DREAMS FOR KIDS INC C/O MISHELE GONSCH

EIN: 363781104 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$62,230
Total Expenses
$78,112
Total Assets
$107,979
Net Assets
$107,979
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DIRECTOR
Phone
3125598444
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

DREAMS FOR KIDS INC C/O MISHELE GONSCH, founded in 1989, is a micro nonprofit that reported $62K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $78K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

DREAMS FOR KIDS, INC. REPLACES CHARITY WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR AT RISK YOUTH THROUGH SERVICE, LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INSPIRES THEM TO FEARLESSLY PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND COMPASSIONATELY CHANGE THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $26,908

DREAM LEADERS: PROGRAM SERVICES FOR OUR YOUTH SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM INCLUDED PROVIDING AFTER SCHOOL AND IN SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR 150 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. WE REVISED OUR STUDENT CURRICULUM TO...

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DREAM LEADERS: PROGRAM SERVICES FOR OUR YOUTH SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM INCLUDED PROVIDING AFTER SCHOOL AND IN SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR 150 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. WE REVISED OUR STUDENT CURRICULUM TO INCLUDE 16 WEEKS OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENUERSHIP BASED TRAINING AND SERVICE LEARNING. WE EXPANDED OUR YEAR ROUND COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE 20 INTERNS FROM ACROSS THE U.S AND IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES. INTERNS FACILITATED CLASSROOM AND AFTER SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAMMING, LED COMMUNITY SERVICE INITATIVES, ORGANIZED LOCAL AND GLOBAL HOLIDAY FOR HOPE EVENTS AND ORGANIZED EXTREME RECESS EVENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $15,831 Revenue: $1,355

EXTREME RECESS: PROGRAM SERVICES FOR OUR ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM FOR VER 400 YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING EVENTS; OUR ANNUAL WATER SPORTS EVENT IN TWIN LAKES...

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EXTREME RECESS: PROGRAM SERVICES FOR OUR ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM FOR VER 400 YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING EVENTS; OUR ANNUAL WATER SPORTS EVENT IN TWIN LAKES WISCONSIN AND ONE IN POHICK BAY, VIRGINIA, OUR ANNUAL ADAPTIVE SNOW SKI EVENT IN ALPINE VALLEY, ADAPTIVE YOGA, DIVERSEY HARBOR FISHING, ADAPTIVE TENNIS CLINICS IN CHICAGO AND WASHINGTON D.C.,ADAPTIVE DANCE WORKSHOP, ADAPTIVE SOCCER CLINIC, ADAPTIVE HORSEBACK RIDEING CLINIC, AND A WHITE HOUSE TOUR.

Program 3
Expenses: $29,312

HOLIDAY FOR HOPE: PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED HOSTING OUR 26TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOR HOPE EVENT FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN IN ILLINOIS AND ORGANIZING GROUPS TO HOST EVENTS IN 5 U.S. CITIES AND 17 COUNTRIES FOR...

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HOLIDAY FOR HOPE: PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED HOSTING OUR 26TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOR HOPE EVENT FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN IN ILLINOIS AND ORGANIZING GROUPS TO HOST EVENTS IN 5 U.S. CITIES AND 17 COUNTRIES FOR OVER 6,000 CHILDREN. THE ILLINOIS EVENT HOSTED 1,200 CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND SOCIAL WORKERS AND PROVIDED 4,000 GIFTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, FACE-PAINTERS AND GAMES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $57,741
Program Service Revenue $1,355
Investment Income $3,134
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $62,230

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,848
Fundraising Expenses $116
Program Expenses $72,051
Other Expenses $71,264
TOTAL EXPENSES $78,112

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $62,230 $77,603 -0.2%
Expenses $78,112 $83,080 -0.1%
Net Income $-15,882 $-5,477 +1.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA HEARTS-GLASS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY HILLARD DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN JENNETT BOARD FELLOW N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY JOHNSON VICE CHAIR O N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS LAGATTUTA DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN MCGARY VICE CH. PAR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MCNABOLA DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS PAYNE BOARD FELLOW N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS TUOHY CHAIRMAN 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEXI ZARECKY DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2019 $62,230 $78,112 $107,979 $-15,882
2018 $77,603 $83,080 $112,699 $-5,477
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