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Dartmouth Dragon Foundation Inc

EIN 82-2783783 · Hanover, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PRESERVE AND CARRY ON THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRADITIONS AND CEREMONIES OF THE DRAGON SENIOR SOCIETY ORGANIZATION WHICH, SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1898, HAS PROMOTED THE IDEALS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, HIGH MORAL PURPOSE, AND RESPECT FOR THE TRADITIONS OF THE COLLEGE; AND TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE SELECTED UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE TO BECOME PROSPECTIVE LEADERS OF THE COLLEGE, LOCAL,NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.

Income
$547,699
Spending
$215,141
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
48.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$95,000, exec directo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 48.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $118,354 spent. EDUCATION IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION ORGANIZED AND FULLY UNDERWROTE TWO PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE FIRST PROGRAM IS A DAY-LONG PROGRAM OF CAREER PANELS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH SERVES 35-50 UNDERGRADUATES ANNUALLY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PLANS AND UNDERWRITES AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES, WHICH REACHES MORE THAN 1,500 DARTMOUTH ALUMNI AND THEIR FAMILIES AND APPROXIMATELY 60 UNDERGRADUATES ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO THE TWO FORMAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES INFORMAL MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS THROUGH THE HOSTING OF ALUMNI VISITS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES THE DRAGON FACILITY AVAILABLE, FREE OF CHARGE, TO THE UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS (APPROXIMATELY 60 STUDENTS ANNUALLY), WHO MAKE EXTENSIVE USE OF THE BUILDING'S MEETING AND STUDY SPACES THROUGH PEER-DRIVEN LEARNING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INFORMAL ACADEMIC DISCOURSE, FULFILLMENT OF GROUP LEADERSHIP ROLES, GROUP GOAL SETTING AND PLANNING, COMMUNITY SERVICE PLANNING, AND BASIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE FACILITY'S WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY TO ENSURE THE STRONGEST SUPPORT OF UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES. EDUCATION IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION ORGANIZED AND FULLY UNDERWROTE TWO PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE FIRST PROGRAM IS A DAY-LONG PROGRAM OF CAREER PANELS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH SERVES 35-50 UNDERGRADUATES ANNUALLY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PLANS AND UNDERWRITES AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES, WHICH REACHES MORE THAN 1,500 DARTMOUTH ALUMNI AND THEIR FAMILIES AND APPROXIMATELY 60 UNDERGRADUATES ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO THE TWO FORMAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES INFORMAL MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS THROUGH THE HOSTING OF ALUMNI VISITS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES THE DRAGON FACILITY AVAILABLE, FREE OF CHARGE, TO THE UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS (APPROXIMATELY 60 STUDENTS ANNUALLY), WHO MAKE EXTENSIVE USE OF THE BUILDING'S MEETING AND STUDY SPACES THROUGH PEER-DRIVEN LEARNING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INFORMAL ACADEMIC DISCOURSE, FULFILLMENT OF GROUP LEADERSHIP ROLES, GROUP GOAL SETTING AND PLANNING, COMMUNITY SERVICE PLANNING, AND BASIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE FACILITY'S WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY TO ENSURE THE STRONGEST SUPPORT OF UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES.
  2. $6,859 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE THE FOUNDATION MADE CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO LOCAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE UPPER VALLEY COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FOOD INSECURITY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND COUNSELING, HOUSING INSECURITY/SHELTER SERVICES AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MADE A DONATION TO PARTIALLY UNDERWRITE A PUBLIC SPEAKER SERIES, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMMING, AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
  3. $27,340 spent. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING THE MORE THAN 125-YEAR HISTORY AND HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE OF THE DARTMOUTH DRAGON SENIOR SOCIETY ON OBSERVATORY ROAD IN HANOVER, NH. IN 2025 THE FOUNDATION UNDERWROTE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORICAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE. THE DRAGON BUILDING ALSO SERVES AS A REPOSITORY FOR BOTH DRAGON SENIOR SOCIETY AND DARTMOUTH COLLEGE-RELATED HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND MEMORABILIA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 October 2018.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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