Dream of A Better World
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dream of A Better World is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Novato, California, registered in 2010, with $28,832 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
67 Del Oro Lagoon, Novato, CA, 94949 EIN 27-1791845 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$29K
▲ 100.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$24K
Net assets
$50K
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 Dream of A Better World— 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 rating25 mo reserves · +18% 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 Dream of A Better World: 25 mo reserves · +18% 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 Dream of A Better World— 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 Dream of A Better World: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 67 Del Oro Lagoon, Novato, CA, 94949
- City
- Novato
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $54K (FY2010) to $29K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $50K
Operating margin
18.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$50K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$50K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,832▲100% | $23,554▼40.7% | $49,935▲11.8% | $49,935▲11.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $14,395▼28.6% | $39,692▲143% | $44,657▼36.2% | $44,657▼36.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $20,168▼43.6% | $16,306▼18.7% | $69,954▲5.8% | $69,954▲5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $35,748▼28.4% | $20,066▼65.6% | $66,092▲31.1% | $66,092▲31.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $49,937▲141% | $58,396▲303% | $50,410▼14.4% | $50,410▼14.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $20,758▼38.4% | $14,484▼52.2% | $58,869▲11.9% | $58,869▲11.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $33,676▼18.9% | $30,328▼44.3% | $52,595▲6.8% | $52,595▲6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $41,549▲32.7% | $54,490▲92.0% | $49,247▼20.8% | $49,247▼20.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $31,312▼29.5% | $28,380▲6.8% | $62,188▲4.9% | $62,188▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $44,420▲140% | $26,563▲48.6% | $59,256▲43.1% | $59,256▲43.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $18,510▼68.2% | $17,880▼60.0% | $41,399▲1.5% | $41,399▲1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $58,278▲410% | $44,647▲488% | $40,769▲50.2% | $40,769▲50.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $11,425▼77.9% | $7,594▼87.3% | $27,138▲16.4% | $27,138▲16.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $51,692▼5.0% | $59,843▲161% | $23,307▼25.9% | $23,307▼25.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $54,415 | $22,957 | $31,458 | $31,458 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Dream of A Better World totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dream of A Better World a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dream of A Better World is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1791845, based in Novato, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dream of A Better World's EIN?
- Dream of A Better World's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1791845.
- How much revenue does Dream of A Better World report?
- Dream of A Better World reported $28,832 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dream of A Better World have?
- CharityIndex grades Dream of A Better World B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dream of A Better World (EIN 27-1791845) 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.