DREAMERS AND ACHIEVERS Charity Report

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DREAMERS AND ACHIEVERS

EIN 83-3867228 · Counseling (F60)

What they do

DREAMERS AND ACHIEVERS .

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Money report from 2020The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$87.81spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$0.65in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $14,314 for DOROTHY ADAMS (EXEXCUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$280,732

Expenses$246,509

Annual surplus $34,223 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Revenue$280,732

Expenses$246,509

Assets$161,130

Income$280,732

Contributions$280,732

Executive compensation (total)$106,323

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DOROTHY ADAMSEXEXCUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $14,314

BRENDA COLEPEER SPECIALIST · 30 hrs/week $4,252

DERWIN GAINESPEER SPECIALIST · 30 hrs/week $3,720

MAURICE GROSSPEER SPECIALIST · 30 hrs/week $3,420

JACKQULINE BIBBSPEER SPECIALIST · 30 hrs/week $3,185

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

DOROTHY ADAMSEXEXCUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRENDA COLEPEER SPECIALIST

DERWIN GAINESPEER SPECIALIST

MAURICE GROSSPEER SPECIALIST

JACKQULINE BIBBSPEER SPECIALIST

About this charity

Recognized since: April 2019
Location: 30 Atlantic ST SE, Washington, DC 20032
County: District of Columbia
In care of: Dorthory Adams
Primary officer: Dorthory Adams, Executive Director

How to reach them

Phone(219) 413-0728

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: January 1, 2020
Return type: 990PF
Tax preparer: CRANE FINANCIAL (MAIN STREET)
NTEE classification: Counseling (F60)
IRS tax category: Counseling
Revocation date: May 15, 2025