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Dream Institute Inc

EIN 84-4986263 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR PURPOSE IS EXPRESSED PRIMARILY IN THREE KEY AREAS OF SERVICE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES, ADDICTION AND LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATION. WE BELIEVE THAT HOPE CAN BE RESTORED DESPITE ANY LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THAT, NO MATTER WHAT AN INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN THROUGH, IT IS POSSIBLE TO DREAM AGAIN.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
25
Volunteers
2,120
Highest pay
$66,093, ceo & direct

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 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. $1.9 million spent. AT THE SHORT CREEK DREAM CENTER IN HILLDALE, UT AND COLORADO CITY, AZ WE PROVIDE: -COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES: REGULARLY SCHEDULED OUTREACH EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION, MEDICAL SERVICES, A CLOTHING PANTRY AND OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS. -ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS: WE PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN THAT HAS BEEN UNIQUELY CRAFTED TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY STRUGGLING WITH A VARIETY OF LIFE- CONTROLLING ISSUES. PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO LICENSED COUNSELING, MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AND EMOTION-BASED THERAPY. -EDUCATION: OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION EFFORTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ARE OFFERED AS A WAY TO ENGAGE THE GREATER NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PUBLIC CLASSES INCLUDE: RESUME BUILDING, CAREER SEEKING, COOKING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PARENTING, CERTIFIED ANGER MANAGEMENT, ART THERAPY AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS CLASSES. AT THE SHORT CREEK DREAM CENTER IN HILLDALE, UT AND COLORADO CITY, AZ WE PROVIDE: -COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES: REGULARLY SCHEDULED OUTREACH EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION, MEDICAL SERVICES, A CLOTHING PANTRY AND OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS. -ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS: WE PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN THAT HAS BEEN UNIQUELY CRAFTED TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY STRUGGLING WITH A VARIETY OF LIFE- CONTROLLING ISSUES. PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO LICENSED COUNSELING, MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AND EMOTION-BASED THERAPY. -EDUCATION: OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION EFFORTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ARE OFFERED AS A WAY TO ENGAGE THE GREATER NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PUBLIC CLASSES INCLUDE: RESUME BUILDING, CAREER SEEKING, COOKING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PARENTING, CERTIFIED ANGER MANAGEMENT, ART THERAPY AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS CLASSES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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