Urban Dreams
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-1225264
Organization Overview
Urban Dreams is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1984. As of 12/2021, Urban Dreams employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Dreams 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, Urban Dreams generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $939.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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
URBAN DREAMS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS OF DES MOINES, IOWA. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONTRADITIONAL REFERRAL SERVICE AND OPERATES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO COMBAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OFFER THEIR CLIENTS EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY - THIS BUCKET OF WORK INCLUDES ALL OF OUR MONTHLY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONS INTIATIVES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY WORK. THESE EVENTS ARE HIGH-QUALITY, FREE OR VERY LOW COST, AND FOCUS ON POSITIVE OUT-OF-CAR EXPERIENCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ENGAGE WITH NEIGHBORS AND TO EARN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS' SUPPORT.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE - WITHIN OUR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DEPARTMENT, WE HOUSE OUR OWI WEEKEND DIVERSION CLASSES. WE OFFER CLASSES STATEWIDE IN SIX LOCATIONS: CEDAR RAPIDS/IOWA CITY, CHARLES CITY, COUNCIL BLUFFS, DES MOINES, OTTUMWA, AND SIOUX CITY. WE HELP OVER 1,750 INDIVIDUALS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY RELATED ISSUES, BETWEEN OUR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, WORK AT THE CENTRAL IOWA SHELTER AND SERVICE (CISS), AND OUR OWI WEEKEND CLASSES.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION - INCLUDES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS WITH MULTIPLE BUSINESSES. WE HOST JOB FAIRS FOR EMPLOYERS, PROVIDE CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING, AND PARTNER WITH RECRUITING AGENCIES. WE ARE WORKING TO EXPAND OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE TO OTHER BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES. WE OFFER A DEFERRED EXPULSION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Izaah Jb Knox Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $115,000 |
Ahmed Agyeman Chair | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Richard Wireman Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Dennis Zachary Vice-Chairma | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Heather Jones Brown Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Matt Juffer Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $592,008 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $177,077 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $769,085 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $836,333 |
| Investment income | $4,154 |
| 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 | $1,647,372 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $357,487 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,542 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,894 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $144,857 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $67,109 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,950 |
| Travel | $129,246 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $99,759 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,202 |
| Insurance | $16,591 |
| All other expenses | $11,322 |
| Total functional expenses | $938,959 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,049,481 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $277,746 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,996 |
| 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 | $3,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $728,743 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,082,966 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,679 |
| 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 | $440,000 |
| Other liabilities | $27,901 |
| Total liabilities | $480,580 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,095,903 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $506,483 |
| 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 | $2,082,966 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Urban Dreams has recieved totaling $371,521.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc Hiawatha, IA PURPOSE: FEED THOSE IN NEED | $122,426 |
United Way Of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/CONNECTIVITY INITIATIVE, POCKET PARK, AND COVID SUPPORT. | $80,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT FRIENDS OF IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION | $29,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Delta Dental Of Iowa Foundation Johnston, IA PURPOSE: INSTALLED A WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION FOR URBAN DREAMS. | $21,367 |
Endowment Analysis
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