Nonprofit · EIN 20-2959364
DESERT ESPERANZA INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $87,296 | $137,662 | -$50,366 | $796,029 | $53,783 | $742,246 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $100,118 | $114,969 | -$14,851 | $799,738 | $7,126 | $792,612 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $88,999 | $113,751 | -$24,752 | $846,409 | $38,946 | $807,463 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $85,550
- Investment income
- $1,746
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,515
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,501
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,402
- Depreciation
- $39,524
- Program services (functional)
- $126,910
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,752
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $799,738
- Total assets, end of year
- $796,029
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,783
- Net assets, end of year
- $742,246
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $665,903
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $742,246
- Gross receipts
- $87,296
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Hotz | CAO/CCO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $321,858 | $27,143 |
| Ramiro Guillen | Psychiatrist | 0 | $0 | $324,665 | $19,807 |
| Nicole Cupp-Herring | Chief of Specia Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $192,095 | $49,400 |
| Megan Pocock | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $186,922 | $54,006 |
| Veronica Hurd | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $213,758 | $10,812 |
| Bryan Colby | VP IT Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $178,756 | $24,655 |
| Felicia Perez Canez | Nurse Practitoner | 0 | $0 | $164,448 | $37,005 |
| Nathan Vollbrecht | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $160,834 | $37,594 |
| Geno Adams | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $175,652 | $21,746 |
| Alexandra Schindler | Se Dir Rewards Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $151,777 | $25,480 |
| Irene Shah Curry | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $158,685 | $3,000 |
| Noel Collier | VP/Quality Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $124,903 | $23,376 |
| David Barnes | VP Facilities Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $131,255 | $11,738 |
| James Ford | Dir/Development Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $122,257 | $2,300 |
| Amber Hoch | Dir Outpatient Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $109,377 | $13,764 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shana Hanley | Sr Dir/Health C Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $110,575 | $11,003 |
| David Williams | Dir/Application Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $105,693 | $2,193 |
| Michael Kurtenbach | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Bidwill III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Stoltz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Calvin Cole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee Osipov | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Guillen | CMO | 0 | $0 | $344,140 | $31,164 |
| Doris Hotz | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $322,500 | $3,000 |
| Daniela Reid | Psychiatrist | 0 | $0 | $203,173 | $10,943 |
| Nicole Cupp-Herring | Exec VP/CCO Officer | 0 | $0 | $182,136 | $24,185 |
| Bryan Colby | CIO | 0 | $0 | $169,669 | $31,591 |
| Christian Garcia | CFO | 0 | $0 | $173,616 | $25,436 |
| Alexandra Jakab | Clinician I | 0 | $0 | $184,459 | $14,450 |
| Veronica Hurd | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $194,806 | $3,000 |
| Patrice Lashawn Pickett | Registered Nurse | 0 | $0 | $173,958 | $12,922 |
| Larry Cowley | Psychiatrist | 0 | $0 | $171,762 | $3,000 |
| Megan Pocock | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 | $68,711 | $11,832 |
| Tara Acuna | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Rodrigo Silva | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Brown | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Hill | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Estela Barraza | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Napoli | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee Osipv | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Hotz | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $358,830 | $1,260 |
| Daniela Reid | Psychiatrist | 0 | $0 | $256,729 | $7,326 |
| Annette Bunn | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $210,325 | $11,237 |
| Ramiro Guillen | CMO | 0 | $0 | $202,264 | $12,588 |
| Jesse Costales | Psychiatrist | 0 | $0 | $199,508 | $5,325 |
| Adam Geno | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $186,608 | $18,130 |
| Tanya Smith | Nurse Practitioner | 0 | $0 | $178,243 | $13,877 |
| Bryan Colby | CIO | 0 | $0 | $166,771 | $23,994 |
| Christian Garcia | CFO | 0 | $0 | $159,412 | $29,600 |
| Nicole Cupp-Herring | Exec VP/CCO Officer | 0 | $0 | $167,037 | $15,608 |
| Tara Acuna | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Rodrigo Silva | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Brown | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Hill | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Estela Barraza | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Napoli | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Nash | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee Osipv | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Pocock | VP/CFO Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 202 E EARLL DR STE 200, PHOENIX, AZ 85012-2647
- Signed the 990
- Megan Pocock, Treasurer
- Phone
- (602) 808-2800
- Return prepared by
- DOUGLAS P KIENITZ CPA PC
Mission
Desert Esperanza is a non-profit, public organization that provides a 16 unit apartment project for the seriously mentally ill.
Program accomplishments
- Provide and maintain a 16 unit housing project in order to accomodate seriously mentally ill individuals.Expenses $126,910
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2959364
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $796,029
- Income (IRS master file)
- $87,296
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $87,296 | $137,662 | $796,029 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $100,118 | $114,969 | $799,738 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $88,999 | $113,751 | $846,409 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $58,177 | $124,366 | $868,133 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2959364).
Questions about DESERT ESPERANZA INC
- What is the EIN of DESERT ESPERANZA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT ESPERANZA INC is 20-2959364.
- Is DESERT ESPERANZA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to DESERT ESPERANZA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESERT ESPERANZA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DESERT ESPERANZA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DESERT ESPERANZA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESERT ESPERANZA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DESERT ESPERANZA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,296, expenses of $137,662 and total assets of $796,029 at year end.
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