Dream Day Foundation is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dream Day Foundation 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, Dream Day Foundation generated $328.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $335.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
THE DREAM DAY FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE AND MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL THROUGH FUNDRAISING, ADVOCACY, AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FISHIN' GALORE IS A PROGRAM HOSTED FOR MORE THAN 100 CURRENT, FORMER, AND BEREAVED ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND THEIR MORE THAN 600 FAMILY MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 300 VOLUNTEERS ASSIST ATTENDEES WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITY OPTIONS SUCH AS FISHING, ARCHERY, AND SKEET SHOOTING. OTHER ACTIVITIES OFFERED INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS, ATV RIDES, A PETTING ZOO, BATTING CAGE, VOLLEYBALL, PHOTOBOOTH, DANCING, GAMES, AND MORE. PATIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A FISHING POLE, TACKLE BOX, TACKLE, EVENT T-SHIRT AND GIFT UPON ARRIVAL. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS PATIENT FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE DAY IN THEIR OWN UNIQUE WAY AND OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PATIENT FAMILIES TO CREATE JOYFUL EXPERIENCES, RENEW THEIR INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING ON THEIR OWN TERMS AND SHARE IN FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER FAMILIES FACING A CHILDHOOD CANCER OR CATASTROPHIC DISEASE DIAGNOSIS. THE ACTIVITIES AND FOOD ARE PROVIDED COMPLIMENTARY TO THE ST. JUDE FAMILIES.
SUPPORT OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
SALE OF MERCHANDISE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Martha Engquist President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Todd Weishar Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ryan Engquist Secretary And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tessa Holloway Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Taylor Dunne Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jackie Walker Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $26,922 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $181,926 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $208,848 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $38,401 |
Investment income | $4,941 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $73,922 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,967 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $328,079 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $173,595 |
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. | $75,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,738 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,305 |
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 | $9,460 |
Office expenses | $6,616 |
Information technology | $7,566 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,721 |
Travel | $2,045 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $104 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,460 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $335,515 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,375 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $269,099 |
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 | $112,260 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $427,734 |
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 | $2,866 |
Total liabilities | $2,866 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $424,868 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $427,734 |