Believe In A Dream
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Believe In A Dream is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, registered in 2012, with $244,698 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 15087, Fort Wayne, IN, 46885 EIN 27-4786996 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2023)
$245K
▼ 2.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$195K
Net assets
$223K
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 Believe In A Dream— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +20% 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 Believe In A Dream: 14 mo reserves · +20% 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 Believe In A Dream— 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 Believe In A Dream: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 15087, Fort Wayne, IN, 46885
- City
- Fort Wayne
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $85K (FY2019) to $245K (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $8,887Net assets $223K
Operating margin
20.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$232K
Total liabilities
$8,887
Net assets
$223K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $244,698▼2.6% | $194,607▼15.6% | $223,471▲28.9% | $232,358▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $251,306▲50.4% | $230,486▲34.1% | $173,378▲9.1% | $175,379▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $167,096▲35.2% | $171,841▲29.0% | $158,901▼2.9% | $158,901▼9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $123,552▲46.0% | $133,255▲116% | $163,646▼5.6% | $176,429▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $84,608 | $61,589 | $173,349 | $175,566 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Believe In A Dream a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Believe In A Dream is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-4786996, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Believe In A Dream's EIN?
- Believe In A Dream's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4786996.
- How much revenue does Believe In A Dream report?
- Believe In A Dream reported $244,698 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Believe In A Dream have?
- CharityIndex grades Believe In A Dream B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Believe In A Dream (EIN 27-4786996) 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.