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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0811050

DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85750

Financials

$59K$46K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$58,511$45,673$12,838$75,618–$75,618
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,442
Membership dues
$4,672
Program service revenue
$28,762
Investment income
$1,635

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$3,404
Printing, publications and postage
$401
Other expenses
$41,868
Program services (functional)
$38,771

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$62,780
Total assets, end of year
$75,618
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$75,618
Cash, savings and investments
$75,618
Gross receipts
$58,511

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN DISMACHEKPresident4$0
JENNIFER JOHNSONVice President0.5$0
MICHAEL HEADRICKSecretary6$0
LOUISE COURTNEYTreasurer4$0
DALE VICKROYDirector0.5$0
SCOTT WARRENDirector0.5$0
DAVE POLSTONDirector2$0
BONNIE LOHMANDirector0.5$0
SUZETTE SOMMERERDirector2$0
DOUG MCMASTERDirector1$0
MATT TELLERDirector0.5$0
RICHARD LANEDirector0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3731 N ROUND ROCK DR, TUCSON, AZ 85750-2082
In care of
% MARLENE SIMPSON TREASURER
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
205 E River Rd, Tucson AZ 85704
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Karen Dismachek, 2975 N Spirit Dancer Trail, Tucson AZ 85745
Signed the 990-EZ
JOHN ANDERSON, President
Phone
(520) 904-9557

Mission

THE DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND ENJOYMENT OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC THROUGH OUR ANNUAL FESTIVAL, WEEKLY WORKSHOPS AND REGULAR JAM SESSIONS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DESERT BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
    Expenses $38,771

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
86-0811050
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
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$75,618
Income (IRS master file)
$58,511

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$58,511$45,673$75,618IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Karen Dismachek
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Louise Courtney
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Louise Courtney
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Louise Courtney
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: David Polston
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 86-0811050).

Questions about DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION is 86-0811050.
Is DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESERT BLUEGRASS 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 BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Karen Dismachek.
Who are the officers and directors of DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $58,511, expenses of $45,673 and total assets of $75,618 at year end.

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