Mission
TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AND ENRICHING THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE DESERT CITIES.
Public Charity
THE DESERT SYMPHONY INC
THE DESERT SYMPHONY INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PALM DESERT, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $691K, expenses of $893K, total assets of $473K. Imperigo tracks 10 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $143K.
EIN: 953871126
PALM DESERT, CA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$691K
Total Expenses$893K
Total Assets$473K
Grant Records10
Funding Total$143K
Filing Years2019–2025
Sample Grants Received
CULTURE & ARTS
$12,100
THIS AWARD IS DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY
$10,000
RELIGION
$38,960
GENERAL SUPPORT
$6,650
PROMOTE HEALTH AND HOPE TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING PROVIDING RELIEF FOR POOR AND UNDERPRIVELEGED
$12,858
Showing up to 5 of 10 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE DI
Debbie Shapiro
DIRECTOR
Hal Asher
DIRECTOR
Michael Knighten
PRESIDENT
Nancy Tapick
DIRECTOR
Raju Mehta
TREASURER
Rod Hendry
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $691K | $893K | $473K |
| 2024 | $662K | $839K | $674K |
| 2023 | $678K | $652K | $851K |
| 2022 | $509K | $350K | $825K |
| 2019 | $779K | $916K | $614K |
Between 2019 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $779K to $691K (-11%), with total assets most recently reported at $473K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.