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Minarys Dream Alliance

EIN 85-0988396 · Chestertown, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
29
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$91,809, executive director

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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 (6)
  1. $761,577 spent. A PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY MENTORING YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12-17 TO ENGAGE IN PRODUCTIVE AND HEALTHY ACTIVITIES AND DIVERT THEM FROM SUBSTANCE USE. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, TRUANCY COURTS, AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTH RESOURCES, YOUTH ARE INCLUDED IN AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PODCAST PRODUCTION, COOKING, GARDENING, FISHING AND KAYAKING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES LESSONS ON LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS FINANCE AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. IF NECESSARY, THE PROGRAM CONNECTS FAMILIES WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $228,280 spent. PROVIDES WEEKLY FOOD DELIVERIES OF FRESH PRODUCE, PROTEIN, AND SHELF STAPLES TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND.
  3. $118,735 spent. MINARY DREAM ACADEMY AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM IN KENT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS IN SIXTH, SEVENTH, AND EIGHTH GRADES, WITH FOOD PROVIDED ONSITE.
  4. Program Service Expenses 103,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 103,000 ACE TENANT OUTREACH ACCESS TO COUNSEL IN EVICTIONS, MDA PROVIDES TENANT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION KENT, QUEEN ANNE CAROLINE,TALBOT, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO, WORCESTER AND SOMERSET COUNTIES TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND ACCESSING EXPUNGEMENT CLINICS.
  5. Program Service Expenses 82,290, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 82,289 COMMUNITY MENTORING OF QUEEN ANNES COUNTY A PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 TO 12 WHO ARE AT RISK OF DISCONNECTION FROM SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIFE, AND YOUTH AGES 16 TO 24 WHO ARE NOT IN SCHOOL OR WORKING. SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH 1 ON 1 AND GROUP MENTORING WORKSHOPS SUCH AS COLLEGE CAREER READINESS, LIFE SKILLS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES HOMEWORK HELP AND CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, WITH FOOD PROVIDED ONSITE
  6. Program Service Expenses 92,212, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 41,691 VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS WERE FUNDED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND, UNITED WAY OF KENT COUNTY, AS WELL AS CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, KENT, QUEEN ANNE, AND WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENTS OR HEALTH DEPARTMENTS FOR YOUTH-CENTERED EVENTS, TOBACCO AND CANNABIS PREVENTION EDUCATION, TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION, EMERGENCY SERVICES, RECIDIVISM REDUCTION, AND CRIME AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

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 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 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 2020.

    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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