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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2991671

DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802

Financials

$1.8M$1.7M2023$2.3M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,260,774$1,772,987$487,787$4,393,420$1,602,640$2,790,780
December 31, 2023990$1,830,773$1,659,429$171,344$3,862,497$1,562,684$2,299,813
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,099,631
of which government grants
$880,819
Program service revenue
$138,754
Investment income
$31,294
Net gain from sales of assets
$6,102
Net income from fundraising events
-$9,688
Other revenue
-$8,905

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$870,737
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,093,161
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$13,488
Depreciation
$40,134
Program services (functional)
$1,624,775
Management and general (functional)
$147,778
Fundraising (functional)
$434

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,862,497
Total assets, end of year
$4,393,420
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,602,640
Net assets, end of year
$2,790,780
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,807,257
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,790,780
Gross receipts
$2,270,462
Employees
27
Volunteers
235
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
MO

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY BLANSITCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$95,000
JASMINE COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK EULDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARSHA HATFIELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBRA HORNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES LEEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RAMON MARTINEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTYN PIPPINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JT ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CELESTE SKIDMORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AMETHYST DI TIERIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBRA WALLACESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY BLANSITCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$65,929
JASMINE COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK EULDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARSHA HATFIELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBRA HORNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES LEEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RAMON MARTINEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTYN PIPPINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JT ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CELESTE SKIDMORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AMETHYST DI TIERIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBRA WALLACESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1126 N BROADWAY AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802-4158
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AMY BLANSIT, 1126 N BROADWAY - BLDG A, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
Signed the 990
AMY BLANSIT, CHAIR
Phone
(417) 720-1890
Return prepared by
ELLIOTT ROBINSON AND COMPANY LLP

Mission

OUR MISSION AT THE DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND SUPPORT UNDER-SERVED FAMILIES THROUGH PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS AND COACHING TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILD RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE PARTNER WITH EXISTING AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY HUBS, WHICH BOOST THE ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS. WE ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, GARDEN-TO-TABLE INITIATIVES, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FAIRBANKS CONTINUES TO GROW AS A COMMUNITY HUB. MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE AND USE THIS SPACE TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. A GIRL LIKE ME NETWORK, SPS BASE AND FAIRBANKS COFFEE SHOP CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN THE FACILITY. AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF SPRINGFIELD JOINED AS A TENANT AND COLLABORATE FOR COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AND CULTURAL EDUCATION. MISSOURI MENTORING PARTNERSHIP AND SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY GARDENS ALSO LEASE SPACE AND COLLABORATE ON SERVICES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY. THE SPRINGFIELD BREWING COMPANY BIKE SHOP OPERATES AS A PROGRAM OF THE DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION TO SERVE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS.
    Expenses $1,260,093 · revenue $138,754
  • DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION CONTINUED THE PROGRAM REACHING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION(RISE). THIS INCLUDES THE CONTINUED EXPANSION INTO RURAL COMMUNITIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN MISSOURI. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING WEEKLY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMS. THE RISE PROGRAMMING CONTINUED ON THURSDAY EVENINGS WHERE A COMMUNITY DINNER IS PROVIDED AND PROGRAMMING REMAINED IN PERSON AND IN ONLINE FORMATS AND CLASSES CONTINUED TO WORK TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL WHILE OFFERING EDUCATION ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, FAMILY DYNAMICS AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. STATE FUNDS WERE USED IN OPERATIONS AND TO INCENTIVIZE PARTICIPATION. FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO PICK UP FOOD RESOURCES; DIAPER AND HYGIENE RESOURCES AS NEEDED THROUGH 2024. PARTNERSHIPS FOR RISE INCLUDE OVER 130 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $254,650
  • OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INCLUDED: 1. HOSTED 9TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENT, FASHION FORWARD, WHICH FEATURES CHILDREN OF NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD MODELING A BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTFIT IN A FASHION SHOW AND SHARING THEIR DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE. THE EVENT ALSO PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND FAMILY RESOURCES 2. HOSTED SECOND HARVEST HOME FALL FESTIVAL FOR THE COMMUNITY. THIS EVENT PROMOTES COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND HELPS REINFORCE A SENSE OF PLACE WHILE SHOWCASING RESOURCES AVAILABLE. 3. CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF "THE BLUE HOUSE PROJECT" WHICH PURCHASES HOMES IN NORTHWEST SPRINGFIELD, UPDATES THE HOMES TO CURRENT STANDARDS AND THEN OFFERS THEM ON A RENT TO OWN BASIS TO RISE MEMBERS. THE PROJECT NOW HAS 17 HOMES THAT ARE IN VARIOUS STAGES OF RENOVATIONS, MEMBER USE, OR HAVE BEEN SOLD. 4. CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF CLASSES FOR THE NONPROFIT CAREER ACADEMY(NCA). NCA IS A POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TRAINING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ATTAIN THE SKILL SET NECESSARY FOR APPLICATION IN THE PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT SECTORS; INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, FUNDRAISING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND MORE. 5. STRENGTHENED ONLINE CURRICULUM WITH DEVELOPMENT OF WEBSITE AND ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM. RISE CONTINUED TO EXPAND AND IS IN AURORA, SALEM, MONETT, NEOSHO, ASH GROVE, AND CAPE GIRARDEAU. 5 MORE ORGANIZATIONS ARE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING RISE. 6. THE FAIRBANKS BIKE SHOP, POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTED BY SBC ATHLETICS COMMUNITY, PROVIDES BICYCLE EDUCATION, FREE HELMETS FOR KIDS, FREE BIKE REPAIR AND LOW-COST BIKES. THIS PROGRAM HAS GROWN TREMENDOUSLY AND IS LOOKING TO EXPAND ITS LOCATION AT THE FAIRBANKS.
    Expenses $110,032

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2991671
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,393,420
Income (IRS master file)
$2,270,462

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,260,774$1,772,987$4,393,420IRS
990December 2023$1,830,773$1,659,429$3,862,497XML
990December 2022$1,687,090$1,408,389$3,673,322IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 47-2991671).

Questions about DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC is 47-2991671.
Is DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION 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 DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMY BLANSIT.
Who are the officers and directors of DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,000 (AMY BLANSIT, CHAIR).
How much revenue does DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,260,774, expenses of $1,772,987 and total assets of $4,393,420 at year end.

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