Desert Sky Community School
- Assets
- $536.6k
- Revenue
- $632.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 03/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-3457052
Organization Overview
Desert Sky Community School is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Desert Sky Community School employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Sky Community School 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 06/2021, Desert Sky Community School generated $632.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $601.1k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO LEARNING GUIDED BY THE CORE PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC WALDORF EDUCATION. DSCS EDUCATES AND INSPIRES CHILDREN TO THINK, FEEL, AND ACT WITH DEPTH, IMAGINATION, AND PURPOSE. WE ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE IN TUCSON ARIZONA. THE SCHOOL HAS A STUDENT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 50 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shelly Adrian Nonvoting Ex | Officer | 24 | $24,830 |
Cathy Rex President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Erich Saphir Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bee Ottinger Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vicki Westover Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $605,821 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,536 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $628,357 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,612 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $631,969 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $24,830 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,830 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $329,021 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,385 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $630 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,089 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $64,101 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,300 |
| Office expenses | $60,564 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,362 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,496 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,378 |
| Insurance | $11,970 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $601,126 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,499 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $61,059 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $829 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $456,208 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $536,595 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,949 |
| 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 | $145,920 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $14,573 |
| Total liabilities | $190,442 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $346,153 |
| 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 | $536,595 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Desert Sky Community School has recieved totaling $18,089.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jasam Foundation Fund B Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING | $18,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $89 |
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