Desert Christian Academy is located in Bermuda Dunes, CA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Desert Christian Academy employed 130 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Christian Academy 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 07/2023, Desert Christian Academy generated $9.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO TRAIN STUDENTS TO GLORIFY JESUS CHRIST BY GROWING SPIRITUALLY, ACADEMICALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND SOCIALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debbee Scott Co-Head Of S | Officer | 40 | $107,924 |
Kirk Scott Co-Head Of S | Officer | 40 | $107,924 |
Richard Twiss Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Mercatante Secretary/tr | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bethany Cravalho Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Edgington Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $124,060 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $226,663 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $350,723 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,453,377 |
| Investment income | $13,988 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $427,588 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,247,635 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,676,963 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $215,848 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,864 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,406,400 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $78,713 |
| Other employee benefits | $547,835 |
| Payroll taxes | $286,240 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,910 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,979 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,947 |
| Office expenses | $461,197 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $153,161 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $217,242 |
| Insurance | $94,384 |
| All other expenses | $162,682 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,220,412 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,680,690 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $782,082 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $106,645 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,747 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $31,312 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,119,585 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $160,535 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $249,979 |
| Total assets | $11,139,575 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $138,622 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,133,103 |
| 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 | $146,054 |
| Other liabilities | $3,846 |
| Total liabilities | $1,421,625 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,717,950 |
| 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 | $11,139,575 |