Nonprofit · EIN 59-3031959
HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC
Tax-exempt · SPRING HILL, FL 34606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,943,271 | $1,580,218 | $1,363,053 | $3,030,113 | $5,227 | $3,024,886 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,748,033 | $1,579,534 | $168,499 | $2,562,900 | $901,067 | $1,661,833 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,458,591 | $1,214,493 | $244,098 | $1,582,405 | $89,071 | $1,493,334 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,982,759
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$39,488
- Other revenue
- -$39,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $703,687
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,309
- Other salaries and wages
- $191,556
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $348,074
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,030
- Travel
- $24,197
- Program services (functional)
- $1,292,356
- Management and general (functional)
- $272,141
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,721
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,562,900
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,030,113
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,024,886
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,141
- Gross receipts
- $2,982,759
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 111
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY BRINKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $151,856 | $0 | $14,262 |
| DEBBYE WARRELL | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $90,857 | $26,731 |
| KANDICE CHRISTMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA MYERS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN PRESCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GUNTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JARVIS UPSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BURTON MELAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE PASTORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON TWYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TORI HUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY BRINKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $98,593 | $0 | $24,842 |
| DEBBYE WARRELL | TREASURER/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $83,049 | $26,731 |
| LISA BECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $46,322 | $7,963 |
| KANDICE CHRISTMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GUNTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TORI HUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BURTON MELAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA MYERS | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE PASTORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN PRESCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON TWYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JARVIS UPSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BECKER | LIASON Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $117,763 | $21,700 |
| DEBBYE WARRELL | TREASURER/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $79,728 | $22,538 |
| TAMMY BRINKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $74,496 | $0 | $24,842 |
| ELIZABETH CASNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KANDICE CHRISTMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GUNTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BILLY HEALIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOLCOMB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BURTON MELAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY MULLINS | PRESIDENT EL Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA MYERS | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN PRESCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JARVIS UPSHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5404 APPLEGATE DR, SPRING HILL, FL 34606-4505
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAMMY BRINKER, 900 EMERSON RD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
- Signed the 990
- TAMMY BRINKER, CEO
- Phone
- (352) 797-7029
- Return prepared by
- PURVIS GRAY & COMPANY LLP
Mission
ALL ACTIVITY IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE EDUCATION, ADULT EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Program accomplishments
- CLASSROOM GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIAL FUNDING - THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS CLASSROOM GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SPECIAL FUNDING INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT ACROSS MORE THAN 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HERNANDO COUNTY. CLASSROOM GRANTS PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PROJECTS, MATERIALS, AND TECHNOLOGY THAT ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING. SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS HELP REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY DONORS, THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES FUNDING GAPS NOT COVERED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGETS, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT.Expenses $968,944 · grants $506,275
- SEE SCHEDULE OTOOLS 4 SCHOOLS TEACHER SUPPLY STORETHE FOUNDATION OPERATES A YEAR-ROUND TEACHER RESOURCE STORE PROVIDING FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO EDUCATORS SERVING MORE THAN 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HERNANDO COUNTY. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS APPROXIMATELY 1,600 TEACHERS AND BENEFITS MORE THAN 21,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. THE PHYSICAL STORE IS STOCKED THROUGH DONATED GOODS AND CONTRIBUTED FUNDS. BY PROVIDING CLASSROOM MATERIALS AT NO COST, THE PROGRAM REDUCES OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES FOR TEACHERS AND ENSURES STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES.OPERATION CINDERELLA BOUTIQUEOPERATION CINDERELLA PROVIDES FORMAL ATTIRE AT NO COST TO STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS. DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED OVER 178 DONATED DRESSES AND SUITS. ALL ITEMS ARE RECEIVED THROUGH NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS AND OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN MILESTONE SCHOOL EVENTS.Expenses $193,845 · grants $135,597
- THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK STUDENTS IN HERNANDO COUNTY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, VOLUNTEER MENTORING, ACADEMIC MONITORING, AND COLLEGE READINESS GUIDANCE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION AND POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC CRITERIA. THROUGH STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP AND LONG-TERM SCHOLARSHIP COMMITMENTS, THE PROGRAM PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.Expenses $100,102 · grants $37,421
- THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS ANNUAL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS HONORING OUTSTANDING TEACHERS, SCHOOL-RELATED EMPLOYEES, AND STUDENTS WITHIN HERNANDO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THESE EVENTS HIGHLIGHT EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE, DEDICATION, AND MEASURABLE IMPACT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. HONOREES ARE SELECTED THROUGH A STRUCTURED NOMINATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, SUPPORTS WORKFORCE MORALE AND RETENTION, AND STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION. ASSOCIATED EXPENSES INCLUDE EVENT PRODUCTION, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT COSTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE.Expenses $29,465 · grants $24,394
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
- 59-3031959
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,030,113
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,982,759
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,943,271 | $1,580,218 | $3,030,113 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,748,033 | $1,579,534 | $2,562,900 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,458,591 | $1,214,493 | $1,582,405 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,251,707 | $1,261,624 | $1,277,608 | 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 59-3031959).
Questions about HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC
- What is the EIN of HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC is 59-3031959.
- Is HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC 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 HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC 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 HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC 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 HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TAMMY BRINKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,856 (TAMMY BRINKER, CEO).
- How much revenue does HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,943,271, expenses of $1,580,218 and total assets of $3,030,113 at year end.
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