Public Charity

DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND

DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PALM SPRINGS, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $178K, expenses of $183K, total assets of $267K. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $20K.

EIN: 043619462 PALM SPRINGS, CA Bands & Ensembles NTEE: A6C Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$178K
Total Expenses$183K
Total Assets$267K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$20K
Filing Years2020–2024

Mission

The Band was formed in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization for the purpose ofdeveloping a quality musical band open to men and women that are gay, lesbian,heterosexual, and all other sexual orientations. Through its musical performances,the band makes a positive contribution to the community by providing educational,cultural, and social enrichment for its members and audiences.

Where $100 goes at Desert Winds Freedom Band

How Desert Winds Freedom Band divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.

$85 Programs the work itself
$15 Management running the organization
$0 Fundraising none reported

No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.

Inside the $85 for programs

$78
The organization performs several programs annually in Palm Springs california with it's symphonic band, jazz band, and various small ensembles
91% of program spending
$4
The organization provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to support high school seniors in the coachella valley
5% of program spending
$3
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
4% of program spending
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

President Andrew Nelson
Director Carol Pipitone
Director Eric Walters
Director Jake Frick
Secretary Sandy Blazer
Director Sherri Marmon

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

Health & Medicine
$10,000 1 grant
Arts & Culture
$5,500 1 grant
Unspecified
$4,600 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $178K $183K $267K
2023 $164K $123K $254K
2022 $162K $125K $211K
2021 $85K $67K $199K
2020 $77K $59K $154K

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $77K to $178K (+131%), with total assets most recently reported at $267K.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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