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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5590284

DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION

Also known as LISA A HESTER SOLE MBR

Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

Financials

$122K$144K2023$122K$185K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$121,907$185,050-$63,143$1,734,048$4,257$1,729,791
December 31, 2023990$122,169$143,571-$21,402$1,796,194$3,260$1,792,934
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$75,966
Program service revenue
$9,600
Investment income
$33,781
Other revenue
$2,560

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$89,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,481
Occupancy
$20,785
Travel
$2,012
Depreciation
$28,933
Program services (functional)
$130,817
Management and general (functional)
$54,233

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,796,194
Total assets, end of year
$1,734,048
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,257
Net assets, end of year
$1,729,791
Land, buildings and equipment
$410,367
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,729,791
Gross receipts
$121,907
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2020
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
LISA HESTERMANAGING MEM
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JAMES HESTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JOYCE BRADLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA HESTERMANAGING MEM
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JAMES HESTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JOYCE BRADLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ELLA FAYE LITTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2312 E BRIAR ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804-7828
In care of
% JAMES W HESTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA HESTER, 2312 E BRIAR ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Signed the 990
JAMES HESTER, SECRETARY
Phone
(703) 586-3234
Website
DFLYW.ORG
Return prepared by
SPECTRUM ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE RURAL SCHOOL EDUCATORS WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT, REDUCING THE INHERENT ECONOMIC HARDSHIP OF BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. 1.TEACHER HOUSING PROGRAM: TEACHERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LOW-COST, MONTHLY HOUSING FOR UP TO THREE CONTRACT YEARS. THE FIRST HOUSE WAS MADEE AVAILABLE IN 2022, WITH A FOUR-PLEX PLANNED IN 2023. IF THEY HAVE SAVED REQUIRED AMOUNT OF MONEY DURING THESE THREE YEARS, AND ARE IN A CONTRACT TO REMAIN A TEACHER IN DENT COUNTY, OUR FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE THE TEACHER WITH A LOW DOWN PAYMENT, LOWER INTEREST RATE LOAN SO THEY CAN PURCHASE A HOME OF THEIR OWN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. 2.FLEMINGS ON 4TH: FLEMINGS, OUR BRICK AND MORTAR LOCATION, WILL FEATURE: A SODA FOUNTAIN OPERATED BY THE FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA); SEASONAL EVENTS; WEEKLY SPECIALS; COMMUNITY PROJECTS; RETAIL ITEMS AND AUCTIONS. ALL PROCEEDS, ABOVE OPERATING COSTS, WILL BENEFIT TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES IN DENT COUNTY. TEACHERS WHO VOLUNTEER WILL ALSO RECEIVE CREDITS FOR EACH HOUR WORKED TO OFFSET THE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES THEY SPEND IN THEIR CLASSROOM AND FOR THEIR STUDENTS. 3.THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT PULLING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY IS THE ONLY WAY THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION CAN HAPPEN. EXECUTION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IDEAS IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT TEAMWORK AND COMMUNITY WIDE SUPPORT. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIED SEVERAL OTHER UNAFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT WITH CASH AND NONCASH GRANTS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION.
    Expenses $44,189 · grants $21,000 · revenue $9,600
  • FUNDING AND ONGOING SUPPORT OF THE SALEM R-80 CONSTRUCTION TRADES PROGRAM
    Expenses $68,000 · grants $68,000
  • SEE SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $18,628

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
47-5590284
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,734,048
Income (IRS master file)
$121,907

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$121,907$185,050$1,734,048XML
990December 2023$122,169$143,571$1,796,194XML
990December 2022$511,512$148,666$1,811,309IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 47-5590284).

Questions about DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION is 47-5590284.
Is DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION 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 DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION 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 DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION 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 DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LISA HESTER.
Who are the officers and directors of DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DRAGONFLY WINGS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,907, expenses of $185,050 and total assets of $1,734,048 at year end.

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