EIN 20-1991671

We Grow Dreams

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
48
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
Description
We Grow Dreams, Inc operates a greenhouse that provides employment opportunities to young adults with disabilities. Our mission is to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives and work in a supportive, safe, and caring environment while producing and providing products and services to the community. Our young adult workers have the chance to interact directly with the public, giving them a stronger sense of purpose and pride.
Total revenues
$506,669
2021
Total expenses
$345,074
2021
Total assets
$775,023
2021
Num. employees
48
2021

Program areas at We Grow Dreams

We Grow Dreams, Inc has provided jobs to young adults with disabilities. These young adults have had the opportunity to work directly with the public as opposed to performing behind the scenes tasks. This interaction gives the workers a stronger sense of independence in their lives.

Who funds We Grow Dreams

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$20,000
NKC Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$15,000
Bowanabee FoundationGeneral Operating$500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at We Grow Dreams

NameTitleCompensation
Gregg BettcherExecutive Director$30,000
Melanie GrottoOffice Manager, Phone Answerer, Bill Payer, Organizer and Class Instructor
Ken MasselinkProduction Manager
James WilsonController
Ben HumBoard Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for We Grow Dreams

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$312,064
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$9
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$180,766
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$13,830
Total revenues$506,669

Form 990s for We Grow Dreams

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122023-10-26990View PDF
2020-122023-10-26990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-09-04990View PDF
2017-122019-04-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from NKC Family Foundation
May 15, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from NKC Family Foundation
December 22, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1055 W Washington St
West Chicago, IL 60185
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DuPage County, IL
Website URL
wegrowdreams.org/ 
Phone
(630) 293-1404
IRS details
EIN
20-1991671
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J30: Vocational Rehabilitation
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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