Nonprofit · EIN 20-1209865
JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LEWISVILLE, TX 75077
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,702,780 | $1,561,200 | $141,580 | $1,309,860 | $418,090 | $891,770 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,807,200 | $1,548,576 | $258,624 | $1,188,677 | $438,487 | $750,190 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $777,661
- Program service revenue
- $950,048
- Investment income
- -$4,453
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$8,742
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,476
- Other revenue
- -$20,476
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,059
- Other salaries and wages
- $771,563
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,069,468
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,800
- Occupancy
- $79,787
- Travel
- $24,231
- Depreciation
- $68,153
- Program services (functional)
- $1,256,809
- Management and general (functional)
- $150,182
- Fundraising (functional)
- $154,209
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,188,677
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,309,860
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $418,090
- Net assets, end of year
- $891,770
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $705,127
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $744,571
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $147,199
- Gross receipts
- $1,763,941
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 104
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESA GRIDER | CEO Officer | 70 | $186,059 |
| RAVIN OWENS | DIR-SOCIAL SERVICE | 70 | $102,629 |
| BILLIE CANTU | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGIE COX | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLARK HATTON-PARTIAL YR | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON VANMETER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN BERRYMAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WHITE-PARTIAL YR | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FRENCH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAHI MANU-PARTIAL YR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THRONN HICKS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OLIVIA PONCE-PARTIAL YR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA VILLASANA-MUNOZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM FRANCIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRIA ROBINSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESA GRIDER | CEO Officer | 70 | $153,388 |
| SAMANTHA SIMS | CHIEF DEV. | 40 | $103,282 |
| BILLIE CANTU | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGIE COX | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLARK HATTON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON VANMETER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN BERRYMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WHITE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAHI MANU | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THRONN HICKS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OLIVIA PONCE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1960 ARCHER WAY, LEWISVILLE, TX 75077-7602
- In care of
- % KIM HINKLE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 6009 W Parker Road Ste 149, Plano TX 75093
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NESA GRIDER, 1960 ARCHER WAY, LEWISVILLE, TX 75077
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Jennifer L Woodward, 5343 Cree Dr, Frisco TX 75034
- Signed the 990
- NESA GRIDER, CEO
- Phone
- (214) 138-2989
- Website
- www.journeytodream.com
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
Our mission is to embrace, equip, and empower homeless, victimized, and at-risk teens to achieve recovery, overcome adversity, and live purposeful lives.
Program accomplishments
- Transitional Living Campus Achievement: Provided safe housing to a significant number of underserved homeless teens 14-19 years of age, reducing the risk of exposure to abuse, violence, and exploitation. This service includes 24/7 access, basic needs such as food, clothing, and hygiene products, and support for transitioning to permanent housing. Impact: Improved the overall well-being and stability of abused, neglected, and underserved youth, leading to a decrease in involvement with law enforcement.Expenses $1,073,078 · revenue $950,048
- Preventive Education Achievement: Implemented programs to educate students, teachers, and other stakeholders about mental health, coping strategies, and stigma reduction. This curriculum-based program includes interactive activities and resources to support mental health, behavior management, coping skills, and general wellness. Impact: Increased awareness and understanding of mental health issues, fostering a supportive school environment, and promoting early intervention before problems escalate.Expenses $183,731
- Counseling and Support Services Achievement: Offered individualized and group life skills sessions to address mental health issues, substance abuse, and trauma. This service often includes case management to connect teens with additional resources such as healthcare and education. Impact: Enhanced emotional and psychological well-being, helping teens build coping skills and resilience, which can improve their chances of achieving long-term stability.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1209865
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,309,860
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,763,941
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,702,780 | $1,561,200 | $1,309,860 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,807,200 | $1,548,576 | $1,188,677 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Jennifer L Woodward | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1209865).
Questions about JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION is 20-1209865.
- Is JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NESA GRIDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,059 (NESA GRIDER, CEO).
- How much revenue does JOURNEY TO DREAM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,702,780, expenses of $1,561,200 and total assets of $1,309,860 at year end.
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