2026-09-16T10:35:05-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 861683262 Giving Others Dreams God Inc GIVI 3128048209 8920 S Commercial Ave Chicago IL 60614 Amanda Avila CFO 3127569346 2026-09-17 true Divonte Lumpkin P00312608 3129190569 2026-09-17 X 2025 X Celia Colon 8920 S COMMERCIAL AVE CHICAGO IL 60617 1909490 false X https: www.givingothersdreams.online X 2020 IL Giving Others Dreams is a center dedicated to providing direct re-entry training and healing services with a focus on reducing violence and supporting survivors of domestic violence particularly women. Our programs are designed to assist justice-impacted individuals in their transition back to society. We provide job readiness programming re-entry coaching mentoring services and emergency basic needs relief care packages to ensure immediate mutual aid. Additionally our emotional and social wellness programs offer holistic support to those in need. 4 4 30 0 0 0 1349773 1909490 0 0 0 0 0 0 1349773 1909490 526896 610199 0 0 506158 682971 0 0 0 315439 213953 1348493 1507123 1280 402367 10772 415911 0 0 10772 415911 X Giving Others Dreams is a center dedicated to providing direct re-entry training and healing services with a focus on reducing violence and supporting survivors of domestic violence particularly women. Our programs are designed to assist justice-impacted individuals in their transition back to society. We provide job readiness programming re-entry coaching mentoring services and emergency basic needs relief care packages to ensure immediate mutual aid. Additionally our emotional and social wellness programs offer holistic support to those in need. false false 827623 820746 0 To reduce firearm violence the OFVP has initiated the Peacemakers Program based on the FLIP Flat Lining Violence Inspires Peace model. The Peacekeepers Program uses a proven strategy to create a safe presence and has been implemented in Chicagos most highly impacted blocks during afternoon to late-night hours mid-week and through the weekend. The model advances street outreach work and develops a diverse and sustainable workforce by engaging young people who live in neighborhoods that are at a high risk for violence to serve as Peacekeepers. 12539 20833 0 This funding supports IDHSs goals of health and safety with the specific focus on expanding access for health and behavioral health services to survivors of domestic violence and their dependent children. This goal may be achieved through hiring staff for the domestic violence programs and or contracting out for allowable services. Contracting out for such services may be conducted with for profit entities not for profit provider organizations and or individual licensed health or behavioral health professionals. Applicants may use one or more of the following strategies to implement eligible activities for domestic violence survivors and their dependent family members. 329341 409395 0 Our organizationoperated a Community Violence Intervention CVI program that provided trauma-informed street outreach violence interruption case management victim advocacy conflict mediation and supportive services to individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence. The program connected participants to behavioral health education employment housing and other stabilization resources while working collaboratively with community partners to reduce violence improve public safety and strengthen long-term community well-being. Services were funded through the Cook County Community Violence Intervention CC-CVI initiative. 90462 46663 0 We operated a community-based violence prevention program that utilized trauma-informed outreach violence interruption case management victim advocacy conflict mediation and supportive services to reduce violence and improve community safety in underserved communities. Participants were connected to education employment behavioral health housing and other stabilization resources through coordinated partnerships designed to reduce risk factors increase protective factors and promote long-term positive outcomes. The program was supported through funding provided by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority ICJIA. 90462 46663 0 1259965 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 93 0 true 30 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false 4 4 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false IL X Amanda Avila 3127569346 8920 S Commercial Ave Chicago IL 60614 Celia Colon CEO 40.00 0.00 X 120000 0 0 Japlen Allen Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Avalon Betts-Gaston Vice President - Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sharmila Bandhu Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Davis President 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 120000 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 1731286 178204 0 1909490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1909490 0 0 0 0 0 610199 610199 0 0 0 0 210000 162204 47796 0 0 0 0 0 424437 318328 106109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48534 36401 12133 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17760 0 17760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11556 0 11556 0 9081 0 9081 0 0 0 0 0 127159 89011 38148 0 5135 5135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2771 0 2771 0 0 0 0 0 1100 0 1100 0 704 0 704 0 Program Supplies 38687 38687 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1507123 1259965 247158 0 0 0 0 0 8372 5520 0 0 0 409091 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2400 1300 10772 415911 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2897 415911 7876 0 10773 415911 10773 415911 402367 0 0 0 2771 0 X X true X true X true true true X 51222 144957 158136 1349773 1851075 3555163 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51222 144957 158136 1349773 1851075 3555163 3555163 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3555163 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Participant Stipends 90 610199 0 0 0 Item B - Amended Return The return is being amended to correct the classification of net assets released from donor restrictions. The amount was previously reflected as restricted; however the applicable restrictions were satisfied during the reporting period and the balance should be reported within net assets without donor restrictions. The amended return reflects the proper reclassification of this balance. Part VI, Line 2 Celia Colon CEO Alyssa Colon Operations Manager and Amanda Avila CFO are family members; however in accordance with funders conflict-of-interest policy none have overlapping supervisory authority or unilateral fiscal control. Independent oversight recusal from related decisions and board auditor review of financial matters ensure transparency and prevent any actual or perceived conflict In addition to clearly defined roles and the presence of several other positions such as Program Manager and a external Accountant who provide independent oversight and hold supervision and approval authorities we have implemented several other safeguards to mitigate potential conflicts of interest Board Oversight: All major financial and strategic decisions are subject to review and approval by an independent Board of Directors which includes no family members and ensures impartial oversight. Part VI, Line 11a The Form 990 was prepared by an independent preparer in collaboration with management. Upon completion of the draft return the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer conducted a detailed internal review for accuracy and completeness. The draft Form 990 was then provided to the Board of Directors prior to filing. The Board was given the opportunity to review the return ask questions and provide feedback. Any recommended revisions were incorporated prior to final submission. The final return was approved by an authorized officer of the organization before filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Part VI, Line 12c The organization monitors compliance with its policies through annual disclosures regular board oversight and documented internal controls. All board members officers and key employees are required to review and acknowledge applicable policies annually. Conflict of interest disclosures are collected each year and updated as needed throughout the year. Any potential conflicts are reviewed by the Board of Directors and when appropriate the interested individual recuses themselves from discussion and voting. Management is responsible for day-to-day enforcement of operational policies and compliance matters are reported to the Board. Any violations are addressed promptly and documented in board or committee minutes. Part VI, Line 15 The organization follows a formal process to determine compensation for its Executive Director and key employees. Compensation is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors or a designated Compensation Committee composed entirely of individuals without a conflict of interest. Members with a financial interest in the compensation arrangement do not participate in the deliberation or vote. In determining appropriate compensation the Board reviews comparability data which may include compensation studies publicly available Form 990 data from similarly sized nonprofit organizations industry salary surveys and market benchmarks relevant to the organizations size geographic location and program scope. The Board documents the basis for its compensation decisions contemporaneously in meeting minutes including the data reviewed the members present any recusals and the final vote approving the compensation arrangemen Part VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon written request. Requests may be submitted via email or mail to the organizations principal office. Copies are provided in accordance with applicable federal and state disclosure requirements. Part XII, Line 2c We did not change its oversight or selection process during the tax year. Existing governance policies and procedures remained in effect.