Joshua Tree National Park Assoc is located in Twentynine Palms, CA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Joshua Tree National Park Assoc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Joshua Tree National Park Assoc 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 09/2023, Joshua Tree National Park Assoc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.7% 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:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE DESERT INSTITUTE IS OPERATED BY JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION (JTNPA) AND SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. IT OFFERS CLASSES IN CULTURAL HISTORY, NATURAL SCIENCE, SURVIVAL SKILLS, DESERT NATURALIST STUDIES, WOMEN'S PROGRAMS, CITIZEN SCIENCE, AND CREATIVE ARTS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT BY EXPERT INSTRUCTORS WHO PROVIDE A PERSONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE ON THESE EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES. THE DESERT INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A RICH, INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AIMED AT INPSIRING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO APPRECIATE AND PRESERVE CULTURAL RESOURCES AND NATURAL PLACES ASSOCIATED WITH JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK AND SURROUNDING PUBLIC LANDS.
THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVES AS THE MEMBERSHIP ARM OF THE JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION AND A FUNDRAISING ENTITY FOR JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK. THE PROGRAM ACHIEVES ITS GOALS VIA A VARIETY OF METHODS, INCLUDING SPECIAL EVENTS, MEMBERSHIP DRIVES, DONATION BOXES, PRIVATE DONATIONS, AND MEMORANDA OF INTENT. AN ANNUAL WORK PLAN IS AUTHORED BY PARK PERSONNEL EACH FISCAL YEAR TO DELINEATE PARK NEEDS AND FUNDING GOALS FOR THAT YEAR. PROGRAMS FUNDED RANGE FROM WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION TO THE JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM TO THE JOSHUA TREE CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE PROGRAM, WHICH IS AIMED AT PREVENTING THE DECLINE OF THE PARK'S NAMESAKE DESERT PLANT DUE TO CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kerry Puckett President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Zarki Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Zimmerman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Adams President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laraine Turk Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Truesdell Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $168,804 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,238 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $168,804 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $89,207 |
Investment income | $12,378 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $44,376 |
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 | $2,817,458 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,132,251 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $140,269 |
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. | $138,880 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,776 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,216,612 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $143,041 |
Payroll taxes | $143,888 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $76,501 |
Advertising and promotion | $514 |
Office expenses | $7,050 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,608 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,806 |
Interest | $5,329 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,082 |
Insurance | $52,799 |
All other expenses | $185,658 |
Total functional expenses | $2,663,879 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $930,860 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,088,986 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,488 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $964,942 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $816,793 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,816,569 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,165 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $25,605 |
Total liabilities | $171,770 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,402,415 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $242,384 |
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 | $3,816,569 |