2025-10-20T15:37:53-07:00 2024-12-31 454483321 Eugene A Snook CPA 1600 East Florida Avenue Suite 306 Hemet CA 92544 990 2024-01-01 043619462 DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND DESE 7607762700 PO BOX 4732 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 STEVEN P NEIFFER Treasurer 2025-10-20 true true EUGENE A SNOOK P01441224 9512822035 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STEVEN P NEIFFER 178365 false X DESERTWINDSFB.ORG X 2002 CA The Band was formed in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization for the purpose ofdeveloping a quality musical band open to men and women that are gay, lesbian,heterosexual, and all other sexual orientations. Through its musical performances,the band makes a positive contribution to the community by providing educational,cultural, and social enrichment for its members and audiences. 9 9 2 0 102608 100543 65840 74926 33 2896 -4420 0 164061 178365 4000 9000 0 23902 33485 0 2992 94610 140893 122512 183378 41549 -5013 253875 267153 272 10996 253603 256157 The Band was formed in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization for the purpose ofdeveloping a quality musical band open to men and women that are gay, lesbian,heterosexual, and all other sexual orientations. Through its musical performances,the band makes a positive contribution to the community by providing educational,cultural, and social enrichment for its members and audiences. false false 145481 74926 THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS SEVERAL PROGRAMS ANNUALLY IN PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA WITH IT'S SYMPHONIC BAND, JAZZ BAND, AND VARIOUS SMALL ENSEMBLES. 8000 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. 5848 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS - Each spring the band sponsors a guest composer or conductor for our spring concert. The guest composer or conductor works with up to 6 school bands in the Coachella Valley to provide students a rare opportunity to study music by the person who wrote it. The program is in it's 7th year now and has been a tremendous success. 159329 true true false false false false false false false false true false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 2 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X STEVEN P NEIFFER 7607762700 332 W ALEJO RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 X STEVE BAKER Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL PIPITONE Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC WALTERS Director 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TODD PARKER Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDY BLAZER Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN NEIFFER Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SHERRI MARMON Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAKE FRICK Director 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW NELSON President 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 8472 92071 100543 CONCERTS 74926 74926 74926 2896 2896 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 178365 74926 2896 X 0 9000 9000 0 0 0 0 30357 30357 0 0 3128 3128 0 0 1633 1633 0 0 0 0 3874 3874 1822 1822 0 0 7792 7792 0 0 0 0 0 10101 10101 4905 4905 CONCERT EXPENSES 58192 58192 BAND EQUIPMENT 13083 13083 GRAPHIC DESIGN 9105 9105 REHEARSAL SECURITY 7350 7350 23036 11221 8823 2992 183378 159329 21057 2992 34400 38481 142372 153439 0 0 0 0 0 0 2488 118162 86370 41893 31792 0 0 35210 40953 0 0 253875 267153 1351 8980 272 665 272 10996 X 253603 256157 253603 256157 253875 267153 -5013 7567 X false false false X 66723 66310 104449 102608 100543 440633 0 0 66723 66310 104449 102608 100543 440633 0 440633 597 27 20 33 2896 3573 0 0 444206 232696 0.99200 0.99360 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 118162 86370 31792 31792 40953 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 665 665 false 0 0 SCHOLARSHIPS 3 9000 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A DRAFT COPY OF THE TAX RETURNS ARE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CPA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THE TAX RETURNS AND CONTACT THE CPA WITH ANY INQUIRIES OR EXCEPTIONS. UPON CLEARING ALL EXCEPTIONS AND INQUIRIES, THE RETURNS ARE THEN FINALIZED AND A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMPOSES A DUTY TO DISCLOSE UPON ANY OFFICER OR DIRECTOR THAT MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS DEFINED IN THEIR CONFLICT POLICY. IN ADDITION, EACH BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER WILL SIGN A STATEMENT ANNUALLY CONFIRMING THEY HAVE RECEIVED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY. ANY CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES, THE BOARD WILL MEET AND CONFER TO MAKE A DETERMINATION IF A CONFLICT EXISTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION.ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS:------------------------------------------------------------If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain. If, a final determination is made that the member failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, the board shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a ALL WORK IS PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 THE FORM 990 IS FILED ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSED ON THE WEBSITE OF THE CALIFORNIA REGISTRY OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e AWARDS: Column (A) - Total = $472; Column (B) - Program Services = $472; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e BANK AND PAYPAL FEES: Column (A) - Total = $893; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $893; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CONFERENCES: Column (A) - Total = $6269; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $6269; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e DIRECTORS EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $478; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $478; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e FEES: Column (A) - Total = $2; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $2; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e FLIPCAUASE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $1506; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1506 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e INSTRUMENTS MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $2447; Column (B) - Program Services = $2447; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e MEMBERSHIPS: Column (A) - Total = $690; Column (B) - Program Services = $690; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e OUTSIDE SERVICES: Column (A) - Total = $45; Column (B) - Program Services = $45; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $2297; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $811; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1486 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e PRIDE FESTIVAL: Column (A) - Total = $2295; Column (B) - Program Services = $2295; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1577; Column (B) - Program Services = $1577; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e QUICKBOOKS ANNUAL FEES: Column (A) - Total = $370; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $370; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e REHEARSAL MILEAGE REIMB.: Column (A) - Total = $1299; Column (B) - Program Services = $1299; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e REHEARSAL REFRESHMENTS: Column (A) - Total = $90; Column (B) - Program Services = $90; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e REIMBURSEMENTS: Column (A) - Total = $20; Column (B) - Program Services = $20; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e SOCIAL: Column (A) - Total = $418; Column (B) - Program Services = $418; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $233; Column (B) - Program Services = $233; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e UNIFORMS: Column (A) - Total = $1635; Column (B) - Program Services = $1635; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0