Nonprofit · EIN 46-1988039
DREAM ON 3
Tax-exempt · CONCORD, NC 28027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,047,861 | $3,187,170 | -$139,309 | $942,195 | $519,878 | $422,317 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,673,228 | $3,017,886 | -$344,658 | $1,145,705 | $584,079 | $561,626 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,510,038 | $2,284,194 | $225,844 | $1,595,423 | $689,139 | $906,284 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,614,888
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $74,289
- Net income from fundraising events
- $353,885
- Other revenue
- $358,684
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $818,406
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,400,541
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $51,058
- Travel
- $481,917
- Depreciation
- $5,453
- Program services (functional)
- $2,114,176
- Management and general (functional)
- $416,436
- Fundraising (functional)
- $656,558
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,145,705
- Total assets, end of year
- $942,195
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $519,878
- Net assets, end of year
- $422,317
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,476
- Publicly traded securities
- $113,269
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $201,932
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $220,385
- Gross receipts
- $3,581,078
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 578
- Year formed
- 2013
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Allred | CEO Officer | 40 | $131,000 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Lindsey | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $82,775 | $7,527 |
| Meghan Huffman | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Lindsey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve OBrien MD | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Devin Hays | Secretary Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Fite | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mihret Hamda | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| James Ross | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Whitcomb | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Stucker | CAO | 40 | $125,000 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Lindsey | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $81,000 | $8,391 |
| Ben Allred | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve O'Brien | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Fite | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Black | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Whitcomb | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathi Knier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Davis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Lindsey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON LINDSEY | PRESIDENT/CEO/CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| STEVE O'BRIEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DALE FITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BEN ALLRED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA WHITCOMB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE RILEY | OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6012 BAYFIELD PKWY STE 106, CONCORD, NC 28027-7597
- In care of
- % BRANDON LINDSEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Brandon Lindsey, 1523 Elizabeth Avenue 300, Charlotte, NC 28204
- Signed the 990
- Dale Fite, Treasurer
- Phone
- (704) 707-6803
- Website
- DREAMON3.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
To make dreams come true for children with chronic illness, development disabilities, or life-altering conditions by creating experiences of joy and magic through the world of sports.
Program accomplishments
- The Dream Experience - Program serves individuals living with chronic illnesses, intellectual or developmental disabilities or life-altering conditions. Recipients between the ages of 5 and 21 receive a fully customized, VIP experience built around their interests and their ultimate sports dream. Dream On 3 unites the healthcare, business, and sports communities to create these over-the-top experiences. To date we have served over 240 Dream Recipients and their families.Expenses $1,372,268 · revenue $659,733
- Collegiate Dream Teams - Groups of student leaders that are passionate about helping others in their community work alongside Dream On 3 to plan, market, fundraise, and ultimately fulfill the Dream Experience of an individual living with a life-altering medical condition. Teams consist of 15-20 students from each college. CDT members gain a wealth of real-world career and hands-on experience such as leadership development, team building, and community engagement all while helping someone in their community. The program develops work-related skills such as marketing, branding, public relations, social media, fundraising, donor relations, non-profit management, event planning, and more. We have worked with hundreds of students that have served on 47 CDT teams across various college campuses.Expenses $438,270 · revenue $232,051
- Jr. Dream Team - The Jr. Dream Team program helps student leaders plan, fundraise, and rally the school to support a fellow classmate living with a life-altering condition. Students work with faculty members and Dream On 3 staff to rally the entire high school in support of their Dream Recipient. Dream On 3 has found that when entire school and supporting community unite in the spirit of inclusion, the result is life-changing. We have worked with hundreds of students on 30 Jr Dream Teams across various high schools.Expenses $96,557 · revenue $84,855
- Alumni - Our Dream Kids are like family, so our relationship with them extends well past their initial Dream Experiences. Our alumni events are opportunities to reconnect with families and for them to connect with one another much like a family reunion. The Nicholas Thornton Scholarship Fundwas created in honor of our dear friend, Nicholas Thornton. Nicholas was a kind and loving 11-year-old boy who we lost in 2014. His life and values inspired us so much, we wanted his legacy to live on through the lives of our Dream Kids.Expenses $87,947 · grants $39,500
- Day Dreams - Our Day Dream program serves a larger group of children at an in-person sporting event. We partner with athletes and sports organizations to offer an exclusive, one-time opportunity. Recipients are identified through our referral partners in each chapter area.Expenses $83,238 · revenue $9,500
- DreamBoxes - The DreamBox program matches community sponsors with children that are confined to their home or hospital rooms. Dream On 3 partners with childrens hospitals for referrals of patients that would benefit from an over-the-top, VIP DreamBox. The items in the box are specifically tailored to the interests of the child based on an application process completed by the family. Boxes are delivered directly to the recipients home or hospital room, bringing a much-needed smile to a young Dreamer. We have created and delivered more than 325 DreamBoxes across our communities.Expenses $35,896 · revenue $3,404
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1988039
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $942,195
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,581,078
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,047,861 | $3,187,170 | $942,195 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,673,228 | $3,017,886 | $1,145,705 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,510,038 | $2,284,194 | $1,595,423 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 46-1988039).
Questions about DREAM ON 3
- What is the EIN of DREAM ON 3?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DREAM ON 3 is 46-1988039.
- Is DREAM ON 3 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to DREAM ON 3 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DREAM ON 3 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 DREAM ON 3 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 DREAM ON 3 last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DREAM ON 3?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Brandon Lindsey.
- Who are the officers and directors of DREAM ON 3?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,000 (Ben Allred, CEO).
- How much revenue does DREAM ON 3 have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,047,861, expenses of $3,187,170 and total assets of $942,195 at year end.
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