The "I have a dream" foundation (IHDF) expands educational opportunities for children living in under-resourced communities by empowering them to achieve higher education and providing them with guaranteed tuition support and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to gain entry to and succeed in college and beyond. We have learned a tremendous amout over the last 43 years. First, getting our students to college is critical but not enough. Second, we must embrace innovative ways of motivating and encouraging K-12 Dreamers as they prepare for College.Building on these insights, we have developed the following programs: (1) A postsecondary support program; and (2) a college savings account (CSA) Program. Both Programs are designed to encourage Dreamers, Families, communities and businesses to invest Directly into the success of our dreamers so that our students are equipped to not only start but complete college.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in New York.
- Base
- $216k
- Bonus
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- Other
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- Benefits
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- Base
- $184k
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- Other
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- Base
- $149k
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- Base
- $159k
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $216k | — | — | — | $265k |
Interim CEO Median to 75th percentile | $184k | — | — | — | $207k |
Chief Operating Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $149k | — | — | — | $198k |
Chief Program Officer 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $159k | — | — | — | $161k |
Director of National Programs Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $137k |
Plus 28 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at I Have A Dream Foundation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 21%
from 2022
From $219k in 2022 to $265k in 2023.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 706% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Program Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about I Have A Dream Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of I Have A Dream Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of I Have A Dream Foundation received $264,580 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at I Have A Dream Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at I Have A Dream Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at I Have A Dream Foundation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are I Have A Dream Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, I Have A Dream Foundation reported $4.2M in total revenue and $5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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