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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1678211

THE DREAM CONNECTION INC

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37939

Financials

$226K$137K2023$396K$174K2024$109K$171K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE DREAM CONNECTION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$108,977$170,695-$61,718$441,476$9,589$431,887
December 31, 2024990$396,284$173,676$222,608$939,779$594$939,185
December 31, 2023990$226,021$137,212$88,809$511,623$596$511,027
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$89,972
of which government grants
$3,548
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$14,005
Net income from fundraising events
$5,000
Other revenue
$5,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$170,695

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$939,779
Total assets, end of year
$441,476
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,589
Net assets, end of year
$431,887
Publicly traded securities
$2,178
Net assets without donor restrictions
$431,887
Gross receipts
$108,977
Employees
0
Volunteers
16
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
TN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE ROWEVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BETH MILAMPRESIDENT/BO
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RAMSEY GARZATREAS/BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CAROLYN GILLIAMTRESTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JESSICA BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BETH PATTONTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH WISHARTTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
BOB MCCONKEYTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
MARY PALMERTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
DEEANN GIONTATRUSTEE/DIIR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN MILIAMTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
ED KNOWLINGTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROLYN GILLIAMTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
DEEANN GIONTATRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
TONY POWERSTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FARRELL LEVYTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE ROWEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BETH MILAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DAWN MARSHVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RAMSEY GARZATREAS/BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CAROLYN GILLIAMTRESTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DEBORAH PRESSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JESSICA BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BETH PATTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ELIZABETH WISHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BOB MCCONKEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BEBE VOGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MARY PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHELLE PECKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DEEANN GIONTABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN MILIAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ED KNOWLINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHAWN QUEENERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Beth MilamPresident
Officer
10$0
Denise RoweTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Carolyn GilliamSecretary
Officer
10$0
Dawn MarshVice President
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 10924, KNOXVILLE, TN 37939-0924
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RAMSEY GARZA, 434 BOXWOOD SQUARE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
Signed the 990
DENISE ROWE, VICE-PRESIDENT/BOARD
Phone
(865) 242-6170
Return prepared by
HINES & COMPANY PC

Mission

PROVIDING DREAMS FOR TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN IN EAST TENNESSEE

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING DREAMS TO TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN IN EAST TENNESSEE
    Expenses $170,695
  • PROVIDING DREAMS TO THE TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN OF EAST TENNESSEE

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for THE DREAM CONNECTION INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
58-1678211
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
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E860)
Assets (IRS master file)
$441,476
Income (IRS master file)
$108,977

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$108,977$170,695$441,476IRS
990December 2024$396,284$173,676$939,779XML
990December 2023$226,021$137,212$511,623XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––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 58-1678211).

Questions about THE DREAM CONNECTION INC

What is the EIN of THE DREAM CONNECTION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE DREAM CONNECTION INC is 58-1678211.
Is THE DREAM CONNECTION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to THE DREAM CONNECTION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE DREAM CONNECTION 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 THE DREAM CONNECTION 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 THE DREAM CONNECTION 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 THE DREAM CONNECTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RAMSEY GARZA.
Who are the officers and directors of THE DREAM CONNECTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE DREAM CONNECTION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $108,977, expenses of $170,695 and total assets of $441,476 at year end.

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