Nonprofit · EIN 45-2888970
DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $224,318 | $162,337 | $61,981 | $100,394 | $0 | $100,394 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $107,936 | $118,670 | -$10,734 | $38,293 | $1,300 | $36,993 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $120,819 | $102,817 | $18,002 | $47,727 | $0 | $47,727 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $107,751
- of which government grants
- $14,225
- Program service revenue
- $116,567
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $77,416
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,416
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,910
- Occupancy
- $32,820
- Travel
- $697
- Program services (functional)
- $130,495
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,062
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,780
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $38,413
- Total assets, end of year
- $100,394
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $100,394
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,394
- Gross receipts
- $224,318
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatyana Kimble | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lissa McLeod | President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Catherine Pepmiller | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Salazar | Secretary Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Blaine Sample | Director Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Weinstein | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| Lissa McLeod | President | 40 | $0 |
| Catherine Pepmiller | Treasurer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Amber Winters | Secretary | 0.25 | $0 |
| Caitlin Kothe | Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Young Kim | Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Laura Davis | Member | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Weinstein | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Lissa McLeod | President | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Pepmiller | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Amber Winters | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Caitlin Kothe | Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Young Kim | Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Laura Davis | Member | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 509 DUTCH VALLEY DR STE A, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918-2071
- In care of
- % JILL SCHEIDT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 4506 Fellel Rd, Knoxville TN 37912
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lissa McLeod, 509A DUTCH VALLEY DRIVE, Knoxville, TN 37918
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Jake Weinstein, 4506 Fellel Rd, knoxville TN 37912
- Signed the 990
- Lissa McLeod, President
- Phone
- (865) 609-2012
- Return prepared by
- Nonprofit Bookkeeping And Consulting
Mission
Dragonfly provides a full range of aerial and circus arts classes, with a robust program of scholarships and financial support, especially for underserved youth. We provide community outreach programs in circus education, community based circus performances and teacher training. Dragonfly helps you improve your body, mind, and spirit in a safe, encouraging, and fun environment! In addition to classes, Dragonfly offers: Student workshops with visiting aerials experts Training for advanced students wanting to teach aerials, an annual Circus Extravaganza, Regular performances in the community at festivals, performing arts shows, private parties, corporate events and fundraisers.
Program accomplishments
- Dragonfly provide classes for ages 6 through adult on: Aerial Fabrics, Aerial Fitness, Trapeze, Lyra Sling Rope, Kids Circus, Kids Circus Camps, Parties, Adult Ground Circus, including stilts and juggling. Dragonfly helps you improve your body, mind, and spirit in a safe, encouraging, and fun environment! In addition to classes, Dragonfly offers: Student workshops with visiting aerials experts Training for advanced students wanting to teach aerials, an annual Circus Extravaganza Regular performances in the community at festivals, performing arts shows, private parties, corporate events and fundraisers.Expenses $130,495 · revenue $162,337
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2888970
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $100,394
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,318
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $224,318 | $162,337 | $100,394 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $107,936 | $118,670 | $38,293 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $120,819 | $102,817 | $47,727 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jake Weinstein | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Jacob Weinstein | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 45-2888970).
Questions about DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO
- What is the EIN of DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO is 45-2888970.
- Is DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO 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 AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO 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 DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO 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 DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lissa McLeod.
- Who are the officers and directors of DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DRAGONFLY AERIAL AND CIRCUS ARTS STUDIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,318, expenses of $162,337 and total assets of $100,394 at year end.
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