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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0311926

GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION

Also known as ZHU DAO SHAN LONG SHI TUAN

Tax-exempt · BROOMFIELD, CO 80020

Financials

$129K$96K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$129,223$96,101$33,122$116,934–$116,934
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$46,211
Program service revenue
$80,201
Investment income
$2,811

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$33,704
Printing, publications and postage
$2,556
Other expenses
$59,841
Program services (functional)
$190,482

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$83,812
Total assets, end of year
$116,934
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$116,934
Cash, savings and investments
$116,934
Gross receipts
$129,223

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gina LaffertyPresident30$0
Kevin BuiVice President20$0
Emily TranTreasurer18$0
Kenny DiepSecretary15$0
Jason DuongBoard Member15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7120 W 117TH AVE STE B5, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020-2971
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
7120 W 117th Ave B5, Broomfield CO 80021
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Gina Lafferty, 12430 2nd St, Thornton CO 80241
Signed the 990-EZ
Gina Lafferty, President

Mission

Guiding Mountain Dragon & Lion Dance Association is a registered 501c3 non-profit dedicated to sharing the cultural art and sport of Dragon & Lion Dancing. As an organization the group is focused on providing a collaborative and welcoming space for members of the community to learn about and connect with the culture beauty and history of Dragon and Lion Dancing. Guiding Mountains goal? To bring joy empower youth and strengthen community through the cultural arts. All of our coaches members performers and officers are volunteers and finances from performances and events go directly back into the organization to support our ability to offer FREE training to our members. Our belief is that there should be no financial barriers to youth being able to learn about and participate in their culture or broaden their cultural knowledge.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provided 81 Lion and Dragon dance performances to the Colorado community giving 25+ youth and young adults in the AAPI community opportunities to connect with and gain valuable leadership experience. Reached over 20,000 people with performances from large to private events.
    Expenses $95,241
  • Presented 18 educational presentations throughout the state of Colorado educating the community on the importance cultural significance and history of Dragon and Lion dance. Gave AANHPI youth the opportunities to learn about and develop presentation leadership skills to connect with their communities in meaningful ways. Reached over 8,000 individuals through these presentations.
    Expenses $95,241

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0311926
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$116,934
Income (IRS master file)
$129,223

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$129,223$96,101$116,934IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Gina Lafferty
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Gina Lafferty
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Gina Lafferty
December 31, 2022≤ $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 92-0311926).

Questions about GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION is 92-0311926.
Is GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION 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 GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Gina Lafferty.
Who are the officers and directors of GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GUIDING MOUNTAIN DRAGON & LION DANCE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $129,223, expenses of $96,101 and total assets of $116,934 at year end.

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