OUR PURPOSE IS TO CONNECT THE PEOPLE OF DAYTON TO A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF POVERTY, ADDICTION, EDUCATION, ABUSE, JOBLESSNESS, AND COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY. MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO, THE DREAM OF THE DAYTON DREAM CENTER WAS BORN. PASTOR PAT AND JACKIE MURRAY AND THEIR CONGREGATION, LIVING WORD CHURCH, LOCATED IN VANDALIA, OHIO, HAVE RUN FEEDING PROGRAMS AND HAVE SERVED THE ADULTS AND CHILDREN OF DAYTON USING A TRUCK AND VOLUNTEERS. THE CURRENT FACILITY WAS FULLY FUNDED BY THE CONGREGANTS OF THE THEIR CHURCH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. OVER FOUR MILLION DOLLARS WERE RAISED FOR THE PROJECT FROM 2018-2022 AND THE BUILDING WAS RENOVATED FOR ITS PURPOSE AND WITHOUT DEBT. IN JULY OF 2022, THE DOORS WERE OFFICIALLY OPENED. WE BEGAN WITH VERY SIMPLE FEEDING PROGRAMS AND THE INTENTION OF SERVICES BEING ADDED AS WE COULD STAFF AND SUPPORT THEM. IN THE FIRST YEAR, OVER 11,000 VISITS WERE MADE BY GUESTS FROM THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AROUND THIRD AND
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Former Exec Officer (Unspecified) | $53k $58k |
Executive Di 10th to 25th percentile | $18k $19k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DAYTON DREAM CENTER equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DAYTON DREAM CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DAYTON DREAM CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DAYTON DREAM CENTER received $17,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Ohio, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DAYTON DREAM CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DAYTON DREAM CENTER falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DAYTON DREAM CENTER equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are DAYTON DREAM CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DAYTON DREAM CENTER reported $1.4M in total revenue and $875k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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