2024-05-15T12:12:26-05:00 2023-06-30 030327374 MCSOLEY MCCOY & CO 118 TILLEY DRIVE STE 202 SOUTH BURLINGTON VT 05403 990 2022-07-01 030362565 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROJECT INC DOMI 6072164697 13 WINTER LANE MILTON VT 05468 CATHERINE DELAURA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6072164697 2024-05-15 1 CATHERINE DELAURA 999009999 0 CONNIE FELLION P01875413 8026581808 2024-05-14 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z DREAM PROJECT MICHEL ZALESKI 13 WINTER LANE MILTON VT 05468 1976357 0 X WWW.DOMINICANDREAM.ORG X 2000 VT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 14 14 4 25 0 0 2288970 1445331 195882 446682 981 11963 -36610 36283 2449223 1940259 105728 185655 0 0 741130 959162 0 0 219530 828078 978644 1674936 2123461 774287 -183202 4012547 4027281 198424 180235 3814123 3847046 X OUR TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS RESPOND TO GAPS IN THE NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND EMPOWER AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO LITERACY, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, MUSIC INSTRUCTION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, DREAM PROMOTES CRITICAL THINKING AND INDEPENDENCE TO ENRICH LIVES AND STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. 0 0 1058260 136459 462861 SEE SCHEDULE OYOUTH PROGRAMS:DEPORTES PARA LA VIDA, NICA, LUCHADORES POR EL CAMBIO, A GANAR, SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH NETWORKS DREAM BELIEVES THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE AND POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IS KEY TO ENSURING THAT THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE SAFE, HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES, WHILE STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES IN EMPOWERMENT, SPORTS, SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PREPARATION FOR ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT, AMONG OTHERS, PROTECT THE BASIC RIGHTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE RESIDING IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, ENCOURAGE PERSONAL GROWTH, PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL CHANGE AND DEVELOP FUTURE LEADERS. OUR PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE HEALTHY, INFORMED DECISION MAKING SO THAT YOUTH NOT ONLY SURVIVE, THEY THRIVE.BACHATA ACADEMY THE BACHATA ACADEMY FOCUSES ON THE TEACHING OF BACHATA, MERENGUE AND KOMPA, CONSIDERING THAT A MUSICAL EDUCATION FOCUSED ON LOCAL TRADITIONS MOTIVATES CHILDREN, EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES AND PRESERVES DIVERSITY. THE ACADEMY OFFERS MUSIC CLASSES TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO STUDENTS OF THE MONTESSORI ACADEMY. TEACHERS ARE TRAINED TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THESE LOCAL RHYTHMS, ESPECIALLY BACHATA, TO FUTURE GENERATIONS, WHILE ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN MUSICAL EXPRESSION.LITERACY READING & LIBRARY PROGRAMS, MY VERY OWN LIBRARY, TEACHER TRAINING, DREAM PUBLICATIONS DREAM IMPLEMENTS A RESEARCH-BASED, BEST-PRACTICES APPROACH TO LITERACY AND INCLUDES INTENTIONAL INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICE OF THE SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH READING COMPREHENSION (ALPHABETIC PRINCIPLE, PHONICS, DECODING, FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSION) AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING. OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIBRARY PROGRAMS, BOOK FAIRS AND PUBLICATIONS ARE ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS THAT PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY AT THE APPROPRIATE STAGE. STAFF IN CHARGE OF THESE PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHERE THEY ARE TRAINED IN INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SKILLS. 180543 44899 SEE SCHEDULE OCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS LUCEROS, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, SUMMER CAMP, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, SPORTS, ECO-DREAM AT DREAM, WE KNOW THAT EDUCATION IS JUST ONE PIECE OF THE PUZZLE TO END EXTREME POVERTY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, WE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING BIRTH DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION AND TRAINING, SUMMER ENRICHMENT AND CRISIS RESPONSE, TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.GLOBAL CONNECTION GROUPSDREAM PERSONALIZES CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND SERVICE LEARNING TRIPS THROUGH LOCAL GUIDES TRAINED AND CERTIFIED BY OUR INSTITUTION. WE MAKE SURE TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN GLOBAL CONNECTION GROUPS AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO DELIVER HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES THAT MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE TO EMPOWER INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS AND ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP.YEARLONG FELLOWSTHE YEARLONG FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES IN AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION NON-PROFIT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP FELLOWS DEVELOP SPECIFIC SKILLS AND INTEGRATE THEM INTO THE DREAM COMMUNITY, WHILE ENCOURAGING INTENTIONAL AND ACTIVE REFLECTION UPON THEIR EXPERIENCE. YEARLONG FELLOWS ENGAGE IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND DEVELOP CONCRETE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS THAT CAN HELP THEM BETTER MARKET THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAREERS. 