Dream Org is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dream Org employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dream Org is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Dream Org generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Dream Org has awarded 65 individual grants totaling $54,922,906. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DREAM CORPS WORKS TO CLOSE PRISON DOORS AND OPEN DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JUSTICE: WE DREAM OF A WORLD BEYOND MASS INCARCERATION. WE BUILD COMMUNITIES WITH FEWER PRISONS, SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS, AND TRANSFORMED LIVES.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS: ADMINSTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
GREENFORALL: WE DREAM OF A WORLD BEYOND POLLUTION. WE WORK FOR CLEANER AIR AND WATER, AFFORDABLE ENERGY, AND GOOD JOBS FOR ALL.
TECH: WE DREAM OF A WORLD BEYOND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY. WE CREATE ACCESS TO BETTER CAREERS AND MORE INNOVATION BY CHANGING THE FACE OF THE TECH INDUSTRY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nisha Anand Ceo/board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $245,657 |
Anthony Jones Director/board Member (thru 05/23) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $129,808 |
Jaime Lunder Chair (thru 05/23) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Noland Chambliss Secretary (thru 05/23) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Henriette Vinet-Martin Secretary (as Of 05/23) | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Diana Frappier Treasurer (thru 05/23) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Multistate Associates Llc Program Related Consulting | 12/30/23 | $301,949 |
Village Capital Inc Execution Of Climate Tech Launchpad Fell | 12/30/23 | $300,310 |
Cozen O'connor Legal Services Fee | 12/30/23 | $166,624 |
Phoenix Strategies Llc Annual Dvlpmt Plan & Strategic Planning | 12/30/23 | $145,000 |
Tiber Creek Group Inc Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $165,101 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,336,687 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,336,687 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,826,935 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,079,863 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,091,131 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,285,599 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,959,533 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,097,839 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,570,941 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $152,130 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,021,498 |
| Payroll taxes | $559,548 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,135,669 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,316 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,174,429 |
| Advertising and promotion | $484,914 |
| Office expenses | $302,792 |
| Information technology | $204,826 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $354,155 |
| Travel | $809,067 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,229 |
| Insurance | $33,932 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $74,009,967 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,899,758 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $223,699 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $279,989 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $65,413 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,809,470 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,471,109 |
| Total assets | $32,749,438 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,138,968 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,945,297 |
| Total liabilities | $3,084,265 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,915,806 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,749,367 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,749,438 |
Over the last fiscal year, Dream Org has awarded $51,090,436 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MAKE THE ROAD STATES INC PURPOSE: EPA EJCPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
DETROITERS WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: EPA EJCPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
GREENLATINOS PURPOSE: EPA EJCPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
FLORIDA RISING TOGETHER PURPOSE: EPA EJCPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,750 |
GRID ALTERNATIVES MID-ATLANTIC INC PURPOSE: EPA EJCPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $10,000 |
THE FUND FOR A HEALTHIER COLORADO PURPOSE: EPA EJCPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT | $29,686 |