Dream Big Wellness
The mission is to 1) Increase equitable access to Art Therapy. 2) Create safe and sustainable healing environments through the integration of Art Therapy, psychotherapy, and nature-based healing …
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Art Therapy Retreats: We held a four-day retreat in May 2022 for health care workers and related professions, serving 7 people at or below market rate. This activity furthers the organization's exempt purposes of education and charity in that participants learn about art therapy and other alternative health techniques, and reduced fees were offered to those with lower incomes. Continuing education program: Our staff developed a continuing education program in 2022 and obtained certification as a continuing education provider from the National Association of Social Workers (cost of $515). This program was in development in 2022 and no one was served. This program furthers the organizations educational exempt purpose. It is anticipated that this program will launch in 2023. Art …
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Mission
The mission is to 1) Increase equitable access to Art Therapy. 2) Create safe and sustainable healing environments through the integration of Art Therapy, psychotherapy, and nature-based healing modalities. 3) Provide Art Therapy across diverse demographics. 4) Foster collaborative community with supportive organizations upholding wellness and renewal to those from various economic circumstances.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dream Big Wellness has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDream Big Wellness is a registered health nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 611994293. 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 $205K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dream Big Wellness's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611994293. 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.
Dream Big Wellness 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 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Dream Big Wellness is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dream Big Wellness has $205K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dream Big Wellness is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $205K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dream Big Wellness. 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, Dream Big Wellness 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Art Therapy Retreats: We held a four-day retreat in May 2022 for health care workers and related professions, serving 7 people at or below market rate. This activity furthers the organization's exempt purposes of education and charity in that participants learn about art therapy and other alternative health techniques, and reduced fees were offered to those with lower incomes. Continuing education program: Our staff developed a continuing education program in 2022 and obtained certification as a continuing education provider from the National Association of Social Workers (cost of $515). This program was in development in 2022 and no one was served. This program furthers the organizations educational exempt purpose. It... Dream Big Wellness is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $205K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Dream Big Wellness are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dream Big Wellness is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611994293, 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
2 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DREAM BIG WELLNESS 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 (4)
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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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- 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 · 9 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 · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dream Big Wellness
- What is Dream Big Wellness?
- Dream Big Wellness is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Seattle, United States. Art Therapy Retreats: We held a four-day retreat in May 2022 for health care workers and related professions, serving 7 people at or below market rate. This activity furthers the organization's exempt purposes of education and charity in that participants learn about art therapy and other alternative health techniques, and reduced fees were offered to those with lower incomes. Continuing education program: Our staff developed a continuing education program in 2022 and obtained certification as a continuing education provider from the National Association of Social Workers (cost of $515). This program was in development in 2022 and no one was served. This program furthers the organizations educational exempt purpose. It is anticipated that this program will launch in 2023. Art Therapy Service Delivery: We serviced 5 clients with 56 art therapy sessions at or below market rate. There were no direct expenses for this activity because it is entirely service-based and covered by payroll (on line 12). This activity furthers the organization's exempt purposes of charity in that lower income participants gain access to art therapy at reduced fees.
- When was Dream Big Wellness founded?
- Dream Big Wellness was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Dream Big Wellness?
- Bonnie Walchuk serves as President.
- Where is Dream Big Wellness located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Dream Big Wellness's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dream Big Wellness trustworthy?
- Dream Big Wellness 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 Dream Big Wellness's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 611994293.
- What is Dream Big Wellness's website?
- http://www.dreambigwellness.org