Have Dreams
Have Dreams
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About this organization
Mission
Have Dreams’ mission is to help individuals with autism learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities. Have Dreams offers programs for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder from childhood through adulthood. Have Dreams was founded in 1996 by parents and educators seeking to fill a void in the community for children with autism. Autism is a complex, neurological disorder that impacts the functioning of the brain. Have Dreams serves 150 children, teens and adults with autism through lifespan programs held year-round at our facilities in Park Ridge and Evanston.
About
Vocational: comprised of 3 main parts: life skills, project search and have dreams academy for participants with an autism diagnosis who are young adults. Participants develop crucial vocational skills, are provided job preparation and training, and attend community outings. Participants have an opportunity to implement work skills they develop during the program and generalize these skills in appropriate work settings. There is also a concentration on socialization through field trips, structured social activities and participation in an extensive fitness and healthy living program. There were 16 life skills participants, 9 project search participants and 15 have dreams academy participants during the year.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Have dreams aspires to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (asd) learn, function independently and socialize, so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Have dreams offers programs and services that build communication, social and independent living skills.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is IL.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 515 BUSSE HIGHWAY NO 150, PARK RIDGE, IL, 60068.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 40 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $210,036.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- The organization pays $1,211,997 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $208,959 in fundraising expenses.