DAYTON DREAM CENTER

EIN: 872420605 501(c)(3) Human Services

DAYTON, OH

Total Revenue
$1,298,039
Total Expenses
$1,089,028
Total Assets
$1,074,956
Net Assets
$1,015,162
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
MICHAEL PATRICK MURRAY
Phone
9374698840
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DAYTON DREAM CENTER, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $209K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

OUR PURPOSE IS TO CONNECT THE PEOPLE OF DAYTON TO A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF POVERTY, ADDICTION, EDUCATION, ABUSE, JOBLESSNESS, AND COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY. MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO, THE DREAM OF THE DAYTON DREAM CENTER WAS BORN. PASTOR PAT AND JACKIE MURRAY AND THEIR CONGREGATION, LIVING WORD CHURCH, LOCATED IN VANDALIA, OHIO, HAVE RUN FEEDING PROGRAMS AND HAVE SERVED THE ADULTS AND CHILDREN OF DAYTON USING A TRUCK AND VOLUNTEERS. THE CURRENT FACILITY WAS FULLY FUNDED BY THE CONGREGANTS OF THE THEIR CHURCH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. OVER FOUR MILLION DOLLARS WERE RAISED FOR THE PROJECT FROM 2018-2022 AND THE BUILDING WAS RENOVATED FOR ITS PURPOSE AND WITHOUT DEBT. IN JULY OF 2022, THE DOORS WERE OFFICIALLY OPENED. WE BEGAN WITH VERY SIMPLE FEEDING PROGRAMS AND THE INTENTION OF SERVICES BEING ADDED AS WE COULD STAFF AND SUPPORT THEM. IN THE FIRST YEAR, OVER 11,000 VISITS WERE MADE BY GUESTS FROM THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AROUND THIRD AND

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $498,353

DC DINER - THE DAYTON DREAM CENTER WORKS EVERY WEEK TO ADDRESS THE NEED OF HUNGER BY COOKING AND DISTRIBUTING HOT MEALS TO PEOPLE IN DOWNTOWN DAYTON. MEALS ARE SERVED DIRECTLY OUT OF THE DREAM CENTER...

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DC DINER - THE DAYTON DREAM CENTER WORKS EVERY WEEK TO ADDRESS THE NEED OF HUNGER BY COOKING AND DISTRIBUTING HOT MEALS TO PEOPLE IN DOWNTOWN DAYTON. MEALS ARE SERVED DIRECTLY OUT OF THE DREAM CENTER BUILDING ON MONDAYS 12- 1PM, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 5:30-6:30PM, AND SATURDAY 1-2 PM. SATURDAY MEALS ALSO INCLUDE GROCERY/FOOD DONATIONS TO GUESTS AS AVAILABLE. 15,484 MEALS WERE SERVED JUNE 2024-JULY 2025. DAYTON DREAM CENTER IS PLANNING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF GUESTS SERVED THIS COMING YEAR. ADOPT-A-BLOCK PROGRAM ADDRESSES ADDICTION, HOMELESSNESS, FOOD INSECURITY, AND HEALTH BARRIERS DAYTON. ADOPT-A-BLOCK IS A MONTHLY OUTREACH THAT DEPLOYS VOLUNTEERS TO KNOCK ON DOORS IN TARGETED BLOCKS, OFFERING YARD WORK, GROCERY DELIVERY, PRAYER, AND REFERRALS TO DDC PROGRAMS (FOOD PANTRY, ROADMAP 2 RECOVERY, MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT). THE HOPE FOOD TRUCK PROVIDES FREE MEALS, HYGIENE KITS, AND RESOURCE INFORMATION IN A WELCOMING SETUP WITH TENTS/TABLES. THE PROGRAM SERVES THE 2,574 RESIDENTS OF CENSUS TRACT 39113002300 (MEDIAN AGE 35.5, HOUSEHOLD INCOME 34,868), PRIORITIZING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, CHILDREN IN POVERTY (60.8%), SENIORS (15.9% POVERTY), INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, SINGLE-FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS (29.7%), AND THOSE FACING ADDICTION OR LIMITED MOBILITY. DDC COORDINATES 25-35 VOLUNTEERS MONTHLY INTO FOUR TEAMS: SETUP/TEARDOWN, COOKING/SERVING, MINISTRY (DOOR-KNOCKING/INTRODUCTIONS), AND HANDS-ON (FULFILLING NEEDS). KEY PARTNERS INCLUDE LIVING WORD CHURCH, DAYTON FOOD BANK, LOCAL CHURCHES, DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (E.G., HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY), MONTGOMERY COUNTY JOB & FAMILY SERVICES, RECOVERY PARTNERS (E.G. ETHAN'S CROSSING, HOPE LINE, SIDEWALK SOLDIERS) AND PREMIER HEALTH (ON-SITE MOBILE MEDICAL TRUCK).

