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Making Dreams Reality

Maricopa, AZ · EIN 813154031 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE L99 · Housing & Shelter · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.makingdreamsreality.info
revenue
$169K
expenses
$245K
net assets
$-82K
employees
mission · from form 990

Youth Young Adult Mentoring Training

profile · synthesized from sources

Making Dreams Reality (MDR) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth by providing resources and support for personal growth, education, and skill development. They offer various programs including mental health counseling, youth development, and housing assistance. MDR also facilitates scholarship opportunities and fundraising support for athletic teams through volunteer efforts.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Benefits Advocacy
Helps individuals access resources needed to support themselves and their families.
Community Outreach
Connects with the community and provides resources for those in need.
Corporate Partnership
Partners with corporate companies to provide volunteer opportunities for their employees, fostering social responsibility and team dynamics.
Education and Training
Provides education and training programs to help individuals develop new skills and improve job prospects.
Housing and Employment Counseling
Offers counseling services to help individuals find affordable housing and secure employment.
Mental Health Counseling
Provides mental health counseling services to help individuals and families cope with life's challenges.
Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships for tuition, books, classes, transportation, and supplies to volunteers who complete required hours.
Sports Fundraising
Assists athletic organizations with fundraising by allowing groups of five or more participants to volunteer, with all funds raised going directly to the group.
Teron Jacobs Scholarship
A scholarship program with different levels (Fellow's, Dean's, Trustee's, President's) awarded based on volunteer hours completed.
Youth Development
Offers services to help children and teens develop skills, build self-confidence, and achieve goals.
activities · 10 clusters

what they do

  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 8 activities
    • Community Outreach Programs
      Operates community outreach programs to connect with the community and provide resources.
    • Community Outreach Programs
      Operates community outreach programs to connect with the community and provide resources.
    • Community Outreach Programs
      Operates community outreach programs to connect with the community and provide resources.
    • Community outreach and engagement initiatives
      Conducts community outreach programs to connect with local populations, distribute resources, and support individuals in pursuing their goals through tailored opportunities and support.
    • Housing and Employment Counseling
      Provides counseling services to help individuals find affordable housing and secure employment.
    • Housing and Employment Counseling
      Provides counseling services to help individuals find affordable housing and secure employment.
    • Housing and Employment Counseling
      Provides counseling services to help individuals find affordable housing and secure employment.
    • Housing, employment, and benefits counseling
      Offers direct counseling services to help individuals secure affordable housing, gain employment, and access public and community benefits.
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 4 activities
    • Mental Health Counseling
      Offers mental health counseling services to individuals and families.
    • Mental Health Counseling
      Provides mental health counseling services to individuals and families.
    • Mental Health Counseling
      Offers mental health counseling services to individuals and families.
    • Mental health and family counseling
      Provides mental health counseling services to individuals and families to support emotional well-being and personal stability.
  • Concession Stand Operations 4 activities
    • Volunteer-Run Concession Stands
      Operates volunteer-run concession stands at various events including concerts, NFL games, MLB games, college sporting events, and local community events.
    • Volunteer-Run Concession Stands
      Operates volunteer-run concession stands at various events including concerts, NFL games, MLB games, college sporting events, and local community events.
    • Volunteer-Run Concession Stands
      Operates volunteer-run concession stands at various events including concerts, NFL games, MLB games, college sporting events, and local community events.
    • Volunteer-powered concession operations
      Operates concession stands at concerts, NFL and MLB games, college sporting events, and local community events, staffed entirely by volunteers as part of its fundraising and community engagement model.
  • Medicare and Public Benefits Assistance 3 activities
    • Benefits Advocacy
      Offers benefits advocacy services to help individuals access resources.
    • Benefits Advocacy Services
      Offers benefits advocacy services to help individuals access resources.
    • Benefits Advocacy Services
      Offers benefits advocacy services to help individuals access resources.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 3 activities
    • Scholarship Program for Volunteers
      Provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for students who complete 80 to 350 volunteer hours, including Fellow's, Dean's, Trustee's, and President's Scholarships.
    • Scholarship Program for Volunteers
      Provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for students who complete 80 to 350 volunteer hours, including Fellow's, Dean's, Trustee's, and President's Scholarships.
    • Scholarship Program for Volunteers
      Provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 based on the number of volunteer hours completed (80 to 350 hours).
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 3 activities
    • Youth Development Programs
      Offers programs designed to elevate youth, support them in shaping their futures, and help them develop skills, build self-confidence, and achieve goals.
    • Youth Development Programs
      Offers programs designed to elevate youth, support them in shaping their futures, and help them develop skills, build self-confidence, and achieve goals.
    • Youth Development Programs
      Offers programs designed to elevate youth, support them in shaping their futures, and help them develop skills, build self-confidence, and achieve goals.
  • Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 1 activity
    • Community events and activities
      Hosts local events such as basketball games to engage youth and the community, with a documented event held in Phoenix, AZ on February 21, 2025.
  • Passive School Fundraising via Corporate Partnerships 1 activity
    • Fundraising Programs for Schools
      Offers fundraising programs specifically for schools.
  • Youth Volunteer Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Youth development and scholarship programs
      Offers youth development services that help children and teens build skills, gain self-confidence, and achieve personal goals, including tiered scholarship awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for completing 80 to 350 volunteer hours.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • School Fundraising and Student Bill Payment Assistance
      Offers fundraising programs for schools and a volunteer program to assist students with life bill payments.
    • School Fundraising and Student Bill Payment Assistance
      Offers fundraising programs for schools and a volunteer program to assist students with life bill payments.
    • School and student support fundraising programs
      Runs fundraising programs for schools and a volunteer initiative to assist students with life bill payments, combining financial support with service engagement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$169K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$41K25%
Investment income$50K30%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$245K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$103K
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$-82K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +167.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Ronald A Jacobs II Director 60 $50K
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • AZ Hellfire Football Partner — Collaborative partnership with Making Dreams Reality, associated with Coach Donnie Margerum
  • corporate companies Partner — Partners with corporate companies to provide employees with volunteer opportunities.