DESERT MISSION INC

EIN: 860096941 501(c)(3) Human Services

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Total Revenue
$10,510,922
Total Expenses
$11,507,750
Total Assets
$13,676,784
Net Assets
$8,018,197
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1942
Legal Domicile
AZ
Phone
4805875113
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DESERT MISSION INC, founded in 1942, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $10.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

To improve the health and well-being of those we serve through community programs addressing the social determinants of health.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,653,876 Revenue: $23,994

DESERT MISSION, INC. OFFERS SEVERAL FREE AND REDUCED COST FOOD PROGRAMS TO ASSIST WORKING POOR FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BASED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO...

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DESERT MISSION, INC. OFFERS SEVERAL FREE AND REDUCED COST FOOD PROGRAMS TO ASSIST WORKING POOR FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BASED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN REACHING SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ALSO INCLUDED ARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL COACHING. IN 2023, DESERT MISSION PROVIDED 20,168 EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES AND SERVED 39,027 HOUSEHOLDS. MANY CLIENTS ARE WORKING POOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS LIVING ON A FIXED INCOME.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,552,026 Revenue: $1,314,011

LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER - OFFERS QUALITY CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS. LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN...

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LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER - OFFERS QUALITY CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS. LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). DURING THE 2023 SCHOOL YEAR 297 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND IN-CLASS SUPPORT. THE CENTER'S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM PROVIDES YOUNG CHILDREN WITH THE STRONG START THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER PRE-K STUDENTS HAVE A 98 PERCENT KINDERGARTEN READINESS RATE.

Program 3
Expenses: $887,880 Revenue: $351,492

ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE - DESERT MISSION, INC.'S ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE SENIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A COORDINATED PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICES FOR ADULTS IN A COMMUNITY-BASED...

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ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE - DESERT MISSION, INC.'S ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE SENIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A COORDINATED PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICES FOR ADULTS IN A COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP SETTING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, INCLUDING INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE CHILDREN ATTENDING THE LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER, AND SOME HEALTH SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO NEED SUPERVISED CARE IN A SAFE PLACE OUTSIDE THE HOME DURING THE DAY. ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE: MANY MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY PROVIDE CARE FOR THEIR SENIOR FAMILY MEMBERS. TO SUPPORT THESE FAMILIES, DESERT MISSION, INC. OFFERS ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE, A PLACE WHERE SENIORS CAN SPEND THE DAY IN A SETTING THAT'S FRIENDLY, DIGNIFIED AND STIMULATING WHILE CAREGIVERS ENJOY A BREAK FROM THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES. THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE WELCOMES SENIORS INTO AN ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES HEALTH MONITORING BY A REGISTERED NURSE. SENIORS ENJOY ACTIVITIES BOTH ON AND OFF SITE. CAREGIVERS ALSO ARE OFFERED SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING TO HELP THEM IN THEIR ROLE. 56 SENIORS ATTENDED ADULT DAY HEALTHCARE IN 2023.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,682,153
Program Service Revenue $1,689,497
Investment Income $139,272
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $10,510,922

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,063,476
Salaries & Benefits $4,680,382
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $10,093,782
Other Expenses $1,763,892
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,507,750

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $10,510,922 $9,410,375 +0.1%
Expenses $11,507,750 $10,409,428 +0.1%
Net Income $-996,828 $-999,053 0.0%
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
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
2055

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
9
$3,451,187
Total Directors
14
$2,541,873
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A BOARD CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR/TREASURER/FINANCE CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR/CEO, HONORHEALTH 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $340,070 $2,495,057
N/A DIRECTOR/PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $46,816
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Assistant Treasurer/VP Finance 1.0
Officer
$0 $69,355 $342,088
N/A Assistant Sec/VP/Assoc Gen Counsel 1.0
Officer
$0 $68,187 $428,298
N/A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DM & COMMUNITY SERVICES (THRU 10/2023) 40.0
Officer
$0 $15,360 $185,744
N/A RN II 40.0
Highest
$0 $14,842 $124,398
N/A CONSULTANT-CHILD CARE HEALTH 40.0
Highest
$0 $14,312 $115,391
N/A DIR-LINCOLN LEARNING CTRVCS 40.0
Highest
$0 $30,842 $138,993
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $10,510,922 $11,507,750 $13,676,784 $-996,828
2022 $9,410,375 $10,409,428 $10,789,374 $-999,053
2021 $8,515,778 $9,561,909 $11,246,821 $-1,046,131
2020 $10,012,457 $10,924,192 $12,344,780 $-911,735
2019 $11,932,128 $12,928,430 $13,029,529 $-996,302
2018 $12,695,102 $12,781,626 $13,283,416 $-86,524
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