Nonprofit · EIN 85-0943567
DREAM CENTER BISMARCK
Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58504
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,644,577 | $3,618,934 | $1,025,643 | $4,081,586 | $2,176,087 | $1,905,499 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,187,593 | $3,060,136 | $127,457 | $881,865 | $1,991 | $879,874 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,892,741 | $2,755,141 | $137,600 | $757,339 | $4,922 | $752,417 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,630,000
- of which government grants
- $271,000
- Program service revenue
- $419
- Investment income
- $3,452
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $261
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,706
- Net income from gaming
- $8,000
- Other revenue
- $10,706
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,462,154
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,502
- Other salaries and wages
- $264,226
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $451,677
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,490
- Occupancy
- $203,633
- Travel
- $6,291
- Depreciation
- $89,125
- Program services (functional)
- $3,443,501
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,995
- Fundraising (functional)
- $98,438
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $881,865
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,081,586
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,176,087
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,905,499
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,510,868
- Publicly traded securities
- $20,579
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,905,499
- Gross receipts
- $4,663,871
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 2,000
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- ND
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Barnhardt | President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 80 | $66,502 |
| Dawn Kopseng | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lisa Chaffee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Chad Hasche | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Mike Baltzer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Marcella Hasche | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Keri Schneider | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Barnhardt | President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 80 | $0 |
| Cindy Barnhardt | Vice President (thru 5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Lisa Chaffee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Chad Hasche | Secretary/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Marcella Hasche | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mike Baltzer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dawn Kopseng | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Keri Schneider | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Barnhardt | President /Treasurer(to Oct) Trustee or director, Officer | 80 | $0 |
| Cindy Barnhardt | Vice President/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lisa Chaffee | Treasurer (began Oct) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jodi Link | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chad Hasche | Director (began Oct) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Ken Hedge | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Marcella Hasche | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Baltzer | Director (began Oct) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1805 PARK AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58504-6733
- In care of
- % JAMES BARNHARDT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- James Barnhardt, 1805 Park Ave, Bismarck, ND 585046733
- Signed the 990
- James Barnhardt, President/Executive Director
- Phone
- (701) 955-2150
- Website
- www.dreamcenterbismarck.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly Advisory LLC
Mission
Our mission is to connect people to a community of support by offering free resources and services that address immediate and long-term needs. Partner agencies and the Dream Center will work in many different areas including nutrition, employment, and health & dental as well as areas of poverty, addiction, abuse, and generational dysfunction. The Dream Center serves as a resource center focused on working together with others in our community to find creative solutions through community outreach programs.
Program accomplishments
- The Dream Center is a faith-based charitable organization dedicated to supporting the Bismarck-Mandan community. Our mission is to bridge the gap for those in need by providing free food in the form of prepared meals and groceries, while offering essential resources and support. Through collaboration with partner agencies, we offer comprehensive assistance in areas such as nutrition, employment, healthcare, addiction recovery, and family education. Our goal is to foster life-changing transformation while meeting immediate needs. Our Adopt-a-Block mobile grocery distribution program provides food to high-need neighborhoods while our facility provides on-site meals and groceries. Supported by local donations from local grocery and retail stores and distribution programs, Dream Center Bismarck is open 365 days a year.Beyond meals, we connect people with critical services, including health screenings, job assistance, and recovery programs, in partnership with organizations like Northland Health, AARP Tax Aide, Job Service ND, and Bridging the Dental Gap. The impact of these efforts is reflected in testimonies from community members who have found stability, employment, and hope through our programs.Block Parties were started in June of last year. These fun events are meant to bring families from the neighborhood to the Dream Center and build community. Activities include crafts, outdoor fun (weather permitting), live music, a free meal, games, prizes and an opportunity for our partnering organizations to take part and eductate our guests about their free services.Expenses $3,443,501 · grants $2,462,154 · revenue $419
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0943567
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,081,586
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,663,871
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,644,577 | $3,618,934 | $4,081,586 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,187,593 | $3,060,136 | $881,865 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,892,741 | $2,755,141 | $757,339 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,730,246 | $1,570,591 | $276,825 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 85-0943567).
Questions about DREAM CENTER BISMARCK
- What is the EIN of DREAM CENTER BISMARCK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DREAM CENTER BISMARCK is 85-0943567.
- Is DREAM CENTER BISMARCK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to DREAM CENTER BISMARCK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DREAM CENTER BISMARCK 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 CENTER BISMARCK 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 DREAM CENTER BISMARCK 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 DREAM CENTER BISMARCK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names James Barnhardt.
- Who are the officers and directors of DREAM CENTER BISMARCK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,502 (James Barnhardt, President/Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DREAM CENTER BISMARCK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,644,577, expenses of $3,618,934 and total assets of $4,081,586 at year end.
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