Dream Foundation
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Dream Foundation

 
501(c)(3) organization
Donations are tax-deductible
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1528 Chapala Street
Suite 304
Santa Barbara CA 93101

Santa Barbara CA | IRS ruling year: 1995 | EIN: 77-0405779  
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Organization Mission
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, fulfills final Dreams that provide inspiration, comfort and closure at the ...
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Rating Information

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Great

This charity's score is 91%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 83% Accountability & Finance, 17% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings
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Rating Report

Accountability & Finance
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90

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
 

Key Accountability Metrics

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Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members
10 out of 10 points  plus
Independent Board Size - 15 independent members
10 out of 10 points  plus
Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee
20 out of 20 points  plus
Material Diversion of Assets - None
20 out of 20 points  plus

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed
5 out of 5 points  plus
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
5 out of 5 points  plus
Whistleblower Policy - Listed
5 out of 5 points  plus
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
5 out of 5 points  plus
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
5 out of 5 points  plus
Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed
5 out of 5 points  plus
Loans to/from Officers - None
5 out of 5 points  plus

Website Disclosures

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Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed
5 out of 5 points  plus

Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 30.96%
24 out of 25 points  plus
Program Expense: Ratio - 83.10%
25 out of 25 points  plus
Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.10
25 out of 25 points  plus
Working Capital: Ratio - 0.21 years
7 out of 25 points  plus

Additional Information

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
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IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
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Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
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