Desert Star Community School
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Cornville, AZ
- Founding
- 09/2006
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 73-1707110
Organization Overview
Desert Star Community School is located in Cornville, AZ. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Desert Star Community School employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Star 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 Star Community School generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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 DESERT STAR COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION THAT CONSIDERS THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD, DEVELOPS THE FULL DIVERSITYOF HUMAN INTELLIGENCE WITHIN EACH INDIVIDUAL, AND INSTILLS A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING. OUR PURPOSE IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE POTENTIAL SO THEY MAY LEAD FULFILLING, PURPOSEFUL LIVES AND MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY AND WORLD COMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ELEMENTARY AGE EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Plucker F Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $46,570 |
Vargo J President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rochon Y Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cristofono K Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Koistinen K Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Winn T Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $596,714 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,424 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $640,138 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,280,414 |
| Investment income | $47 |
| 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 | $1,927,652 |
| 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. | $46,570 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $801,461 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,086 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,961 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,585 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $319 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,580 |
| Travel | $2,046 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $104,216 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $168,362 |
| Insurance | $22,400 |
| All other expenses | $39,548 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,620,075 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $645,729 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,347 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $165,866 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,438,144 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $85,371 |
| Total assets | $4,386,457 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,028 |
| 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 | $3,155,321 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $51,330 |
| Total liabilities | $3,268,679 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $952,477 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $165,301 |
| 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 | $4,386,457 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Desert Star Community School has recieved totaling $15,426.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $14,975 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $451 |
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