Nonprofit · EIN 26-1286043
DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,440,197 | $5,288,202 | $1,151,995 | $7,137,299 | $1,533,784 | $5,603,515 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,097,134 | $4,192,842 | $1,904,292 | $7,135,168 | $2,683,648 | $4,451,520 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,028,783 | $3,131,977 | -$103,194 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,112,649
- of which government grants
- $958,858
- Program service revenue
- $1,327,507
- Investment income
- $41
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $356,155
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $232,354
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,640,274
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,307,776
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $273,900
- Travel
- $146,575
- Depreciation
- $8,986
- Program services (functional)
- $4,133,581
- Management and general (functional)
- $984,015
- Fundraising (functional)
- $170,606
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,135,168
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,137,299
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,533,784
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,603,515
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,629,963
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,879,036
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,724,479
- Gross receipts
- $6,440,197
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 180
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $128,628 | $10,696 |
| DEVONTE HOWARD | FOOD HUB DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,679 | $8,194 |
| RACH COHEN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (FROM 12/25) Officer | 40 | $5,308 | $0 |
| ANDRE TOWNER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE KING-BERRY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOVITA WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI HARTWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| FAITH ANN BUTCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN SUJI SUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BROWNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNNY SEIKALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SHALAWN MARCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $130,000 | $8,556 |
| REV ANDRE TOWNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOVITA WELLS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN SUJI SUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNNNY SEIKALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE KING-BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHALAWN MARCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI HARTWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA BROWNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FAITH ANN BUTCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher | Bradshaw Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $126,962 |
| Johnny | Seikally Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wil | Parker Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JoVita | Wells Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emerald | Stewart Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan | Sutler Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| April | Martin Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ricardo | Vasquez Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2121 1ST ST SW CO DC CNTRL KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, DC 20024-3560
- In care of
- % WEWORK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW, 2121 1ST ST SW C/O DC CNTRL KITCHEN, WASHINGTON, DC 20024
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 800-2612
- Website
- WWW.DREAMINGOUTLOUD.ORG
- 990-N for 2014 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Mailing address: 419 7th Street NW Suite 300, Washington DC 20004. Website: http://dreamingoutloud.org
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
DREAMING OUT LOUD'S MISSION IS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DC METRO REGIONS MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH BUILDING A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM.
Program accomplishments
- FARM AND FOOD HUB: DOL'S FOOD HUB SOURCES PRODUCE AND FOOD FROM LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS TO SUPPLY THE NEEDS OF SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS, CHURCHES, AND MORE. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES MARKET ACCESS FOR FOOD PRODUCERS WHILE INCREASING FOOD ACCESS IN DC. THE FOOD HUB ALSO PROVIDES WIC HOME DELIVERY, AN AVENUE FOR INCREASING FOOD ACCESS AMONG WIC PARTICIPANTS RESIDING IN DC. DOL'S FOOD AS MEDICINE AND MEDICALLY-TAILORED MEALS PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE THE LINK BETWEEN NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND POSITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHY MEALS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, COMMUNITY CLINICS, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. DREAMING OUT LOUD ALSO PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS SUCH AS DEATHS, HOUSE FIRES, SEVERE ILLNESS, ETC.Expenses $2,273,470 · grants $356,155 · revenue $1,327,507
- DREAM PROGRAM:THE DREAM PROGRAM SERVES UNDER-RESOURCED, COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD ENTREPRENEURS FROM ACROSS WASHINGTON, DC VIA A 16-WEEK START-UP BUSINESS PROGRAM. DURING THE PROGRAM, DC RESIDENTS ARE TRAINED IN WORKSHOPS RANGING FROM BUSINESS FORMALIZATION AND MARKETING TO ACCESSING CAPITAL. ADDITIONALLY, DREAMING OUT LOUD OFFERS TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER LOCAL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS TO GROW COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. DREAM PROGRAM GRADUATES JOIN A COMMUNITY OF LOCAL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS, COACHES, AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO HELP THEM TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THE DREAM PARTNER FARM INFRASTRUCTURE FUND SUB-GRANTED $251,000 TO MARGINALIZED FARMERS TO HELP BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY TO PRODUCE FOOD FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE REGION, SUPPORTING FOOD ACCESS EFFORTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $1,240,074
- KELLY MILLER AND FORT STATON FARMS :DOL MANAGES HOLISTIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AT THE FARM AT KELLY MILLER AND FORT STATON URBAN FARM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DC DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CITY BLOSSOMS, AND A MYRIAD OF OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS. IT IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL SPACE WITH PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES FROM CHILDREN TO SENIORS VIA FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS 0-18, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS, AND MORE. DOL ALSO HOSTS FESTIVALS AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS, GROWS ITS OWN FOOD, AND PROVIDES FARMER TRAINING WORKSHOPS. THE FARMS SUPPLY DOL'S COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AND FARMERS MARKETS WHERE SUBSIDIZED FOOD ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IS OFFERED.Expenses $620,037
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1286043
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,137,299
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,440,197
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,440,197 | $5,288,202 | $7,137,299 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $6,097,134 | $4,192,842 | $7,135,168 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,028,783 | $3,131,977 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,071,032 | $2,302,030 | $1,658,205 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | September 30, 2015 | ≤ $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 26-1286043).
Questions about DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION is 26-1286043.
- Is DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DREAMING OUT LOUD 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 DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,628 (CHRISTOPHER BRADSHAW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DREAMING OUT LOUD FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,440,197, expenses of $5,288,202 and total assets of $7,137,299 at year end.
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