I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1997, with $1,285,751 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste 720, Los Angeles, CA, 90010 EIN 95-4089758 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▲ 93.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.1M
Net assets
$2.0M
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.
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 I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles— 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 rating21 mo reserves · +12% 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 I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles: 21 mo reserves · +12% 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 I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles— 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 I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste 720, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $881K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $89KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
12.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$89K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,285,751▲93.2% | $1,129,016▲10.1% | $1,991,163▲18.8% | $2,080,462▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $665,424▼33.3% | $1,025,450▼7.0% | $1,675,692▼19.3% | $1,906,193▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $997,667▼27.2% | $1,102,745▼7.3% | $2,075,164▼14.3% | $2,316,776▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,370,788▲71.5% | $1,189,252▼13.6% | $2,422,346▲44.1% | $2,753,357▲47.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $799,370▼15.7% | $1,376,559▼9.3% | $1,681,252▼26.2% | $1,870,814▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $947,986▼45.5% | $1,517,041▼10.7% | $2,278,786▼23.1% | $2,324,723▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,739,737▲16.6% | $1,699,138▲1.1% | $2,964,804▼2.3% | $2,991,600▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,491,608▲29.1% | $1,681,170▲6.3% | $3,035,505▼4.0% | $3,076,784▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,154,971▼14.8% | $1,581,755▲6.4% | $3,161,603▼14.3% | $3,213,668▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,354,991▲53.8% | $1,487,091▲35.6% | $3,688,125▼7.6% | $3,736,859▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $881,213 | $1,096,440▲6.4% | $3,991,573▲5.7% | $4,041,635▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,030,321▲3.9% | $3,775,439▼0.2% | $3,805,287▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $991,847▼14.1% | $3,781,344▼2.0% | $3,794,829▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,154,036 | $3,857,502 | $3,871,668 | 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 · $858K total
44 grants to I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles totaling $858K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $12,378 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $11,321 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $18,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,325 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $9,150 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $5,171 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $16,277 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,744 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $5,170 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $75,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $19,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4089758, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles's EIN?
- I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4089758.
- How much revenue does I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles report?
- I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles reported $1,285,751 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles have?
- CharityIndex grades I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for I Have A Dream Foundation-los Angeles (EIN 95-4089758) 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.