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Nonprofit · EIN 32-0301505

BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11230

Financials

$13.1M$13.2M2022$13.9M$13.9M2023$13.1M$13M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$13,103,022$13,039,616$63,406$654,882$310,474$344,408
June 30, 2024990$13,944,594$13,945,079-$485$837,917$556,915$281,002
June 30, 2023990$13,127,873$13,222,266-$94,393$959,795$678,308$281,487
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,892,200
of which government grants
$10,892,200
Program service revenue
$2,140,822
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$70,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$5,962,371
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,034,109
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$166,785
Occupancy
$3,433,822
Travel
$5,031
Program services (functional)
$12,416,077
Management and general (functional)
$623,539

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$837,917
Total assets, end of year
$654,882
Total liabilities, end of year
$310,474
Net assets, end of year
$344,408
Net assets without donor restrictions
$344,408
Gross receipts
$13,103,022
Employees
0
Volunteers
54
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
NY

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL LEITTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHELE SCOTTOVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ORPHEUS WILLIAMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAMARA CHARLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANNE OPLUSTILTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHERINE O'NEILLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE MORAIS-WEEKESTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TROY MATTILATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ZACHARY MARSHALL-CARTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELE SCOTTOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHERINE O'NEILLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL LEITTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAMARA CHARLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD CONTITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TROY MATTILATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE MORAIS-WEEKESTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOANNE OPLUSTILTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ORPHEUS WILLIAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ZACHARY MARSHALL-CARTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELE SCOTTOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHERINE O'NEILLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL LEITTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAMARA CHARLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD CONTITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RANDAL JEAN-BAPTISTETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TROY MATTILATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE MORAIS-WEEKESTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOANNE OPLUSTILTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ORPHEUS WILLIAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
259 PARKVILLE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11230-1310
In care of
% LAURA KNAUFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ORPHEUS WILLIAMS, 259 PARKVILLE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Signed the 990
ORPHEUS WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 222-1700
Return prepared by
BDO USA

Mission

TO OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AS DEFINED BY ARTICLE 56 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE BASED ON RIGOROUS TEACHING METHODS, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY, AND BASIC MORAL VALUES. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO ALL APPROPRIATELY AGED CHILDREN WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, DISABILITY, AND/OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATED AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ORGANIZED AS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION, AT NO COST TO THE PARENT, TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL OPERATES UNDER A CHARTER APPROVED BY THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE.
    Expenses $12,068,294 · revenue $2,210,822
  • OPERATED A SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AT THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE SCHOOL OFFERS FREE OR REDUCED BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH FOR FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT STUDENTS WHO EAT THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING EXHIBIT BETTER MEMORY RETENTION. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED BY THE USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $375,405.
    Expenses $347,783

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
32-0301505
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$654,882
Income (IRS master file)
$13,103,022

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$13,103,022$13,039,616$654,882XML
990June 2024$13,944,594$13,945,079$837,917XML
990June 2023$13,127,873$13,222,266$959,795XML
990June 2022$13,318,060$13,068,426$765,340IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 32-0301505).

Questions about BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL is 32-0301505.
Is BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL 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 BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ORPHEUS WILLIAMS.
Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,103,022, expenses of $13,039,616 and total assets of $654,882 at year end.

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