Nonprofit · EIN 20-8969738
FIREWORKS FOR LIFE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BOONVILLE, MO 65233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $22,434 | $28,919 | -$6,485 | $74,970 | – | $74,970 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $56,488 | $25,600 | $30,888 | $81,456 | – | $81,456 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $37,837 | $23,532 | $14,305 | $52,428 | – | $52,428 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $800
- Investment income
- $2,613
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $19,021
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $26,751
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $700
- Other expenses
- $1,468
- Program services (functional)
- $28,919
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $81,455
- Total assets, end of year
- $74,970
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $74,970
- Cash, savings and investments
- $74,970
- Gross receipts
- $87,437
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES EDWARDS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KENTON ASKREN | PAST VICE PR | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH A ST JOHN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES OSWALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BROCK EINSPAHR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NED BEACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES EDWARDS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KENTON ASKREN | PAST VICE PR | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG MEYER | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| BETTY ST JOHN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JIM OSWALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ED THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NED BEACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES EDWARDS | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| KENTON ASKREN | PAST VICE PR | 0 | $0 |
| CRAIG MEYER | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| BETTY ST JOHN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| JIM OSWALD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ED THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| NED BEACH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19436 HIGHWAY 98, BOONVILLE, MO 65233-2916
- In care of
- % JAMES EDWARDS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 19436 HIGHWAY 98, BOONVILLE MO 65233
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- JAMES EDWARDS, 19436 HWY 98, BOONVILLE MO 65233
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JAMES EDWARDS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (660) 537-4104
- Website
- FIREWORKSFORLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GERDING KORTE & CHITWOOD PC CPA'S
Mission
FIREWORKS FOR LIFE IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO ASSIST CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE EXPENSES RELATED TO THEIR ILLNESS FROM HEALTH CARE AND HOSPITALIZATION COSTS TO TRAVELING EXPENSES FOR THEM AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS TO VISIT THEM. FIREWORKS FOR LIFE ALSO PROVIDES YOUTH GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS, EITHER PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT, AN OPPOURTUNITY TO EARN FUNDS BY WORKING IN FIREWORK STANDS. FIRWORKS FOR LIFE COLLABORATES WITH MINISTRERIAL ALLIANCE AND OTHER VOLUNTEER ACTION GROUPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP FULFIL THE MISSION OF FIREWORKS FOR LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- TO SUPPORT OF CANCER SURVIVOR FUND OF COOPER COUNTY.Expenses $13,748 · grants $13,748
- TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS.Expenses $8,389 · grants $8,389
- TO SUPPORT MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OR OTHER VOLUNTARY ACTION GROUPS.Expenses $4,614 · grants $4,614
- SUPPLIES AND OTHER EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $2,168
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8969738
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $74,970
- Income (IRS master file)
- $87,437
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- December 13, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective August 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $22,434 | $28,919 | $74,970 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $56,488 | $25,600 | $81,456 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $37,837 | $23,532 | $52,428 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: JAMES EDWARDS | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-8969738).
Questions about FIREWORKS FOR LIFE
- What is the EIN of FIREWORKS FOR LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIREWORKS FOR LIFE is 20-8969738.
- Is FIREWORKS FOR LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2014.
- Are donations to FIREWORKS FOR LIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIREWORKS FOR LIFE 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 FIREWORKS FOR LIFE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIREWORKS FOR LIFE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FIREWORKS FOR LIFE?
- The 990-N for 2018 names JAMES EDWARDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIREWORKS FOR LIFE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FIREWORKS FOR LIFE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,434, expenses of $28,919 and total assets of $74,970 at year end.
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