URBAN DREAMS

EIN: 421225264 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$1,242,273
Total Expenses
$1,060,590
Total Assets
$2,828,449
Net Assets
$2,783,948
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
IZAAH JB KNOX
Phone
5152884742
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

URBAN DREAMS, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

URBAN DREAMS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS OF DES MOINES, IOWA. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONTRADITIONAL REFERRAL SERVICE AND OPERATES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO COMBAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OFFER THEIR CLIENTS EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $465,525
Program Service Revenue $694,498
Investment Income $63,910
Other Revenue $18,340
TOTAL REVENUE $1,242,273

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $556,778
Fundraising Expenses $148,346
Program Expenses $697,602
Other Expenses $503,812
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,060,590

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,242,273 $2,127,233 -0.4%
Expenses $1,060,590 $1,127,354 -0.1%
Net Income $181,683 $999,879 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
44
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$160,555
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
IZAAH JB KNOX EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$139,200 $21,355 $160,555
MARY CHAPMAN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS CONETZKEY DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN GRAEBER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA HOPKINS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HUEBSCH DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF KLEIN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN KNUPP DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEATRIZ MATE-KODJO DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG OWENS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL STAGEBERG DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
AHMED AGYEMAN CHAIR N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RONA BERINOBIS SECRETARY N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MATT JUFFER TREASURER N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS ZACHARY VICE-CHAIRMA N/A
Officer
$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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,242,273 $1,060,590 $2,828,449 $181,683
2022 $2,127,233 $1,127,354 $2,654,803 $999,879
2021 $1,647,372 $938,959 $2,082,966 $708,413
2020 $1,297,779 $744,900 $911,408 $552,879
2019 $714,158 $550,674 $369,176 $163,484
2018 $735,742 $544,572 $226,238 $191,170
Explore More Nonprofits
→Top 100 Nonprofits in Iowa →Largest U.S. Nonprofits →Best Rated Nonprofits →Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare URBAN DREAMS with other nonprofits in Iowa and across the country.

We Value Your Privacy
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies for analytics and measurement.