Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 47-3142302

RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75214

Financials

$617K$610K2023$333K$346K2024$10K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ–$10,313–$21,738$1,750-$2,137
December 31, 2024990$333,135$345,696-$12,561$9,926$1,750$8,176
December 31, 2023990$616,751$610,261$6,490$22,487$1,750$20,737
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$7,789
Other expenses
$2,524
Program services (functional)
$143,875

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,926
Total assets, end of year
$21,738
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,750
Net assets, end of year
-$2,137
Cash, savings and investments
$21,738
Gross receipts
$0

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHYLLIS MCKNIGHTPRESIDENT1$0
CHRIS SMITHVICE PRESIDENT1$0
JOE FERNANDOTREASURER1$0
LEAH C PHELPSFOUNDER8$0
DAVID EVANSBOARD MEMBER1$0
CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZBOARD MEMBER1$0
SCOTT BENNETTSECRETARY1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHYLLIS MCKNIGHTPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
CHRIS SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
JOE FERNANDOTREASURER
Officer
1$0
SUNNY NUNANSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
LEAH CHRISTINE PHELPSFOUNDER
Former
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHYLLIS MCKNIGHTPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
CHRIS SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
JOE FERNANDOTREASURER
Officer
1$0
SUNNY NUNANSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
LEAH PHELPSFOUNDER
Former
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5744 GASTON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75214-4681
In care of
% LEAH CHRISTINE PHELPS
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
5744 Gaston Avenue, Dallas TX 75214
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Leah Christine Phelps, 5744 Gaston Avenue, Dallas TX 75214
Signed the 990-EZ
LEAH CHRISTINE PHELPS, FOUNDER
Phone
(214) 850-4464
Return prepared by
MARK RAMSAY

Mission

CREATION OF DIGITAL CONTENTS TO CHOSE KINDNESS

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CREATION OF DIGITAL CONTENTS TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CHOOSE KINDNESS.
    Expenses $143,875

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-N for RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-3142302
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-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,738

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–$10,313$21,738XML
990December 2024$333,135$345,696$9,926IRS
990December 2023$616,751$610,261$22,487XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Leah Christine Phelps
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Leah Christine Phelps
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Leah Christine Phelps
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Leah Christine Phelps
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 47-3142302).

Questions about RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION is 47-3142302.
Is RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION 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 RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION 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 RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Leah Christine Phelps.
Who are the officers and directors of RIPPLEMAKER FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

Other nonprofits in DALLAS

All nonprofits in DALLAS · Texas · Youth development