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Dolls & Dreams

Daughters Overcoming Lifes Lessons D.O.L.L.S & DREAMS INC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that teaches girls and young women ages 7-21 whose life experiences have prevented them from …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Dolls & Dreams

Communities in Schools of the Nation's Capital to deliver programming to help participants reduce their truancy rates. Through this effort, 100% of participants were promoted to their next grade. They received fewer behavioral referrals and increased their overall school attendance rates. In addition, the partner school increased the number of youth in the program by 100% the following year. Achievement Centers of the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to provide life skills programming and educational support to young women ages 14-21 who are involved with the DC juvenile justice system. This program is currently at 83 percent capacity and has a youth satisfaction rate of 100%, according to surveys. United Planning Organization UPO to provide out-of-school time programming to …

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B11
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Daughters Overcoming Lifes Lessons D.O.L.L.S & DREAMS INC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that teaches girls and young women ages 7-21 whose life experiences have prevented them from unlocking their potential the life skills that they need to succeed. To accomplish this each girl participates in peer groups workshops activities and events that address topics such as social and emotional awareness health and wellness youth development work-readiness and entrepreneurship cultural arts and restorative justice. This exposure helps the girls gain the skills and confidence needed to make healthier decisions for themselves and to become positive leaders and role models in their communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B11
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.99
Program expenses$0.99 ($571,620)
99% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

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Dolls & Dreams is a registered education nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 822090712. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $614K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dolls & Dreams has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Dolls & Dreams is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dolls & Dreams has $614K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dolls & Dreams is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $614K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dolls & Dreams. 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.

Dolls & Dreams has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Dolls & Dreams profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Communities in Schools of the Nation's Capital to deliver programming to help participants reduce their truancy rates. Through this effort, 100% of participants were promoted to their next grade. They received fewer behavioral referrals and increased their overall school attendance rates. In addition, the partner school increased the number of youth in the program by 100% the following year. Achievement Centers of the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to provide life skills programming and educational support to young women ages 14-21 who are involved with the DC juvenile justice system. This program is currently at 83 percent capacity and has a youth satisfaction rate of 100%, according to surveys... Dolls & Dreams is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among education charities registered in United States: Dolls & Dreams's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $614K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Dolls & Dreams are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dolls & Dreams is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822090712, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Leadership

RE
Remy Henderson
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Katrina F••••
Board Chair
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Latoria G••••••
Treasurer
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Mylan
Board Member
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Remy H••••••••
Chief Executive Officer
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Remy H•••••••• S••••
Executive Director
TO
Tornia H•••••••••••••••
Chair Committee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dolls & Dreams This page 93 $614,066 99%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dolls & Dreams

What is Dolls & Dreams?
Dolls & Dreams is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Communities in Schools of the Nation's Capital to deliver programming to help participants reduce their truancy rates. Through this effort, 100% of participants were promoted to their next grade. They received fewer behavioral referrals and increased their overall school attendance rates. In addition, the partner school increased the number of youth in the program by 100% the following year. Achievement Centers of the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to provide life skills programming and educational support to young women ages 14-21 who are involved with the DC juvenile justice system. This program is currently at 83 percent capacity and has a youth satisfaction rate of 100%, according to surveys. United Planning Organization UPO to provide out-of-school time programming to young women ages 8-17 for Summer 2020 (virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DC Department of Employment Services Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) to teach young women ages 14-21 the soft-skills needed to find and keep employment. Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative FSFSC innovative platform and quality service by operating virtual programming in order to successfully educate and train youth on life skills and arts education. Our virtual platform will continue to serve as an innovative platform with a focus on the 3c's: Connections, Culture and Communications Connections: We commit to building meaningful relationships with the youth through our interactive and social approaches in order for youth to have the same positive and memorable experiences akin to our in-person programming Culture: The founding blocks of the Dream Team (staff) will not change. This starts with all staff members continuing to make a commitment that reflects on the leadership, core values and our motto, "In Every Sparkle There is Hope". The Dream Team will wear their staff shirts and all youth will receive VIP (very important person) passes in addition to their Dream
When was Dolls & Dreams founded?
Dolls & Dreams was founded in 2017.
Who leads Dolls & Dreams?
Remy Henderson serves as Executive Director.
Where is Dolls & Dreams located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Dolls & Dreams's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dolls & Dreams trustworthy?
Dolls & Dreams has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Dolls & Dreams's registration number?
IRS EIN: 822090712.
What is Dolls & Dreams's website?
https://www.dollsdreamsinc.com/