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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2329652

DESERT THEATERWORKS

Tax-exempt · INDIO, CA 92201

Financials

$928K$887K2023$1.5M$916K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESERT THEATERWORKS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,524,500$915,664$608,836$2,015,944$887,745$1,128,199
December 31, 2023990$928,241$886,502$41,739$1,161,074$641,711$519,363
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$82,389
of which government grants
$46,200
Program service revenue
$1,436,588
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$5,523

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$243,207
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$257,695
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$6,001
Travel
$6,767
Program services (functional)
$823,817
Management and general (functional)
$91,847

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,161,074
Total assets, end of year
$2,015,944
Total liabilities, end of year
$887,745
Net assets, end of year
$1,128,199
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,128,199
Gross receipts
$1,524,500
Employees
18
Year formed
2013
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ronald D Phillips-MartinezCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Lance Phillips-MartinezDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD D PHILLIPS-MARTINEZExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$500

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
45175 FARGO ST, INDIO, CA 92201-4415
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
PO BOX 1031, INDIO CA 92202
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
RONALD D PHILLIPS-MARTINEZ, 73-750 CATALINA WAY, PALM DESERT CA 92260
Signed the 990
Ronald D Phillips-Martinez, CEO
Phone
(760) 412-1461
Return prepared by
Pam Weekley and Associates

Mission

Is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501c 3 of the Internal revenue Code, 1986, For purposes included but not limited to: 1 Provide education, entertainment and exposure to cultural experience 2 Provide a resource for residents and visitors of the valley to enrich cultural depth and education

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Provided a cultural experience in the form of high quality live theater productions for the people of the Coachella valley. Provided an educational experience to local students by having a kids camp.
    Expenses $823,817 · revenue $1,436,588

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2329652
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,015,944
Income (IRS master file)
$1,524,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$928,241$886,502$1,161,074IRS
990December 2022$691,973$736,092$1,120,235IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: RONALD D PHILLIPS-MARTINEZ
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 THEATERWORKS

What is the EIN of DESERT THEATERWORKS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT THEATERWORKS is 46-2329652.
Is DESERT THEATERWORKS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to DESERT THEATERWORKS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESERT THEATERWORKS 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 THEATERWORKS 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 THEATERWORKS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DESERT THEATERWORKS?
The 990-N for 2016 names RONALD D PHILLIPS-MARTINEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of DESERT THEATERWORKS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DESERT THEATERWORKS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,524,500, expenses of $915,664 and total assets of $2,015,944 at year end.

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