. A TOTAL OF 6,819 VOLUNTEERS SERVED TDC'S NORTH AND WEST LOCATIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.

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

  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 October 13, 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 June 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 July 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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