The Center For A New American Dream is located in Charlottesville, VA. As of 12/2016, Center For A New American Dream employed 7 individuals. Center For A New American Dream 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 12/2016, Center For A New American Dream generated $309.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $301.7k during the year ending 12/2016. 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
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR A NEW AMERICAN DREAM IS TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING BY INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING ALL OF US TO SHIFT THE WAYS WE CONSUME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEW DREAM'S COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE ENGAGE OFFLINE AND TAKE ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR GET2GETHER PLATFORM CONNECTS LOCAL NEW DREAMERS WITH NEW DREAM TEAMS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ORGANIZE FUN PROJECTS AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CHALLENGE. OUR COMMUNITY ACTION KIT INCLUDES OUR GUIDES TO GOING LOCAL, SHARING RESOURCES, AND GETTING RID OF BOTTLED WATER. OUR SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED WEBINAR SERIES COVERS TOPICS FROM STARTING A TOOL LIBRARY TO HOSTING A CLOTHING SWAP.
NEW DREAM'S BEYOND CONSUMERISM PROGRAM PROVIDES TOOLS TO HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS REIGN IN CONSUMERISM IN EVERYDAY LIFE. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES SEVERAL RESOURCES: SOKIND, WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO CREATE " ALTERNATIVE" GIFT REGISTRIES FOCUSED LESS ON STUFF AND MORE ON FAMILY, FUN, AND FRIENDS. OUR SIMPLIFY THE HOLIDAYS CAMPAIGN, WITH TIPS FOR CREATING LESS WASTEFUL AND MORE MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY CELEBRATONS. KIDS UNBRANDED, OUR CAMPAIGN TO HELP PARENTS AND EDUCATORS REDUCE COMMERCIALISM AT HOME AND IN SCHOOLS. OUR UNBOTTLE WATER CAMPAIGN, WITH STORIES, MEDIA RESOURCES, AND PRACTICAL TIPS TO HELP YOU ELIMINATE BOTTLED WATER IN YOUR COMMUNITY.
REDEFINING THE DREAM. NEW DREAM'S "REDEFINING THE DREAM" PROGRAM SEEKS TO RE-IMAGINE THE AMERICAN DREAM WITH A FOCUS ON MORE OF WHAT REALLY MATTERS. CREATING A MEANINGFUL LIFE, CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY, VALUING NATURE, AND SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MEDIA, SUCH AS OUR VIDEO ANIMATIONS "VISUALIZING A PLENITUDE ECONOMY- AND "THE HIGH PRICE OF MATERIALISM." THE PURPOSE OF THESE RESOURCES IS TO INSPIRE AND ENGAGE AMERICANS TO ENVISION AN AMERICAN DREAM THAT PROMOTES A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE, RATHER THAN A DREAM CENTERED WHOLLY OR PRIMARILY AROUND THE ACCUMULATION OF MATERIAL WEALTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Holly Minch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tim Kasser Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeff Yeager Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jason Greenwald Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Valentine Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Gus Speth Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $305,105 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $305,105 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $308,992 |
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 | $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 | $200,260 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,588 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,501 |
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 | $5,817 |
Information technology | $23,305 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $691 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,727 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,497 |
Insurance | $3,632 |
All other expenses | $286 |
Total functional expenses | $301,687 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,829 |
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 | $5,312 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $248,141 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $188 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $188 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $127,453 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $120,500 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $247,953 |