THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X (EIN 300852223) - 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

2014

Legal Domicile

Phone

7605673284

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 97% operating deficit.

Mission

THE DESERT BIENNIAL PRODUCES AND PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL SITE SPECIFIC ART EXHIBITS IN DESERT LANDSCAPES. THE EXHIBITIONS FEATURE ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE WHO FOCUS ATTENTION ON SOCIETAL ISSUES THROUGH THEIR WORK. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES AND PRESENTS CONCURRENTLY FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN THAT ENHANCES THE EXPLICATES THE ARTWORKS.

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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 $1,757,595

Program Service Revenue $176,571

Investment Income $58,574

Other Revenue $3,719

TOTAL REVENUE $1,996,459

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $334,039

Fundraising Expenses $392,787

Program Expenses $3,322,699

Other Expenses $3,569,199

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,927,738

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,996,459	$2,967,877	-0.3%
Expenses	$3,927,738	$1,420,494	+1.8%
Net Income	$-1,931,279	$1,547,383	-2.2%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

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

125

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
JENNY GIL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00		$143,457	$0	$143,457
SUSAN DAVIS	President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VICKI HOOD	Vice President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN NASH	Vice President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH SORENSON	Secretary	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA USHER	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE ALLEN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JARVIS CRAWFORD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICHOLAS GALANIN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE KABLER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZOE LUKOV	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH RUDIN DEWOODY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL SANCHEZ	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSWITHA SMALE	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY WEARSTLER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURI KIBBY	Director	1.00	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
2025	$1,996,459	$3,927,738	$237,324	$-1,931,279
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,269,162	$2,839,083	$511,716	$-1,569,921
2022	$2,647,535	$1,257,992	$2,015,162	$1,389,543
2022	$2,647,535	$1,257,992	$2,015,162	$1,389,543
2021	$1,680,854	$2,660,096	$653,758	$-979,242
2020	$3,078,716	$1,063,190	$1,721,953	$2,015,526
2019	$1,591,440	$2,238,053	$17,374	$-646,613
2018	$542,724	$480,488	$146,330	$62,236

THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X