College Dreams Inc
COLLEGE DREAMS PROMOTES RESILIENCY AND COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS FOR OVER 1,400 LOW INCOME, FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE-BOUND, AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS OF COLOR. IT SERVES 22 SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTHERN OREGON …
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Visit www.collegedreams.orgAbout College Dreams Inc
College Dreams Inc is a education organization based in GRANTS PASS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. EIN: 263161884.
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Mission
College dreams promotes resiliency and college/career readiness for over 1,400 low income, first generation college-bound, and underrepresented students of color. It serves 22 secondary schools in southern oregon through matched college savings accounts, career exploration and post-secondary planning and dropout prevention programs. Key activities: academic motivational enhancement; mentoring; skill-building and tutoring; college/career awareness; community service; competitive scholarships; barrier removal support; rigorous course/dual credit planning; access to youth camp, career development activities, pre-college programs, and campus visits; academic monitoring, excellence incentives and supporttive interventions; 3-to-1 matched college savings; and soft-skills development through paid work experiences.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show College Dreams Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCollege Dreams Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Grants Pass, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263161884. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
College Dreams Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263161884. 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.
College Dreams Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
College Dreams Inc is located in Grants Pass, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 789 NE 7th St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, College Dreams Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
College Dreams Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for College Dreams Inc. 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, College Dreams Inc 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
College Dreams Inc is a education organization based in GRANTS PASS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. EIN: 263161884. College Dreams Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to College Dreams Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. College Dreams Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263161884, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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COLLEGE DREAMS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 30 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about College Dreams Inc
- What is College Dreams Inc?
- College Dreams Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Grants Pass, United States. College Dreams Inc is a education organization based in GRANTS PASS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. EIN: 263161884.
- When was College Dreams Inc founded?
- College Dreams Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads College Dreams Inc?
- Carl Thomas serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is College Dreams Inc located?
- Headquartered in Grants Pass, OR, United States.
- What is College Dreams Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is College Dreams Inc trustworthy?
- College Dreams Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 College Dreams Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 263161884.
- What is College Dreams Inc's website?
- https://www.collegedreams.org