Florida Dream Center Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

The Florida dream center fulfills its mission through four core programs: adopt-a-block, the mobile food bank, resident advocacy and work readiness training. Each program is focused on equipping individuals and families with resources and relational support to overcome crisis and achieve long- term self-sufficiency.the statistics below are estimated based on approximately one-half of the activity reported for the 2024 calendar year, reflecting the six-month period from january 1,2025 through june 30, 2025. We welcome any updated figures that more accurately reflect actual activity during the short-period.Florida dream center's adopt-a-block outreach program engages volunteers to serve under-resourced neighborhoods every saturday. During the six-month period ended june 30, 2025, the program mobilized 6486 volunteer hours, supported approximately 5235 families, and delivered critical services including hygiene items, minor home repairs, yard cleanups, and community beautification. The program builds trust and opens the door for further assistance through case management and workforce support. The mobile food bank reduces food insecurity by bringing food directly into neighborhoods where need is greatest. During the six-month period ended june 30, 2025, the program distributed approximately 1,065,108 pounds of food and served approximately 5,600 households, reaching mobile home parks, senior residences, low-income housing, and transitional facilities. This mobile model removes transportation barriers and fosters community connection. Florida dream center's resident advocacy program provides personalized case management services to help clients navigate complex systems and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. During the six- month period ended june 30, 2025, the program delivered approximately 606 case management services, including assistance with government applications, housing, health insurance enrollment, budgeting, mental heal th/substance abuse referrals, legal, etc. The program plays a vital role in stabilizing individuals and families through consistent guidance and resource access. The work readiness training program equips individuals with the skills, certifications, and confidence to re-enter the workforce. During the six-month period ended june 30, 2025, approximately 59 clients completed the program, resulting in 37 job placements and 59 earned certifications in fields such as construction, warehouse logistics, and forklift operation. The program emphasizes holistic support for individuals overcoming barriers like poverty, addiction, or justice involvement.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 91%; rating input score 91
• Program expense ratio: 95.7%; rating input score 96
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 62
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 4.9%; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.66; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.12; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.4%; rating input score 77; 77th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 13.5% per year; rating input score 100; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 12.6% per year; rating input score 100; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 11.7% per year; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings