Chicago Dream Center
Chicago Dream Center's mission is to REACH our community ONE person at a time by connecting them to resources that lead toward overcoming poverty, addiction, homelessness, human trafficking …
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Our mission is to REACH our community ONE person at a time by connecting them to resources that lead towards overcoming poverty, addiction, homelessness, human trafficking, and hunger
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Mission
Chicago Dream Center's mission is to REACH our community ONE person at a time by connecting them to resources that lead toward overcoming poverty, addiction, homelessness, human trafficking and hunger.
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· vs. 6 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chicago Dream Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Chicago Dream Center draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical community development charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChicago Dream Center is a registered community development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 203107540. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $406K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chicago Dream Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203107540. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Chicago Dream Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Chicago Dream Center is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is 2704 W North Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Chicago Dream Center has $406K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chicago Dream Center is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $406K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chicago Dream Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chicago Dream Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Our mission is to REACH our community ONE person at a time by connecting them to resources that lead towards overcoming poverty, addiction, homelessness, human trafficking, and hunger Chicago Dream Center is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $406K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Chicago Dream Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chicago Dream Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203107540, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHICAGO DREAM CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2022 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2022 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chicago Dream Center
- What is Chicago Dream Center?
- Chicago Dream Center is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Our mission is to REACH our community ONE person at a time by connecting them to resources that lead towards overcoming poverty, addiction, homelessness, human trafficking, and hunger
- When was Chicago Dream Center founded?
- Chicago Dream Center was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Chicago Dream Center?
- Marisol Carley serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Chicago Dream Center located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Chicago Dream Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chicago Dream Center trustworthy?
- Chicago Dream Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chicago Dream Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 203107540.
- What is Chicago Dream Center's website?
- https://www.chicagodreamcenter.org