Nonprofit · EIN 27-4786996
BELIEVE IN A DREAM
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46885
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $162,438 | $191,833 | -$29,395 | $200,010 | $5,934 | $194,076 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $244,698 | $194,607 | $50,091 | $232,358 | $8,887 | $223,471 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $251,306 | $230,486 | $20,820 | $175,379 | $2,001 | $173,378 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $165,649
- Program service revenue
- $5,769
- Investment income
- $36
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,016
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,650
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,903
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $32,978
- Other expenses
- $67,302
- Program services (functional)
- $165,827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $232,358
- Total assets, end of year
- $200,010
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,934
- Net assets, end of year
- $194,076
- Cash, savings and investments
- $148,442
- Gross receipts
- $191,464
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Robinson | Interim ExecDir | 5 | $0 |
| Lanitra Berry | President | 2 | $0 |
| Antione Drakeford | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Stine | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Riley Johnson | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Valentine White-Xayarath | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Audrey Frison-Robinson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa D Givan | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Warren | Intern | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kari Engo | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Schiebel | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Pettit | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Tim Raines | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanitra Berry | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Riley Johnson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michelle Stine | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Antoine Drakeford | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Audrey F Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Valentine White Xayarath | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Givan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Warren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kari Engo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Schibel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamal Robinson | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Dragnev | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $56,731 |
| Jamal Robinson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Todd Roberts | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lanitra Berry | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Antoine Drakeford | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Stein | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Riley Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Audrey F Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Tyler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Val White-Xayarath | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 15087, FORT WAYNE, IN 46885-5087
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 5214 Pheasant Run, Fort Wayne IN 46835
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Jamal Robinson, 5214 Pheasant Run, Fort Wayne IN 46835
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jamal Robinson, Interim Exec Dir.
- Phone
- (260) 257-7981
- Return prepared by
- Targeted Services PC
Mission
Believe In A Dream fosters confidence and growth in youth through immersive experiences in entrepreneurship, leadership and the arts.
Program accomplishments
- Musical Arts - The String Jams program enrolled 40 students each semester and met weekly to play rock, pop, hip-hop, and jazz. Please see Schedule O for information.Expenses $27,151 · grants $2,250
- Leadership - Now in its 6th year, the Pave the Path leadership program continues to grow. Please see Schedule O for information.Expenses $53,262
- Entrepreneurship - The Be Your Own Boss program delivered 1,253 immersive experiences for 532 students across 17 schools and organizations. Please see Schedule O for information.Expenses $85,414 · grants $15,400
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4786996
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $200,010
- Income (IRS master file)
- $191,464
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $162,438 | $191,833 | $200,010 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $244,698 | $194,607 | $232,358 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $251,306 | $230,486 | $175,379 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Jamal Robinson | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 27-4786996).
Questions about BELIEVE IN A DREAM
- What is the EIN of BELIEVE IN A DREAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELIEVE IN A DREAM is 27-4786996.
- Is BELIEVE IN A DREAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to BELIEVE IN A DREAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BELIEVE IN A DREAM 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 BELIEVE IN A DREAM 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 BELIEVE IN A DREAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BELIEVE IN A DREAM?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Jamal Robinson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELIEVE IN A DREAM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BELIEVE IN A DREAM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $162,438, expenses of $191,833 and total assets of $200,010 at year end.
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