Follow A Dream Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Follow A Dream Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, registered in 2000, with $43,803 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
381 Old Falmouth Road, Marstons Mills, MA, 02648 EIN 04-3494320 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$44K
▼ 36.6% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$157K
Net assets
-$1.0M
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.
D
—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 Follow A Dream Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -258% 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 Follow A Dream Inc: 0 mo reserves · -258% margin earns a F 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 Follow A Dream 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 Follow A Dream Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 381 Old Falmouth Road, Marstons Mills, MA, 02648
- City
- Marstons Mills
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Counseling
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $348K (FY2013) to $44K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets -$1.0M
Operating margin
-257.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30K
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
-$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,803▼36.6% | $156,622▼21.7% | -$1,019,706▼12.4% | $30,304▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $69,042▼8.8% | $199,995▼0.1% | -$906,885▼16.9% | $37,155▲68.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,669▲189% | $200,131▲56.0% | -$775,931▼18.6% | $22,067▼64.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,142▲120% | $128,294▲52.4% | -$654,468▼19.1% | $62,598▲718% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,895▼75.5% | $84,203▼52.5% | -$549,316▼15.2% | $7,650▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $48,515▼72.7% | $177,159▲49.8% | -$477,008▼36.9% | $9,631▼74.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $177,999▼59.2% | $118,271▼73.2% | -$348,364▲14.6% | $37,014▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $436,009▲4.4% | $441,923▲8.8% | -$408,092▼1.5% | $29,021▲35.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $417,825▲2.9% | $406,043▼10.1% | -$402,178▲2.8% | $21,432▼58.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $405,900▲8.4% | $451,851▲16.4% | -$413,961▼12.5% | $51,396▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $374,407▲7.6% | $388,235▲22.8% | -$368,010▼3.9% | $66,834▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $347,942 | $316,038▲1069% | -$354,186▲11.6% | $64,651▲428% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $27,033▼9.3% | -$400,504▲1.9% | $12,239▲94.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,814▲84.7% | -$408,416▼0.8% | $6,279▼44.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $16,145 | -$405,103 | $11,368 | 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 · $18K total
3 grants to Follow A Dream Inc totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2014 | $3,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Follow A Dream Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Follow A Dream Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3494320, based in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Follow A Dream Inc's EIN?
- Follow A Dream Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3494320.
- How much revenue does Follow A Dream Inc report?
- Follow A Dream Inc reported $43,803 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Follow A Dream Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Follow A Dream Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Follow A Dream Inc (EIN 04-3494320) 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.