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Dreams R Real - Smart Choices

EIN 82-1387568 • 501(c)3 • Torrance, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A20

Profile

Rodney c. Peete smart choices an organization that focuses on the youth helping them to make better and wiser decisions. Knowing when to say no is the key to not getting caught up with peer pressure. Smart choices understands that the decisions made now can affect them in their future thats why we will educate the youth to identify who they should associate themselves with, to be mindful of the stigmas associated with their demeanor and apparel. Smart choices will share how to make appropriate choices on what to publicly display on social networks and cellular phones. Men of our organization will assist single parents on how to educate and teach what it takes to succeed and make smart choices. Because we know that dreams are real our mission is for young men to know that can be a reality in their lives.

2309 Torrance Blvd Ste 104Torrance, CA 90501
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NTEE A20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

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Filings

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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Rodney c. Peete smart choices an organization that focuses on the youth helping them to make better and wiser decisions. Knowing when to say no is the key to not getting caught up with peer pressure. Smart choices understands that the decisions made now can affect them in their future thats why we will educate the youth to identify who they should associate themselves with, to be mindful of the stigmas associated with their demeanor and apparel. Smart choices will share how to make appropriate choices on what to publicly display on social networks and cellular phones. Men of our organization will assist single parents on how to educate and teach what it takes to succeed and make smart choices. Because we know that dreams are real our mission is for young men to know that can be a reality in their lives.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SMART CHOICES MENTORING LIFE LESSON FIELD TRIPS JOB INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES / JOB SEARCH FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR YEAR EXPENSES TAKING TIME WITH THE YOUTH LISTENING AND GIVING GUIDANCE--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RODNEY PEETEPresidentPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Dreams R Real - Smart Choices
EIN
82-1387568
In Care Of
% RODNEY C PEETE
Phone
5627464902
Address
2309 TORRANCE BLVD STE 104, TORRANCE, CA 90501

Signing Officer

Name
Rodney Peete
Title
President
Phone
5627464902
Signed
2025-04-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Platinum Tax Services Inc
Address
17836 BELLFLOWER BLVD, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
Preparer
Trina Simmons
Phone
5624612640
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