Dream Catchers is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Toano, Virginia, registered in 1994, with $841,912 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$842K
▼ 23.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$923K
Net assets
$989K
Employees
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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 Dream Catchers— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Dream Catchers: 13 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Dream Catchers— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Dream Catchers: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $665K (FY2013) to $842K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-9.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$246K
Net assets
$989K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,912▼23.6% | $922,549▲0.4% | $988,553▼7.5% | $1,234,653▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,101,284▲32.2% | $918,627▼13.5% | $1,068,429▲20.6% | $1,287,733▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $832,911▼11.7% | $1,061,526▲30.0% | $885,772▼20.5% | $1,036,172▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $943,418▲9.7% | $816,296▼12.1% | $1,114,387▲12.9% | $1,172,169▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $859,960▼24.7% | $928,237▲11.4% | $987,265▼6.5% | $1,056,706▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,142,744▲56.0% | $833,146▲7.6% | $1,055,542▲41.5% | $1,225,845▲56.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $732,664▲11.2% | $774,394▲3.1% | $745,944▼2.8% | $783,065▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $658,988▲0.4% | $750,989▼3.4% | $767,647▼10.7% | $800,922▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $656,425▲17.4% | $777,652▲1.5% | $859,648▼20.0% | $921,180▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $559,042▼16.0% | $765,841▲8.4% | $1,074,481▼10.1% | $1,130,885▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $665,411 | $706,395▼6.2% | $1,195,742▼3.3% | $1,225,503▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $752,799▲0.1% | $1,236,726▼12.9% | $1,261,985▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $752,246 | $1,419,317 | $1,453,223 | 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.
14 grants to Dream Catchers totaling $319K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Inc | Community vibrancy | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $27,989 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $27,989 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $5,250 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | Grant | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | The american widow project weekend april, 2018. | 2018 | $6,000 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | $25,000 grant + $5,000 challenge grant. | 2017 | $30,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2016 | $25,000 |
| Riverside Healthcare Association Inc | Bridles and bow ties sponsorship | 2016 | $15,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2015 | $75,500 |
| Riverside Healthcare Association Inc | Sponsorship 051615 | 2015 | $7,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes, salary support | 2014 | $39,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | Human services | 2014 | $10,000 |
| Riverside Healthcare Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2014 | $7,500 |
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Data for Dream Catchers (EIN 54-1692709) 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.