Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dion Trevor Dawson
President
$19,600
Crystal Dawson
Vice President
$0
Bernina Cusack
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp has recieved totaling $189,900.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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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