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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3350260

DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PALM DESERT, CA 92260

Financials

$48K$26K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$47,685$25,919$21,766$129,068$0$129,068
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,685
of which government grants
$8,849
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,985
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,790
Program services (functional)
$14,985
Management and general (functional)
$10,934

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$107,302
Total assets, end of year
$129,068
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$129,068
Net assets without donor restrictions
$129,068
Gross receipts
$47,685
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD ACORTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
LISA CORTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JOSH HEINZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
LINDA HEINZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
74681 PEPPERTREE DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260-4588
In care of
% RONALD A CORTI
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RONALD A CORTI, 74681 PEPPERTREE DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Signed the 990
RONALD A CORTI, DIRECTOR
Phone
(760) 774-2027
Return prepared by
OSBORNE RINCON CPAS

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED AND COMMITTED TO RAISING FUNDS TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PAYING FOR A VARIETY OF THERAPY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MAKING SPEECH THERAPY AFFORDABLE TO FAMILIES.
  • MAKING OCCUPATIONAL AND MUSIC THERAPY AFFORDABLE TO FAMILIES
    Expenses $14,985 · grants $14,985
  • MAKING PHYSICAL ENRICHMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-N for DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-3350260
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B990)
Assets (IRS master file)
$129,068
Income (IRS master file)
$47,685

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$35,814$14,184$76,306IRS
990December 2022$23,875$14,333$54,676IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION is 26-3350260.
Is DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RONALD A CORTI.
Who are the officers and directors of DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DESERT AUTISM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $47,685, expenses of $25,919 and total assets of $129,068 at year end.

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