Desert Survivors Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $250.0k
- Employees
- 90
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 04/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 86-0420538
Organization Overview
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 06/2022, Desert Survivors Inc employed 90 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 06/2022, Desert Survivors Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 7 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
2022
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 THROUGHOUT THE LAST YEAR AND THROUGH THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. WE HAVE USED DIFFERENT STRATEGIES AND PROTOCOLS TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. WE ARE ABLE TO ADD A NEW BUILDING TO PROVIDE MORE INDOOR SPACE ALLOWING FOR SOCIAL DISTANING WHILE OFFERING SAFETY TO ALL OUR WORKERS WITH I/DD DURING THE EXTREME HEAT WARNINGS. WE PURCHASED A NEW FORD F150 TRUCK SO THAT NURSERY HAS THE USE OF A TRUCK ALONG WITH ADMIN STAFF AND IT IS A BACKUP FOR OFF-SITE WORK PROGRAMS IF ONE OF THOSE VEHICLES NEEDS REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE. AS OF MAY 2022, WE WERE AWARDED A CONTRACT THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SERVICES FOR REHABILITATION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING AND TRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR UP TO FOUR INDIVIDUALS WITRH I/DD. WE ARE SERVING UP TO 42 INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD THROUGH OUR CONTRACT WITH DES/DDD. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO SELL PLANTS AND TREES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Willson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $83,031 |
Tom Velde President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Nosek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stan Mazenek Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Granmo Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Carraher Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $193,493 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $193,493 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,579,256 |
| Investment income | $78 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,577 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,769,251 |
| 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. | $94,454 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,445 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,044,584 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $118,567 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,896 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,707 |
| Office expenses | $25,138 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $69,279 |
| Travel | $5,332 |
| 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 | $50,522 |
| Insurance | $57,513 |
| All other expenses | $44,941 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,784,525 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $172,853 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $328,278 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,158 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $100,258 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $303,637 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,968 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $241,698 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $250,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,475,850 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,060 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,949 |
| 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 | $132,009 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,343,841 |
| 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 | $1,475,850 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Desert Survivors Inc has recieved totaling $155,354.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stonewall Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $150,000 |
Jeff & Connie Woodman Foundation Bellaire, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $304 |
Baird Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Abilitypath Redwood City, CA | $17,118,764 | $22,585,248 |
Tierra Del Sol Foundation Sunland, CA | $15,777,671 | $21,233,220 |
Northern California Inalliance Sacramento, CA | $14,812,049 | $20,528,387 |
Centers For Habilitation Tch Tempe, AZ | $15,476,606 | $18,250,392 |
Vocational Improvement Program Inc Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $11,426,905 | $18,954,396 |
Desertarc Palm Desert, CA | $13,861,862 | $17,111,228 |
Arizona Training & Evaluation Center Inc Peoria, AZ | $6,878,170 | $17,027,041 |
Valleylife Phoenix, AZ | $10,154,660 | $18,100,357 |
North Bay Rehabilitation Services Rohnert Park, CA | $31,738,550 | $17,650,975 |
Santa Ana Police Officers Assoc Benefit Trust Santa Ana, CA | $28,131,813 | $15,200,082 |
Vtc Enterprises Santa Maria, CA | $14,919,120 | $11,441,559 |
Tobosa Development And Training Center Inc Roswell, NM | $2,934,228 | $8,747,306 |