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Academy of Special Dreams Foundation

EIN 27-3307724 • 501(c)3 • Pasadena, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE P20

Profile

Increase public awareness of artists with disibilities

115 W California Blvd 326Pasadena, CA 91105

www.dpecialacademy.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

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Source year 2023

Net Margin

82nd percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$12,000

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.6% of source-year revenue.

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
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Assets

$124,691

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$124,691

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

$103,878

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Expenses

$55,446

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Net Income

$48,432

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $124,691Net Assets 2023: $124,6912023

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2023

Assets$124,691
Liabilities-
Net Assets$124,691
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

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Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $103,878Expenses 2023: $55,446Net Income 2023: $48,4322023

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2023

Revenue$103,878
Expenses$55,446
Net Income$48,432
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$124,691
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$124,691
Revenue
$103,878
Expenses
$55,446
Net income
$48,432
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$1.25$1.04$0.55$0.48
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 7, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$103,878
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Increase public awareness of artists with disibilities

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Working Artists Grants to Artists who self-dentify with desabilities to support their micro-businesses that fosters a sence of self-worth and idependence.-$16,998
Produce, develop and maintain online virtual galleries featuring the creative expressions of more than 250 local and international artists whih self-identity with disabilities that promote, encourage and support them by making their art viewable by anyone with an internet connection.-$15,000
Produce, curate, install and break down physical exhibitions of art featuring original works of art by both artists who self identify with disabilities and those artist who do not self-identify to create "inclusive". art exhibitions that focus on the creativity of the art and not the artist.-$13,195
Web hosting, develop and maintenance of virtual online galleries for over 250 Artists in Residence.-$4,252
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael DergarCEOPT$12,000-$12,000
Jerry J RuizDirector Of AdmPT$0--
Wendy OsawaDirector-$0--
Rosemarie ValerioDirector-$0--
Edgar O Garcia-MoraDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Academy of Special Dreams Foundation
EIN
27-3307724
Phone
3232537380
Address
115 W California Blvd 326, Pasadena, CA 91105

Signing Officer

Name
Jerry J Ruiz
Title
Director
Signed
2024-10-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Samuel Ortiz CPA
Address
13112 HADLEY ST SUITE 109, WHITTIER, CA 90601
Preparer
Samuel Ortiz
Phone
5628461250
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“Art Exhibitions $8599”

Line 10-Grants paid

“Grants made to artists who self identify with disabilities.”

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