Nonprofit · EIN 51-0153556
DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · CAVE CREEK, AZ 85331
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $683,039 | $642,176 | $40,863 | $10,917,298 | $41,376 | $10,875,922 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,075,139 | $1,087,285 | -$12,146 | $10,863,156 | $28,097 | $10,835,059 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $538,260 | $1,381,251 | -$842,991 | $10,265,526 | $33,791 | $10,231,735 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $317,087
- Program service revenue
- $3,140
- Investment income
- $281,619
- Net rental income
- $81,193
- Other revenue
- $81,193
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $244,087
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $325,553
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,601
- Occupancy
- $51,101
- Depreciation
- $141,183
- Program services (functional)
- $501,824
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,250
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,102
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,863,156
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,917,298
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41,376
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,875,922
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,699,791
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,897,869
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,842,054
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,033,868
- Gross receipts
- $683,039
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 72
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA LAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $112,166 |
| FRANK TYROL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CELESTE FLACHSBART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA CHUSHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARRELL JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK TYROL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUNNIE RICHER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT HINDLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DANA MARTINEZ PARKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA LAKSO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA LAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,077 | $2,085 |
| LARRY ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK TYROL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA CHUSHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE FLACHSBART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK TYROL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNNIE RICHER | VICE PRSIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LAKSO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA MARTINEZ PARKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HINDLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE JOHNSON | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $117,811 | $5,891 |
| DEBRA LAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0 | $49,692 | $308 |
| AMANDA CHUSHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LAKSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELESTE FLACHSBART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JO GEMMILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HINDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE WAINWRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE REBOLLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VRANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK TYROL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNNIE RICHER | VICE PRSIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE SALMANS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH LYNN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CARLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 38443 N SCHOOL HOUSE RD, CAVE CREEK, AZ 85331-8776
- In care of
- % DANA MARTINEZ PARKER
- Signed the 990
- DANA MARTINEZ PARKER, Treasurer
- Phone
- (480) 488-2286
- Website
- DESERTFOOTHILLSLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SNYDER & BROWN CPAS PLLC
Mission
Our mission is to promote literacy and support lifelong learning through resources and programs. More than a place for books, the Library is a vibrant community hub offering classes, workshops, and events that enrich lives and bring people together across generations.
Program accomplishments
- IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, THE DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY TOUCHED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH MORE THAN 2000 ENGAGING PROGRAMSRANGING FROM TODDLER STORY TIMES TO DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR SENIORSWE BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER TO LEARN, GROW, AND CONNECT. OUR LIBRARY WELCOMED OVER 7000 PATRONS A MONTH, EACH WITH THEIR OWN CURIOSITY, NEEDS, AND DREAMS. OUR CHAPTER 2 BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM DEEPENED OUR IMPACT BY GIVING GENTLY USED BOOKS NEW LIFE, FOSTERING LITERACY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND A SHARED LOVE OF READING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO IS OUR UNWAVERING BELIEF THAT KNOWLEDGE TRANSFORMS LIVES. EVERY CONVERSATION, EVERY PROGRAM, EVERY SHARED STORY BUILDS A MORE VIBRANT, INFORMED, AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY.Expenses $501,824 · revenue $81,193
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0153556
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,917,298
- Income (IRS master file)
- $683,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $683,039 | $642,176 | $10,917,298 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,075,139 | $1,087,285 | $10,863,156 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $538,260 | $1,381,251 | $10,265,526 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,226,124 | $1,269,660 | $10,520,215 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 51-0153556).
Questions about DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is 51-0153556.
- Is DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,166 (DEBRA LAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $683,039, expenses of $642,176 and total assets of $10,917,298 at year end.
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