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Desert Forum Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.5M (2023)

Expenses
$1.6M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.77M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.15M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,501,209
Expenses
$1,602,611
Net Income
-$101,402
Net Assets
$1,620,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $708,139
47.2%
Program Services $761,265
50.7%
Investment Income $31,805
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,848
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,323
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,767,294
Total Liabilities $1,146,605
Net Assets $1,620,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $119,484 $0 $1,098
Scott Bailey (President) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Pyne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Goff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,660,096
Expenses
$1,556,309
Net Income
$103,787
Net Assets
$1,640,832
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $690,640
41.6%
Program Services $946,068
57.0%
Investment Income $23,388
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,848
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,962
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,550,574
Total Liabilities $909,742
Net Assets $1,640,832
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $111,848 $0 $1,578
Gerald Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Pyne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Goff (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bailey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,852
Expenses
$335,596
Net Income
-$252,744
Net Assets
$1,724,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
6.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,802
27.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $55,050
66.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,848
32.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,392
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,466,326
Total Liabilities $741,665
Net Assets $1,724,661
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $109,848 $0 $1,578
Scott Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christoph Roshardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Goff (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$932,859
Expenses
$1,006,769
Net Income
-$73,910
Net Assets
$1,698,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,200
29.8%
Program Services $637,193
68.3%
Investment Income $17,466
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $176,753
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,416,525
Total Liabilities $718,419
Net Assets $1,698,106
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $130,396 $0 $1,578
Keith Goff (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christoph Roshardt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,743,007
Expenses
$1,342,263
Net Income
$400,744
Net Assets
$1,715,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $726,825
41.7%
Program Services $1,003,321
57.6%
Investment Income $12,861
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $128,652
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,986
6.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,962,313
Total Liabilities $1,246,691
Net Assets $1,715,622
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $126,605 $0 $1,326
Keith Goff (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Powers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christoph Roshardt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,707,434
Expenses
$1,443,098
Net Income
$264,336
Net Assets
$1,285,811
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $726,150
42.5%
Program Services $974,713
57.1%
Investment Income $6,571
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,896
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,643,630
Total Liabilities $1,357,819
Net Assets $1,285,811
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $121,254 $0 $3,654
Keith Goff (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Powers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Christoph Roshardt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Tabler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,691,620
Expenses
$1,453,150
Net Income
$238,470
Net Assets
$1,007,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $750,760
44.4%
Program Services $940,322
55.6%
Investment Income $538
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,628
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,291,414
Total Liabilities $1,283,573
Net Assets $1,007,841
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $113,269 $0 $6,977
Keith Goff (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Powers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Winkler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Tabler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,482,752
Expenses
$1,415,209
Net Income
$67,543
Net Assets
$769,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $618,761
41.7%
Program Services $863,639
58.2%
Investment Income $352
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,000
7.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,541
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,975,951
Total Liabilities $1,206,580
Net Assets $769,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Becky Kurtz (Executive Director) $110,000 $0 $0
Andy Clark (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Goff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Winkler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Tabler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,552,790
Expenses
$1,311,693
Net Income
$241,097
Net Assets
$701,828
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $720,935
46.4%
Program Services $831,495
53.5%
Investment Income $360
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,981
13.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,768,987
Total Liabilities $1,067,159
Net Assets $701,828
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Clark (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian S Harnik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Goff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois U Horvitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Winkler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Tabler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,365,788
Expenses
$1,185,598
Net Income
$180,190
Net Assets
$460,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $544,490
39.9%
Program Services $820,852
60.1%
Investment Income $446
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $172,473
14.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,250,928
Total Liabilities $790,197
Net Assets $460,731
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian S Harnik (President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Clark (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Keith Goff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Phillip K Smith Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois U Horvitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Fogelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Vossler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Winkler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Tabler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,451,674
Expenses
$1,211,269
Net Income
$240,405
Net Assets
$280,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $674,710
46.5%
Program Services $776,833
53.5%
Investment Income $131
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $152,918
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $866,635
Total Liabilities $586,094
Net Assets $280,541

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,312,555
Expenses
$1,294,258
Net Income
$18,297
Net Assets
$40,136
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $508,655
38.8%
Program Services $802,800
61.2%
Investment Income $1,100
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,911
8.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $693,016
Total Liabilities $652,880
Net Assets $40,136

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,418,030
Expenses
$1,387,101
Net Income
$30,929
Net Assets
$21,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $588,437
41.5%
Program Services $827,935
58.4%
Investment Income $1,658
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $135,946
9.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $615,264
Total Liabilities $593,425
Net Assets $21,839

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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