DESTA

EIN: 364160878 501(c)(3) Employment

Littleton, CO

Total Revenue
$3,417,302
Total Expenses
$3,252,993
Total Assets
$1,918,411
Net Assets
$1,790,960
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Gabrielle Thompson-Brown
Phone
7202839100
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DESTA, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $3.3M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

We help communities and individuals flourish by removing barriers to dignity. Community development is the foundation of all our work. Partnering with local people to identify needs, RECLAIM provides expertise in agriculture, anti-human trafficking, disability services, education, and health & wellness services.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,349,542
Program Service Revenue $380
Investment Income $67,380
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,417,302

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $235,451
Salaries & Benefits $2,305,028
Fundraising Expenses $216,240
Program Expenses $2,622,280
Other Expenses $712,514
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,252,993

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,417,302 $3,276,105 +0.0%
Expenses $3,252,993 $3,160,581 +0.0%
Net Income $164,309 $115,524 +0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
43
Volunteers
29

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
5
$290,774
Total Directors
8
$112,471
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kurt Rascher Global Staff 40
Highest
$128,322 $0 $128,322
Jayson Casper Global Staff 40
Highest
$106,558 $0 $118,494
Gabrielle Thompson-Brown President and Chief Executive Officer 40
Officer Director Highest
$105,864 $0 $112,471
William Merrifield Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer 40
Officer Highest
$96,115 $0 $96,115
Ronald Larson Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 32
Officer Highest
$82,188 $0 $82,188
David Shaw Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harmony Brown Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Geyerman Director, Secretary 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Lawson Director, Chair 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Morse Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Grandi Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendi Gowing Director 2
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 $3,417,302 $3,252,993 $1,918,411 $164,309
2025 $3,417,302 $3,252,993 $1,918,411 $164,309
2024 $3,276,105 $3,160,581 $1,772,834 $115,524
2023 $3,282,629 $3,200,537 $1,641,191 $82,092
2022 $3,165,760 $3,209,877 $1,571,949 $-44,117
2021 $3,213,760 $3,098,985 $1,637,464 $114,775
2020 $3,245,750 $2,929,543 $1,580,178 $316,207
2019 $3,275,531 $3,134,878 $1,331,230 $140,653
2018 $3,375,821 $3,332,259 $1,207,607 $43,562
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