Achieving The Dream 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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Educational Services and Schools - Other (NTEE)
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $16.9M (2024)
 Expenses $20.9M (2024)
 Total Assets $43.7M (2024)
 Total Liabilities $6.73M (2024)
 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 June
    2024
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $8,110,457 | 
          
    48.0%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $8,279,498 | 
          
    49.0%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $876,355 | 
          
    5.2%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$389,352 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $3,272 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Other Revenue | $8,024 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $1,637,835 | 
          
    7.8%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $6,788,546 | 
          
    32.5%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,676,784 | |
| Total Liabilities | $6,732,191 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $683,834 | $0 | $54,762 | 
| Emily Froimson (Chief Operating Officer) | $228,541 | $0 | $19,012 | 
| Susan Mayer (Chief Learning Officer) | $225,817 | $0 | $23,606 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2024Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2023
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $6,925,530 | 
          
    41.0%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $9,431,354 | 
          
    55.8%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $796,109 | 
          
    4.7%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$281,023 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | -$1,419 | |
| Other Revenue | $23,957 | 
          
    0.1%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $1,662,013 | 
          
    6.8%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $7,208,437 | 
          
    29.4%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,914,728 | |
| Total Liabilities | $8,610,708 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $512,385 | $0 | $33,739 | 
| Susan Mayer (Chief Learning Officer) | $223,785 | $0 | $24,817 | 
| Emily Froimson (Chief Operating Officer) | $222,495 | $0 | $18,414 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2022
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $13,807,317 | 
          
    59.6%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $8,816,848 | 
          
    38.1%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $725,425 | 
          
    3.1%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$200,545 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $4,520 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Other Revenue | $2,505 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $1,197,995 | 
          
    6.9%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $6,182,664 | 
          
    35.7%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,979,373 | |
| Total Liabilities | $4,485,361 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $471,945 | $0 | $27,694 | 
| Emily Froimson (Executive Vice President) | $210,357 | $0 | $15,588 | 
| Monica Parrish Trent (Vice President, Network Engagement) | $208,060 | $0 | $16,539 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2021
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $27,412,714 | 
          
    76.4%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $8,302,388 | 
          
    23.1%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $242,777 | 
          
    0.7%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$68,337 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | -$1,067 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $1,144,667 | 
          
    8.6%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $4,525,634 | 
          
    33.8%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,802,525 | |
| Total Liabilities | $7,384,895 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $417,982 | $0 | $43,689 | 
| Susan Mayer (Chief Learning Office) | $203,016 | $0 | $16,729 | 
| Emily Froimson (Executive Vice President) | $199,243 | $0 | $18,134 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2020
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $13,327,924 | 
          
    62.7%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $7,692,169 | 
          
    36.2%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $251,366 | 
          
    1.2%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$36,470 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $11,124 | 
          
    0.1%
 
     | 
| Other Revenue | $233 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $874,719 | 
          
    5.6%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $5,280,149 | 
          
    33.5%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,701,819 | |
| Total Liabilities | $6,617,229 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $500,598 | $0 | $33,080 | 
| Ryan Kelsey (Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer Until 06/20) | $214,519 | $0 | $15,017 | 
| Laurie Heacock Sr Advisor (Data, Technology And Analytics) | $168,510 | $0 | $11,796 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2019
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $10,115,766 | 
          
    52.7%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $8,923,556 | 
          
    46.5%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $194,215 | 
          
    1.0%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$52,457 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $7,529 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Other Revenue | $127 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $1,242,911 | 
          
    8.0%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $13,104 | 
          
    0.1%
 
     | 
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,981,000 | 
          
    25.6%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,583,870 | |
| Total Liabilities | $4,204,475 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $395,564 | $0 | $52,099 | 
| Ryan Kelsey (Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer) | $204,819 | $0 | $25,977 | 
| Laurie Heacock (National Director) | $176,405 | $0 | $14,092 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2019Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2018
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $4,508,568 | 
          
