Us Dream Academy Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Us Dream Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland, registered in 2000, with $5,149,795 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8807 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 EIN 59-3514841 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.1M
▼ 5.1% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.1M
Net assets
$3.8M
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 Us Dream Academy Inc— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +21% 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 Us Dream Academy Inc: 11 mo reserves · +21% 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 Us Dream Academy 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 Us Dream Academy Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8807 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2017) to $5.1M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $98KNet assets $3.8M
Operating margin
20.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.9M
Total liabilities
$98K
Net assets
$3.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,149,795▼5.1% | $4,073,909▲0.8% | $3,830,462▲39.1% | $3,928,132▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,424,975▲24.8% | $4,041,022▲14.6% | $2,754,576▲105% | $3,039,997▲76.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,347,297▲40.4% | $3,526,020▲10.2% | $1,343,623▲132% | $1,720,026▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,095,850▲105% | $3,200,759▲16.2% | $579,034▼11.8% | $1,470,975▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,506,533▼62.8% | $2,754,207▼15.5% | $656,376▼64.4% | $1,741,123▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,049,155▲10.9% | $3,257,526▲2.8% | $1,843,757▲75.2% | $2,026,309▲61.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,650,226▲52.7% | $3,168,974▲15.2% | $1,052,128▲84.3% | $1,252,999▲69.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,390,155 | $2,750,670 | $570,876 | $738,011 | 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 · $2.3M total
53 grants to Us Dream Academy Inc totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Healthcare Inc | Project to support dream kids in a virutal mentoring environment to be successful in school with a college and career readiness focus. donation to the dream academy to help our nation's children reach for their dreams. through academic, social, and values enrichment, the dream academy empowers those children most at risk of incarceration to believe in themselves and to succeed. | 2024 | $146,706 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Early childhood and youth education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children's and youth ministry | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2024 | $22,950 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Giveclear Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $5,250 |
| Adventist Healthcare Inc | Project to support dream kids in a virtual mentoring environment to be successful in school with a college and career readiness focus. donation to the dream academy to help our nation's children reach for their dreams. through academic, social, and values enrichment, the dream academy empowers those children most at risk of incarceration to believe in themselves and to succeed. | 2023 | $132,457 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $119,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $100,000 |
| National Football League Foundation | General support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Adventist Healthcare Inc | Project to support dream kids in a virutal mentoring environment to be successful in school with a college and career readiness focus. donation to the dream academy to help our nation's children reach for their dreams. through academic, social, and values enrichment, the dream academy empowers those children most at risk of incarceration to believe in themselves and to succeed. | 2022 | $152,462 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Us Dream Academy Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Us Dream Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-3514841, based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Us Dream Academy Inc's EIN?
- Us Dream Academy Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-3514841.
- How much revenue does Us Dream Academy Inc report?
- Us Dream Academy Inc reported $5,149,795 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Us Dream Academy Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Us Dream Academy Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Us Dream Academy Inc (EIN 59-3514841) 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.