Nonprofit · EIN 27-2639791
DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT
Also known as DESERT OVERTURE
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85082
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $78,868 | $48,539 | $30,329 | $63,104 | $0 | $63,104 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $44,532
- Membership dues
- $9,511
- Program service revenue
- $22,392
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,192
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $959
- Other revenue
- $282
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $18,159
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,563
- Other expenses
- $28,817
- Program services (functional)
- $46,679
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $63,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,104
- Cash, savings and investments
- $63,104
- Gross receipts
- $80,620
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALI AREHART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KADEN BARRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GERRY KATO | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT HELMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LASHAUN TWEEDIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN TIPTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEN BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BAILEY FARIAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALI HAYWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN HURD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER MCANERNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 62391, PHOENIX, AZ 85082-2391
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 62391, Phoenix AZ 85082
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Brittany Lemmons, PO Box 62391, Phoenix AZ 85082
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GERRY KATO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (602) 374-6082
- Website
- http://desertoverture.org/
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
DOLCE IS A LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER QUEER, INTERSEX, ASEXUAL AND ALLY (LGBTQIA+) MUSIC ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENTERTAIN, ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AND OUR MEMBERS THROUGH OUR PASSION FOR MUSIC. AS CULTURAL AMBASSADORS OF THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY, WE BUILD BRIDGES OF ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE; PROVIDE A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND AUDIENCE; AND FOSTER A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUALITY MUSIC.
Program accomplishments
- DOLCE IS A LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER QUEER, INTERSEX, ASEXUAL AND ALLY (LGBTQIA+) MUSIC ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENTERTAIN, ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AND OUR MEMBERS THROUGH OUR PASSION FOR MUSIC. AS CULTURAL AMBASSADORS OF THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY, WE BUILD BRIDGES OF ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE; PROVIDE A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND AUDIENCE; AND FOSTER A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR QUALITY MUSIC.Expenses $46,679
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2639791
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $80,620
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $78,868 | $48,539 | $63,104 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Brittany Lemmons | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Brittany Lemmons | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: John Baker | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Daniel Blair | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-2639791).
Questions about DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT
- What is the EIN of DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT is 27-2639791.
- Is DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT 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 OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Brittany Lemmons.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DESERT OVERTURE LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $78,868, expenses of $48,539 and total assets of $63,104 at year end.
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