DREAM PROJECT INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 7419, ARLINGTON, VA 22207-0419

In care of

% EMMA VIOLAND-SANCHEZ

Mailing address (990-N for 2013)

PO Box 7419, Arlington VA 22207

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY, P O BOX 7419, ARLINGTON, VA 22207

Principal officer (990-N for 2013)

Emma Violand-Sanchez, 3000 Military Road, Arlington VA 22207

Signed the 990

ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY, CEO

Phone

(571) 268-1083

Website

www.dreamproject-va.com

Return prepared by

SALTI & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

THE DREAM PROJECT EMPOWERS STUDENTS FROM VIRGINIA'S IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATION.

Program accomplishments

• SCHOLARSHIPS:THE DREAM PROJECT AWARDED RENEWABLE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO TALENTED IMMIGRANT STUDENTS IN VIRGINIA. THE DREAM SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNIZES STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND PERSEVERANCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY. IN 2025, WE AWARDED A RECORD-BREAKING RENEWABLE $4,000 TO EACH OF THE 105 STUDENTS. (100 FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS AND 5 CTE SCHOLARSHIPS WITH ANOTHER 5 TO BE AWARDED IN FALL 2025). IN 2026 WE EXPECT TO GRANT 100 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND UP TO 10 CTE SCHOLARSHIPS AT A RATE OF $4,500 EACH. OUR LONGER TERM GOAL OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS IS TO INCREASE THE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT TO $5,500, MORE CLOSELY APPROXIMATING IN-STATE TUITION AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES
  Expenses $583,603 · grants $440,000 · revenue $34,471
• MENTORING: THE DREAM PROJECT OFFERS THREE MENTORING PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT IMMIGRANT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH MENTORS WHO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE CAREERS, OR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATHWAYS. COLLEGE TRACK: THE YEAR-LONG COLLEGE TRACK PROGRAM SUPPORTS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS. STUDENTS RECEIVE GUIDANCE IN RESEARCHING SCHOOLS, WRITING PERSONAL STATEMENTS, AND UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID. MENTORSMANY OF WHOM ARE PROFESSIONALS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, OR ALUMNISERVE AS ROLE MODELS, HELPING STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP REALISTIC, ACHIEVABLE COLLEGE PLANS. BRIDGE TO DREAMS: LAUNCHED IN SUMMER 2025, BRIDGE TO DREAMS IS A PARTNERSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM WITH STANFORD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI. THIS 8-WEEK VIRTUAL SUMMER MENTORSHIP PAIRS COLLEGE-READY RISING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH STANFORD GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, INCREASE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATES FOR IMMIGRANT STUDENTS, AND PROMOTE BROADER REPRESENTATION IN ACADEMIA. MENTEES RECEIVE A $250 STIPEND FOR COMPLETING THE PROGRAM. CTE MENTORING PROGRAM: OUR CTE MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORTS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND NEW CTE SCHOLARS WHOSE IMMIGRATION STATUS LIMITS THEIR ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. STUDENTS ARE PAIRED WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS WHO GUIDE THEM IN PURSUING CAREERS IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) FIELDS. THIS PROGRAM RUNS FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH JUNE.
  Expenses $85,571
• SCHOLAR, AND ALUMNI SUPPORT:DREAM PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVED COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO FOSTER SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS: DREAM SUMMIT: THE DREAM PROJECT HOSTS AN ANNUAL, WEEK-LONG DREAM SUMMIT FOR STUDENTS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. THIS YEAR'S SUMMIT FOCUSED ON RESILIENCE AND WELLBEING. COACHING SERVICES: COLLEGE CAN BE A SIGNIFICANT ADJUSTMENT ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS. IN 2024-2025, THE DREAM PROJECT PARTNERED WITH BEYOND 12 TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED COLLEGE COACHING SERVICES THAT HELPED STUDENTS THRIVE ACADEMICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. COACHING WAS OFFERED TO ALL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, AND STUDENTS TRANSFERRING FROM TWO-YEAR TO FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS. BEGINNING IN 2025-2026, THESE COLLEGE COACHING SERVICES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT IN-HOUSE TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: RECOGNIZING THAT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IS ESSENTIAL TO ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS, THE DREAM PROJECT PARTNERS WITH THE CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CPS) TO COVER THE COST OF EIGHT INDIVIDUAL TELEHEALTH COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS. THESE CONFIDENTIAL, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADDRESS CHALLENGES SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, CHRONIC STRESS, EATING DISORDERS, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. CASE MANAGEMENT: AS NEEDED, THE DREAM PROJECT'S CASE MANAGER CONNECTED STUDENTS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT RESOURCES PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES. LOANS: THE MOLLY AND JOSEPH HERMAN DREAM SCHOLAR LOAN FUND, WHICH PROVIDED INTEREST-FREE LOANS TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS FOR UNEXPECTED EMERGENCIES AND DACA APPLICATION FEES. STUDENTS RECEIVED LOANS UP TO $2,000 FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. NON-DACA LOANS ARE REPAID AFTER GRADUATION WITHIN TWO YEARS, WHILE DACA LOANS ARE REPAID IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OVER FIVE MONTHS. