Dreams Of Wilmington Inc is located in Wilmington, NC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Dreams Of Wilmington Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dreams Of Wilmington Inc 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 06/2023, Dreams Of Wilmington Inc generated $758.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $747.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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:
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THE MISSION OF DREAMS IS TO CREATE A CULTURE OF CONFIDENCE FOR YOUTH AND TEENS, THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION, SUPPORTED BY VALUES OF RESPECT, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DREAMS PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, FREE-OF-CHARGE CLASSES IN THE LITERARY, VISUAL, AND PERFORMING ARTS TO YOUTH AGES 8-18 AT OUR INNER-CITY CENTER AS WELL AS AT OUTREACH SITES THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WHICH PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A MUCH-NEEDED INCOME STREAM THROUGH ARTWORK SALES AND PAID PERFORMANCES; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, WHICH OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS TO GET INVOLVED IN PROGRAMMING; TEEN COUNCIL, IN WHICH OLDER STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A LEADERSHIP ROLE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION; DANCE THEATRE OF DREAMS, PROVIDING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED DANCE STUDENTS; APPRENTICESHIP, IN WHICH DREAMS EMPLOYS A SELECT GROUP OF OLDER STUDENTS, TEACHING THEM REAL- WORLD JOB SKILLS; AND INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON DIGITAL ARTS, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND VISITING ARTISTS. THE INTERPLAY OF THESE INITIATIVES SERVES TO ADDRESS THE "WHOLE CHILD- AND GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTIVE, ENGAGED YOUTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Fidias Reyes Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $18,750 |
Annette Freeman Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $25,818 |
Marlon Ramos Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Williams Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Baird Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Audra Moore Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $12,751 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $236,843 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $232,270 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $223,029 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $102,709 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $704,893 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,270 |
Investment income | $26,108 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,436 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $758,201 |
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. | $16,699 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,707 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,353 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $139,627 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,879 |
Payroll taxes | $19,549 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,944 |
Office expenses | $27,100 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,398 |
Travel | $2,064 |
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 | $46,744 |
Insurance | $7,801 |
All other expenses | $11,865 |
Total functional expenses | $747,853 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $268,666 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $298,489 |
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 | $1,878 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,163,150 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $375,944 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,188 |
Total assets | $2,117,315 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,163 |
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 | $40,163 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,952,804 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $124,348 |
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 | $2,117,315 |