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EIN 47-4859052

Literary Society of the Desert

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Indian Wells
State
California
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2024-05-01
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
Description
The Literary Society of the Desert is a non-profit organization promoting literacy and the love of reading through presentations by (and discussions with) leading authors, as well as promoting literacy, writing skills, and the love of reading in the community.
Total revenues
$310,902
2024
Total expenses
$237,889
2024
Total assets
$719,621
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Literary Society of the Desert

5 luncheons took place this year where authors met with members and guests to discuss their books. Support of public libraries in the coachella valley - grants are given to 12 libraries for a total of 30,000. A set of author's books is also given to each library - value 2,400. 15 librarians attend each luncheon - value of 1,125 to encourage the love of reading in young people, 96 students and 10 faculty members from 10 local schools are invited to meet privately with the featured author for an hour prior to attending the luncheon at which the author addresses the membership. the author's book is given to each classroom and faculty member at least one month before the event to allow time to prepare for their private meeting. - 6,000

Who funds Literary Society of the Desert

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Hyman and Mintz Family FoundationTo Promote A Love of Reading.$11,309
Evelyn and Herbert Chernis FoundationSupport of the Charity$5,000
Dean L Rosemarie Buntrock FoundationOperating Needs$5,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Literary Society of the Desert

NameTitleCompensation
Joanne MintzVice President Events$0
Donna MartinTreasurer$0

Financials for Literary Society of the Desert

RevenuesFYE 05/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$222,459
Program services$81,439
Investment income and dividends$7,004
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$310,902

Form 990s for Literary Society of the Desert

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-052024-09-03990View PDF
2023-052023-10-12990View PDF
2022-052023-04-27990View PDF
2021-052022-06-23990View PDF
2020-122022-08-22990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Dean L Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Evelyn and Herbert Chernis Foundation
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,385 from The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
75280 Hwy 111 101-8
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
County
Riverside County, CA
Website URL
literarysocietyofthedesert.wildapricot.org/ 
Phone
(760) 485-2774
IRS details
EIN
47-4859052
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0225450
FTB Entity ID
3816370
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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