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Dragonfly Foundation

EIN 27-3183929 · Cincinnati, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE OTHE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS FAMILIES OF PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS BY; BUILDING A NETWORK THAT CONNECTS DRAGONFLY FAMILIES TO EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, ENHANCING PROGRAMS IN PARTNER WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS, PARTNERING ON PSYCHOSOCIAL RESEARCH WITH CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
15
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$117,661, senior vp of finance and business operations

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $1.0 million spent. PATIENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS: THE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION'S PATIENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT AND DISTRACTIONS TO HELP PATIENTS AND FAMILIES GET THROUGH THE DAY-TO-DAY STRUGGLES OF CANCER AND BLOOD DISEASES JOURNEYS. THIS LESSENS THE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL BURDENS DURING ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT TIMES IN A FAMILY'S LIFE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:A)GIFTING FOR PATIENTS, SIBLINGS AND CAREGIVERS.B)ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.C)PATIENT AND FAMILY EVENTS WHICH ALLOW FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER AND TO CONNECT WITH OTHER FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE.SEEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.D)PATIENT RELATIONS TO PROVIDE A NETWORK THAT CONNECTS DRAGONFLY FAMILIES TO EACH OTHER AND TO THE COMMUNITY.E)URGENT NEEDS TO RELIEVE THE FINANCIAL STRESS ON EVERYDAY LIVING, IF NECESSARY.
  2. $238,939 spent. HOSPITAL PROGRAMS: THE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION'S HOSPITAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO THE HOSPITALS WHICH ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENHANCE PROGRAMS IN PARTNERING CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:A)BEADS OF COURAGE WHICH ALLOW PATIENTS TO MARK THE MILESTONES OF CANCER TREATMENT WITH A TANGIBLE MANIFESTATION OF THEIR EXPERIENCE THROUGH BEADS THEY RECEIVE FOR EACH MILESTONE THEY ACCOMPLISH DURING TREATMENT.B)CARE BAGS WHICH ARE CARE PACKAGES THAT MAKE HOSPITAL STAYS MORE COMFORTABLE AND PROVIDE RESOURCES AND EDUCATION UPON ADMISSION TO THE ONCOLOGY AND BONE MARROW UNITS.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONC)I'M STILL ME WHICH IS A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER HAIR LOSS AND OTHER PHYSICAL CHANGES THAT OCCUR DURING CANCER TREATMENT.D)HOSPITAL SUPPORT TO TAKE CARE OF HOSPITAL STAFF WHO TAKE CARE OF THESE PATIENTS EACH DAY.E)TECHNOLOGY WHICH ALLOWS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY DURING CANCER TREATMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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