Kansas City Dream Center CO
Find a Need and Fill it
Kansas City Dream Center CO
EIN: 83-0934680
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
Our mission is to connect people in need to a community of support by offering free resources and services that address immediate and long-term needs in the areas of poverty, addiction, and abuse. The Kansas City Dream Center serves as a resource center focused on finding solutions to homelessness and hunger through residential and community outreach programs.
Ruling year
2019
Executive Director
Brian Hughes
Main address
PO BOX 23061
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66283 USA
EIN
83-0934680
Homeless shelters
Housing services
Community improvement
Community food systems
Population served
Homeless people
Adults
NTEE code
Other Housing Support Services (L80)
Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement (S20)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Affiliations
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Adopt-A-Block
The Adopt-A-Block program visits select under-resourced neighborhoods every month. We clean up the neighborhood, distribute food and hygiene items, and simply find a need and fill it. Other services offered are in the areas of emotional, physical and spiritual support.
Kidz Jam
The Kidz Jam program partners with the Adopt-A-Block ministry to be a consistent and positive presence in the lives of the youth of the neighborhoods we serve. We offer games, crafts, and various other activities to engage children of all ages.
Clothing closet
Our clothing ministry is committed to helping individuals and families in need by providing free clothing. Guests can shop by appointment with the opportunity to visit twice per month. We offer a broad selection of sizes and styles to accommodate the diverse needs of our shoppers. Our goal is to provide more than just clothing — we offer a sense of community and support to all who come through our doors.
Street Outreach
Meeting the needs of Kansas City's homeless right where they are, twice a month our volunteers take food, water, and clothing to encampments around the community. But we do more than simply deliver items; we establish close relationships with those in need through conversation, prayer and showing our love, all in hopes of getting people off the street.
Food Pantry
Our food pantry serves those struggling with food insecurity by offering free groceries to the hungry. After scheduling an appointment to visit, guests are allowed to shop up to two times a month and choose from a selection of non-perishable items and other nutritious foods. We are committed not only to feeding the body but also to nurturing the spirit.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, Ethnic and racial groups, Immigrants and migrants, Victims and oppressed people
Related Program
Food Pantry
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Organization began in 2018. In May 2020 we started giving food away twice a week. We now have our food pantry, clothing closet, and mobile food distribution available to anyone in need.
Estimated dollar value of food donations distributed to community feedings programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and migrants, Victims and oppressed people
Related Program
Food Pantry
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and migrants, Victims and oppressed people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In May 2022 there was an event in Kansas City and we had over 80 volunteers for 4 hours per day for 4 days.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and migrants, Victims and oppressed people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Kansas City Dream Center serves as a resource center focused on finding solutions to homelessness and hunger through residential and community outreach programs. The Kansas City Dream Center is committed to building intentional, long-lasting relationships that will transform lives and create new beginnings.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
At the heart of our nonprofit's vision for the future lies a commitment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Our focus is to create lasting change by wiping out hunger, nurturing the health and well-being of every community, and reducing inequalities that stand in the way of true progress. We’re also investing in sustainable cities where innovation, green practices, and inclusivity come together to build stronger, more resilient urban spaces. By driving these efforts forward, we are shaping a future where health, sustainability, and equality are no longer distant dreams but shared realities for everyone.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
4.73
Months of cash in 2022 info
1.7
Fringe rate in 2022 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Kansas City Dream Center CO
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of Kansas City Dream Center CO’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $46,225 | $48,619 | $93,388 |
| As % of expenses | 11.4% | 4.6% | 7.5% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $40,553 | $43,375 | $75,842 |
| As % of expenses | 9.9% | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Revenue composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $450,953 | $1,104,546 | $1,330,578 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 144.9% | 20.5% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 18.3% | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 81.7% | 98.2% | 99.9% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Expense composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $404,728 | $1,055,927 | $1,237,190 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 160.9% | 17.2% |
| Personnel | 14.1% | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pass-through | 74.2% | 85.6% | 84.2% |
| All other expenses | 11.7% | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $410,400 | $1,061,171 | $1,254,736 |
| One month of savings | $33,727 | $87,994 | $103,099 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $11,173 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $93,012 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $444,127 | $1,242,177 | $1,369,008 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $103,074 | $94,879 | $174,959 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $5,672 | $98,684 | $102,684 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 100.0% | 11.1% | 27.7% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 9.8% | 25.4% | 14.9% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $92,959 | $136,334 | $212,176 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Brian Hughes
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Kansas City Dream Center CO
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Kansas City Dream Center CO
Board of directorsas of 09/10/2024
Board of directors data
Mr. Alan Verhagen
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Katie Jones
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
No data
Equity strategies
Last updated: 03/08/2024GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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