DREAM CENTER ACADEMY

EIN: 421695206 501(c)(3) Human Services

GASTONIA, NC

Total Revenue
$902,595
Total Expenses
$659,078
Total Assets
$419,889
Net Assets
$419,889
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
MARTY STARNES
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

DREAM CENTER ACADEMY, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $903K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $244K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF DREAM CENTER ACADEMY IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS IN THE GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS TO OWN THEIR EDUCATION BY DEVELOPING THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $754,080
Program Service Revenue $102,190
Investment Income $4,325
Other Revenue $42,000
TOTAL REVENUE $902,595

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $146,172
Fundraising Expenses $554
Program Expenses $487,091
Other Expenses $512,906
TOTAL EXPENSES $659,078

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $902,595 $757,488 +0.2%
Expenses $659,078 $687,653 0.0%
Net Income $243,517 $69,835 +2.5%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
28
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
4
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY BOYD BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY CHOWDHURY BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREL MORRIS BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARENCE FISHER BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIE STULTZ EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY POWELL BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MASTERS BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA KARCHMER BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS BOYCE BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMARKIS MITCHELL BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONIA BROOME BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY FREEMAN BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BROGDAN BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA YARBROUGH BOARD 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE UPCHURCH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY STARNES CHAIR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE WINDLEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROXANN JIMISON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$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 $902,595 $659,078 $419,889 $243,517
2023 $757,488 $687,653 $176,372 $69,835
2022 $621,982 $694,773 $106,547 $-72,791
2021 $691,098 $648,485 $179,338 $42,613
2020 $503,544 $511,394 $151,303 $-7,850
2019 $409,151 $438,589 $159,163 $-29,438
2018 $223,372 $330,654 $188,601 $-107,282
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