Desert Christian Schools Inc

EIN: 870419198 501(c)(3)

Tucson, AZ

Total Revenue
$8,755,081
Total Expenses
$8,673,687
Total Assets
$41,739,974
Net Assets
$40,827,710
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Brian Modarelli
Phone
5209015499
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Desert Christian Schools Inc, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 49% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $40.8M represent 56 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Preschool-12 Christian education, more fully explained in Part III, item 1.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $632,537
Program Service Revenue $7,497,755
Investment Income $394,376
Other Revenue $230,413
TOTAL REVENUE $8,755,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $527,913
Salaries & Benefits $5,484,143
Fundraising Expenses $191,823
Program Expenses $7,665,847
Other Expenses $2,661,631
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,673,687

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,755,081 $17,140,418 -0.5%
Expenses $8,673,687 $7,916,341 +0.1%
Net Income $81,394 $9,224,077 -1.0%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
180
Volunteers
150

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
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
2
$108,333
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Farinelli Matthew VP @ 07/01/25 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vavala Fran Trustee @ 07/01/21 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee John Treas @ 7/01/23 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Davis Courtney Trustee @ 07/01/18 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Buell Margaret Trustee @ 07/01/20 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kishbaugh Stacy President @ 7/01/25 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Hemme Angelica Trustee @ 7/01/22 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tucker Robert Trustee @ 07/01/21 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pamela Panchot Trustee @ 7/01/24 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shalene Simmons Secretary @ 7/01/25 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Modarelli Head Master to 06/30/25 40.00
Key Emp
$108,333 $0 $108,333
Raul Tellez Trustee @ 07/01/25 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruth Ann Merkel Trustee @ 07/01/25 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Lindstrom CFO @ 06/02/25 40.00
Key Emp
$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 $8,755,081 $8,673,687 $41,739,974 $81,394
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $22,290,183 $7,137,362 $33,433,906 $15,152,821
2022 $8,088,896 $7,201,182 $18,512,317 $887,714
2022 $8,004,708 $7,604,603 $16,876,082 $400,105
2021 $5,900,957 $6,058,143 $17,019,120 $-157,186
2020 $5,468,653 $5,796,726 $17,084,169 $-328,073
2019 $6,506,947 $6,118,936 $16,929,774 $388,011
2018 $6,749,711 $5,357,176 $15,868,554 $1,392,535
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