Nonprofit · EIN 20-3457052
DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $521,202 | $534,718 | -$13,516 | $583,937 | $115,449 | $468,488 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $568,303 | $540,420 | $27,883 | $606,938 | $124,934 | $482,004 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $665,704 | $588,924 | $76,780 | $650,777 | $196,656 | $454,121 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $452,207
- of which government grants
- $441,316
- Program service revenue
- $68,991
- Investment income
- $4
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,720
- Other salaries and wages
- $215,846
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $310,495
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $37,112
- Occupancy
- $28,429
- Depreciation
- $18,028
- Program services (functional)
- $398,899
- Management and general (functional)
- $135,819
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $606,938
- Total assets, end of year
- $583,937
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $115,449
- Net assets, end of year
- $468,488
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $489,166
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $468,488
- Gross receipts
- $521,202
- Employees
- 25
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZORAIDA GONZALEZ | EX OFFICIO O Officer | 40 | $45,000 |
| SHELLY ADRIAN | CHARTER HOLD Officer | 10 | $16,720 |
| CATHY REX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATT ROLL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERICH SAPHIR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZORAIDA GONZALEZ | EX OFFICIO O Officer | 40 | $41,969 |
| SHELLY ADRIAN | CHARTER HOLD Officer | 20 | $21,080 |
| TC LEON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $4,320 |
| CATHY REX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERICH SAPHIR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZORAIDA GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $38,560 |
| SHELLY ADRIAN | NONVOTING EX Officer | 20 | $24,723 |
| CATHY REX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERICH SAPHIR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VICKI WESTOVER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1350 N ARCADIA AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85712-4706
- In care of
- % SHELLY ADRIEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ZORAIDA GONZALEZ, 1350 N ARCADIA AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ 85712
- Signed the 990
- SHELLY ADRIAN, CHARTER HOLDER
- Phone
- (520) 745-3888
- Return prepared by
- ASPIRE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO LEARNING GUIDED BY THE CORE PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC WALDORF EDUCATION. DSCS EDUCATES AND INSPIRES CHILDREN TO THINK, FEEL, AND ACT WITH DEPTH, IMAGINATION, AND PURPOSE. WE ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE IN TUCSON ARIZONA. THE SCHOOL HAS A STUDENT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 35 STUDENTS.Expenses $398,899 · revenue $68,991
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3457052
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $583,937
- Income (IRS master file)
- $521,202
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $521,202 | $534,718 | $583,937 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $568,303 | $540,420 | $606,938 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $665,704 | $588,924 | $650,777 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $630,409 | $599,221 | $549,442 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 20-3457052).
Questions about DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is 20-3457052.
- Is DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 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 SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ZORAIDA GONZALEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (ZORAIDA GONZALEZ, EX OFFICIO O).
- How much revenue does DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $521,202, expenses of $534,718 and total assets of $583,937 at year end.
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