DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

EIN: 510153556 501(c)(3) Education

CAVE CREEK, AZ

Total Revenue
$1,075,139
Total Expenses
$1,087,285
Total Assets
$10,863,156
Net Assets
$10,835,059
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
AZ
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 100% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $10.8M represent 121 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Our mission is to promote literacy and support lifelong learning through resources and programs. More than a place for books, the Library is a vibrant community hub offering classes, workshops, and events that enrich lives and bring people together across generations.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $842,548 Revenue: $75,533

IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, THE DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY TOUCHED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH MORE THAN 2000 ENGAGING PROGRAMSRANGING FROM TODDLER STORY TIMES TO DIGITAL...

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IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, THE DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY TOUCHED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH MORE THAN 2000 ENGAGING PROGRAMSRANGING FROM TODDLER STORY TIMES TO DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR SENIORSWE BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER TO LEARN, GROW, AND CONNECT. OUR LIBRARY WELCOMED OVER 7000 PATRONS A MONTH, EACH WITH THEIR OWN CURIOSITY, NEEDS, AND DREAMS. OUR CHAPTER 2 BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM DEEPENED OUR IMPACT BY GIVING GENTLY USED BOOKS NEW LIFE, FOSTERING LITERACY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND A SHARED LOVE OF READING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO IS OUR UNWAVERING BELIEF THAT KNOWLEDGE TRANSFORMS LIVES. EVERY CONVERSATION, EVERY PROGRAM, EVERY SHARED STORY BUILDS A MORE VIBRANT, INFORMED, AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $547,304
Program Service Revenue $3,084
Investment Income $398,683
Other Revenue $126,068
TOTAL REVENUE $1,075,139

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $474,329
Fundraising Expenses $55,572
Program Expenses $842,548
Other Expenses $612,956
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,087,285

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,075,139 $538,260 +1.0%
Expenses $1,087,285 $1,381,251 -0.2%
Net Income $-12,146 $-842,991 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
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
5
$105,162
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEBRA LAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$103,077 $2,085 $105,162
LARRY ARNOLD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRELL JAMES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK TYROL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE POWELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA CHUSHMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CELESTE FLACHSBART DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK TYROL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUNNIE RICHER VICE PRSIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA LAKSO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA MARTINEZ PARKER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HINDLE PRESIDENT 2.00
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 $683,039 $642,176 $10,917,298 $40,863
2024 $1,075,139 $1,087,285 $10,863,156 $-12,146
2023 $538,260 $1,381,251 $10,265,526 $-842,991
2022 $1,226,124 $1,269,660 $10,520,215 $-43,536
2021 $1,313,288 $1,201,098 $11,787,133 $112,190
2020 $1,308,364 $1,232,090 $10,680,806 $76,274
2019 $3,030,389 $1,151,771 $10,644,379 $1,878,618
2018 $1,961,212 $968,853 $8,636,025 $992,359
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