LIVING DREAM ARTS
EIN 27-0973208 · Youth Development Programs, Other
What they do
PROVIDED FREE or AFFORDABLE AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAMS to SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, and SHELTERS THROUGHOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Are they doing good?
The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.
Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2020The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $9,263 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $2,300 for CHRIS DUNN (FINANCE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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Money in and money out
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)
CHRIS DUNNFINANCE DIRECTOR
BOBBI DULANEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DOMINICK PALAMENTIDIRECTOR
JEANETTE WONGSECRETARY
KAREN SHELARTREASURER
MATTHEW FREEDMANBOARD CHAIR
About this charity
- Location
- 248 3rd Street Suite 612, OAKLAND, CA 94607
- County
- Alameda
- In care of
- Chris Dunn
- Primary officer
- Chris Dunn, Finance Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2020
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2020
- Return type
- 990EZ
- IRS tax category
- Youth Development Programs, Other