Mountain Dreamers is located in Frisco, CO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mountain Dreamers employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Dreamers 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, Mountain Dreamers generated $667.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $595.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 47.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE A COMMUNITY-BASED MOVEMENT IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS THAT EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS EVERYONE TO STAND UP FOR IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION/ADVOCACY: IN 2023 MD PARTICIPATED ON STATE AND LOCAL POLICY ADVOCACY EFFORTS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION LEGAL DEFENSE, THE CO IMMIGRANT DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION. MD CONTINUED TO BUILD AWARENESS AND EMPATHY FOR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH MEDIA AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
OSO OUTDOOR EQUITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVE IN 2023 MD CONTINUED ITS INITIATIVE TO INCREASE EQUITY AND INCLUSION OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND ADULTS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION THROUGH AN INITIAL GRANT FROM CO PARKS & WILDLIFE. EFFORTS INCLUDED DEVELOPING CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE TRAILHEAD SIGNAGE WITH THE WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST, AND PROVIDING AN ON-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD LESSON PROGRAM TO LOCAL IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS, IN COLLABORATION WITH ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA. MIGRANT INTEGRATION PROGRAM IN 2023 MD CREATED THE NEWCOMERS MIGRANT INTEGRATION PROGRAM TO WELCOME AND INTEGRATE NEWLY ARRIVED IMMIGRANTS TO THE COMMUNITY, BY CONNECTING THEM WITH RESOURCES SUCH AS HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, SCHOOLS, MEDICAL CARE, AND JOBS.
IMMIGRATION LEGAL DEFENSE FUND: IN 2023 MD HELPED 71 CLIENTS WITH OVER 116,000 OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO BENEFIT FROM SOME TYPE OF IMMIGRATION RELATED LEGAL SERVICE, WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO CASES INVOLVING GAINING WORK AUTHORIZATION AND PROTECTION FROM DEPORTATION, VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE; PERSONS FLEEING PERSECUTION AND VIOLENCE AND SEEKING ASYLUM; WOMEN AND FAMILIES; AND JUVENILE VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. MD HELPED HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS WITH IMMIGRATION- RELATED QUESTIONS AND REFERRALS TO PARTNER IMMIGRATION LEGAL PROVIDERS.
IMMIGRANT SERVICES: IN 2023 MD SERVED OVER 800 IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS WITH RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES ON A VARIETY OF NEEDS, AND WITH IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN THE CO IMMIGRANT DRIVERS LICENSE; WITH TAX PREPARATION AND ITIN APPLICATIONS; AND WITH GAINING PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STATE LICENSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peter Bakken Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $79,563 |
Michel Infante President | OfficerTrustee | 0.68 | $0 |
Susanne Lorenz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.68 | $0 |
Zuleyma Arias Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.68 | $0 |
Carol Saade Member At La | Trustee | 0.48 | $0 |
Brayan Daniel Member At La | Trustee | 0.48 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $175,775 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $488,883 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $664,658 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,192 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $667,212 |
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. | $106,115 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,584 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,475 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $118,470 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,475 |
Payroll taxes | $15,176 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,495 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $148,628 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,386 |
Office expenses | $3,225 |
Information technology | $405 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,700 |
Travel | $9,643 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,918 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,922 |
All other expenses | $13,538 |
Total functional expenses | $595,032 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $347,114 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,010 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $534 |
Total assets | $371,658 |
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 | $13,436 |
Total liabilities | $13,436 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,222 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,000 |
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 | $371,658 |