The Dalmatian Dreams Foundation
- Assets
- $758.9k
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 77-0405779
Organization Overview
The Dalmatian Dreams Foundation, operating under the name Dream Foundation, is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Dream Foundation employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dream 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 12/2022, Dream Foundation generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVING TERMINALLY-ILL ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING END-OF-LIFE DREAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DREAM FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY NATIONAL DREAM-GRANTING ORGANIZATION FOR TERMINALLY-ILL ADULTS AND HAS FULFILLED OVER 34,700 DREAMS SINCE 1994. DREAM FOUNDATION'S DREAMS TOUCH LIVES, MEET ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND PROVIDE INSPIRATION, COMFORT AND CLOSURE AT THE END OF LIFE. IN 2022, THE AGENCY PROCESSED 541 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROJECTS 600 REFERRALS FROM OVER 150 HOSPICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. ADDITIONAL REFERRALS ARE RECEIVED FROM DOCTORS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, AND VIA THE INTERNET. 24% OF DREAM REFERRALS INCLUDE ADULTS THAT HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN WHO WILL BE FACING THE IMPENDING LOSS OF A PARENT. THE TOY PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO LET CHILDREN KNOW THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN IN THE MIDST OF THE EMOTIONAL TURMOIL THE FAMILY IS FACING. THE TOY PROGRAM PROVIDES A BOX OF NEW GENDER AND AGE-APPROPRIATE TOYS FOR EACH CHILD. IN 2022, THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 310 CHILDREN WITH DONATED NEW TOYS, GAMES AND GIFT CARDS. THE FLOWER EMPOWER PROGRAM IS A LOCALLY BASED, VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN PROGRAM THAT DELIVERS DONATED FLORAL BOUQUETS, FRESH BAKED COOKIES AND CARDS TO PEOPLE IN HOSPICES, CANCER CENTERS AND THEIR HOMES. SINCE IT'S INCEPTION IN 1994, FLOWER EMPOWER HAS SERVED THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING MORE THAN 125,000 BOUQUETS. IN 2022 THE FLOWER EMPOWER PROGRAM LOGGED 4,901 VOLUNTEER HOURS AND DELIVERED 8,417 BOUQUETS AND 20,785 ORCHIDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth P Slaught Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Nygren Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Depaco Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Troy Cox Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daryl Stegall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mario Muredda Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dowitcher Designs Consulting | 12/30/17 | $171,332 |
Wilson Dow Consulting | 12/30/17 | $164,613 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $182,687 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,247,791 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,049,363 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,430,478 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,716 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,136 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,462,330 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,387,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $248,155 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,223 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $495,777 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,590 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,165 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,245 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,512 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $356,765 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,976 |
| Office expenses | $24,172 |
| Information technology | $23,621 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $95,036 |
| Travel | $37,525 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,032 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,526 |
| Insurance | $8,098 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,924,530 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $425,328 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $55,000 |
| 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 | $4,430 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,425 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $261,686 |
| Total assets | $758,904 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,156 |
| 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 | $134,854 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $235,010 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$288,303 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $812,197 |
| 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 | $758,904 |