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Nonprofit · EIN 91-2184875

DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · GLENDALE, AZ 85306

Financials

$11M$10.7M2022$11.3M$11.8M2023$10.9M$11.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$10,861,392$11,257,458-$396,066$12,160,935$12,291,250-$130,315
June 30, 2024990$11,277,219$11,825,588-$548,369$12,958,213$12,692,462$265,751
June 30, 2023990$11,044,650$10,740,526$304,124$13,469,648$12,655,528$814,120
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,589,697
of which government grants
$9,349,382
Program service revenue
$892,048
Investment income
$57,632
Net rental income
$1,630
Other revenue
$322,015

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$171,587
Other salaries and wages
$6,768,120
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,867,437
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,795
Accounting fees
$98,094
Occupancy
$1,290,621
Travel
$54,412
Depreciation
$704,059
Program services (functional)
$10,053,844
Management and general (functional)
$1,203,614

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,958,213
Total assets, end of year
$12,160,935
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,291,250
Net assets, end of year
-$130,315
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,349,175
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$130,315
Gross receipts
$10,861,392
Employees
201
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2003
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Mark JilesSchool President
Officer
45$148,943$17,634
Manuel RoblesBoard President
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Nancy DiggsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Frank MigaliDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Mark JilesPresident
Officer
45$148,943$17,634
Manuel RoblesBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Nancy DiggsDirector/Chairman
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Sherrie BlantonDirector/VP
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Leanette HaneganDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Frank MigaliDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Mark JilesPresident
Officer
45$128,995$10,956
Manuel RoblesBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Nancy DiggsDirector/Chairman
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Sherrie BlantonDirector/VP
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Leanette HaneganDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Frank MigaliDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5821 W BEVERLY LN, GLENDALE, AZ 85306-1801
In care of
% MARK JILES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mark Jiles, 5821 W Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306
Signed the 990
Mark Jiles, President
Phone
(602) 896-2900
Return prepared by
LORENZO PLC

Mission

In collaboration with our community and stakeholders, the School will provide a rigorous, standards based academic environment through a balance of intensive, compassionate teaching. We are dedicated to the development of vibrant, socially-responsible individuals who possess the essential life skills necessary for success.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The School provides educational services to approximately 900 students in a charter school serving Kindergarten through 12th grade. Before and after school care was also provided to students in Kindergarten.
    Expenses $8,899,272 · revenue $379,647
  • The School provides educational services and/or before and after care services to approximately 73 students in preschool.
    Expenses $1,154,572 · revenue $892,048

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
91-2184875
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
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,160,935
Income (IRS master file)
$10,861,392

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$10,861,392$11,257,458$12,160,935IRS
990June 2024$11,277,219$11,825,588$12,958,213IRS
990June 2023$11,044,650$10,740,526$13,469,648XML
990June 2022$11,061,322$10,182,707$13,487,724IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 91-2184875).

Questions about DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS is 91-2184875.
Is DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mark Jiles.
Who are the officers and directors of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,943 (Mark Jiles, School President).
How much revenue does DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,861,392, expenses of $11,257,458 and total assets of $12,160,935 at year end.

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