Desert Christian Schools Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

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

Pursuing excellence in Christian education, fostering Christ centered relationships, and endeavoring to meet the unique learning needs of every student.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $7,665,847 Revenue: $8,755,081

Provided preschool through high school Christian education for 575 students.

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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%)

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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$108,333

Highest Compensated

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