Nonprofit · EIN 72-1218825
DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30318
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,532,684 | $1,214,625 | $318,059 | $4,040,587 | $109,506 | $3,931,081 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,043,332 | $1,238,743 | -$195,411 | $3,567,471 | $102,432 | $3,465,039 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,406,120 | $1,630,925 | -$224,805 | $3,617,958 | $114,933 | $3,503,025 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,453,412
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $72,915
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12,178
- Other revenue
- $6,357
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $289,538
- Other salaries and wages
- $338,249
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $753,488
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $94,550
- Occupancy
- $5,394
- Travel
- $30,190
- Depreciation
- $12,557
- Program services (functional)
- $894,619
- Management and general (functional)
- $239,431
- Fundraising (functional)
- $80,575
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,567,471
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,040,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $109,506
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,931,081
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $62,783
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,746,493
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $184,588
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,504
- Gross receipts
- $1,654,292
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Wuerffel | Executive Director Officer | 32 | $125,835 | $65,833 | $36,959 |
| James Gadsby | COO/Secretary Officer | 32 | $88,575 | $54,708 | $48,223 |
| Ben Sciacca | Director of Leadership Dev Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,134 | $0 | $36,494 |
| Allan Bell | Treasurer & Finance Comm Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Colehower | Vice Chair & Development Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Jackson | Director / Finance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb | Director / Finance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Thigpen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Ford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Careshia Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Wuerffel | Executive Director Officer | 32 | $126,297 | $65,000 | $46,759 |
| James Gadsby | COO/Secretary Officer | 32 | $90,246 | $55,000 | $45,972 |
| Ben Scaccia | Director of Leadership Dev Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,178 | $0 | $47,931 |
| Allan Bell | Treasurer & Finance Comm Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Colehower | Vice Chair & Development Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Craig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Jackson | Director / Finance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb | Director / Finance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Thigpen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Wuerffel | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $115,548 | $57,500 | $43,656 |
| James Gadsby | COO/Secretary Officer | 40 | $89,732 | $50,000 | $31,753 |
| Ben Scaccia | Director of Leadership Dev Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,761 | $0 | $45,835 |
| Allan Bell | Treasurer & Finance Comm Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Colehower | Vice Chair & Development Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Craig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Jackson | Director / Finance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb | Director / Finance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Thigpen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1566 DONALD LEE HOLLOWELL PKWY NW, ATLANTA, GA 30318-5045
- In care of
- % JAMES GADSBY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Danny Wuerffel, 1566 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Signed the 990
- JAMES GADSBY, COO/Secretary
- Phone
- (678) 681-3979
- Website
- www.desirestreet.org
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR BY REVITALIZING UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- COACH AND CARE - DESIRE STREET STRATEGICALLY ENCOURAGES, EQUIPS AND CONNECTS LEADERS. THIS CREATES THE LONG-TERM IMPACT NECESSARY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION. THROUGH 3-5 YEAR PARTNERSHIPS, WE JOURNEY ALONGSIDE LEADERS AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THEY THRIVE IN LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH, AND MINISTRY EFFECTIVENESS. TO REACH THIS GOAL, WE OFFER OUR PARTNERS INTENSIVE TRAINING, COACHING AND MENTORING, RETREATS, AND COUNSELING.Expenses $685,099
- INVEST AND REVITALIZE - DESIRE STREET SUPPORTS LEADERS THROUGH BOARD DEVELOPMENT, FUNDRAISING, COACHING, AND ASSESSMENTS TO GAUGE ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH. WE SEEK TO STEWARD FUNDS WELL THROUGH PRUDENT BUDGETING AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND COUNSEL TO A WIDER RANGE OF COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO SEEK OUR EXPERTISE.Expenses $84,810
- EDUCATE AND ENGAGE - DESIRE STREET GATHERS AND DIRECTS RESOURCES TOWARD THE GOAL OF REVITALIZING UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS. WE RAISE AWARENESS OF THE OVERWHELMING CHALLENGES, AND CELEBRATE SUCCESSES, WITH THOUSANDS OF KIDS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED. THIS ENGAGES COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, AND CREATES SOCIAL CAPITAL FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY IN OUR CITIES. DESIRE STREET SERVES AS THE INTERSECTION OF LIVES, LEADERS AND NEIGHBORHOODS.Expenses $124,710
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
- 72-1218825
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,040,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,654,292
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,532,684 | $1,214,625 | $4,040,587 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,043,332 | $1,238,743 | $3,567,471 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,406,120 | $1,630,925 | $3,617,958 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,461,370 | $1,199,577 | $3,634,158 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 72-1218825).
Questions about DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES is 72-1218825.
- Is DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES 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 DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES 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 DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES 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 DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Danny Wuerffel.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,835 (Danny Wuerffel, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DESIRE STREET MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,532,684, expenses of $1,214,625 and total assets of $4,040,587 at year end.
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