Nonprofit · EIN 20-1991671
WE GROW DREAMS INC
Tax-exempt · WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $427,516 | $459,950 | -$32,434 | $663,349 | $390,418 | $272,931 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $366,585 | $414,246 | -$47,661 | $737,249 | $431,884 | $305,365 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $451,848 | $370,526 | $81,322 | $763,599 | $508,944 | $254,655 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $335,341 | $368,491 | -$33,150 | $727,078 | $553,745 | $173,333 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $155,237
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $268,214
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $268,214
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,849
- Other revenue
- $4,065
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,038
- Other salaries and wages
- $113,837
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $166,423
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,675
- Occupancy
- $68,260
- Travel
- $129
- Depreciation
- $5,897
- Program services (functional)
- $275,073
- Management and general (functional)
- $184,877
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $737,249
- Total assets, end of year
- $663,349
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $390,418
- Net assets, end of year
- $272,931
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $596,915
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $270,431
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,500
- Gross receipts
- $827,828
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGG BETTCHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $34,038 |
| BEN HUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY BECK RIORDAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA YOAKAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN PACHYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC STENSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA F JARMUSZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGG BETTCHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $30,000 |
| BEN HUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY BECK RIORDAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA YOAKAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN PACHYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC STENSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA F JARMUSZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGG BETTCHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $30,000 |
| BEN HUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY BECK RIORDAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA YOAKAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN PACHYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC STENSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA F JARMUSZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGG BETTCHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $30,000 |
| BEN HUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY BECK RIORDAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA YOAKAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN PACHYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC STENSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA F JARMUSZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1055 W WASHINGTON ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2625
- In care of
- % FARMUSZ DONNA F
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GREGG BETTCHER, 1055 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
- Signed the 990
- GREGG BETTCHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (630) 293-1404
- Website
- WEGROWDREAMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SELDEN FOX LTD
Mission
TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD FULFILLING LIVES AND TO TRAIN AND WORK IN A SUPPORTIVE, SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WHILE PRODUCING AND PROVIDING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $275,073 · revenue $278,128
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1991671
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $663,349
- Income (IRS master file)
- $827,828
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $427,516 | $459,950 | $663,349 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $366,585 | $414,246 | $737,249 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $451,848 | $370,526 | $763,599 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $335,341 | $368,491 | $727,078 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $506,669 | $345,074 | $775,023 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $348,838 | $305,659 | $655,846 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1991671).
Questions about WE GROW DREAMS INC
- What is the EIN of WE GROW DREAMS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WE GROW DREAMS INC is 20-1991671.
- Is WE GROW DREAMS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to WE GROW DREAMS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WE GROW DREAMS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WE GROW DREAMS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WE GROW DREAMS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WE GROW DREAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GREGG BETTCHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WE GROW DREAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,038 (GREGG BETTCHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WE GROW DREAMS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $427,516, expenses of $459,950 and total assets of $663,349 at year end.
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