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Nonprofit · EIN 43-2057957

DREAMS OF HOPE

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

Financials

$254K$288K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DREAMS OF HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2023990$254,163$288,485-$34,322$418,065$75,925$342,140
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$251,730
of which government grants
$3,000
Program service revenue
$2,211
Investment income
$222
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$174,793
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$200,257
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,164
Occupancy
$9,695
Travel
$652
Depreciation
$1,696
Program services (functional)
$143,427
Management and general (functional)
$85,839
Fundraising (functional)
$59,219

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$392,703
Total assets, end of year
$418,065
Total liabilities, end of year
$75,925
Net assets, end of year
$342,140
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,905
Net assets without donor restrictions
$120,462
Net assets with donor restrictions
$221,678
Gross receipts
$254,163
Employees
5
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
PA

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 July 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID WARGAFORMER OFFICER
Former
30$63,402
BEKEZELA MGUNIEX-OFFICIO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$63,129
MALACHIAH KOEHLEREX-OFFICIO PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$11,868
ADA GAY GRIFFINDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
OE ZELMANOVICHBOARD MEMBER/ HR COMMITTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RACHEL ROSNICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRENCE MCGEORGEBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CLAIRE MATWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
AMANDA HOWARDTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
ASHANTI DUNCANEX-OFFICIO-OPERATIONS MANAGER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5530 PENN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-3562
In care of
% SUSAN R HAUGH
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
BEKEZELA MGUNI, PO BOX 4912, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
Signed the 990
BEKEZELA MGUNI, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Phone
(412) 361-2065
Return prepared by
GROSSMAN YANAK & FORD LLP

Mission

OUR CORE VALUES: ALL YOUTH DESERVE RESPECT. ALL PEOPLE ARE CREATIVE. CREATIVE EXPRESSION CONNECTS PEOPLE. OPEN DIALOGUE IS A FOUNDATION FOR EMPATHY AND PEACE. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS DEVELOP THE ENTIRE PERSON.BUILD AWARENESS, AND INCREASE ACCEPTANCE.DREAMS OF HOPE OPERATES TWO PROGRAMS: A PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE = THEATRIQ - A NEIGHBORHOOD BASED OPEN STAGE, AND A KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCE DISSEMINATION ABOUT LGBTQA+ = SQOOL.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • THEATRIQ IS OUR CORNERSTONE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM. EACH FALL A COMBINATION OF STAFF MEMBERS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS CONVENE AS A WORKING GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS TO RECRUIT, IDENTIFY, AND DEVELOP A COHORT OF TEN YOUTHS AGES 13-26 TO JOIN THE ANNUAL THEATRIQ YOUTH ENSEMBLE. DURING THE WINTER, THEY GUIDE A YOUTH COHORT TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL FULL-LENGTH, MULTIDISCIPLINARY PLAY. THEY COMPLETE AND REHEARSE THE SHOW IN THE SPRING AND PRODUCE MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES. ALL PERFORMANCES CONCLUDE WITH THE ENSEMBLE ENGAGING THE AUDIENCE IN A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE SHOW AND LGBTQA+ TOPICS. IN ADDITION TO THE MAIN-STAGE SHOW, THE YOUTH LEADERS COLLABORATE WITH STAFF TO DECIDE ON OTHER PROJECTS THE TROUPE WANTS TO TAKE ON. RESUMED IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING, BEGAN A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, ADDED COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING WITH LOCAL EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, ARTISTIC, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND PRODUCED AN ALCOHOL-FREE YOUTH PRIDE WEEK EVENT.
    Expenses $70,617 · revenue $2,211
  • SQOOL FOCUSES ON IN-SCHOOL AND OUTSIDE-OF-SCHOOL TIME KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCE DISSEMINATION ABOUT LGBTQA+ IDENTITY, VISIBILITY, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES THROUGH ARTS-BASED WORKSHOPS AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY EVENTS. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPONENTS TO THE SQOOL PROGRAM: IN-CLASS RESIDENCIES CONNECTING DREAMS OF HOPE TEACHING ARTISTS WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO AUGMENT CURRICULUM WITH ARTS PRACTICE AND DIALOGUE ON LGBTQA+ THEMES IN A MANNER THAT IS ALIGNED WITH COMMON CORE CURRICULA AND STATE STANDARDS. OUT-OF-CLASS RESIDENCIES ARE DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IN-SCHOOL ALLIES. THESE ARE YOUTH-CURATED ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS IN ART CREATION AND CONVERSATION ON LGBTQA+ TOPICS. ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME ARTS WORKSHOPS EXPOSE THE PUBLIC TO DREAMS OF HOPE, AND OUR PROGRAMMING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $61,552
  • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, QUEERNESS AND NATURE RESIDENCY, AND THE DREAMS OF HOPE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
    Expenses $11,258

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025Not on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024Not on file

IRS record

EIN
43-2057957
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
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$418,065
Income (IRS master file)
$254,163

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2023$254,163$288,485$418,065XML
990July 2022$393,900$254,323$392,703IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 43-2057957).

Questions about DREAMS OF HOPE

What is the EIN of DREAMS OF HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DREAMS OF HOPE is 43-2057957.
Is DREAMS OF HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to DREAMS OF HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DREAMS OF HOPE 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 DREAMS OF HOPE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DREAMS OF HOPE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2023.
Who is the principal officer of DREAMS OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2023 names BEKEZELA MGUNI.
Who are the officers and directors of DREAMS OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,402 (DAVID WARGA, FORMER OFFICER).
How much revenue does DREAMS OF HOPE have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $254,163, expenses of $288,485 and total assets of $418,065 at year end.

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