DESERT ARC

EIN: 956006700 501(c)(3)

PALM DESERT, CA

Total Revenue
$21,130,299
Total Expenses
$20,014,046
Total Assets
$15,200,241
Net Assets
$10,627,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RICHARD BALOCCO
Phone
7603461611
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DESERT ARC, founded in 1959, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $21.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $20.0M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,704,567 Revenue: $6,617,837

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE WORK ACTIVITY AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PROVIDES EFFECTIVE WORK TRAINING PROGRAMS, JOB PLACEMENT WHERE POSSIBLE EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT...

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EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE WORK ACTIVITY AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PROVIDES EFFECTIVE WORK TRAINING PROGRAMS, JOB PLACEMENT WHERE POSSIBLE EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE PAID FOR THEIR WORK ACTIVITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,498,284 Revenue: $4,534,943

LICENSED DAY PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE PERSONAL AWARENESS, HYGIENE AND FUNCTIONAL PROFICIENCY WHICH AFFORDS PARTICIPANTS GREATER INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY AND HOME.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,834,972 Revenue: $3,179,551

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE REAL WORLD LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RESPITE SERVICES AND SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THEM TO...

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE REAL WORLD LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RESPITE SERVICES AND SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THEM TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THEIR LIFESTYLES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,324,284
Program Service Revenue $19,171,441
Investment Income $494,966
Other Revenue $139,608
TOTAL REVENUE $21,130,299

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $14,611,812
Fundraising Expenses $180,222
Program Expenses $16,141,499
Other Expenses $5,402,234
TOTAL EXPENSES $20,014,046

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $21,130,299 $17,724,531 +0.2%
Expenses $20,014,046 $18,464,203 +0.1%
Net Income $1,116,253 $-739,672 -2.5%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
549
Volunteers
13

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
7
$481,184
Total Directors
13
$481,184
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD BALOCCO PRESIDENT/CE 40.00
Officer Director
$176,820 $42,500 $219,320
RONALD STEWART COO 40.00
Officer Director
$86,649 $69,393 $156,042
KURT PARISH CFO 40.00
Officer Director
$94,102 $11,720 $105,822
DAMIAN JENKINS CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN MILLER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG WATSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY SINGER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI SERFLING BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT ANZALONE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE BEARE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH EPSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HENDLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD KINNEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $21,130,299 $20,014,046 $15,200,241 $1,116,253
2023 $17,724,531 $18,464,203 $12,791,376 $-739,672
2022 $17,111,228 $16,519,300 $13,861,862 $591,928
2021 $17,103,549 $16,480,940 $13,605,494 $622,609
2020 $18,541,912 $16,535,524 $12,675,501 $2,006,388
2019 $15,645,151 $15,544,100 $10,620,223 $101,051
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