Dragonfly Wings Foundation
To provide rural school educators with resources and support, reducing the inherent economic hardship of budgetary constraints. For additional information.
Dragonfly Wings Foundation at a glance
In short: Dragonfly Wings Foundation gave $89K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,000
- +64.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,500
- +64.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,500
- Total assets
- $1,734,048
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dragonfly Wings Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salem R-80 School District ($68K). Together the top 2 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dragonfly Wings Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2023) to $108K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem R-80 School District Salem, MO | Const Trade Program | $68,000 |
| Missouri Cybersecurity Center Springfield, MO | Community Support | $21,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,734,048 | $121,907 | $185,050 | $89,000 | 2 | $33,781 |
| 2023 | $1,796,194 | $122,169 | $143,571 | $54,262 | 2 | $18,093 |
| 2022 | $1,811,309 | $511,512 | $148,666 | $86,000 | 3 | $1,962 |
| 2021 | $1,536,932 | $1,510,784 | $117,037 | $108,112 | 1 | $284 |
| 2020 | $74,284 | $77,587 | $3,303 | — | — | — |
About Dragonfly Wings Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dragonfly Wings Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dragonfly Wings Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James W. Hester
Secretary
Secretary Beginning Sept → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Bradley
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hester
Managing Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ella Faye Little (2020–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dragonfly Wings Foundation
How much does Dragonfly Wings Foundation give each year?
Dragonfly Wings Foundation gave $89K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $54K across 2 grants.
How large is Dragonfly Wings Foundation?
Dragonfly Wings Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $122K.
What is Dragonfly Wings Foundation?
Dragonfly Wings Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Springfield, MO. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Dragonfly Wings Foundation operate?
Dragonfly Wings Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Dragonfly Wings Foundation's EIN?
Dragonfly Wings Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5590284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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