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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by IDENTIFY YOUR DREAM CORPORATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$229,989
Total expenses
$271,153
Contributions and grants received
$229,989
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$78,350
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$78,350
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$170,742
Management and general expenses
$100,411
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$170,742

Program services were 63.0% 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

    $9,000

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $220,989

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

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

    $9,000

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $36,338 · management and general $36,338

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $33,970 · management and general $33,970

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,366 · program services $1,211 · management and general $155

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $6,077 · program services $3,000 · management and general $3,077

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $6,753 · program services $5,778 · management and general $975

  • 17 · Travel

    total $42,251 · program services $41,912 · management and general $339

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $1,935 · program services $1,935

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $350 · management and general $350

  • 24a · Other expenses: Supplies

    total $1,782 · program services $1,782 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Printing

    total $339 · program services $339 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: Maintenance

    total $35 · program services $0 · management and general $35 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: General Administration

    total $21,966 · program services $0 · management and general $21,966 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $117,991 · program services $114,785 · management and general $3,206

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $119,514 · end of year $78,350

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $119,514 · end of year $78,350

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

Identify Your Dream provides grief support and activities to children who lost parents to senseless violence by way of victim advocacy grief support and case management

  • Dreamers Mentoring provides mentoring for children who have lost parents to violence and or in prison pairing youth with experienced mentors and those who have walked a similar path and Dreamers Academy which launched in 2025 which is for middle schoolers engaged 25 middle school students and expanded the reach of the mentoring program across both middle and high school settings. Altogether there were 115 participants of which 95 completed the full 12 week cycle.

    Expenses $9,464

  • Stomp Out Violence is an annual Memorial Day march that raises awareness and gives back to children who have lost parents to street violence since 2011 hundreds of people of all ages peacefully march and rally in an opportunity for healing, awareness, violence prevention and community building. Presentations come from civic leaders, law enforcement, IDYD leadership, volunteers and there is live music and food which is donated to the cause.

    Expenses $9,575

  • Bow Ties and Jeans Charity Ball is crafted to inspire the Adult Professional, socially conscious, and newly ordained philanthropic Party-Going Community to "Party with a Purpose". We've centered the event around fun On-Site Sponsor Promotions, VIP Networking Opportunities all to raise funds to support the youth causes of our organization.

    Expenses $7,131 · Revenue $3,943

  • Our Own Wall Street sharing resources and teaching soft skills facilitated by Professionals and Business Owners. We provide educational workshops and events focused on the areas of Civic Engagement, Health & Wellness, and Personal & Professional Development.

    Expenses $17,500 · Grants $17,500

  • Strike Out Violence Bowling Fundraiser brings together donors, sponsors, and supporters for a fun-filled evening of bowling, all while rallying behind the mission of Identify Your Dream to combat violence. It's a spirited event where community members come together to make a positive impact through their support.

    Expenses $2,689 · Revenue $5,057

  • Sweet Dream Toy Giveaway is a heartfelt initiative where families who have recently experienced the tragic loss of a loved one to violence are nominated. 2025, we adopted 9 families and 20 children, fulfilling their Christmas wishes by purchasing gifts from their wish lists, bringing warmth and joy during a challenging time.

    Expenses $2,747

  • Michigan Coalition on Black Civic Participations goal is to expand, strengthen and empower our communities to make civic and community engagement a cultural responsibility and lasting tradition. Included in activities are voter registration drives, voter rallies and forums.

    Expenses $62,414 · Grants $62,414

  • Mothers of Hope is dedicated to driving positive change and addressing the challenges of narcotic and substance abuse. Our goal is to empower mothers and strengthen our community, working together to promote comprehensive recovery.

    Expenses $6,500 · Grants $6,500

  • City of Inkster's Summer Camp

    Expenses $15,347 · Grants $15,347

  • Grief Support is small donations to provide those who are dealing with grief issues including funerals and other items to help support people dealing with grief.

    Expenses $1,807 · Grants $1,807

  • Voter Registration Drives Forums and Rallies conducted by MCBCP Michigan Coalition of Black Civic Participation to urge people to vote

    Expenses $26,511

  • Small sponsorships to local organizations for local events that were taking place in and around Detroit Michigan including Tolling for EDC, Michigan Warriors, Delta Fortitude, Impacting Faith Organization, Juneteenth 124, Empower Social Circle, Black Women Roundtable, Ascend Foundation, Twins Co, and Social Empowerment

    Expenses $9,057

As filed on the 2025 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Deleah Sharp

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $33,338
    From this org
    $33,338
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Ki-Jana Malone

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kevin Sanders

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Bria Patterson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ashley Brooks

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Celena Brooks

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Cal Talley

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Shannon Smith

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Denise Harris

    Chair

    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
2025
Filed
27 May 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.0
Source object
202611499349300821

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