Dream Volunteers

Organization Overview

Dream Volunteers is located in Mountain View, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dream Volunteers employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dream Volunteers 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 12/2021, Dream Volunteers generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $751.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EMPOWERING THE YOUTH TO BE LEADERS AND CHANGE AGENTS AROUND THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YOUNG DREAMERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXISTS TO CREATE LEADERS, AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO BECOME DIFFERENCE MAKERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY. IT IS MADE UP CHIEFLY OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN CHAPTERS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE CONNECTED FORM A NETWORK, THEY ARE IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES OUR WORLD FACES AND ADDRESSING THESE CHALLENGES THROUGH STRATEGIC ACTIONS. OUR PROGRAM ENTAILS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE-LEARNING, INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER TRIPS AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROMISING YOUTH TO ATTEND QUALITY SECONDARY SCHOOLS. THESE ARE YOUTH WHO LIVE IN PLACES WHERE SCHOOL IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A RIGHT, AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THEM TO ATTEND SECONDARY SCHOOL.


SERVICE TRIPS ARE SHORT-TERM TRAVEL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGE IN VOLUNTEER WORK AND CULTURAL IMMERSION IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE HAVE YOUNG DREAMER STUDENT GROUPS. THESE TRIPS RANGE IN LENGTH FROM ONE TO THREE WEEKS, AND TYPICALLY TAKE PLACE DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. THE GOAL OF THESE SERVICE TRIPS IS TO OPEN THE EYES AND HEARTS OF THE VOLUNTEERS, AND TO EMPOWER THE LOCAL PEOPLE TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. DREAM VOLUNTEERS CURRENTLY OPERATES THESE PROGRAMS IN COSTA RICA, GHANA, GUATEMALA, INDIA AND VIETNAM.


DREAM BIG NOW! IS A PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, EAGER TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, TO GET OUTSIDE AND MAKE CHANGE. IN SMALL GROUPS, THEY WILL LEARN ABOUT CHALLENGES OUR WORLD IS FACING AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO THOSE CHALLENGES. ADDITIONALLY, THEY CONNECT WITH OTHER INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. THIS SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES COVID-SAFE LOCAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS LESSONS AND DISCUSSIONS LED BY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS.


GAP YEAR IS A FOUR-MONTH SERVICE AND TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 18 TO 23. A COHORT OF 8-12 VOLUNTEERS SPEND TIME IN INDIA, GUATEMALA, VIETNAM AND COSTA RICA, SERVING OUR YOUNG DREAMER COMMUNITIES AND VISITING INCREDIBLE DESTINATIONS. THROUGHOUT THEIR JOUNREY TOGETHER, GAP YEAR PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SERVICE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WHILE ALSO FOCUSING ON INDIVIDUAL GROWTH. THEY STRETCH AND DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS, RETURNING HOME WITH RENEWED CLARITY AND SENSE OF THEIR ABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Buntz
Executive Director
$120,500
Karen White
Board Chair
$0
Jay Patel
Treasurer
$0
Lisa Arone
Secretary
$0
Aukeem Ballard
Board Member
$0
Alam Figueroa Aquilar
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $93,907
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,132,964
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,226,871
Total Program Service Revenue$256,892
Investment income $13,686
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,497,449

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Dream Volunteers has recieved totaling $44,001.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$31,400
Lennox Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,500
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$2,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$1,290
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$1,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$500
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