Nonprofit · EIN 27-3559025
RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $698,368 | $534,822 | $163,546 | $2,962,252 | $1,545 | $2,960,707 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $743,134 | $522,842 | $220,292 | $2,716,658 | $0 | $2,716,658 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $499,274 | $468,281 | $30,993 | $2,432,342 | $0 | $2,432,342 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $556,750
- Program service revenue
- $42,297
- Investment income
- $99,321
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,345
- Travel
- $413
- Program services (functional)
- $488,880
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,942
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,716,658
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,962,252
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,545
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,960,707
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,102,141
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $858,566
- Gross receipts
- $698,368
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON ESPINOZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $278,811 | $43,466 |
| STEPHEN DOWNS | MAYOR (THROUGH 11/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $47,600 | $34,647 |
| TED WEILL | MAYOR (FROM 12/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $44,300 | $21,209 |
| PATRICE MERRITT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SOWA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WILLIS-YOSHIOKA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MOON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE USOW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HUGHES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SAMUELS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GALTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY TAGMYER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CUNNINGHAM | MEMBER (FROM 6/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON ESPINOZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $255,733 | $45,718 |
| STEPHEN DOWNS | MAYOR (NOV-JUN) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $40,223 | $31,371 |
| RICHARD KITE | MAYOR (JUL-OCT) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $39,151 | $29,235 |
| ROBERT MOON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SAMUELS | BOARD MEMBER (JUNE) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON SOLTYSIAK | SECRETARY (JUL-FEB) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE USOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE MERRITT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SOWA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WILLIS-YOSHIOKA | SECRETARY (FEB-JUN) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GALTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY TAGMYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON ESPINOZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $211,413 | $34,185 |
| CHARLES TOWNSEND | MAYOR (JULY - NOV) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $34,486 | $26,532 |
| RICHARD KITE | MAYOR (DEC- JUN) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $33,491 | $23,318 |
| ROBERT MOON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDETTE PAIS | BOARD MEMBER (JULY - MAY) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON SOLTYSIAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE USOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HUGHES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE MERRITT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SOWA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY TAGMYER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GALTON | BOARD MEMBER (JUNE) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 71100 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-4123
- In care of
- % DAVID BRYANT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LYNN MALLOTTO, 71100 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
- Signed the 990
- LYNN MALLOTTO, MAYOR
- Phone
- (760) 770-3207
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-3559025 or by the name RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO FUND-RAISE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY PROGRAMS AND COLLECTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- THE RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND COLLECTIONS OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. FOUNDATION FUNDING IS DIRECTED TOWARD EXPANDING ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES THAT ARE NOT FULLY SUPPORTED THROUGH MUNICIPAL FUNDING ALONE. THIS SUPPORT ENABLES THE LIBRARY & OBSERVATORY TO MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF SERVICE WHILE INTRODUCING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS THAT RESPOND TO EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS.Expenses $488,880 · revenue $42,297
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
- 27-3559025
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B117)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,962,252
- Income (IRS master file)
- $698,368
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $698,368 | $534,822 | $2,962,252 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $743,134 | $522,842 | $2,716,658 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $499,274 | $468,281 | $2,432,342 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $503,778 | $337,482 | $2,110,142 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 27-3559025).
Questions about RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION is 27-3559025.
- Is RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION 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 RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION 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 RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION 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 RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LYNN MALLOTTO.
- Who are the officers and directors of RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $698,368, expenses of $534,822 and total assets of $2,962,252 at year end.
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