Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2020, with $3,636,524 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6235 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60629 EIN 85-2527687 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.6M
▲ 172.9% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.1M
Net assets
$946K
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 Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp— 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 rating4 mo reserves · +15% 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 Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp: 4 mo reserves · +15% 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 Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp— 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 Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6235 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60629
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53K (FY2020) to $3.6M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $49KNet assets $946K
Operating margin
15.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$995K
Total liabilities
$49K
Net assets
$946K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,636,524▲173% | $3,090,939▲226% | $945,771▲136% | $995,246▲148% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,332,326▲301% | $948,117▲176% | $400,186▲2404% | $400,605▲2407% | 990 |
| 2021 | $332,358▲530% | $343,572▲1245% | $15,979▼41.2% | $15,979▼41.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,730 | $25,537 | $27,193 | $27,193 | 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.
Grants received · $2.7M total
24 grants to Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telescope Fund | Project support | 2024 | $600,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $37,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $20,125 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,258 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2023 | $625,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Nutritional programs for food-insecure families | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Dream deliveries | 2023 | $30,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Food security | 2023 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-2527687, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp's EIN?
- Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-2527687.
- How much revenue does Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp report?
- Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp reported $3,636,524 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp have?
- CharityIndex grades Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dion S Chicago Dream Inc Nfp (EIN 85-2527687) 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.