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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1358749

DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37215

Financials

$460K$254K2023$623K$366K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$622,675$365,835$256,840$495,382$872$494,510
December 31, 2023990$459,786$253,954$205,832$237,670$0$237,670
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$622,675
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$62,996
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$68,375
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,877
Accounting fees
$14,475
Travel
$68,456
Program services (functional)
$287,063
Management and general (functional)
$37,984
Fundraising (functional)
$40,788

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$237,670
Total assets, end of year
$495,382
Total liabilities, end of year
$872
Net assets, end of year
$494,510
Land, buildings and equipment
$150,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$494,510
Gross receipts
$622,675
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
AZ

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
Demario DavisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tamela DavisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
David LoriaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Demario DavisDirector / President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tamela DavisDirector / Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
David LoriaDirector / Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3013 MEDIAL AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37215-1111
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
350 West Washington Suite 308, Tempe AZ 85281
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Tamela Davis, PO Box 1620, Tempe, AZ 85280
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Demario Davis, 454 Oak Lawn Drive, Pearl MS 39208
Signed the 990
Tamela Davis, Secretary
Phone
(480) 800-5380
Return prepared by
Ronald Blue Trust Inc

Mission

The goal of the Foundation is to equip the Next Generation of Leaders (athletes, entertainers, politicians, doctors, lawyers, etc) with the tools to be successful spiritually, mentally and physically. In a nation where Inner-City children are often times more likely to end up in jail than they are pursuing higher education opportunities. The Devoted Dreamers Project has created a number of initiatives aimed at connecting young men and women of the future to the resources needed to make their biggest dreams a reality.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Devoted Dreamers equips the Next Generation with tools to be successful in the classroom. Devoted Dreamers Academy is a 7 week summer program for children entering 6-8th grades, placing an emphasis on financial literacy, reading comprehension, physical fitness and character development, while preparing youth for the upcoming school year. Devoted Dreamers also conducts fundraising events to generate revenue for the foregoing causes. Future goals include establishing a central location for the Academy, develop a year-round tutoring program, develop a school of arts Fall program and ultimately to establish a Devoted Dreamers School.
    Expenses $143,532
  • Devoted dreamers also works to provide the Next Generation with tools to help them live healthy spiritual lives. Activities include Encounter, a one-night worship experience designed to help usher young men and women into the presence of the Lord. Future goals include developing a full day Encounter conference, gospel music, and contemporary worship event, and discipleship and evangelism training summer camp. Devoted Dreamers also works to provide the Next Generation of young ladies with tools to help them build character and live healthy spiritual lives. P.E.A.R.L.S.Pure Essence and Real Love Sisterhood is a program to help build character through inspiring and motivating
    Expenses $71,766
  • Devoted Dreamers works to provide the Next Generation with tools for success, on and off the field. The 7 v 7 Elite Sports team is a travel team formed through tryouts. The mentorship program consists of the best athletes across the state of Mississippi and prepares participants academically, athletically, and spiritually. The goal is to help players who have a desire to play D-1 football, to gain exposure while also developing fundamental skills in a highly competitive atmosphere. Dreamers Foundation provides ACT/SAT prep for the athletes as well as continued academic support throughout the school year, in addition to focusing on personal development.
    Expenses $71,765

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
85-1358749
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$495,382
Income (IRS master file)
$622,675

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$622,675$365,835$495,382IRS
990December 2023$459,786$253,954$237,670XML
990December 2022$620,511$776,064$31,838IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Demario Davis
December 31, 2020≤ $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 85-1358749).

Questions about DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION is 85-1358749.
Is DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION 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 DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION 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 DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION 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 DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Tamela Davis.
Who are the officers and directors of DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DEVOTED DREAMERS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $622,675, expenses of $365,835 and total assets of $495,382 at year end.

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