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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2677346

DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY

Tax-exempt · PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263

Financials

$135K$140K2023$167K$189K2024$171K$169K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$170,660$169,305$1,355$35,917$599$35,318
December 31, 2024990-EZ$167,059$188,536-$21,477$37,687$2,974$34,713
December 31, 2023990-EZ$135,482$139,951-$4,469$57,460$3,020$54,440
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$92,756
Program service revenue
$77,904

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,100
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,330
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,307
Occupancy
$18,452
Printing, publications and postage
$971
Other expenses
$122,245
Program services (functional)
$119,723

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,687
Total assets, end of year
$35,917
Total liabilities, end of year
$599
Net assets, end of year
$35,318
Cash, savings and investments
$27,010
Gross receipts
$170,660

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEROME ELLIOT MOSKOWITZVice President10$3,550
SHAWN C ABRAMOWITZPresident10$2,550
MATTHEW MARK CAMPOSTreasurer0$0
CHARLES HERRERASecretary0$0
DEBORAH SCHWARTZ GLICKMANDirector0$0
DONNA LAWTONDirector0$0
ANGELANTONIO TONY PADILLADirector0$0
JESSICA POLLARDDirector0$0
RICKY REIDLINGDirector0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEROME ELLIOT MOSKOWITZVice President10$3,550
SHAWN C ABRAMOWITZPresident10$2,550
MATTHEW MARK CAMPOSTreasurer0$0
CHARLES HERRERASecretary0$0
DEBORAH SCHWARTZ GLICKMANDirector0$0
DONNA LAWTONDirector0$0
ANGELANTONIO TONY PADILLADirector0$0
JESSICA POLLARDDirector0$0
RICKY REIDLINGDirector0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEROME ELLIOT MOSKOWITZVice President10$3,550
SHAWN C ABRAMOWITZPresident10$2,550
MATTHEW MARK CAMPOSTreasurer0$0
CHARLES HERRERASecretary0$0
DEBORAH SCHWARTZ GLICKMANDirector0$0
DONNA LAWTONDirector0$0
ANGELANTONIO TONY PADILLADirector0$0
JESSICA POLLARDDirector0$0
RICKY REIDLINGDirector0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2885, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2885
In care of
% LEWIS DA SILVA
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
457 N Palm Canyon Dr C, Palm Springs CA 92262
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Shawn Abramowitz, 457 N Palm Canyon Dr C, Palm Springs CA 92262
Signed the 990-EZ
SHAWN C ABRAMOWITZ, President
Phone
(760) 565-2476
Return prepared by
Teachers Tax Service

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-2677346 or by the name DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

FULL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS OF PLAYS FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES BENEFITTING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PERSUING THEATER ARTS

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO SUPPORT THEATRE ARTS AND PRESENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WISH TO GO TO COLLEGE TO STUDY THEATRE ARTS
    Expenses $119,723 · grants $85,895

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY

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

IRS record

EIN
45-2677346
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$35,917
Income (IRS master file)
$170,660

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$170,660$169,305$35,917XML
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$167,059$188,536$37,687XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$135,482$139,951$57,460XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Shawn Abramowitz
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Shawn Abramowitz
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 45-2677346).

Questions about DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY

What is the EIN of DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is 45-2677346.
Is DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY 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 ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY 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 ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990-N for 2020 names Shawn Abramowitz.
Who are the officers and directors of DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,550 (JEROME ELLIOT MOSKOWITZ, Vice President).
How much revenue does DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $170,660, expenses of $169,305 and total assets of $35,917 at year end.

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