Desert Survivors Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (J30) the organization is classified as: Vocational Rehabilitation, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Desert Survivors Inc employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Survivors Inc 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 06/2023, Desert Survivors Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE DIGNIFIED PAID EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DESERT SURVIVORS HAS CONTINUED TO OFFER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES I/DD . WE HAVE SERVED TWO INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SERVICES, FOR REHABILITATION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES PROVIDING WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING AND TRAIL WORK EXPERIENCE. WE ARE SERVING UP TO 45 INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD THROUGH OUR CONTRACT WITH DES/DDD. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO SELL PLANTS AND TREES TO THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Willson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,776 |
Tom Velde President | Trustee | $0 | |
Chris Carraher Vice President | Trustee | $0 | |
Doug Granmo Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Stan Mazenek Secretary | Trustee | $0 | |
Jennifer Nosek Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $170,256 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $170,256 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,598,560 |
Investment income | $7,533 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,776,885 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,331 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,733 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,052,417 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $125,857 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $26 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $52,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,483 |
Office expenses | $50,390 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $87,471 |
Travel | $16,357 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,126 |
Insurance | $54,612 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,756,332 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,599 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $241,482 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $119,929 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $311,576 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,250 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $197,208 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $399,911 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,483,955 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,363 |
Grants payable | $52,350 |
Deferred revenue | $16,704 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $124,417 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,359,538 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,483,955 |