EIN 31-1173550

Columbus Dream Center / Better Way Ministries

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
State
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Columbus Dream Center / Better Way Ministries actively provides hope to low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families. The organization collaborates with local churches and runs programs such as Adopt a Block, which engages with the community during the summer months. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Dream Center established a Learning Extension Program to provide a secure space for students to complete remote school work while receiving meals and support. In 2021, as schools reopened for in-person learning, the Dream Center adjusted its programming accordingly.
Also known as...
Better Way Ministries
Total revenues
$1,264,720
2023
Total expenses
$1,611,014
2023
Total assets
$943,614
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at Columbus Dream Center / Better Way Ministries

Columbus Dream Center served the community through various events and programs including the following: Adopt a Block programming - parties during the summer in local communities to touch base with the kids and families of the area and continue connection during the non-school season. This programming also includes Super Saturdays where the Dream Center does smaller setting Adopt a Block parties. Hosting Meal Nights, Breakfast Serves and Meal Distributions to serve hot meals to the homeless community weekly. Brotherhood and Sisterhood - programming specifically geared toward young boys and girls in a small group setting. Holiday-specific outreach for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
The Columbus Dream Center responded to the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 with a Learning Extension Program where they offered a safe space for students to do remote school work with support and meals. In 2021, as schools returned to in person, the Dream Center desired to maintain connection with the students and launched the After School Program for students to continue with support on homework, receive snacks, and be connected with the volunteers and students in the area.

Who funds Columbus Dream Center / Better Way Ministries

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Columbus FoundationSocial Services$12,500
JP Morgan Chase FoundationGeneral Operating Support$5,150
Joseph Curatolo Family FoundationCharitable$2,500
...and 5 more grants received

Financials for Columbus Dream Center / Better Way Ministries

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,258,609
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,335
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,776
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,264,720

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Data update history
December 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,150 from JP Morgan Chase Foundation
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Joseph Curatolo Family Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Headquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesReligionHomelessness
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
38 W Greenwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Franklin County, OH
Website URL
columbusdreamcenter.org/ 
Phone
(614) 547-3138
IRS details
EIN
31-1173550
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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