D R E A M Alive Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
D R E A M Alive Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 2002, with $1,221,934 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 78674, Indianapolis, IN, 46278 EIN 35-2153384 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▼ 43.9% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$2.2M
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 D R E A M Alive 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 rating22 mo reserves · +4% 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 D R E A M Alive Inc: 22 mo reserves · +4% 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 D R E A M Alive 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 D R E A M Alive Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 78674, Indianapolis, IN, 46278
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $242K (FY2016) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $63KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
3.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$63K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,221,934▼43.9% | $1,178,859▲46.4% | $2,150,928▲2.0% | $2,213,507▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,179,291▲309% | $805,400▲34.3% | $2,107,853▲187% | $2,162,250▲179% | 990 |
| 2022 | $532,230▼47.4% | $599,811▲48.5% | $733,962▼8.4% | $774,041▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,011,029▲141% | $403,880▲58.7% | $801,543▲312% | $803,843▲308% | 990 |
| 2020 | $419,013▲60.4% | $254,432▼11.4% | $194,394▲552% | $196,854▲470% | 990 |
| 2019 | $261,263▼2.7% | $287,299▲24.8% | $29,813▼46.6% | $34,533▼41.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $268,604▲9.1% | $230,257▼10.5% | $55,849▲219% | $59,049▲188% | 990 |
| 2017 | $246,100▲1.8% | $257,234▼12.5% | $17,502▼38.9% | $20,502▼57.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $241,712 | $294,007 | $28,638 | $48,436 | 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 · $1.4M total
25 grants to D R E A M Alive Inc totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is D R E A M Alive Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. D R E A M Alive Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-2153384, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is D R E A M Alive Inc's EIN?
- D R E A M Alive Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-2153384.
- How much revenue does D R E A M Alive Inc report?
- D R E A M Alive Inc reported $1,221,934 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does D R E A M Alive Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades D R E A M Alive Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for D R E A M Alive Inc (EIN 35-2153384) 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.