Nonprofit · EIN 26-2781679
POWER OF THE DREAM INC
Also known as HANDmeUPs
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27615
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $540,975 | $475,432 | $65,543 | $530,458 | $4,518 | $525,940 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $468,766 | $452,815 | $15,951 | $465,424 | $5,017 | $460,407 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $479,156 | $409,975 | $69,181 | $442,983 | $2,942 | $440,041 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $527,920
- Investment income
- $13,055
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $221,726
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $242,249
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,820
- Occupancy
- $178,270
- Program services (functional)
- $475,432
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $465,424
- Total assets, end of year
- $530,458
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,518
- Net assets, end of year
- $525,940
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,627
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $525,950
- Gross receipts
- $540,975
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Kirschenbaum | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Rita Faust | Vice President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Kc Spangle | Treasuer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Jackyra | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Talonda C Broadnax | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Amanda Cross | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Cunningham | VP Sr Exec Advocacy and Outreach Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bruce Kirschenbaum | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Rita Faust | Vice President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Andrew Peters | Board Member former Treasuer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Jackyra | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Leslie Boles | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Kc Spangle | Treasuer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jay Lieberman | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Cunningham | VP Sr Exec Advocacy and Outreach Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bruce Kirschenbaum | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Rita Faust | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Andrew Peters | Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Taryn Delong | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Leslie Boles | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jay Lieberman | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9650 STRICKLAND RD STE 103 PMB 122, RALEIGH, NC 27615-1903
- In care of
- % BRUCE KIRSCHENBAUM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 12736 Waterman Dr, Raleigh NC 27614
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Bruce Kirschenbaum, 9650 STRICKLAND ROAD, SUITE 103 122, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Anna Cunningham, 12736 Waterman Dr, Raleigh NC 27614
- Signed the 990
- Kc Spangle, Treasurer
- Phone
- (919) 948-9153
- Website
- www.thepowerofthedream.org
Mission
Our Mission is to Create Jobs and Advocate for Adults with Autism IDD in the North Carolina Triangle area.
Program accomplishments
- We encourage traditional employment through our network with area businesses interested in hiring the population we serve and through our unique thrift store HANDmeUPs which was created solely for the purpose of providing employment opportunities to individuals with autism and or other intellectual developmental disabilities IDD. Our employees gain authentic on the job experience acquire valuable transferable skills and several also gain assistant managerial skills and provide peer mentoring on the job. We operate HANDmeUPs Thrift store as an employer of our population to serve as an inspiration to others interested in starting a small business to increase jobs in the community for our population.Expenses $475,432 · revenue $540,975
- EngageNCs Mission is to create jobs for adults with Autism IDD in the NC Triangle through community-focused employment innovations. EngageNC formerly The Power of the Dream was founded in 2008 by a group of self-advocates and families in order to assist others in better understanding micro-enterprise and asset building. As the organization connected with more individuals it was clear that many job seekers with Autism IDD faced significant barriers to employment. In 2013 EngageNC opened HANDmeUPs Thrift to provide direct employment opportunities and to demonstrate the value of employing adults with Autism IDD. Over the years EngageNC has continued to provide advice and resources to micro-entrepreneurs and businesses who are intentional about hiring adults with Autism IDD. Having a lasting and meaningful impact on these individuals lives is at the heart of EngageNCs business model. We place equal importance on creating jobs for our client population and assuring financial returns so the funds can be recirculated to create even more jobs.0
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2781679
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $530,458
- Income (IRS master file)
- $540,975
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $540,975 | $475,432 | $530,458 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $468,766 | $452,815 | $465,424 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $479,156 | $409,975 | $442,983 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $442,056 | $493,544 | $374,705 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Anna Cunningham | April 30, 2013 | ≤ $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 26-2781679).
Questions about POWER OF THE DREAM INC
- What is the EIN of POWER OF THE DREAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POWER OF THE DREAM INC is 26-2781679.
- Is POWER OF THE DREAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to POWER OF THE DREAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POWER OF THE DREAM INC 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 POWER OF THE DREAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POWER OF THE DREAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of POWER OF THE DREAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bruce Kirschenbaum.
- Who are the officers and directors of POWER OF THE DREAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does POWER OF THE DREAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $540,975, expenses of $475,432 and total assets of $530,458 at year end.
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