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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2090712

DOLLS & DREAMS

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20020

Financials

$171K$176K2021$167K$167K2022$383K$380K2023$614K$598K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOLLS & DREAMS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$614,066$598,162$15,904$44,482$44,482$0
September 30, 2024990$383,183$380,160$3,023$45,550$2,681$42,869
October 31, 2023990$167,144$167,144$0$39,842$2,187$37,655
October 31, 2022990-EZ$171,125$176,127-$5,002$7,653$0$7,653
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,000
Program service revenue
$611,066
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$13,787
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$146,250
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$146,250
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$48,342
Occupancy
$9,510
Program services (functional)
$571,620
Management and general (functional)
$26,542

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$45,550
Total assets, end of year
$44,482
Total liabilities, end of year
$44,482
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$614,066
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
DC

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Remy HendersonExecutive Director Interim Chair
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$146,250
Marsha HendersonSecretary
Officer
15$0
LGs Accounting ServicesTreasurer
Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Remy HendersonSmithExecutive Director Interim Chair
Officer, Highest-paid employee
35$106,500
LGs Accounting ServicesTreasurer
Officer
25$0
Marsha HendersonSecretary
Officer
25$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Remy HendersonExecutive Director & Administrative Officer
Trustee or director
25$20,660$20,660
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2022: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Remy HendersonChief Executive Officer30$50,148
Latoria GaitherTreasurer25$12,114
Katrina FloydBoard Chair5$0
Tornia Harrison-SamuelsChair Committee10$0
MylanBoard Member10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1231B GOOD HOPE RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-6907
In care of
% REMY HENDERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DOLLS & DREAMS INC, 1231B MARION BARRY AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Signed the 990
Remy Henderson, Executive Director
Phone
(202) 425-0702
990-N for 2018 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: REMY HENDERSON, 3533 JAY STREET NE APT 302, Washington DC 20019. Mailing address: 1231B GOOD HOPE ROAD SE, WASHINGTON DC 20019. Website: WWW.DOLLSDREAMSINC.ORG
Return prepared by
LGs Accounting Services

Mission

Daughters Overcoming Lifes Lessons D.O.L.L.S & DREAMS INC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that teaches girls and young women ages 7-21 whose life experiences have prevented them from unlocking their potential the life skills that they need to succeed. To accomplish this each girl participates in peer groups workshops activities and events that address topics such as social and emotional awareness health and wellness youth development work-readiness and entrepreneurship cultural arts and restorative justice. This exposure helps the girls gain the skills and confidence needed to make healthier decisions for themselves and to become positive leaders and role models in their communities.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Dream Academys Entrepreneurial Mastery & Workforce Readiness Program
    Expenses $213,879 · revenue $193,500
  • Dreams Unleashed
    Expenses $167,518 · revenue $168,610
  • Wellness and fitness programming at Ballou and Anacostia High School
    Expenses $61,842 · revenue $68,000
  • designated to support equitable access to high-quality Out-of-School-Time OST programs for the Districts students.
    Expenses $44,302 · revenue $40,000
  • Polished DOLLS Etiquette Training
    Expenses $42,531 · revenue $56,000
  • D.O.L.L.S & DREAMS INC. proudly presented a transformative 12-week journey International Abroad Program: Empowering Girls through Leadership & Travel crafted to elevate empower and inspire 20 girls from Wards 7 & 8. We lead with love and lift crowns with purpose: blending mentorship creative expression cultural immersion and international travel so our girls gain poise voice and vision; ready to lead in their community and in the world.
    Expenses $30,750 · revenue $40,000
  • Vocational youth programming
    Expenses $10,798 · revenue $29,956
  • D.O.L.L.S & DREAMS INC. proposes the implementation of The Polished Dolls Experience an innovative program that integrates Polished Dolls Etiquette Training with the DREAMS UNLEASHED - Creative Makers project. This comprehensive initiative is designed to empower young girls and women by instilling the principles of etiquette poise and grace guided by the Grace & Polished Manner curriculum. Through a dynamic combination of immersive workshops engaging activities and impactful discussions participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery confidence-building and personal growth.
    revenue $15,000

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2090712
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
2019
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$44,482
Income (IRS master file)
$614,066

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$614,066$598,162$44,482XML
990September 2024$383,183$380,160$45,550XML
990October 2023$167,144$167,144$39,842XML
990-EZOctober 2022$171,125$176,127$7,653XML
990-EZOctober 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: REMY HENDERSON
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
October 31, 2019≤ $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 82-2090712).

Questions about DOLLS & DREAMS

What is the EIN of DOLLS & DREAMS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOLLS & DREAMS is 82-2090712.
Is DOLLS & DREAMS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to DOLLS & DREAMS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOLLS & DREAMS 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 DOLLS & DREAMS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOLLS & DREAMS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DOLLS & DREAMS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DOLLS & DREAMS INC.
Who are the officers and directors of DOLLS & DREAMS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,250 (Remy Henderson, Executive Director Interim Chair).
How much revenue does DOLLS & DREAMS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $614,066, expenses of $598,162 and total assets of $44,482 at year end.

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