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Kostopulos Dream Foundation

Opening a World of Opportunities for People of all Abilities

four stars

100.00

4180 Emigration Canyon Road Salt Lake City, UT 84108
tel: (801) 582-0700   Web Site
EIN: 87-6125177

Board Leadership
Quinton Stephens
Chairman

CEO
Mircea Divricean
President and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 100.00 four stars
  Financial 100.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Kostopulos Dream Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through recreation, education and growth experiences. Our goal is to make our services available to all people, regardless of ability level, income or place of residence.

The Kostopulos Dream Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through recreation, education and growth experiences. Our goal is to make our services available to all people, regardless of ability level, income or place of residence.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of people of all abilities who received social, emotional, and physical support
3,600
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This impact information is current as of January 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

100.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 93.6%
  Administrative Expenses 4.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.93
  Program Expenses Growth 14.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Kostopulos Dream Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Kostopulos Dream Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Kostopulos Dream Foundation (UT) 100.00 four stars
Saddle Up! (TN) 85.70 three stars
The Center for Enriched Living (IL) 90.56 four stars
The Center for Individuals With Physical Challenges (OK) 86.44 three stars
California-Hawaii Elks Major Project (CA) 89.80 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $522,429
   Federated Campaigns $19,109
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $288,601
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $925,007
Total Contributions $1,755,146
   Program Service Revenue $345,977
Total Primary Revenue $2,101,123
   Other Revenue $152,343
TOTAL REVENUE $2,253,466
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,502,988
   Administrative Expenses $69,077
   Fundraising Expenses $16,587
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,588,652
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $664,814
   
Net Assets $4,404,851

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Summer Camp $897,397 59.7%
Community Based Recreation Programs $471,123 31.3%
Equestrian Program $134,468 8.9%

Ratings History
Kostopulos Dream Foundation has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-09 09/01/2018 100.00 four stars
2016-09 11/01/2017 100.00 four stars
2015-09 11/01/2016 97.17 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 96.85 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 11/01/2015 90.30 four stars
2013-09 11/01/2014 96.75 four stars
2012-09 04/01/2014 96.19 four stars
2012-09 10/01/2013 89.09 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 87-6125177
Name in IRS Master File KOSTOPULOS DREAM FOUNDATION CAMP KOSTOPULOS
NTEE Code N20
NTEE Classification Recreational and Sporting Camps
NTEE Type Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (179) Other health services
(927) Fundraising
(160) Aid to the handicapped (see also 031)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1953
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • September, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$195,000 12.27% Mircea Divricean President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Kostopulos Dream Foundation (UT) 100.00 four stars
Misericordia (IL) 94.16 four stars
Best Buddies International (FL) 85.93 three stars
Special K Ranch (MT) 90.26 four stars
The Center for Enriched Living (IL) 90.56 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Kostopulos Dream Foundation
4180 Emigration Canyon Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
tel: (801) 582-0700
fax: (801) 583-5173
EIN: 87-6125177

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Board Leadership

Quinton Stephens
Chairman

CEO

Mircea Divricean
President and CEO

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