2026-04-12T14:19:57-05:00 2025-05-31 431109768 KPM CPAS PC 1445 E REPUBLIC ROAD SPRINGFIELD MO 65804 990 2024-06-01 436050075 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI INC JUNI 4178879422 1740 S GLENSTONE AVE SUITE R SPRINGFIELD MO 65804 SEBRA BUTLER PRESIDENT ELECT 4178879422 2026-02-27 1 1 BARBARA J HOUSER CPA P00227583 4178824300 2026-04-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SEBRA BUTLER 1740 S GLENSTONE AVE SUITE R SPRINGFIELD MO 65804 262229 0 X WWW.JLSPRINGFIELD.ORG X 1959 MO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTARISM, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING. 10 10 1 390 0 0 158616 119797 9182 7752 181553 85637 10128 22848 359479 236034 6995 13327 0 0 19778 22149 0 0 2588 113909 117389 140682 152865 218797 83169 2774739 2999361 38288 29954 2736451 2969407 X WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING. OUR PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE. 0 0 91307 8127 22703 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI, INC. ("JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD") PARTNERED WITH FIVE (5) ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY GRANTS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THOSE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TRAINING, SERVICE, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD MEMBERS. THE PROJECTS FOCUSED ON TRAINING JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD VOLUNTEERS AND IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTNERS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS. 14964 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD PAID DUES TO THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (AJLI) BASED ON TOTAL JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD MEMBERSHIP DURING THE YEAR, AS A PORTION OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBER DUES COLLECTED. THE DUES PAID TO AJLI SERVE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL JUNIOR LEAGUE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND IN EUROPE IN THEIR FULFILLMENT OF THE SHARED JUNIOR LEAGUE MISSION. THE DUES PAID TO AJLI SUPPORT SPECIFIC INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMMING IN THREE PRIMARY AREAS. THESE AREAS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP; PROMOTING A SHARED JUNIOR LEAGUE IDENTITY; AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT INCLUDES CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT THAT JUNIOR LEAGUES CAN ACCESS THROUGH AJLI. 4200 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD (JLS) AWARDED AN EMERGENCY GRANT TO BETTER BLOCK SGF FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR A COMMUNITY FRIDGE LOCATED AT THE FAIRBANKS WHICH SERVES AS A COMMUNITY HUB IN THE GRANT BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD.JLS AWARDED A DISCRETIONARY GRANT TO WILDER ELEMENTARY TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS. JLS PARTNERED WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS BY CONTRIBUTING FUNDS TO THE COMMUNITY FOCUS REPORT. THIS REPORT COMPILES QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA FOR SPRINGFIELD AND GREENE COUNTY. THE RESULTS HAVE HELPED AREA NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES DEVELOP INITIATIVES TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY STRONGER, BETTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE. 1000 THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD (JLS) FOUNDERS FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE FIVE WOMEN WHO ESTABLISHED THE COMMUNITY SERVICE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD IN 1959 - THAT IN 1976 BECAME THE 231ST JUNIOR LEAGUE IN THE COUNTRY. IT'S ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN FROM SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WHO EXEMPLIFY DEDICATION TO IMPROVING ONE'S COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE. THE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS A GRADUATING SENIOR IN FURTHERING HER EDUCATION. 1000 106271 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 X THE ORGANIZATION 4178879422 1740 S GLENSTONE SUITE R SPRINGFIELD MO 65804 X RACHEL FUHRMAN PRESIDENT 15.00 X X 0 0 0 SEBRA BUTLER PRESIDENT ELECT 15.00 X X 0 0 0 KATIE COSBY SECRETARY 15.00 X X 0 0 0 SYDNIE EVGENIDES TREASURER 15.00 X X 0 0 0 HEATHER TRINCA DIRECTOR 15.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER DALTON DIRECTOR 15.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN KILMER DIRECTOR 15.00 X 0 0 0 TARA BENSON DIRECTOR 15.00 X 0 0 0 MELISSA JAMES DIRECTOR 15.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY SILVA DIRECTOR 15.00 X 0 0 0 CASEY CHASTEEN DIRECTOR 15.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39317 61709 18771 52 119797 MEMBERSHIP INCOME 900099 7714 7714 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 38 38 7752 66847 66847 18790 0 18790 18790 18790 34092 61709 26195 7897 7897 14951 0 14951 14951 236034 22703 0 93534 12327 12327 1000 1000 20578 16969 3609 1571 1295 276 7806 7806 24661 24661 58 58 5837 5153 433 251 6924 5032 847 1045 5212 4843 369 21115 17068 3630 417 13928 13928 14964 14964 5937 4896 1041 OTHER EXPENSES 7370 5638 857 875 STAFF & VOLUNTEER DEVEL 2190 2172 18 SUPPLIES 1387 986 401 152865 106271 44006 2588 94749 116621 575570 584168 37148 18021 3092 6993 5582 1908 3789 52065 52065 0 0 2055279 2271180 2774739 2999361 2000 1454 36288 28500 38288 29954 X 2102231 2304058 634220 665349 2736451 2969407 2774739 2999361 83169 149787 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 150746 352863 186912 158616 120787 969924 6800 10429 6266 9182 6762 39439 18961 21587 25525 10715 14951 91739 176507 384879 218703 178513 142500 1101102 14186 4445 8045 23724 32376 82776 0 14186 4445 8045 23724 32376 82776 1018326 30489 33350 47780 56367 66847 234833 30489 33350 47780 56367 66847 234833 1036 7897 8933 206996 418229 266483 235916 217244 1344868 0.75720 0.79590 0.17460 0.15000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 166 166 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: LOBBY DAY PARTICIPATION - VISIT WITH LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE LEAGUE'S MISSION AND POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SUPPORT OUR MISSION. 