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Adoption Dreams Come True Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Adoption (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$398k (2023)

Expenses
$396k (2023)

Total Assets
$278k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$11.5k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,973
Expenses
$396,271
Net Income
$1,702
Net Assets
$266,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,355
16.4%
Program Services $271,899
68.3%
Investment Income $204
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $146,819
37.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,636
32.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $278,336
Total Liabilities $11,469
Net Assets $266,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Sarai (Adct Exec Direc) $96,819 $0 $0
Ginger De Reus (Secretary) $50,000 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Otto (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Seelig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Hansen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hartman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Paugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mel Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,186
Expenses
$354,170
Net Income
-$6,984
Net Assets
$265,165
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,217
15.9%
Program Services $236,123
68.0%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,858
36.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,936
26.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,861
Total Liabilities $12,696
Net Assets $265,165
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Sarai (Adct Exec Direc) $84,858 $0 $0
Ginger De Reus (Secretary) $45,000 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Otto (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Seelig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Hansen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tory Livingston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Paugh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mel Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$317,165
Expenses
$349,553
Net Income
-$32,388
Net Assets
$267,540
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,592
27.9%
Program Services $155,876
49.1%
Investment Income $603
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,112
7.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $127,706
36.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,064
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,871
Total Liabilities $26,331
Net Assets $267,540
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Sarai (Adct Exec Direc) $84,858 $0 $0
Ginger De Reus (Adct Staff) $42,848 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (Guild Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Otto (President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Hansen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tory Livingston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mel Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$249,186
Expenses
$326,458
Net Income
-$77,272
Net Assets
$301,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,651
34.4%
Program Services $125,477
50.4%
Investment Income $2,909
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,706
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $127,706
39.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,457
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $309,742
Total Liabilities $8,407
Net Assets $301,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Sarai (Adct Exec Direc) $84,858 $0 $0
Ginger De Reus (Adct Staff) $42,848 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (Guild Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Otto Chris (President) $0 $0 $0
Tory Livingston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mel Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$348,084
Expenses
$355,032
Net Income
-$6,948
Net Assets
$378,607
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,866
2.5%
Program Services $167,206
48.0%
Investment Income $5,152
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $72,685
20.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $127,487
35.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,317
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $388,588
Total Liabilities $9,981
Net Assets $378,607
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Sarai (Adct Exec Direc) $85,887 $0 $0
Ginger De Reus (Adct Staff) $41,600 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (Guild Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (President) $0 $0 $0
Otto Chris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Helmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Hoseth (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tory Livingston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mel Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rae Tim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$353,367
Expenses
$338,366
Net Income
$15,001
Net Assets
$385,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,277
2.3%
Program Services $210,474
59.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $62,623
17.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,518
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,259
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,072
Total Liabilities $9,517
Net Assets $385,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Sarai (Adct Exec Direc) $82,387 $0 $0
Ginger De Reus (Adct Staff) $37,131 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (President '18) $0 $0 $0
Terry Gilmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Helmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Hoseth (Vp '18) $0 $0 $0
Tory Livingston (Treas '18) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mel Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rae Timme (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Young (Dream Guild Pre) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$379,192
Expenses
$322,243
Net Income
$56,949
Net Assets
$370,554
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,443
22.0%
Program Services $221,416
58.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $82,546
21.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $196,337
60.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $381,780
Total Liabilities $11,226
Net Assets $370,554
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Gilmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Hoseth (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rae Timme (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (President) $0 $0 $0
Mathew Helmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tory Livingston (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Emily Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,527
Expenses
$286,906
Net Income
$29,621
Net Assets
$313,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,101
19.6%
Program Services $183,951
58.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $32,194
10.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,814
58.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $334,524
Total Liabilities $20,919
Net Assets $313,605
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Gilmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Pienkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Hoseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rae Timme (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Doak (President) $0 $0 $0
Mathew Helmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Steele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Cherne (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,035
Expenses
$303,732
Net Income
$12,303
Net Assets
$283,984
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,354
28.6%
Program Services $184,568
58.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,904
14.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $194,663
64.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,243
Total Liabilities $8,259
Net Assets $283,984
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Gilmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Pienkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (President) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Hoseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rae Timme (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Doak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mathew Helmer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,595
Expenses
$236,239
Net Income
$50,356
Net Assets
$271,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,161
23.4%
Program Services $186,021
64.9%
Investment Income $264
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,469
9.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,783
58.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $279,961
Total Liabilities $8,280
Net Assets $271,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Gilmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Pienkowski (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (President) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Hoseth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rae Timme (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cody Fullmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Doak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mathew Helmer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$334,551
Expenses
$271,184
Net Income
$63,367
Net Assets
$221,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,397
13.3%
Program Services $217,068
64.9%
Investment Income $133
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $49,064
14.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $144,526
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,095
Total Liabilities $17,770
Net Assets $221,325
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Gilmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Fitzgerald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Kissel (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Martin (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Diehl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Barber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonas Ginther (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Harvey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Christie (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Bertrand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Pienkowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Plahuta (President) $0 $0 $0
Dave O'callaghan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Malara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sarai (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$265,224
Expenses
$246,601
Net Income
$18,623
Net Assets
$157,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,751
17.6%
Program Services $143,921
54.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,010
16.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,300
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,764
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,555
Total Liabilities $4,597
Net Assets $157,958

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$265,089
Expenses
$236,921
Net Income
$28,168
Net Assets
$139,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,323
16.7%
Program Services $144,652
54.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,875
15.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $510
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,109
59.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,218
Total Liabilities $2,883
Net Assets $139,335

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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