Achieving Dreams is located in Champlin, MN. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Achieving Dreams is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Achieving Dreams generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL HELP FOR THE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, SO THEY MAY PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES THE MAJORITY OF ITS FUNDS BY CONDUCTING CONSCESSION STAND OPERATIONS AT MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, USING A VOLUNTEER WORKFORCE. FROM THOSE CONTRACT PAYMENTS THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:PROVIDED FINANCIAL HELP FOR THE POOR, DISTRESSED, AND FINANCIALLY OVERBURDENED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, SO YOUTH COULD PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES (E.G. DANCE CLASSES, MUSIC LESSONS, AND SPORTS LIKE YOUTH FOOTBALL AND GYMNASTICS), BUILD THEIR SELF-ESTEEM, PARTICIPATE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND/OR ADVANCE EDUCATIONALLY (E.G. TUITION COSTS FROM PRESCHOOL TO COLLEGE). ACHIEVING DREAMS HELPED OVER 1,000 YOUNG PEOPLE IN 2023 TO GET OR STAY INVOLVED IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT BOTH IMPROVED THE INDIVIDUAL AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE - BY COMBATING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY; GETTING OR KEEPING YOUTH IN POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND SAFE PLACES, AVOIDING THE ILL EFFECTS OF IDLE, UNSUPERVISED TIME, AND NEGATIVE INFLUENCES LIKE GANGS, DRUGS, AND DELINQUENCY; AND BUILDING A GREATER SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hollis Daggs Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $66,000 |
Eric Daggs President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Natalie Hansen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Regan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelly Roy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Barner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,253 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,253 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,716,132 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,726,385 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,655,184 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,025 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,613 |
Office expenses | $13,379 |
Information technology | $10,293 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $787 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,790,179 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,770,654 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $266,358 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $300,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,337,012 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,337,012 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,337,012 |