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EIN 04-3619462

Desert Winds Freedom Band

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Palm Springs
State
California
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
Description
Desert Winds Freedom Band was formed in 2002 to create a quality musical band that welcomes men and women of any sexual orientation. The band showcases its talents through musical performances. Each spring, the band sponsors a guest composer or conductor for a workshop with up to six school bands in the Coachella Valley, giving students a rare opportunity to learn from professionals. In addition, the organization offers scholarships for high school seniors in the Coachella Valley. Desert Winds Freedom Band is located in Palm Springs, CA.
Total revenues
$164,061
2023
Total expenses
$122,512
2023
Total assets
$253,875
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Desert Winds Freedom Band

The organization performs several musical compositions annually in palm springs California.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS - Each spring the band sponsors a guest composer or conductor for our spring concert. The guest composer or conductor works with up to 6 school bands in the Coachella Valley to provide students a rare opportunity to study music by the person who wrote it. The program is in it's 7th year now and has been a tremendous success.
The organization provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to support high school seniors in the coachella valley.

Who funds Desert Winds Freedom Band

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$238

Personnel at Desert Winds Freedom Band

NameTitleCompensation
Dencil WhitePresident$0
Eric WaltersTreasurer$0
Steve BakerVice President$0
Sioux StoeckleSecretary$0
Tamiann ParrottPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Desert Winds Freedom Band

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$102,608
Program services$65,840
Investment income and dividends$33
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-4,420
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$164,061

Form 990s for Desert Winds Freedom Band

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-08990View PDF
2022-122023-04-08990View PDF
2021-122022-04-20990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-08-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 17, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Inland Empire Community Foundation (TCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 4732
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
County
Riverside County, CA
Website URL
desertwindsfb.org/ 
Phone
(760) 776-2700
IRS details
EIN
04-3619462
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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