PALM DESERT, CA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 45% operating deficit.
THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS IS TO PRESERVE LAND, TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, AND TO ACT AS THE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT.
LAND ACQUISITION SINCE 1987, FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN PROTECTING THE BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEYSAFEGUARDING OVER 63,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE...
LAND ACQUISITION SINCE 1987, FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN PROTECTING THE BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEYSAFEGUARDING OVER 63,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE DESERT. WE WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO PURCHASE UNDEVELOPED, ECOLOGICALLY VITAL PROPERTIES AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. EACH ACRE WE CONSERVE HELPS ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN, PROTECTING THE REGIONS RARE WILDLIFE AND FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
EDUCATION FROM SCENIC GUIDED HIKES TO ENGAGING LECTURES AND INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS, WE OPEN EYES AND INSPIRE HEARTSALL AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES AND...
EDUCATION FROM SCENIC GUIDED HIKES TO ENGAGING LECTURES AND INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS, WE OPEN EYES AND INSPIRE HEARTSALL AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE DESERT'S RICH NATURAL HERITAGE AND EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME STEWARDS OF THE LAND. BEHIND THE SCENES, WE ALSO INVEST IN RIGOROUS TRAINING FOR OUR TEAM AND VOLUNTEERS, DEEPENING THEIR EXPERTISE IN CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND THE UNIQUE STORY OF CALIFORNIAS DESERT LANDSCAPES.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH WE BELIEVE THAT CONSERVATION THRIVES WHEN PEOPLE CARE DEEPLYAND THEY CANT CARE IF THEY DONT KNOW. THATS WHY FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS IS EVERYWHERE: SPEAKING AT COMMUNITY...
COMMUNITY OUTREACH WE BELIEVE THAT CONSERVATION THRIVES WHEN PEOPLE CARE DEEPLYAND THEY CANT CARE IF THEY DONT KNOW. THATS WHY FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS IS EVERYWHERE: SPEAKING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, CRAFTING COMPELLING MEDIA STORIES, AND SHARING OUR MISSION WITH ANYONE WHOLL LISTENFROM EARLY- MORNING ROTARY CLUBS TO LOCAL CLASSROOMS. OUR PASSIONATE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE RELENTLESS ADVOCATES, KEEPING THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND DESERT PRESERVATION AT THE FOREFRONT OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATION.
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,139,044 | $906,532 | +0.3% |
| Expenses | $1,650,121 | $932,219 | +0.8% |
| Net Income | $-511,077 | $-25,687 | +18.9% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY MARTIN | EXEC. DIRECT | 40.00 |
Officer
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$97,172 | $11,293 | $108,465 |
| DR ROBERT REED | CHAIR | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA BRAVO | VICE CHAIR | 3.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GONDA | TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MCGARREY | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TED LENNON | CHAIRMAN EME | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE KANE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL MCKINLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA DRISCOLL | BOARD MEMBER | 4.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CRISTE | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON FIDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB HARGREAVES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HOCKETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SIENNA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINA DUARTE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BERRIMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $1,139,044 | $1,650,121 | $24,407,089 | $-511,077 |
| 2023 | $906,532 | $932,219 | $24,757,800 | $-25,687 |
| 2022 | $501,216 | $696,143 | $24,838,897 | $-194,927 |
| 2021 | $734,472 | $645,782 | $25,495,014 | $88,690 |
| 2020 | $338,009 | $655,716 | $25,107,411 | $-317,707 |
| 2019 | $588,153 | $704,846 | $22,381,442 | $-116,693 |
| 2018 | $1,308,630 | $619,011 | $22,013,553 | $689,619 |
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