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Julies Dream Inc

EIN 82-3622778 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GIVE UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN IN ATLANTA THE HOPE AND LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH AWESOME WILDERNESS EXPERIENCES AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.

Income
$774,180
Spending
$589,742
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 57%
Employees
5
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$92,500, executive dir.

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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, 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 (1)
  1. $429,384 spent. Julies Dream works to overcome the barriers that prevent youth from low-income communities in Atlanta from experiencing the transformative power of the outdoors. Julies Dream currently partners with several Atlanta nonprofit organizations who serve children in under-resourced communities in Atlanta. Through these partnerships, Julies Dream has provided dozens of outdoor adventures ranging from local hikes to rafting the Nantahala River to backpacking in Colorado. Julies Dream focuses on providing awe-inspiring outdoor adventures and wilderness experiences due to the profound impact these experiences have on every aspect of child well-being, including mental, physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health; and on a childs ecological literacy and stewardship of the natural world. Julies Dream served over 300 youth in 2024, over 95% of whom are children of color; and nearly every child qualifies for free or reduced lunch.During the academic year, Julie's Dream provided outdoor experiences during Atlanta Public School breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring) and on various weekends. During the summer, Julie's Dream provided adventure day camps for elementary-aged children and Summer "Capstone" Adventures for middle and high school students. These Capstone Adventures occur in some of our country's most beautiful settings and include backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.Julies Dream programs included excursions to:. Georgia: Healing Hearts and Horses, Stone Mountain Park, Treetop Quest, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Chattahoochee River, Kennesaw Mountain State Park, Georgia Aquarium, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Ellijay, Amicalola Falls, Tallulah Falls, Minnehaha Falls.. Beyond Georgia:oGulf Shores, ALoCoast of Maine and the Kennebec RiveroWinter Park, CO and Rocky Mountain National ParkoMurrell's Inlet, SCoNantahala River and Smoky Mountain National Park, NCoBrevard, NCoChattanooga, TN

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2018.

    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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