Create Your Dreams Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Create Your Dreams Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Create Your Dreams 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 12/2021, Create Your Dreams Inc generated $643.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 5 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATE YOUR DREAMS IS A YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAM DEDICATED TO NUTURING THE TALENTS AND DREAMS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF ATLANTA. WE PROVIDE THE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITY, AND RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR POTENTIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY NEEDS PROVIDES SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING, MEDICAL, CLOTHING, ACADEMIC NEEDS, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, FOOD, AND TOILETRIES. CYD'S ABILITY TO OFFER THIS SERVICE INCREASES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STUDENTS SO THAT THEY CAN PARTICIPATE FULLY IN SCHOOL AND HAVE BASIC NEEDS MET.
STUDENT NEEDS PROVIDES FOR ALL STUDENT PROGRAMMING AND INCLUDES OUR FIVE CORE PROGRAMS: AFTERSCHOOL, WEEKEND ENRICHMENT, COLLEGE DREAMERS, SUMMER CAMP, AND TUTORING. THESE PROGRAMS OPERATE YEAR-ROUND TO PROVIDE WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO CHILDREN. OUR GOAL IS FOR STUDENTS TO BUILD A STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATION NECESSARY TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL, EARN A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE, AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY.
COLLEGE NEEDS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS SEEKING POST SECONDARY EDUCATION. ITEMS COVERED INCLUDE TUITION, DORM FEES, MEAL PLANS, BOOKS, AND TRANSPORTATION. THIS ABILITY TO ASSIST WITH COLLEGE EXPENSES REMOVES THE FINANCIAL BARRIER ALL OUR STUDENTS EXPERIENCE WHEN THEIR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS LIVE WELL BELOW THE POVERTY LINE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimberly Dennis Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $87,894 |
Philip Luck President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kinny Roper Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shar'ron Russell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alissa Silverman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Allred Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $529,252 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $629,252 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $14,335 |
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 | $643,731 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $320,591 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,499 |
Payroll taxes | $25,972 |
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 | $1,498 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,535 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,087 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,385 |
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 | $11,629 |
Insurance | $17,834 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $533,638 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $493,108 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $19,658 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $123,127 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $635,893 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,017 |
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 | $10,017 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $625,876 |
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 | $635,893 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Create Your Dreams Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mary Brown Fund Of Atlanta Georgia Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
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