DREAM LIGHTER INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Debrota Mondal

Phone

8007187606

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DREAM LIGHTER INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $742K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $662K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

Dream Lighter is a 501c3 nonprofit Organization established in 2017 in response to the felt needs of the locality by the active initiative of social workers, development professionals and educationists to Empower the people especially who are in disposition. Contd. Schedule O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $150,480

Empower Her South Asian Women Advancement Program serves appoximately 2,000 low income south asian immigrant women in the New York City, many of whom work in coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores and gift shops. Over 50 are employed in low skilled roles due to language barriers and limited access to training, often facing social and family pressures. The organization has conducted more than 40 educational and skill based training sessions covering English as a Second Language ESL, skills development, job readiness, and financial literacy, with an average attendance of 50-60 women per session. In addition, Dream Lighter has organized six large scale outdoor conferences, each attended by approximately 500 women, providing access to education, resouces, mentorship, and employment guidance in a supportivd community setting. Through these combined initiatives, The program provides ESLclasses, basic computer and software training skill development workshops, health and nutrition education, legal aid and job placement support, helping participants gain practical skills.

Program 2

Expenses: $235,350

Dream Lighter Community Development Serves over 2,000 South Asian Taxi Drivers and low income immigrant families in New York City, providing programs that address immediate needs while fostering long term economic stability and generational wealth. The program delivers delivers more than 25 annual workshops on fincial literacy, credit management, budgeting, small business operations , public safety, and navigating the American economic system, equipping participants with practical skills to improve personal finances and plan for the future. In addition Dream lighter convenes 5 international summits at venues including the Sheraton and Marriot, along with six annual outdoor assembilies in New York State Parks, engaging thousands of participants to strenghten social cohesion, civic engagagement and community networks. Through stategic partnership with local mechanics and body shops, participants access discounted automotive maintenance and repairs, lowering operational costs and enhancing financial stability. visit www.dreamlightrt.org/our-work

Program 3

Expenses: $111,700

Dream Lighter Climate and Community Resilience Initiative. Dream Lighter is a dedicated environmental social advocacy organization committed to addressing climate change through holistic approach...

Dream Lighter Climate and Community Resilience Initiative. Dream Lighter is a dedicated environmental social advocacy organization committed to addressing climate change through holistic approach that links ecological health with community resilience. Our mission focuses on reducing carbon dioxide and methane emissions, promoting clean enegy, and preserving critical ecosystems and oceans. We ensure equitable access to essential resources such as food, water, sustainable livelihoods, while protecting fishing rights for local communities to empower them as steward of the sea. Through research, expert panels, and training programs for students, young leaders, and community influencers, Dream lighter cultivates a network of informed change-makers working toward lasting, science-based solutions for a sustainable future. For additional information visist www.dreamlighter.org/our-work

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $331,000

Program Service Revenue $150,430

Investment Income $184,970

Other Revenue $75,760

TOTAL REVENUE $742,160

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $80,600

Salaries & Benefits $185,700

Fundraising Expenses $13,200

Program Expenses $897,530

Other Expenses $382,520

TOTAL EXPENSES $662,020

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$742,160	$491,538	+0.5%
Expenses	$662,020	$384,880	+0.7%
Net Income	$80,140	$106,658	-0.2%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

945

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Hosne ara Begum	Chairman	020.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Debrota Mondal	President CEO	025.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Iqbal h Ansary	Director of marketing	040.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sonia Haque	Director of International Affairs	030.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MD Abul Hayat	Dir Finance	040.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MD Asaz Uz Zaman	Director of marketing	030.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Shahera Banu	Dir Humanitarian Affairs	015.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Pronab Patra	Director of Press media	030.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Main Uddin Ahmed	Chief Advisor	030.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Professor anil kumar Saha PhD	Trustee	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nowher Ahamed Choudhury	Trustee	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dilip Saha	Adviser	010.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sharmin Akter	Director of Women Children	020.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$742,160	$662,020	$3,468,020	$80,140
2022	$491,538	$384,880	$597,818	$106,658
2020	$108,370	$208,370	$471,750	$-100,000
2019	$298,110	$296,917	$416,393	$1,193