2055279 30871 210691 1000 0 24661 2271180 1717192 66396 295828 2996 0 21141 2055279 1516422 229591 -10582 1000 0 17239 1717192 1570819 33831 -65986 0 0 22242 1516422 1219282 6849 358437 0 0 13749 1570819 0.71380 0.25680 0.02940 1 0 52065 52065 0 0 BENEFICIAL INTEREST CFO 2271180 F 2271180 X PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO RECEIVE GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILITY IN OPERATIONS, MEMBER TRAINING FOR LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS; THEREBY, FREEING FUNDS FOR LEAGUE COMMUNITY PROJECTS. THERE SHALL BE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS OPERATED BY THE LEAGUE. THE INTEREST EARNED FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS SHALL BE USED TO ADVANCE THE PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE LEAGUE. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF MAY 31, 2025 AND 2024, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN, OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN, THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF AN ASSET OR LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. A TAX ASSET OR LIABILITY WOULD BE RECOGNIZED IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE IT LIKELY THAT CHANGES WILL OCCUR WITHIN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR THAT WILL HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CHARITY BALL 55276 30450 24826 9507 11100 1685 FALL HOME TOUR 40525 31259 9266 1716 950 1237 95801 61709 34092 11223 12050 2922 26195 7897 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: (1) A SENSORY ROOM FOR CHILDREN AT A CRISIS NUSERY TO PROVIDE A CALMING, THERAPEUTIC SPACE WHERE CHILDREN IN CRISIS CAN SAFELY REGULATE THEIR EMOTIONS, REDUCE STRESS, AND BEGIN TO HEAL THROUGH GENTLE, SENSORY-BASED PLAY; (2) EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT WHERE GIRLS, AGES 11- 18, COME TOGETHER TO SOCIALIZE WITH AND LEARN FROM LOCAL FEMALE LEADERS WHERE THEY ARE EMPOWERED THROUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES; (3) HOUSE STARTER CLEANING KITS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES TRANSITIONING INTO STABLE HOUSING WITH DIGNITY, ENSURING THEY HAVE THE TOOLS TO MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SAFE, AND HEALTHY HOME FROM DAY ONE; (4) PROVIDING DINNER TO UNDER SERVED FAMILIES, CREATING A WELCOMING SPACE FOR CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT, AND DIGNITY HELPING FAMILIES BUILD TRUST, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND FEEL SUPPORTED AS THEY WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM HOME OWNERSHIP; AND (5) PROVIDING STEM KITS TO LOCAL YOUTH TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND HANDS-ON LEARNING, EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO EXPLORE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN, IMAGINATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD INVESTED 167 VOLUNTEER HOURS BY 65 VOLUNTEERS DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND TRAINING OUR VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: PROVISIONAL, ACTIVE, SUSTAINING, EMERITUS, AND FOUNDING AND CHAPTER MEMBER EMERITUS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE, MADE UP OF MEMBERS, PRESENTS A SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR VOTE. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS REQUIRE A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS OTHER DECISIONS OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS ADOPTION OF PROJECTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH REQUIRE THE COMMITMENT OF TIME, SERVICES AND/OR FUNDS BY ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION BY TWO THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, INCLUDING ABSENTEES. ADDITIONALLY, APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS EXCEEDING ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) REQUIRE THE AUTHORIZATION BY TWO THIRDS (2/3) VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP PRESENT AND VOTING AT THE NEXT REGULAR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A LEAGUE MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO USE JUDGEMENT IN ALL MATTERS COMING BEFORE THE BOARD IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE ITS BEST INTEREST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR THE MEMBERSHIP MUST APPROVE ANY AGREEMENTS COMMITTING THE LEAGUE'S NAME, MEMBERSHIP, OR FUNDS IN THE CASE OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE LEAGUE MEMBER SHOULD DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT AND ABSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATION AS AN INTERESTED PARTY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.