Friends Of The Desert Mountains

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Desert Mountains is located in Palm Desert, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Desert Mountains employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Desert Mountains is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Friends Of The Desert Mountains generated $906.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $932.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS IS TO PRESERVE LAND, TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, AND TO ACT AS THE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FRIENDS PURCHASED 50 ACRES OF LAND IN 2023. THE OWNED LAND INVENTORY AT THE END OF 2023 WAS 18,800.20 ACRES. THE TOTAL OVERALL ACRES CONSERVED OR ASSISTED WITH BY FRIENDS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY ARE NOW UP TO 60,603.05.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tammy Martin
Exec. Direct
$96,035
Rebecca Driscoll
Board Chair
$0
Dr Robert Reed
Vice Chair
$0
Matt Gonda
Treasurer
$0
Deborah Mcgarrey
Secretary
$0
Ted Lennon
Chairman Eme
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$187,329
Related organizations$0
Government grants $282,351
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$19,504
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$489,184
Total Program Service Revenue$12,227
Investment income $107,833
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $95,604
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$80,624
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,640
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $906,532

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