Dream Academy Foundation Inc

“Activity DONATIONS, DISBURSEMENTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS Grantee MULTIPLE Street MULTIPLE City, State, Zip PLAINFIELD, IL 60586Relationship NON-AFFILIATED Amount 2,000”

“Description AmountHOLIDAY PARTY 21,843PROGRAMMING/OUTREACH 12,236AUTO EXPENSES 736BANK CHARGES AND PROCESSING FEES 346MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,451FILING FEES 20INSURANCE 3,057MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 1,779NETWORKING EXPENSES 205OFFICE SUPPLIES AND SOFTWARE 1,000PRODUCT SUPPLIES 1,837DISBURSEMENTS SERVICE ASSISTANCE 1,125”

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 13,730ROUNDING 0 1”

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 12,394”

“Youth development programming: dream academy delivered a comprehensive suite of programs to youth ages 10 to 24. We impacted over 100 youth and our programming included mentoring, leadership training, personal development, financial literacy, public speaking, social-emotional learning (sel), and stem seminars and workshops. These sessions were crafted to build confidence, foster critical thinking, and practical life skills essential for future success. Over than 10 community partners contributed time, event space, professional services, products and materials valued at $110,000, enabling high-quality, low-cost programs and removing financial barriers for youth. Community engagement events: dream academy hosted two major community engagement events in 2024: our annual holiday giving event and a series of summer outreach activities. Through these initiatives, we served over 2,500 youth and their families, distributing more than 4,000 toys and 1,000 diverse books to promote literacy and joy during the holiday season and beyond. These events were made possible by the dedication of over 100 volunteers, who assisted with planning, logistics, and direct service to participants. We also partnered with more than 20 local organizations and businesses, who contributed to toy and book drives, provided event space, and donated goods and services. The estimated value of in-kind donations for these events exceeded $100,000, greatly amplifying our impact. Internship program: our internship program provided over 50 youth, ages 16 to 24, with hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, event planning, research, and both soft and hard skill development. Interns participated in workshops and received mentorship from experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights into leadership, teamwork, and community service. This program was fully funded by two generous partners, whose combined contributions totaled $118,000. Their support allowed us to offer stipends, training materials, and professional development opportunities at no cost to the interns. As a result, the program had no direct expenses for dream academy but delivered significant value to participants by preparing them for future educational and career opportunities.”