Nonprofit · EIN 75-6035917
DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
Also known as SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75275
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $164,353 | $150,136 | $14,217 | $81,164 | – | $81,164 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $138,666 | $150,525 | -$11,859 | $66,946 | – | $66,946 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $146,423 | $142,041 | $4,382 | $78,805 | – | $78,805 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $145,040
- Program service revenue
- $19,310
- Investment income
- $3
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $22,304
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,021
- Other expenses
- $126,811
- Program services (functional)
- $144,700
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,947
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,164
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,164
- Cash, savings and investments
- $81,164
- Gross receipts
- $164,353
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BERRY | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW MILBURN | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| FRED OLNESS | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| JC CHIAO | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER HANKAMER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $19,575 |
| KRISTINE REILEY | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 |
| KEN BERRY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW MILBURN | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| FRED OLNESS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER HANKAMER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $9,750 |
| KRISTINE REILEY | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 |
| KEN BERRY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW MILBURN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| FRED OLNESS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 750175, DALLAS, TX 75275-0175
- In care of
- % FRED OLNESS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ANDREW MILBURN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (214) 768-2500
- Website
- WWW.DALLASSCIENCEFAIR.ORG
Mission
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR (DRSEF) IS TO FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE IN TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY REGION 10 SCHOOLS AND TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION BEYOND THAT COVERED IN THE CLASSROOM THROUGH SERVICE PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- SCIENCE & ENGINEERING PROJECT COMPETITION - UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR (ISEF), ANNUALLY SINCE 1957, THE DRSEF HAS ORGANIZED A REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROJECT COMPETITION. IT IS NOW OPEN TO OVER 2,000 PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ALL PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY REGION 10. THE REGIONAL FAIR DAY DRAWS OVER 1,000 STUDENTS WHO WON THEIR SCHOOL FAIRS, ABOUT 200 TEACHERS, AND 500 VOLUNTEER JUDGES - PROBABLY THE LARGEST SINGLE VOLUNTEERING EVENT IN NORTH TEXAS. SCIENCE PROJECTS GO ON FREE PUBLIC DISPLAY AFTER THE COMPETITION.Expenses $98,652
- INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR: EACH SPRING THE DRSEF ASSISTS REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS TO COMPETE IN STATE AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITIONS THROUGH LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDING AFFILIATION FEES, PROJECT SHIPPING, TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION AND MENTORING.Expenses $22,548
- AWARDS BANQUET: EACH SPRING, THE DRSEF HOLDS A BANQUET FOR APPROXIMATELY 400 STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS TO RECOGNIZE WINNING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM THE REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR. A DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER IS INVITED AND AN AWARDS PROGRAM IS PRINTED FOR ATTENDEES.Expenses $20,950
- SCIENCE FAIR WORKSHOP: TO FACILITATE SETTING UP OF SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITIONS, THE DRSEF MAILS KEY LITERATURE TO REGIONAL SCHOOLS, ORGANIZES A REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR WORKSHOP FOR ABOUT 70 TEACHERS, AND PROVIDES ONGOING INFORMATION SUPPORT VIA PHONE, EMAIL, AND THE DRSEF WEBSITE DALLASSCIENCEFAIR.ORG EVERY FALL. JUDGE RECRUITING: YEAR ROUND THE DRSEF LIASES WITH LOCAL AREA BUSINESSES, EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO RECRUIT AROUND 500 JUDGES FOR THE SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITION. A DATABASE OF ABOUT 700 JUDGES IS MAINTAINED. MENTORING: DRSEF ASSISTS IN MATCHING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES WITH SCHOOL STUDENTS REQUESTING MENTORING FOR THEIR PROJECTS.Expenses $2,550
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-6035917
- 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
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,164
- Income (IRS master file)
- $164,353
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $164,353 | $150,136 | $81,164 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $138,666 | $150,525 | $66,946 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $146,423 | $142,041 | $78,805 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 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 75-6035917).
Questions about DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
- What is the EIN of DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is 75-6035917.
- Is DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
- Are donations to DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR 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 DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DALLAS REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $164,353, expenses of $150,136 and total assets of $81,164 at year end.
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