Dreams of Wilmington Inc.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Dreams is a youth development program that is dedicated to building creative, committed citizens by providing youth in need with high-quality, free-of-charge programming in the literary, visual and performing arts. dreams serves low-income youth, ages 8-17, at our inner-city center and at multiple outreach sites in a tri-county area, including city recreation centers, public/low-income housing, after-school program sites, schools, and day programs serving delinquent and suspended youth. dreams is dedicated to empowering our community's most disenfranchised young people, providing them with the tools and support needed to express themselves creatively, become engaged and involved citizens, graduate from high school and pursue higher education. over the years dreams has provided a place where thousands of young people have engaged in youth development activities that kept them off the street, drug free, in school, out of gangs and in a positive environment where achievement rather than f”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Dreams is a youth development program that is dedicated to building creative, committed citizens by providing youth in need with high-quality, free-of-charge programming in the literary, visual and performing arts. dreams serves low-income youth, ages 8-17, at our inner-city center and at multiple outreach sites in a tri-county area, including city recreation centers, public/low-income housing, after-school program sites, schools, and day programs serving delinquent and suspended youth. dreams is dedicated to empowering our community's most disenfranchised young people, providing them with the tools and support needed to express themselves creatively, become engaged and involved citizens, graduate from high school and pursue higher education. over the years dreams has provided a place where thousands of young people have engaged in youth development activities that kept them off the street, drug free, in school, out of gangs and in a positive environment where achievement rather than f”.

• The non-profit has reported their operating state as NC, as required by law.
• As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 901 FANNING ST, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401.
• The non-profit's form reports a total of 11 employees as of 2019.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
• Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
• Revenue less expenses is -$130.
• The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 11 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1996.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $247,023 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $68,671 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.