Nonprofit · EIN 81-1526333
DESERT SOUL MEDIA
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85082
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,205 | $64,830 | $30,375 | $185,135 | $93,325 | $91,810 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $50,775 | $43,531 | $7,244 | $169,242 | $94,325 | $74,917 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $67,812
- Program service revenue
- $26,604
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $789
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,595
- Occupancy
- $32,459
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,685
- Other expenses
- $21,091
- Program services (functional)
- $37,773
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $169,242
- Total assets, end of year
- $185,135
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $93,325
- Net assets, end of year
- $91,810
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,205
- Gross receipts
- $95,205
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Davis-Paige | Chair of the Board | 25 | $0 |
| Kaja Brown | Executive Director and President and Secretary | 25 | $0 |
| Calvin J Worthen | Vice Chair of the Board and Deputy Director and Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Aqueelah Worthen | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Gabriel Bey | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kenneth Davis | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Tiffany Hawkins | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Althea Long | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Leah Marche | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Debra Momon-Sabir | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Tina Taylor | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaja Brown | President and Chair and Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Aqueelah Worthen | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Calvin J Worthen | Vice-President and Vice-Chair and Deputy Director | 20 | $0 |
| Jennifer Davis-Paige | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Adlee Salaam | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Momon-Sabir | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Owens | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Felton | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Davis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Deanne Hall | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Hawkins | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 63963, PHOENIX, AZ 85082-3963
- In care of
- % AQUEELAH WORTHEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO Box 67698, Phoenix AZ 85082
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Leticia Barrett, PO Box 67698, Phoenix AZ 85082
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kaja Brown, Executive Director and President
- Website
- desertsoulmedia.org
Mission
The organizations exempt purposes are to provide trauma informed media literacy training to African-American youth and adults; to produce a weekly African-American cultural affairs program; to operate radio and television stations; and to operate media arts and culture centers. Mission Statement: Desert Soul Media Inc. is an educational non-profit bridging the digital divide between access to and training on digital media equipment and software; and the intergenerational underrepresented populations in the digital media arts industry. Our highest priorities are Black and African American youth seniors and families. We are telling our stories our way.
Program accomplishments
- We provided digital media training to community members. We maintain online and broadcast stations to further support our mission of bridging the digital divide and providing media access to underserved populations. We partnered with local businesses and organizations to provide community programming and public service announcements. We provided opportunities for local artist to showcase their talents in the community.Expenses $37,773
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1526333
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $185,135
- Income (IRS master file)
- $95,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $95,205 | $64,830 | $185,135 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $50,775 | $43,531 | $169,242 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Leticia Barrett | 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 81-1526333).
Questions about DESERT SOUL MEDIA
- What is the EIN of DESERT SOUL MEDIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT SOUL MEDIA is 81-1526333.
- Is DESERT SOUL MEDIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to DESERT SOUL MEDIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESERT SOUL MEDIA 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 SOUL MEDIA 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 SOUL MEDIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DESERT SOUL MEDIA?
- The 990-N for 2019 names Leticia Barrett.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESERT SOUL MEDIA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DESERT SOUL MEDIA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $95,205, expenses of $64,830 and total assets of $185,135 at year end.
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