I CAN DREAM CENTER

EIN: 462281009 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

TINLEY PARK, IL

Total Revenue
$4,104,810
Total Expenses
$4,125,450
Total Assets
$1,851,902
Net Assets
$57,546
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
EVISHA FORD
Phone
7087984200
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

I CAN DREAM CENTER, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

ICAN DREAM CENTER FUELS DREAMS BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITH THE SKILLS TO THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,307,670 Revenue: $2,591,875

DREAM CATCHERS TRANSITION PROGRAM - AN ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (ISBE) APPROVED TRANSITION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS AGED 17-21 WITH A SUPPORTED, MEANINGFUL, AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION...

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DREAM CATCHERS TRANSITION PROGRAM - AN ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (ISBE) APPROVED TRANSITION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS AGED 17-21 WITH A SUPPORTED, MEANINGFUL, AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. IN ADDITION TO REINFORCING THE TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM, THE PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO APPLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP THE CRITICAL SKILLS NEEDED TO TRANSITION INTO A FULFILLING LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. STUDENTS GAIN COMPENSATED WORK EXPERIENCE, EARN CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION (IF NEEDED), AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,136,276 Revenue: $1,110,804

LITTLE DREAMERS ACADEMY WAS DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7 YEARS OLD. THE DEMAND FOR QUALITY...

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LITTLE DREAMERS ACADEMY WAS DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7 YEARS OLD. THE DEMAND FOR QUALITY THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG LEARNERS WITH INTENSE NEEDS IS PRONOUNCED AND INCREASING. THIS ISBE-APPROVED PROGRAM FILLS THE GAP PROVIDING IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND LEARNING STYLES. WE UTILIZE EMPIRICALLY-BASED METHODOLOGY, TO CREATE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS EMPHASIZING CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE STUDENTS HOME AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $393,953
Program Service Revenue $3,702,679
Investment Income $44
Other Revenue $8,134
TOTAL REVENUE $4,104,810

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $282,004
Salaries & Benefits $2,691,405
Fundraising Expenses $12,213
Program Expenses $3,443,946
Other Expenses $1,152,041
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,125,450

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,104,810 $2,675,082 +0.5%
Expenses $4,125,450 $2,670,559 +0.5%
Net Income $-20,640 $4,523 -5.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
67
Volunteers
15

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
2
$191,000
Total Directors
7
$191,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR EVISHA FORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT 25.00
Officer Director
$191,000 $0 $191,000
NEESHA STRINGFELLOW SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEPHANIE SPICER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON MELLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR JERRY MCQUAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY OQUIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORANITA TYLER DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,104,810 $4,125,450 $1,851,902 $-20,640
2022 $2,675,082 $2,670,559 $584,317 $4,523
2021 $1,586,805 $1,584,621 $385,031 $2,184
2020 $1,027,267 $982,026 $449,057 $45,241
2019 $821,327 $844,381 $194,137 $-23,054
2018 $718,921 $702,140 $184,092 $16,781
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