    41.6%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $6,144,246 | 
          
    56.7%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $190,693 | 
          
    1.8%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$28,383 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $19,032 | 
          
    0.2%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $1,051,422 | 
          
    6.7%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $1,720 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,264,819 | 
          
    20.9%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,143,502 | |
| Total Liabilities | $4,556,725 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $386,285 | $0 | $39,807 | 
| Ryan Kesley (Chief Advisor To The President) | $195,015 | $0 | $18,351 | 
| Diane Bosak (Vice President) | $164,572 | $0 | $22,236 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2017
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $9,440,145 | 
          
    60.9%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $5,940,468 | 
          
    38.3%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $100,258 | 
          
    0.6%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$2,806 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $12,253 | 
          
    0.1%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $878,564 | 
          
    4.1%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $2,950,130 | 
          
    13.9%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,886,515 | |
| Total Liabilities | $5,457,268 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo) | $391,961 | $0 | $33,180 | 
| Carol A Lincoln (Sr. Vice President) | $165,640 | $0 | $22,744 | 
| Paul N Markham (Vice President (As Of 01/2017)) | $158,346 | $0 | $16,111 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2016
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $15,797,111 | 
          
    75.7%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $5,050,540 | 
          
    24.2%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $6,448 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $2,444 | 
          
    0.0%
 
     | 
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $796,948 | 
          
    4.4%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $2,281,074 | 
          
    12.7%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,467,749 | |
| Total Liabilities | $5,259,011 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie I Englund (Exec. Vice President (Until 02/2016)) | $200,897 | $0 | $16,704 | 
| Karen A Stout (President & Ceo (As Of 07/2015)) | $190,168 | $0 | $17,770 | 
| Carol A Lincoln (Sr. Vice President) | $177,594 | $0 | $22,825 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2016Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2015
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $11,408,943 | 
          
    73.2%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $4,160,000 | 
          
    26.7%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $6,571 | 
          
    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 | $1,715,458 | 
          
    14.0%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,073,893 | 
          
    8.8%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,953,699 | |
| Total Liabilities | $4,688,672 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| William E Trueheart (Ceo & President) | $279,951 | $0 | $18,950 | 
| Julie I Englund (Evp) | $184,047 | $0 | $13,090 | 
| Carol A Lincoln (Svp) | $164,900 | $0 | $17,701 | 
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990
Filed on Dec. 9, 2015Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2014
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $12,798,815 | 
          
    75.8%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $4,075,000 | 
          
    24.1%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $18,650 | 
          
    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 | $1,479,756 | 
          
    12.7%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,017,170 | 
          
    8.7%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,864,627 | |
| Total Liabilities | $4,933,849 | 
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other | 
|---|---|---|---|
| William E Trueheart (Ceo & President) | $247,476 | $0 | $17,887 | 
| Nicole M Melander (Cto) | $212,735 | $0 | $20,096 | 
| Julie I Englund (Evp) | $174,936 | $0 | $9,552 | 
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2014Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2013
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $2,626,766 | 
          
    36.8%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $4,499,520 | 
          
    63.0%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $10,196 | 
          
    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 | $1,270,652 | 
          
    10.5%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $870,363 | 
          
    7.2%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,784,895 | |
| Total Liabilities | $6,083,281 | 
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2012
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $9,351,201 | 
          
    72.8%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $3,474,952 | 
          
    27.1%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $14,350 | 
          
    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 | $934,412 | 
          
    10.3%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $787,025 | 
          
    8.7%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,102,252 | |
| Total Liabilities | $6,434,049 | 
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
    Fiscal Year Ending June
    2011
  
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $12,590,256 | 
          
    97.8%
 
     | 
| Program Services | $280,848 | 
          
    2.2%
 
     | 
| Investment Income | $3,612 | 
          
    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 | $344,167 | 
          
    11.5%
 
     | 
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $315,464 | 
          
    10.6%
 
     | 
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,528,275 | |
| Total Liabilities | $3,640,863 | 
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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