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND: THE EMERGENCY RELIEF (ERF) IS A TARGETED FINANCIAL RESOURCE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT DREAM PROJECT SCHOLARS EXPERIENCING TEMPORARY, CRITICAL EXTERNAL EMERGENCIES THAT POSE A DIRECT THREAT TO THEIR ABILITY TO COMPLETE A COLLEGE OR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) DEGREE. IN LIGHT OF CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED RISKS, INCLUDING POLITICAL INSTABILITY, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, AND THE THREAT OF DETENTION OR DEPORTATION. THE ERF WILL FOCUS EXCLUSIVELY ON IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL EMERGENCIES THAT CREATE A DIRECT AND IMMEDIATE BARRIER TO COMPLETING A COLLEGE OR CTE PROGRAM. COMPUTER AID: A RELIABLE COMPUTER IS ESSENTIAL FOR COLLEGE. THE COMPUTER AID PROGRAM EITHER PAYS FOR THE REPAIRS OR PROVIDES SCHOLARS WITH A REFURBISHED COMPUTER. SHARING OUR STORIES: SHARING OUR STORIES IS A SIX-WEEK WORKSHOP THAT CREATES A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR REFLECTION, CONNECTION, AND HEALING THROUGH PERSONAL STORYTELLING. FACILITATED IN SMALL GROUPS MEETING WEEKLY FOR 75 MINUTES, PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE THEIR CHALLENGES AND STRENGTHS THROUGH POETRY, ART, AND WRITING. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS RESILIENCE, COMMUNITY, AND A DEEP SENSE OF BELONGING, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO SHARE AT THEIR OWN PACE. SOLIDARITY CIRCLE: THE SOLIDARITY CIRCLE IS A MONTHLY VIRTUAL GATHERING FOR DREAM PROJECT SCHOLARS AND ALUMNI, FACILITATED BY BELINDA PASSAFARO, CASE MANAGER AND SENIOR CONSULTANT. THIS INCLUSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL SPACE OFFERS TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR WELLNESS, MINDFULNESS, AND MUTUAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO REFLECT, CONNECT, AND GROW TOGETHER BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. LEGAL CONSULTATION: THE DREAM PROJECT UNDERSTANDS THAT NAVIGATING THE LEGAL SYSTEM CAN BE COMPLEX AND INTIMIDATING. THE DREAM PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ITS SCHOLARS WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY LEGAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES. AS PART OF ITS EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, DREAM PROJECT OFFERS ONE OR MORE FREE CONSULTATIONS IN THE AREA OF IMMIGRATION LAW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE A SECOND OPINION WITH VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS ON OUR BOARD. THESE REFERRALS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO IS A DREAM PROJECT SCHOLAR OR ALUM OF OUR PROGRAMS. SCHOLARS CHECK-IN PROGRAM: THE DREAM PROJECT IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT EVERY SCHOLAR MAINTAINS ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL. THE SCHOLAR CHECK-IN PROGRAM SUPPORTS SCHOLARS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO MEET ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE. THROUGH REGULAR CHECK-INS, OUR CASE MANAGER WORKS CLOSELY WITH EACH STUDENT TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE ON ACADEMIC PROGRESS, TIME MANAGEMENT, AND OVERALL WELLNESSHELPING THEM STAY ON TRACK AND THRIVE ACADEMICALLY.
  Expenses $183,236 · grants $19,297
• FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT:SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE DREAM PROJECT HAS THRIVED THANKS TO THE UNWAVERING COMMITMENT AND INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS. WHAT BEGAN AS A SMALL GROUP OF DEDICATED FOUNDING PARENTS DETERMINED TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION DESPITE NUMEROUS CHALLENGES HAS GROWN INTO A VIBRANT AND ENDURING COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK.THIS YEAR, THE DREAM PROJECT TOOK INTENTIONAL STEPS TO INSTITUTIONALIZE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BY INCORPORATING IT INTO OUR CORE PROGRAMMATIC GOALSENSURING THAT PARENT PARTICIPATION REMAINS A CORNERSTONE OF SUPPORT FOR OUR MENTEES AND SCHOLARS.FURTHERMORE, THE PARENTS' COMMITTEECOMPOSED OF BOTH FOUNDING AND NEWER FAMILIESHAS LONG PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMMITTEE HAS SPEARHEADED FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES, FOSTERED NETWORKS OF MUTUAL SUPPORT, AND LED OUTREACH EFFORTS TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. THIS YEAR, AN AGREEMENT WAS MADE TO FORMALLY INCORPORATE THE PARENTS' COMMITTEE INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AS AN AD HOC COMMITTEE, ENSURING THAT PARENTS CONTINUE TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN STRENGTHENING THE DREAM PROJECT'S GROWTH, SUSTAINABILITY, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT.
  Expenses $26,951
• COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY
  Expenses $43,991

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.

IRS record

EIN

45-1869894

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2012

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B82)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,320,809

Income (IRS master file)

$1,095,234

Filing history

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 45-1869894).

Questions about DREAM PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of DREAM PROJECT INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of DREAM PROJECT INC is 45-1869894.

Is DREAM PROJECT INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.

Are donations to DREAM PROJECT INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does DREAM PROJECT 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 DREAM PROJECT INC 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 DREAM PROJECT INC 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 DREAM PROJECT INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY.

Who are the officers and directors of DREAM PROJECT INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,104 (KAREN VALLEJOS CORRALES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does DREAM PROJECT INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,095,234, expenses of $1,074,560 and total assets of $1,320,809 at year end.

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