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Nonprofit · EIN 23-3079346

EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS

Tax-exempt · ALLENTOWN, PA 18106

Financials

$134K$98K2023$122K$107K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$122,263$106,536$15,727$130,749$0$130,749
December 31, 2023990-EZ$134,076$98,441$35,635$115,022$0$115,022
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,255
Program service revenue
$12,022
Investment income
$2,989
Net income from fundraising events
$33,644
Other revenue
$353

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$47,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$59,459
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$17,974
Occupancy
$545
Printing, publications and postage
$870
Other expenses
$27,688
Program services (functional)
$67,671

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$115,022
Total assets, end of year
$130,749
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$130,749
Cash, savings and investments
$128,383
Gross receipts
$159,457

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLIOT SHEFTELPROGRAM DIRECTOR40$27,500
FRED KELLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$20,000
JILL KRAMER REICHENBACHBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
CHERYL HECKMANBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
ROBERT G SCHERMERHORN JRBOARD CHAIR0.5$0
BRIAN FARRELLBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
TIM MIKSIEWICZBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
MICHAEL CECCHIBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
RICK HARINGBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
JOSH WOODWARDBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
ALEX SMITHBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
RICK KLINEFORMER BOARD CHAIR0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRED KELLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$20,000
JILL KRAMER REICHENBACHBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
CHERYL HECKMANBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
ROBERT SHERMERHORN JRBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
BRIAN FARRELLBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
TIM MIKSIEWICZBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
MICHAEL CECCHIBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
SHANE BAGLINIBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
PHIL BARTOCCIBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
LYNNE FRACTIONBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
ALEX SMITHBOARD MEMBER0.5$0
RICK KLINEPRESIDENT0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3352, ALLENTOWN, PA 18106-0352
In care of
% COGENCY GLOBAL INC
Signed the 990-EZ
FREDRICK KELLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(610) 868-5290
Return prepared by
CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP

Mission

TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS WITH LIFE SKILLS THROUGH EDUCATION AS PART OF GOLF AND TENNIS INSTRUCTION THAT PROMOTES POSITIVE VALUES, PHYSICAL SKILLS AND SPORTSMANSHIP.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FIRST TEE LEHIGH VALLEY AND THE FIRST SERVE PROGRAMS OF EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS PROVIDE TENNIS AND GOLF INSTRUCTION, SPORTS ETIQUETTE, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION FOR LEHIGH VALLEY YOUTH AGES 8-18. LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION IS INTEGRATED INTO GOLF AND TENNIS INSTRUCTION TO HELPCHILDREN BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, DEVELOP SELF-DISCIPLINE, GAIN A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND HANDLE SUCCESS AND FAILURE. EYD GOES BEYOND TRADITIONAL RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMS, USING 'SPORTS AS A HOOK' TO ADDRESS PHYSIOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS.PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW CORE VALUES SUCH AS RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY,RESPECT, AND SPORTSMANSHIP CAN HELP THEM BECOME BETTER PEOPLE ON AND OFF THE COURT OR COURSE. PARTICIPANTS ALSO LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OFEXERCISE AND EATING IN A HEALTHY WAY. YOUTH LEARN LIFE SKILLS THEY CAN USE FOREVER AND SPORTS THEY CAN PLAY FOR A LIFETIME! EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS IS THE DESIGNATED THE FIRST TEE LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER
    Expenses $67,671

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
23-3079346
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
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$130,749
Income (IRS master file)
$159,457

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$122,263$106,536$130,749XML
990-EZDecember 2023$134,076$98,441$115,022XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

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 23-3079346).

Questions about EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS

What is the EIN of EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS is 23-3079346.
Is EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS 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 EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,500 (ELLIOT SHEFTEL, PROGRAM DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does EMBRACE YOUR DREAMS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $122,263, expenses of $106,536 and total assets of $130,749 at year end.

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