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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0987277

DESERT TRAILS INC

Tax-exempt · ADELANTO, CA 92301

Financials

$10.3M$7.9M2023$6M$7.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESERT TRAILS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$5,951,118$7,759,071-$1,807,953$20,912,895$3,050,157$17,862,738
June 30, 2024990$10,344,712$7,887,791$2,456,921$20,012,575$341,884$19,670,691
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,178,833
of which government grants
$4,922,113
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$772,285
Net gain from sales of assets
$494,945
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$215,354
Other salaries and wages
$3,504,237
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,195,564
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$642,825
Travel
$2,150
Depreciation
$23,156
Program services (functional)
$5,808,483
Management and general (functional)
$1,950,588

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,012,575
Total assets, end of year
$20,912,895
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,050,157
Net assets, end of year
$17,862,738
Land, buildings and equipment
$195,062
Publicly traded securities
$16,429,035
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,862,738
Gross receipts
$5,951,118
Employees
70
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
DEBRA TARVEREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$196,713$154,463$39,415
ALICIA ANDERSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
HARDY BLACKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
MICHELLE DOUGLASMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
BARBARA HALEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
MARNELLA MAYBERRYSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DEBRA TARVEREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$181,093$31,899
HARDY BLACKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALICIA ANDERSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARNELLA MAYBERRYSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BARBRA HALEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14350 BELLFLOWER ST, ADELANTO, CA 92301-4246
In care of
% DEBRA TARVER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEBRA TARVER
Signed the 990
DEBRA TARVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(760) 530-7680
Return prepared by
SILVA & SILVA CPAS

Mission

THE MISSION OF DESERT TRAILS PREPARATORY ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES AND BACKGROUNDS WITH A CLASSICAL EDUCATION IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS AND PARENTS ALIKE FEEL SAFE, VALUED, AND INVOLVED.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MISSION OF DESERT TRAILS PREPARATORY ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES AND BACKGROUNDS WITH A CLASSICAL EDUCATION IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS AND PARENTS ALIKE FEEL SAFE, VALUED, AND INVOLVED.CURRENTLY SERVING 500 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE
    Expenses $5,808,483

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
90-0987277
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,912,895
Income (IRS master file)
$5,951,118

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$9,210,647$6,883,349$17,683,008IRS
990June 2022$7,542,777$6,021,992$15,530,749IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about DESERT TRAILS INC

What is the EIN of DESERT TRAILS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT TRAILS INC is 90-0987277.
Is DESERT TRAILS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to DESERT TRAILS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESERT TRAILS INC 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 TRAILS INC 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 DESERT TRAILS INC 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 DESERT TRAILS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DEBRA TARVER.
Who are the officers and directors of DESERT TRAILS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,713 (DEBRA TARVER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does DESERT TRAILS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,951,118, expenses of $7,759,071 and total assets of $20,912,895 at year end.

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