SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER SCOTTSDALE, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit that reported $199K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $293K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 47% operating deficit.
THE MISSION OF THE DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER SCOTTSDALE IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO VALUE AND THRIVE IN DESERT ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES BASED ON GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC STUDY.
THE DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER (DDC) WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND POSSIBLY OPERATING THE DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER. THE ORGANIZATION GREW OUT OF A GRASSROOTS GROUP OF VOLUNTEER...
THE DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER (DDC) WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND POSSIBLY OPERATING THE DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER. THE ORGANIZATION GREW OUT OF A GRASSROOTS GROUP OF VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO FORMED TO ADVANCE THE DDC CONCEPT BY GAUGING SUPPORT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THE ORGANIZATION WAS HIRED IN JANUARY 2016 BY THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF BUILDING A PROPOSED DESERT INTERPRETIVE FACILITY AT THE GATEWAY TO THE MCDOWELL SONORAN PRESERVE. DDC WAS TO CREATE A BUSINESS PLAN AND FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS, CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EXPLORE THE FUNDRAISING POTENTIAL OF THE PROJECT WITH THE GOAL OF OFFSETTING THE NEED FOR PUBLIC DOLLARS. THIS 18 MONTH PROJECT HAS SINCE CONCLUDED AND THE FINAL PROPOSAL WAS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2017 | 2016 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $198,948 | $715,318 | -0.7% |
| Expenses | $292,884 | $726,035 | -0.6% |
| Net Income | $-93,936 | $-10,717 | +7.8% |
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Liquidity & Cash Position
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE KOVACH | CHAIR | 24.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SURGUINE | VICE CHAIR | 8.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE LAGARDE | SECRETARY | 8.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MILLER | TREASURER | 8.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ART DECABOOTER | DIRECTOR | 8.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA YAZZIE DEVINE | DIRECTOR | 8.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN FUDALA | DIRECTOR | 8.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 8.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GRUBER | DIRECTOR | 8.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HILTON | DIRECTOR | 8.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM CAMPANA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
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$105,585 | $0 | $105,585 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $198,948 | $292,884 | $19,794 | $-93,936 |
| 2018 | $2,612 | $22,406 | No data | $-19,794 |
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