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.
Form
990
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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Buntz Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $120,500 |
Karen White Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Patel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Arone Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aukeem Ballard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alam Figueroa Aquilar Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $143,596 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $146,654 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,540 |
Payroll taxes | $21,193 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,044 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,984 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,282 |
Office expenses | $10,088 |
Information technology | $1,328 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $796 |
Travel | $842 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,582 |
Interest | $667 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,202 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $751,501 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $247,686 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $647,316 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $895,002 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $14,167 |
Other liabilities | $976 |
Total liabilities | $15,143 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $879,859 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $895,002 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Dream Volunteers has recieved totaling $44,001.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Charles And Helen Schwab Foundation San Francisco, CA | $691,573,201 | $120,025,754 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gardena, CA | $152,619,685 | $60,036,131 |
Arizona Leadership Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $8,143,528 | $41,232,860 |
College Track Oakland, CA | $64,375,720 | $27,539,542 |
Business For Social Responsibility San Francisco, CA | $23,283,625 | $33,746,077 |
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization Inc Chandler, AZ | $15,419,007 | $23,692,507 |
Institute For Better Education Tucson, AZ | $37,186,348 | $28,870,649 |
Catholic Education Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $32,375,379 | $24,525,242 |
Mcconnell Foundation Redding, CA | $0 | $21,867,294 |
Arizona Tuition Connection Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $37,104,483 | $31,699,669 |
Making Waves Foundation Inc Richmond, CA | $241,696,341 | $12,436,212 |
Port Of Los Angeles High School San Pedro, CA | $18,161,675 | $15,549,620 |