Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp is located in Matteson, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp 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, Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp generated $332.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $343.6k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FOOD, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO THE WEST ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO, IL. OUR GOAL IS TO ALSO INCREASE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY TO ITS RESIDENTS WHILE COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY, HUNGER AND ADDRESSING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD'S FOOD DESERT STATUS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DREAM FRIDGE IS OUR ANSWER TO ENGLEWOODS FOOD DESERT STATUS, POVERTY RATES, AND LACK OF FRESH GROCERY OPTIONS. THE COMMUNITY FRIDGE IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 9AM-4PM, OFFERING FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND WATER TO RESIDENTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, PROJECT DREAM FRIDGE HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 23,700 LBS OF FRESH FOOD AND WATER ACROSS THE EQUIVALENT OF 9,500 MEALS. WITH AN AVERAGE OF 118 SERVINGS OF 283 LBS. OF FOOD AND A WEEKLY COST OF $550, THE DREAM FRIDGE IS A WELL-RECEIVED OFFERING. DREAM DELIVERIES STABILIZES QUALITY AND ACCESS BY OFFERING FRESH PRODUCE STRAIGHT TO THE DOORSTEP OF THE CHICAGOLAND RESIDENTS THAT IT SERVES. BEING ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS, DREAM DELIVERIES IS CONSISTENT IN REDUCING WASTE BY SENDING PACKAGED PRE-MEASURED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED & STRUGGLING WITH FOOD SECURITY. OUR DELIVERY SERVICES PROVIDE UNDERSERVED FAMILIES WITH 5 DAYS WORTH OF HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS FOR CONSUMPTION, IMMEDIATELY MOVING A HOUSEHOLD FROM FOOD INSECURE TO FOOD SECURE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, DREAM DELIVERIES HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 78,000 LBS OF FRESH PRODUCE TO THE DOORSTEP OF NEARLY 1,300 RESIDENTS EVERY WEEK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dion Trevor Dawson President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $19,600 |
Crystal Dawson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Bernina Cusack Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $332,358 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $332,358 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $332,358 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,367 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $25,978 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,089 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,830 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,877 |
Office expenses | $22,782 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,080 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,947 |
All other expenses | $62,249 |
Total functional expenses | $343,572 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,379 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $500 |
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 | $5,100 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $15,979 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$8,530 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,509 |
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 | $15,979 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp has recieved totaling $189,900.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Echoing Green Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP | $80,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Food Security | $50,000 |
Chicagobeyond Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: MISSION FUND | $15,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Julian Grace Foundation Highland Park, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
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St Joseph Food Program Inc Menasha, WI | $5,404,970 | $4,102,404 |
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Community Food Pantry Butler, MO | $636,054 | $2,354,710 |
Top Box Foods Chicago, IL | $1,266,338 | $2,246,990 |
Food Outreach Inc Saint Louis, MO | $5,983,586 | $2,923,144 |