Achieving the Dream Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Achieving the Dream Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland, registered in 2010, with $22,688,397 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8484 Georgia Ave Ste 500, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 EIN 27-1635830 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$22.7M
▲ 34.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$20.8M
Net assets
$40.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Achieving the Dream Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Achieving the Dream Inc: 23 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Achieving the Dream Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Achieving the Dream Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8484 Georgia Ave Ste 500, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.9M (FY2013) to $22.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.7MNet assets $40.6M
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46.3M
Total liabilities
$5.7M
Net assets
$40.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,688,397▲34.3% | $20,785,219▼0.6% | $40,608,457▲9.9% | $46,294,483▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $16,888,254 | $20,909,504▼14.9% | $36,944,593▼3.5% | $43,676,784▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,894,508▼27.0% | $24,556,770▲41.6% | $38,304,020▼13.9% | $46,914,728▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $23,156,070▼35.5% | $17,336,280▲29.6% | $44,494,012▲4.9% | $48,979,373▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $35,888,475▲68.9% | $13,373,363▼15.1% | $42,417,630▲111% | $49,802,525▲86.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $21,246,346▲10.7% | $15,756,851▲1.3% | $20,084,590▲39.7% | $26,701,819▲43.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,188,736▲77.1% | $15,552,469▼0.4% | $14,379,395▲35.8% | $18,583,870▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,834,156▼30.1% | $15,609,785▼26.3% | $10,586,777▼31.4% | $15,143,502▼27.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $15,490,318▼25.7% | $21,188,289▲18.2% | $15,429,247▼27.3% | $20,886,515▼21.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,856,543▲33.9% | $17,928,706▲46.5% | $21,208,738▲22.8% | $26,467,749▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $15,575,514▼7.8% | $12,241,265▲5.0% | $17,265,027▲23.9% | $21,953,699▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,892,465 | $11,663,301 | $13,930,778 | $18,864,627 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $43.0M total
34 grants to Achieving the Dream Inc totaling $43.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, redesigning pathways for adult college and career success grant, project success formative and summative assessment grant, project success 2024-2025 grant, travel grant - rural summit grant, exploring shortened academic terms dream 2024 registrations (4), scholar patron & community forum sponsorships, february 19-22, 2024 sponsorship & registration - dream 2025 (6), 2/18-2/21/25 sponsorship & registration - redesign for results 2024 (10), 10/11/24 sponsorship & registration - equity and justice institute 2024 (3), 5/1-5/2/24 | 2024 | $2,846,040 |
| Digital Promise Global | Subaward | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2024 | $70,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Honoraria - aspen presidents fellowship | 2024 | $13,500 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Actualizing community vibrancy metrics evaluating digital pathways transformation cohort of rural community colleges from opening doors to ushering in- strategic enrollment management for adult learner success project success 2023 partner grant project success formative and summative assessment redesigning pathways for adult college and career success travel dream 2023 full conference registration fee (15), february 14-17, 2023 | 2023 | $3,544,480 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Single mother student success, men of color, program support | 2023 | $1,757,091 |
| Digital Promise Global | Subaward under the gates/stats implementation project | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Religious pluralism funders circle (rpfc) honorarium | 2023 | $9,500 |
| E4e Relief LLC | Accelerating and diversifying nursing pathways at community | 2022 | $3,500,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Student success partner grant grant, evaluating digital pathways transformation cohort of rural community colleges grant, actualizing community vibrancy metrics | 2022 | $1,112,215 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | To support of gates v&l intermediaries project | 2022 | $244,559 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2022 | $45,768 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $25,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Rpf c7 mentor honorarium | 2022 | $14,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Student success partner grant, maintain momentum: supporting postsecondary education membership organizations and networks | 2021 | $857,186 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Achieving the Dream Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Achieving the Dream Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1635830, based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Achieving the Dream Inc's EIN?
- Achieving the Dream Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1635830.
- How much revenue does Achieving the Dream Inc report?
- Achieving the Dream Inc reported $22,688,397 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Achieving the Dream Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Achieving the Dream Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Achieving the Dream Inc (EIN 27-1635830) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.