Program 2
Expenses: $262,835

SUDS N DUDS PROGRAM - ON-SITE SHOWERS, CLOTHING, AND LAUNDRY MINISTRY. OUR LAUNDRY FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH 4 COMMERCIAL WASHERS AND DRYERS, SHOWER ROOMS, AND A CLOTHING AREA STOCKED WITH MEN'S...

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SUDS N DUDS PROGRAM - ON-SITE SHOWERS, CLOTHING, AND LAUNDRY MINISTRY. OUR LAUNDRY FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH 4 COMMERCIAL WASHERS AND DRYERS, SHOWER ROOMS, AND A CLOTHING AREA STOCKED WITH MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AND SHOES. BLANKETS, COATS, HATS, GLOVES AND HAND WARMERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE DURING WINTER MONTHS. SHAMPOO, BODY SOAP, WASH CLOTHES, TOWELS, LAUNDRY SOAP AND FABRIC SOFTNER IS ALSO PROVIDED. GUESTS CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SUDS N DUDS SERVICES IN PERSON OR OVER THE PHONE. DAYS OF OPERATION ARE TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 12-4:30PM (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY). 3,715 INDIVIDUALS SERVED FROM JUNE 2024-JUNE 2025. WE PROVIDE A HOT MEAL TO EACH GUEST WHILE THEY WAIT ON THEIR APPOINTMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $35,044

DC AFTER SCHOOL KIDS PROGRAM - DAYTON DREAM CENTER ACTIVELY ENGAGES THE CHILDREN OF EAST DAYTON EVERY WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. OUR KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR KIDS TO GROW, LEARN, AND...

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DC AFTER SCHOOL KIDS PROGRAM - DAYTON DREAM CENTER ACTIVELY ENGAGES THE CHILDREN OF EAST DAYTON EVERY WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. OUR KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR KIDS TO GROW, LEARN, AND HAVE FUN TOGETHER. THE CENTER OFFERS TUTORING, MATH AND READING PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS GAMES. SNACKS, AND TAKE-HOME MEALS ARE THE KIDS. AVERAGED 30 KIDS PER WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SERVED 2,756 MEALS FROM THE PERIOD OF JUNE 2024-JUNE 2025.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,293,212
Program Service Revenue $4,800
Investment Income $27
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,298,039

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $548,949
Fundraising Expenses $55,087
Program Expenses $796,232
Other Expenses $540,079
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,089,028

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,298,039 $1,425,765 -0.1%
Expenses $1,089,028 $875,287 +0.2%
Net Income $209,011 $550,478 -0.6%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
9
Volunteers
225

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
3
$71,467
Total Directors
12
$71,467
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL PATRICK MURRAY PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE MURRAY TRUSTEE 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BEAR TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WES FARNO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT DAVIDSON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY RUPERT VICE PRESIDE 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA WENTZ TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES DAVID SNIPES TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRE HARRIS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE LEIBERMAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER RICE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE SEXTON EXECUTIVE DI 55.00
Officer Director
$71,467 $0 $71,467
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 $1,298,039 $1,089,028 $1,074,956 $209,011
2024 $1,425,765 $875,287 $819,122 $550,478
2023 $598,246 $371,444 $261,036 $226,802
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