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Dream Center Des Moines

EIN 92-1314454 · Des Moines, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, FAMILY SUPPORT, FOOD PANTRY, LIFE COACHING, PREGNANCY CENTER, MEDICAL CLINIC, RECOVERY PROGRAM, AND YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS & CLINICS.

Income
$113,979
Spending
$72,140
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ 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 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $30,429 spent. FOOD PANTRY: EVEN AS THE SECOND LARGEST AGRICULTURAL STATE IN THE COUNTRY, 1 IN 9 IOWANS ARE FACED WITH FOOD INSECURITY. THAT TRANSLATES TO ABOUT A HALF-MILLION PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY WILL FIND THEIR NEXT MEAL. FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEEDS SHOULDN'T COME AT THE COST OF DECIDING WHETHER TO PAY THE BILLS OR GO WITHOUT DINNER. THROUGH OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND GRACIOUS DONORS, THE DREAM CENTER DES MOINES FOOD PANTRY IS ABLE TO SERVE AS A RELIABLE SOURCE FOR HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $16,086 spent. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: WE ARE A GRACE-FILLED COMMUNITY OF STRUGGLERS WHO COURAGEOUSLY ENTER THIS SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO GET HONEST ABOUT OUR PAIN, AND THE NEGATIVE WAYS WE MAY SEE OURSELVES, GOD, AND OTHERS. IN THIS PROCESS, WE COME TO ACCEPT THAT SOME OF THE HABITS WE HAVE DEVELOPED TO ESCAPE OUR PAIN MAY HAVE HURT US AND THOSE CLOSE TO US. IT IS A BIBLICALLY BASED APPROACH TO HELP US ACHIEVE LONG LASTING RECOVERY BY HEALING OUR HURTS, GUIDING US TOWARD NEW HEALTHY TRUTHS, AND DEVELOPING LIFE-GIVING HABITS.
  3. $5,000 spent. PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH ORGANIZATION DIRECTED GRANTS

Source: Form 990EZ 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 June 2023.

    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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