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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
2023-05-01
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
$245,049
2023
Total expenses
$173,854
2023
Total assets
$619,422
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

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
Dean L Rosemarie Buntrock FoundationOperating Needs$5,000
Evelyn and Herbert Chernis FoundationSupport of the Charity$5,000
The Hyman and Mintz Family FoundationTo Promote A Love of Reading.$5,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Literary Society of the Desert

NameTitleCompensation
Joanne MintzVice President Events$0
Donna MartinTreasurer$0
Tim RadiganSecretary$0
Michael SmithVice President Comm Rela$0
Nancy CunninghamPresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Literary Society of the Desert

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$201,778
Program services$37,937
Investment income and dividends$4,178
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$1,156
Total revenues$245,049

Form 990s for Literary Society of the Desert

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052023-10-12990View PDF
2022-052023-04-27990View PDF
2021-052022-06-23990View PDF
2020-122022-08-22990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Dean L Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati Attn Michael and Nancy Herman
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 employees
General information
Address
75-270 Hwy 111 204
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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
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