Nonprofit · EIN 86-0598497
THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY
Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990 | $301,344 | $321,013 | -$19,669 | $232,692 | $167 | $232,525 |
| January 31, 2025 | 990 | $321,739 | $309,978 | $11,761 | $252,361 | $167 | $252,194 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990 | $347,562 | $324,132 | $23,430 | $240,600 | $167 | $240,433 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,625
- Membership dues
- $25,425
- Program service revenue
- $239,335
- Investment income
- $384
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $40,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $650
- Program services (functional)
- $99,699
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,930
- Fundraising (functional)
- $206,384
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $252,361
- Total assets, end of year
- $232,692
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $167
- Net assets, end of year
- $232,525
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $232,525
- Gross unrelated business income
- $384
- Gross receipts
- $301,344
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 123
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN WISSINK | PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $0 |
| LESLIE LEHR | VICE PRESIDENT-ADMIN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE CUNDIFF | VICE PRESIDENT-BALL CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA RYAN | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE CHRISTENSEN | RECORDING SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEN BRIGHAM | SOCIAL SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY KATZMAN | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RACHAEL STILLWAGON | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY WASBINDER | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY BATES | PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $0 |
| SUSAN WISSINK | VICE PRESIDENT-ADMIN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LESLIE LEHR | VICE PRESIDENT-BALL CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELISE WHYTE | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA CERVI | RECORDING SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN SNYDER | SOCIAL SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY CALIHAN | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ELLIS | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ PIERSON | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE McCABE | PRESIDENT Officer | 48 | $0 |
| NANCY BATES | VICE PRESIDENT-ADMIN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN CODY | VICE PRESIDENT-BALL CHAIRMAN Officer | 38 | $0 |
| JOAN RASKIN | TREASURER Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KATI TRAVELLE | RECORDING SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN HACKBARTH | SOCIAL SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY ARENDT | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 25 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ELLIS | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN WISSINK | OFFICER AT LARGE Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10873 E KAREN DR, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255-1817
- In care of
- % VERNA MALONE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTINA RYAN, 10873 E KAREN DR, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINA RYAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (480) 220-6094
- Return prepared by
- RACHEL DUCKETT MAROTTA CPA PC
Mission
TO RAISE MONEY IN SUPPORT OF CHARITIBLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF YOUNG LADIES FROM THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Program accomplishments
- DEBUTANTE BALL TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD 2024, CHARITY DONATION MADE TO: ROSIES HOUSE A MUSIC ACADEMY FOR CHILDRENExpenses $99,699 · revenue $261,900
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0598497
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $232,692
- Income (IRS master file)
- $301,344
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | January 2026 | $301,344 | $321,013 | $232,692 | XML |
| 990 | January 2025 | $321,739 | $309,978 | $252,361 | XML |
| 990 | January 2024 | $347,562 | $324,132 | $240,600 | XML |
| 990 | January 2023 | $301,490 | $254,385 | $217,003 | IRS |
| 990 | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2019 | – | – | – | 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 86-0598497).
Questions about THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY
- What is the EIN of THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY is 86-0598497.
- Is THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY 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 THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 names CHRISTINA RYAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE DESERT FOUNDATION AUXILIARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $301,344, expenses of $321,013 and total assets of $232,692 at year end.
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