360640 4297 2956 SEE SCHEDULE OMONTESSORI ACADEMY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLS, ESCUELITA DE PADRES, INTEGRATED ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONTHE MONTESSORI METHOD FOCUSES ON ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON THEORIES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE TO EIGHT. OUR PROGRAM ALLOWS CHILDREN TO GROW AND DEVELOP AT THEIR OWN PACE THROUGH PLAY AND EXPLORATION IN A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. TEACHERS, CONSIDERED GUIDES, PROMOTE AND TEACH STUDENTS TO BE INDEPENDENT AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR LEARNING PROCESS. THE MONTESSORI CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON NINE KEY AREAS: PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS, SENSORY DEVELOPMENT, MATHEMATICS, LANGUAGE, SCIENCE AND CULTURE, ART, GROSS MOTOR SKILLS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY INTEGRATION. 1599443 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 4 1 0 1 DR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X EMILY MACDOWELL 6072164697 13 WINTER LANE MILTON VT 05468 MICHEL ZALESKI CHAIRMAN 10.00 X X 0 0 0 MARIE JOSEE BARSHI PRESIDENT 20.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAN FRIEDMAN TREASURER/SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DARLENE CORDERO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADRIANO ESPAILLAT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KARLA FARACH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SPENCER KIMBALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN DE MENIL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANA GALAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIRTHA MCQUILLING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY ROMERO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA CARRION BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LUCY FRIEDMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHARINE ZALESKI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE DELAURA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 75944 0 0 75944 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36070 1409261 43805 1445331 STUDENT GROUPS 611710 430124 430124 PROJECT SERVICE FEES 611710 13602 13602 MONTESSORI TUITION 611710 2956 2956 446682 356 356 15000 3393 11607 11607 11607 49853 36070 32705 17148 17148 DONATION PROCESSING 900099 17849 17849 OTHER REVENUE 900099 1286 1286 19135 1940259 465817 0 29111 185655 185655 82444 60662 9421 12361 699661 514811 79951 104899 87258 64204 9972 13082 89799 66075 10261 13463 4894 3034 1860 20999 20999 14573 14269 304 12902 4972 2355 5575 3423 77 53 3293 52829 44367 8462 114620 84206 1003 29411 33518 30167 1005 2346 3077 3061 16 SERVICE LEARNING TRIPS 237468 237468 OVERHEAD ALLOCATION 154040 -8995 134264 28771 SCHOOL SUPPLIES 81270 79944 1326 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 68156 67052 699 405 176875 151448 21667 3760 2123461 1599443 304488 219530 588149 518371 553329 210797 43027 77099 6080 12775 571848 270944 317766 300904 2462716 2845544 41480 61791 4012547 4027281 51785 13483 133475 127414 13164 39338 198424 180235 X 3539657 3584361 274466 262685 3814123 3847046 4012547 4027281 -183202 143218 72907 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1361969 1527552 1414744 2288970 1445331 8038566 1361969 1527552 1414744 2288970 1445331 8038566 3319875 4718691 43488 673 407 981 356 45905 60696 44485 67456 28715 19135 220487 8304958 2068388 0.56820 0.59670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 44763 44763 327236 127370 199866 104846 62677 42169 95003 80897 14106 300904 TRIP DEPOSITS 39338 39338 X 1918337 143218 66690 5638 215546 1702791 237468 237468 1940259 1958321 66690 5638 72328 1885993 237468 237468 2123461 PART X, LINE 2: AS EVALUATED AGAINST CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCOUNTING RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORMS 990 ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 2022, 2021, AND 2020. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS 5,638. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 237,468. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS 5,638. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 237,468. 1 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 8 71 PROGRAM YOUTH SERVICES 1599443 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 2 10 ADMINISTRATION MANAGING OPERATIONS 304488 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 4 FUNDRAISING DEVELOPING SUPPORT 219530 11 85 0 0 11 85 2123461 0 2123461 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FLOOD RELIEF 44899 EFT 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE 4297 EFT 0 2 SCHOLARSHIPS CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 38 136459 EFT 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: DREAM STAFF IN THE DR WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOLS THAT RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS AND WITH SCHOLARSHIP GRANTEES AS A MEANS OF MONITORING THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. PART I, LINE 3: ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING; US GAAP PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD: X X X X X VT NY NYC AUCTION 34839 15129 19710 15129 4581 DR EVENTS 38492 15141 23351 6418 6577 73331 30270 43061 21547 11158 32705 10356 X 1 15000 COMPARABLE SALES X TRAVEL ITEMS (TICKETS, MEALS, AUCTION ITEMS) 26 25476 MARKET VALUE X EDUCATION MATERIALS 9 3329 PURCHASE PRICE 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 WILLIAM FRIEDMAN AND LUCY FRIEDMAN HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. MICHEL ZALESKI AND KATHARINE ZALESKI HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B NO COMMITTEES HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FOR 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE BUDGET ANNUALLY, AND REIEWS AND UPDATES COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AT THAT TIME. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO OUR OFFICE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND THROUGH GUIDESTAR.ORG FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO OUR OFFICE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND THROUGH GUIDESTAR.ORG.