2026-02-19T08:17:44-00:00 2023-12-31 710964379 Chaudri Associates Inc 7409 37th avenue Jackson Heights NY 11372 990 2023-01-01 822127290 DREAM LIGHTER INC DREA 8007187606 37-22 73rd Street APT 2C Jackson Heights NY 11372 Debrota Mondal President 8007187606 2026-02-19 true Sarwar Chaudri CPA P00351616 7184290011 2026-02-19 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Debrota Mondal 9711 Horace Hardng Expy Apt 2E Corona NY 11368 742160 false X www.dreamlighter.org X 2017 NY Dream Lighter is a social development organization aspires for a society where every individual will be able to live in atmosphere of peace and harmony and establish equal and rightful share ofresources. 7 7 15 945 0 207300 331000 22000 150430 193600 184970 68638 75760 491538 742160 80600 0 73200 185700 6900 13200 13200 304780 382520 384880 662020 106658 80140 597818 3468020 591160 538710 6658 2929310 X Dream Lighter is a 501c3 nonprofit Organization established in 2017 in response to the felt needs of the locality by the active initiative of social workers, development professionals and educationists to Empower the people especially who are in disposition. Contd. Schedule O false false 150480 Empower Her South Asian Women Advancement Program serves appoximately 2,000 low income south asian immigrant women in the New York City, many of whom work in coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores and gift shops. Over 50 are employed in low skilled roles due to language barriers and limited access to training, often facing social and family pressures. The organization has conducted more than 40 educational and skill based training sessions covering English as a Second Language ESL, skills development, job readiness, and financial literacy, with an average attendance of 50-60 women per session. In addition, Dream Lighter has organized six large scale outdoor conferences, each attended by approximately 500 women, providing access to education, resouces, mentorship, and employment guidance in a supportivd community setting. Through these combined initiatives, The program provides ESLclasses, basic computer and software training skill development workshops, health and nutrition education, legal aid and job placement support, helping participants gain practical skills. 235350 Dream Lighter Community Development Serves over 2,000 South Asian Taxi Drivers and low income immigrant families in New York City, providing programs that address immediate needs while fostering long term economic stability and generational wealth. The program delivers delivers more than 25 annual workshops on fincial literacy, credit management, budgeting, small business operations , public safety, and navigating the American economic system, equipping participants with practical skills to improve personal finances and plan for the future. In addition Dream lighter convenes 5 international summits at venues including the Sheraton and Marriot, along with six annual outdoor assembilies in New York State Parks, engaging thousands of participants to strenghten social cohesion, civic engagagement and community networks. Through stategic partnership with local mechanics and body shops, participants access discounted automotive maintenance and repairs, lowering operational costs and enhancing financial stability. visit www.dreamlightrt.org/our-work 111700 Dream Lighter Climate and Community Resilience Initiative. Dream Lighter is a dedicated environmental social advocacy organization committed to addressing climate change through holistic approach that links ecological health with community resilience. Our mission focuses on reducing carbon dioxide and methane emissions, promoting clean enegy, and preserving critical ecosystems and oceans. We ensure equitable access to essential resources such as food, water, sustainable livelihoods, while protecting fishing rights for local communities to empower them as steward of the sea. Through research, expert panels, and training programs for students, young leaders, and community influencers, Dream lighter cultivates a network of informed change-makers working toward lasting, science-based solutions for a sustainable future. For additional information visist www.dreamlighter.org/our-work 400000 897530 true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 7 0 false 15 false false false false false false false false false false false 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false DM SHOBUJ 3478061393 37-22 73rd Street Suite 2c Jackson Heights NY 11372 X Hosne ara Begum Chairman 020.00 X X 0 0 0 Debrota Mondal President CEO 025.00 X X 0 0 0 Iqbal h Ansary Director of marketing 040.00 X X 0 0 0 Sonia Haque Director of International Affairs 030.00 X X 0 0 0 MD Abul Hayat Dir Finance 040.00 X X 0 0 0 MD Asaz Uz Zaman Director of marketing 030.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Shahera Banu Dir Humanitarian Affairs 015.00 X X 0 0 0 Pronab Patra Director of Press media 030.00 X X 0 0 0 Main Uddin Ahmed Chief Advisor 030.00 X X 0 0 0 Professor anil kumar Saha PhD Trustee 010.00 X X 0 0 0 Nowher Ahamed Choudhury Trustee 010.00 X X 0 0 0 Dilip Saha Adviser 010.00 X 0 0 0 Sharmin Akter Director of Women Children 020.00 X 0 0 0 false false false 331000 331000 Program Services 150430 150430 184970 Other Revenue 75760 75760 742160 80600 80600 0 0 0 40600 40600 0 145100 130590 14510 0 0 0 25300 25300 0 3400 3400 0 13200 13200 0 0 17750 17750 23600 23600 9500 6500 3000 0 25450 20000 5450 21500 21500 0 158500 142650 15850 0 0 0 2550 2550 Inventory 4000 4000 Supplies 22200 22200 Web Hosting 3500 3500 Interest 10500 10500 54770 54770 662020 536210 112610 13200 106658 80140 35000 41200 456160 2946680 400000 597818 3468020 591160 538710 591160 538710 X 6658 2929310 6658 2929310 597818 3468020 80140 2842512 X true X false X 331000 331000 331000 331000 331000 331000 224110 108370 491538 742160 1566178 224110 108370 491538 742160 1566178 1566178 0 0 0 0 224110 108370 491538 742160 1566178 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 2946680 C Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests 2946680 C 2946680 Approximately 400 participants collectively raised 400,000 to form a revolving loan fund 400000 C 400000 Federal income taxes true Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 400,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Community based Microloan program for low income Taxi Drivers In 2023 Dream Lighter launced a community based micro finance program in New York City serving low income taxi drivers. Approximately 400 participants collectively raised 400,000 to form a revolving loan fund, with an average contribution of 1,000 each. through a transparent lottery system, 80 individuals received immediate 5,000 microloans , while an addtional pool of participants receives 8-10 new loans each month. Borrowers repay 430 monthly at a 3 interest rate. These funds are recycled to ensure the funds contineous lending activity and sustainability. these approach ensures liquidity, transparency, and prudent stewardship of charitable assets, consistent with nonprofit community development practices. Form 990, Part I, Section 1, Line 1 Dream Lighter is a social development organization aspires for a society where every individual willbe able to live in atmosphere of peace and harmony and establish equal and rightful share ofresources belonging to their society.Dream Lighter activities are Capacity building, Creating Job scope.