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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1424239

JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL

Tax-exempt · AFTON, IA 50830

Financials

$53K$52K2023$43K$60K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$43,228$59,692-$16,464$23,792$0$23,792
September 30, 2024990-EZ$52,739$51,968$771$40,256–$40,256
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,632
Program service revenue
$9,005
Investment income
$158
Net income from fundraising events
$8,433

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$16,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$30,400
Occupancy
$9,232
Printing, publications and postage
$148
Other expenses
$19,912
Program services (functional)
$21,314

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,256
Total assets, end of year
$23,792
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$23,792
Cash, savings and investments
$23,792
Gross receipts
$46,883

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REGAN FEHRLEDIRECTOR40$16,000
MINDI ESLINGERPRESIDENT1$0
DENISE KELLEYTREASURER1$0
CRYSTAL THOMASSECRETARY1$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REGAN FEHRLEDIRECTOR40$14,400
MINDI ESLINGERPRESIDENT1$0
DENISE KELLEYTREASURER1$0
CRYSTAL THOMASSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 153, AFTON, IA 50830-0153
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 153, Afton IA 50830
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Denise Kelley, 1154 Pheasant Ave, Afton IA 50830
Signed the 990-EZ
REGAN FEHRLE, DIRECTOR
Phone
(641) 344-7301
Return prepared by
WILLETS BAIRD AND CO PLC

Mission

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IN AFTON IOWA

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provide updates to the facilities for preschool education in Afton Iowa
    Expenses $9,232 · grants $25,632
  • Provide preschool education in Afton Iowa
    Expenses $12,082

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
42-1424239
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
1995
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,792
Income (IRS master file)
$46,883

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$43,228$59,692$23,792XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$52,739$51,968$40,256XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Denise Kelley
September 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Denise Kelley
September 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Denise Kelley
September 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Denise Kelley
September 30, 2019≤ $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 42-1424239).

Questions about JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL

What is the EIN of JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL is 42-1424239.
Is JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL?
The 990-N for 2022 names Denise Kelley.
Who are the officers and directors of JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,000 (REGAN FEHRLE, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does JOYFUL SPARKS PRESCHOOL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,228, expenses of $59,692 and total assets of $23,792 at year end.

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