Dreams For Schools is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dreams For Schools employed 82 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dreams For Schools 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, Dreams For Schools generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
HELP INSPIRE, CREATE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BE STEAM/STEM LITERATE. THESE ACTIVITIES HELP FULFILL ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN K-12 EDUCATION SYSTEM BY EXPOSING THEM TO CAREERS IN STEAM/STEM AND PROVIDE THEM WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES IN STEAM/STEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
K-12 STEAM/STEM CLASSES- DFS IMPLEMENTS STEAM/STEM CLASSES THAT SPAN THE K-12 PIPELINE TO FILL GAPS IN STEAM/STEM PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nithin Jilla Executive Directorceo | Officer | 40 | $103,615 |
Neil Sahota Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Nguyen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mojdeh Eskandari Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ramgopal Rao Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Percy Chairmancfo | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $602,804 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,862 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $602,804 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $543,162 |
Investment income | $17,306 |
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 | $1,163,272 |
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. | $20,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,615 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,530 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $419,476 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $53,343 |
Payroll taxes | $49,856 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,225 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $64,910 |
Advertising and promotion | $23,922 |
Office expenses | $139,844 |
Information technology | $50,447 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,897 |
Travel | $4,317 |
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 | $19,016 |
All other expenses | $7,798 |
Total functional expenses | $1,057,487 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,213 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $435,846 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $675,732 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,221,791 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,315 |
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 | $3,315 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,025,476 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $193,000 |
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 | $1,221,791 |