West Nashville Dream Center

Organization Overview

West Nashville Dream Center, operating under the name Dream Streets, is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Dream Streets employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dream Streets 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 06/2022, Dream Streets generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $953.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.7% per year over the past 5 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE ARE A MINISTRY CENTER COMMITTED TO PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY LIVING IN DISTRESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KIDS MINISTRY--WE SERVED 1,600 MEALS TO CHILDREN DURING OUR SUMMER IS FOR KIDS PROGRAM. WE COLLECTED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BACKPACKS FOR OVER 350 STUDENTS AT COCKRILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROXIMATELY 400 STUDENTS AT JOHN EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL. BOTH ARE TITLE I SCHOOLS AND MOST OF THEIR POPULATION IS ON FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH, LIVING WELL BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. WE ALSO BEGAN OUR NORTH NASHVILLE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ENROLLED 30 STUDENTS FROM OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS IN THE AREA. WE SERVED 2341 MEALS IN THE FIRST SEMESTER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND ALSO PROVIDED TUTORING, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH--MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION REMAINED OUR BIGGEST PROGRAM OF THE YEAR, ESPECIALLY WITH THE LINGERING EFFECTS ON FAMILIES' HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS AND RESOURCES FROM THE PANDEMIC ALONG WITH THE SUBSEQUENT ECONOMIC RECESSION AND RECORD HIGH INFLATION. WE DISTRIBUTED 338,496 POUNDS OF FRESH GROCERIES TO OVER 12,624 FAMILIES IN THE LAST YEAR. WE ALSO ADDED TWO NEW DISTRIBUTION SITES IN NORTH NASHVILLE TO INCREASE OUR FOOTPRINT IN THE AREA.


STUDENT MINISTRY-- OUR STUDENT MINISTRY GREW TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE CONTINUE TO MEET ONCE PER WEEK FOR PROGRAMMING AND MENTORSHIP. WE HAVE ALSO BEGUN AN INITIATIVE TO HELP ALL OF OUR STUDENTS OBTAIN THEIR DRIVERS PERMIT AND LOW-COST VEHICLES TO FURTHER MOBILIZE THEM AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.


MOM'S MINISTRY--OUR DREAM STREETS MOMS PROGRAM HAS GROWN TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 30 UNDER RESOURCED MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP, SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES, AND LIFE SKILL CLASSES. GROUP MEMBERS EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING FROM GROUP COUNSELING TO GOAL SETTING, COOKING CLASSES, FAMILY FIELD TRIPS, ARTS ACTIVITIES, AND PERSONAL GROWTH SKILLS CLASSES AS WELL. DREAM HOUSING- THE DREAM HOUSING PROGRAM IS A FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF MOVING MINORITY AND IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS INTO FIRST TIME HOME OWNERSHIP. ENROLLEES ARE CHOSEN THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS AND REVIEW, PAIRED WITH A MENTOR, AND GIVEN A SET OF REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN GOOD STANDING IN THE PROGRAM. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH A MONTHLY STIPEND TO PAY DOWN DEBT AND ESTABLISH A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM IF THEY HAVE MET ALL BENCHMARKS, THEY QUALIFY FOR A DOWN PAYMENT MATCHING GRANT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tj Fletcher
Exec. Direct
$0
Shane Bowen
Vice Chair
$0
Thomas Hackett
Chair
$0
Kelly Swartz
Treasurer
$0
Justine Bobinger
Director
$0
Natalie Johnson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

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$1,046,689
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,046,689
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,573
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $170,979
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,219,241

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that West Nashville Dream Center has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Milton And Denice Johnson Family Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$2,500
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