Nonprofit · EIN 59-1774736
DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · JOHNSON CITY, TN 37605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $393,607 | $119,341 | $274,266 | $4,445,002 | $356,985 | $4,088,017 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $284,475 | $141,865 | $142,610 | $4,396,255 | $608,165 | $3,788,090 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $226,130 | $108,492 | $117,638 | $3,792,102 | $177,258 | $3,614,844 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,308
- of which government grants
- $24,984
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $53,321
- Net rental income
- $165,204
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,015
- Net income from gaming
- $10,875
- Other revenue
- $195,978
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,055
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,000
- Occupancy
- $13,403
- Depreciation
- $70,630
- Program services (functional)
- $99,432
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,041
- Fundraising (functional)
- $868
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,396,255
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,445,002
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $356,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,088,017
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,501,051
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,083,095
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,922
- Gross receipts
- $419,307
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Elbers | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Birdwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Fields | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Muse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valda Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Whitson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janette Gaines | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Hopson | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nathan Buckmaster | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brackton Smith | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Brown | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Grindstaff | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Birdwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Fields | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Muse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valda Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan Buckmaster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Whitson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janette Gaines | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Murrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brackton Smith | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Hopson | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Elbers | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Brown | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Grindstaff | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Birdwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Fields | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Muse | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Valda Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan Buckmaster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Whitson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janette Gaines | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Murrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brackton Smith | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Hopson | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Elbers | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Brown | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 30, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37605-0030
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Steve Cox, 500 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37605
- Signed the 990
- Steve Cox, Executive Director
- Phone
- (423) 434-5600
- Return prepared by
- David M Ellis CPA
Mission
The mission of the Dawn of Hope Foundation is to educate individuals and organizations about the existence, needs, and purpose of the Dawn of Hope, Inc. and to generate and manage resources, which will enhance the quality and scope of services provided to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northeast Tennessee.
Program accomplishments
- Solicit, collect, receive, accumulate and distribute funds for the benefit of the Dawn of Hope, Inc. a nonprofit organization, which provides special education for mentally handicapped individuals.Expenses $99,432
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-1774736
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,445,002
- Income (IRS master file)
- $419,307
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $393,607 | $119,341 | $4,445,002 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $284,475 | $141,865 | $4,396,255 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $226,130 | $108,492 | $3,792,102 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $263,738 | $121,862 | $3,663,418 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 59-1774736).
Questions about DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION is 59-1774736.
- Is DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAWN OF HOPE 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 DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Steve Cox.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DAWN OF HOPE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $393,607, expenses of $119,341 and total assets of $4,445,002 at year end.
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