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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by DREAM BUILDERS 4 EQUITY.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,500,290
Total expenses
$852,266
Contributions and grants received
$1,490,871
Grants paid
$100,762
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$45,267
Other revenue
$54,686
Total assets, end of year
$1,571,217
Total liabilities, end of year
$284,195
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,287,022
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$613,539
Management and general expenses
$185,628
Fundraising expenses
$53,099
Program service expenses (Part III)
$613,539

Program services were 72.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,490,871

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $570,000

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $51,471 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $51,471 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $51,471 · related or exempt $51,471 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $0 · other assets $83,362

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $128,629

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets -$45,267

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$45,267 · related or exempt -$45,267 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $4,307

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $1,092

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $3,215 · related or exempt $3,215 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $6,000 · program services $6,000

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $94,762 · program services $94,762

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $98,269 · program services $68,788 · management and general $14,741 · fundraising $14,740

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $159,768 · program services $118,335 · management and general $17,757 · fundraising $23,676

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $58,334 · program services $38,911 · management and general $14,580 · fundraising $4,843

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $19,592 · program services $14,315 · management and general $2,338 · fundraising $2,939

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $55,681 · management and general $55,681

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $16,756 · management and general $16,756

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $11,520 · management and general $11,520

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $114,397 · program services $114,397

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $666 · management and general $464 · fundraising $202

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $7,350 · program services $2,332 · management and general $5,018

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $5,598 · program services $10 · management and general $5,588

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $60,238 · program services $50,791 · management and general $7,141 · fundraising $2,306

  • 17 · Travel

    total $7,568 · program services $7,341 · management and general $227

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $20,876 · program services $14,424 · management and general $6,452

  • 20 · Interest

    total $11,690 · program services $10,787 · fundraising $903

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $22,471 · program services $22,471

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $39,306 · program services $26,591 · management and general $9,545 · fundraising $3,170

  • 24a · Other expenses: Job Supplies

    total $4,658 · program services $4,658 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $36,766 · program services $18,626 · management and general $17,820 · fundraising $320

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $211,566 · end of year $244,321

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $128,248 · end of year $230,187

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $3,200 · end of year $11,260

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $392,086 · end of year $353,935

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    end of year $2,888

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $729,681

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $30,143

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $65,846 · end of year $699,538

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $29,088

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $7,726 · end of year $11,402

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $170,617 · end of year $231,633

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    end of year $41,160

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $622,603 · end of year $1,287,022

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

Dream Builders 4 Equity (DB4E) is working to develop economically sustainable and socially engaged communities by growing equity for youth, businesses, residents, and real estate.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Develop economically sustainable and socially engaged communities by growing equity for youth, businesses, residents, and real estate.

  • DB4E actively addresses the vacant home and building epidemic in North City by rehabilitating and reimagining previously vacant properties, thereby expanding economic opportunities for minority contractors, creating space for community business growth, and establishing sustained long-term momentum and investment in Hyde Park. DB4E successfully revitalized a previously vacant property while exposing youth ages 16-24 to the rehabilitation process. This effort culminated in the sale of the home to a first-time homeowner. We currently have three active rehabilitation projects in Hyde Park, which directly contribute to the ongoing renewal of the St. Louis community. As part of our commitment to the community, we facilitated two free home repairs in Hyde Park. Additionally, we provided free landscaping services for the entire grass-cutting season to 50 seniors in the Hyde Park neighborhood, contributing to neighborhood beautification and supporting the well-being of seniors.

    Expenses $448,448

  • The Summer Build Academy, an 8-week program, serves as the core of DB4E's youth-driven community transformation, providing participants ages 16-24 with essential tools, resources, support, and exposure to thrive and lead in various aspects of life. Throughout the summer, they contribute to community development projects and journal about their experiences. Their writings are published in a book, with proceeds going directly to the youth. Following the academy, they're partnered with mentors, have the opportunity to earn money through property rehabilitation and teaching chess, participate in monthly events, and have access to free therapy. A total of 36 young people completed the 2022 Summer Build Academy cohort, investing a collective 7,317 hours towards transforming themselves and the Hyde Park community. 98% of the participants are on track to graduate from secondary, postsecondary education, or trade school or are currently gainfully employed. The program participants collaborated on a book of poetry and personal stories titled "Brick by Brick". They also worked together on a joint musical album, which was showcased at their book signing event.

    Expenses $92,234

  • HOV House of Vision (HOV) is a community store that showcases locally-made clothing, art, books, and other products created by youth and community members. As a catalyst and entry point into successful entrepreneurship, HOV removes barriers and risks, providing a safe training ground for our youth and community members. HOV is pivotal in our comprehensive strategy for transforming North St. Louis City. We understand that creating a prosperous community requires more than just rehabilitating homes. It also involves essential elements such as retail stores, grocery stores, childcare facilities, and more. HOV actively contributes to building up our community, serving as one of these vital needs and encouraging businesses to either return to the north or establish themselves in the area. Additionally, HOV operates as a print and embroidery shop for external businesses, with our youth serving as staff employees. This integrated model reflects our commitment to nurturing talents, fostering entrepreneurship, and contributing to equity in the community.

    Expenses $72,857

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Michael Woods

    President and CEO

    Total calculated
    $98,269
    From this org
    $98,269
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Dr Jana Haywood

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Adrienne Eaglin

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Adam Layne

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mark Butler

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dr Kanika Cunningham

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Matthew Thurman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
29 September 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202313189349307666

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