EIN 27-0447059

Dreams for Change

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
201
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Dreams for Change empowers under-served families and individuals in San Diego through innovative programs such as mobile food trucks and safe parking.
Total revenues
$3,277,420
2023
Total expenses
$2,535,371
2023
Total assets
$1,357,859
2023
Num. employees
201
2023

Program areas at Dreams for Change

Asset building: coordination of a collaborative initiative to expand free tax services and public benefit screening throughout san diego county. Provide financial education and coaching.
Dreams cuisine: mobile food trucks that provides healthy hot meals to homeless individuals in downtown san diego and seniors in north san diego county while providing work opportunities for those with barriers. Individuals experiencing homelessness and seniors can utilize their calfresh benefits to purchase nutritional meals. Services also include workforce development by providing participants with on the job training and classroom training.
The safe parking program provides case management, referrals, financial education and private parking lots for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and living in their vehicles.
The Safe Sleeping Program is a low-barrier shelter option offering safe, legal space as an alternative to traditional congregate shelters for people experiencing homelessness. Safe Sleeping programs can include on-site services and resources.

Who funds Dreams for Change

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation for California Community CollegesBreaking Barriers$54,000
Lucky Duck FoundationDreams Cuisine Homeless Employement$50,000
Lucky Duck FoundationDreams Cuisine Homeless Employement$50,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Dreams for Change

NameTitleCompensation
Teresa Smith, PHDChief Executive Officer$72,332
Kelly SpoonBoard Member
Kyra BethelDirector of Programs
Dana WhithallBoard President$0
Kelly HenwoodBoad Member$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Dreams for Change

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,998,706
Program services$245,197
Investment income and dividends$33,517
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,277,420

Form 990s for Dreams for Change

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-07990View PDF
2022-122023-12-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-27990View PDF
2020-122021-09-03990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $54,000 from Foundation for California Community Colleges
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $177,151 from United Way of San Diego County (UWSD)
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessness
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 16327
San Diego, CA 92176
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
dreamsforchange.org/ 
Phone
(619) 497-0236
IRS details
EIN
27-0447059
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0179316
FTB Entity ID
3119670
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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