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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3542551

EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER

Tax-exempt · SPLENDORA, TX 77372

Financials

$376K$500K2023$491K$629K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$491,462$628,507-$137,045$1,048,587$0$1,048,587
December 31, 2023990$376,041$500,197-$124,156$1,228,828$43,196$1,185,632
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$491,462
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$119,771
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$138,532
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,301
Program services (functional)
$552,721
Management and general (functional)
$72,090
Fundraising (functional)
$3,696

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,228,828
Total assets, end of year
$1,048,587
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,048,587
Gross receipts
$491,462
Employees
0
Volunteers
3,000
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAWN NELSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
20$0
SHANNON NELSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
25$0
VERONICA MEDLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMES POUGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DAVID SOLIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
MILAGROS SOLIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ANGELA THORNDYKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAWN NELSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
20$0
SHANNON NELSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
25$0
VERONICA MEDLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JAMES POUGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DAVID SOLIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
MILAGROS SOLIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ANGELA THORNDYKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
26373 E HOLLY LN, SPLENDORA, TX 77372-3535
In care of
% TALISA SAMUEL
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
20160 Southwood Oaks Dr, Porter TX 77365
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHAWN NELSON, PO BOX 2100, SPLENDORA, TX 77372
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Shawn Nelson, 20160 Southwood Oaks Dr, Porter TX 77365
Signed the 990
SHAWN NELSON, VICE-PRESIDENT
Phone
(281) 939-1971
Return prepared by
Alpha Financial Group

Mission

The organization exist to give hope, healing and freedom to the most vulnerable by helping break the chains of oppression and poverty so they can begin to dream again.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE MINISTRY EXIST TO GIVE HOPE, HEALING AND FREEDOM TO THE MOST VULNERABLE BY HELPING THEM BREAK THE CHAINS OF OPPRESSION AND POVERTY. THE FEEDING THE HUNGRY PROGRAM, CARE & SHARE FOOD PANTRY, PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF MEALS PER WEEK ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS SUSTENANCE AT NO COST. THE COMMUNITY CENTER IS A VITAL PLATFORM FOR THE EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP OF AT-RISK YOUTH. IT IS A SAFE HAVEN WHERE YOUTH CAN ESTABLISH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. DUE TO GENEROUS DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN NEED WERE SERVED BY THE MINISTRY COMMITMENT TO FIND NEEDS AND FILL THEM AND FIND HURTS AND HEAL THEM. VITAL RESOURCES LIKE CLOTHING, DIAPERS AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS WERE GIVEN TO OVER 100,000 INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $421,237
  • THE HOPE CAMPUS INITIATIVE OFFERS A SANCTUARY TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN ESCAPING FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND CRISIS PREGNANCIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE NOT ONLY PROVIDE SAFE HOUSING BUT ALSO SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM IN OVERCOMING THEIR TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES AND REBUILDING THEIR LIVES.
    Expenses $119,532
  • THE AT-RISK YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORING, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPORTS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB READINESS ASSISTANCE LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, AND SAFE HOUSING FOR YOUTH FACING INSTABILITY. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, IMPROVING ACADEMIC PROGRESS, AND SUPPORTING A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD.
    Expenses $11,952

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3542551
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,048,587
Income (IRS master file)
$491,462

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$491,462$628,507$1,048,587XML
990December 2023$376,041$500,197$1,228,828XML
990December 2022$639,996$345,039$1,672,498IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Shawn Nelson
December 31, 2012≤ $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 45-3542551).

Questions about EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER

What is the EIN of EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER is 45-3542551.
Is EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER 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 EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER 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 EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHAWN NELSON.
Who are the officers and directors of EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EAST TEXAS DREAM CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $491,462, expenses of $628,507 and total assets of $1,048,587 at year end.

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