DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND (EIN 043619462) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVEN P NEIFFER

Phone

7607762700

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $178K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Band was formed in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization for the purpose ofdeveloping a quality musical band open to men and women that are gay, lesbian,heterosexual, and all other sexual orientations. Through its musical performances,the band makes a positive contribution to the community by providing educational,cultural, and social enrichment for its members and audiences.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,543

Program Service Revenue $74,926

Investment Income $2,896

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $178,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,000

Salaries & Benefits $33,485

Fundraising Expenses $2,992

Program Expenses $159,329

Other Expenses $140,893

TOTAL EXPENSES $183,378

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$178,365	$164,061	+0.1%
Expenses	$183,378	$122,512	+0.5%
Net Income	$-5,013	$41,549	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE BAKER	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL PIPITONE	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC WALTERS	Director	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD PARKER	Vice President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY BLAZER	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN NEIFFER	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRI MARMON	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAKE FRICK	Director	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW NELSON	President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$178,365	$183,378	$267,153	$-5,013
2023	$164,061	$122,512	$253,875	$41,549
2022	$162,228	$125,468	$211,373	$36,760
2021	$85,369	$67,169	$199,273	$18,200
2020	$77,155	$59,180	$154,477	$17,975
2019	$123,000	$94,026	$133,610	$28,974

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