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EIN 95-3837425

The Desert Sanctuary

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
City
Barstow
State
California
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2024-09-01
NTEE code, primary
P43: Family Violence Shelters and Services
Description
The Desert Sanctuary is a women or family violence shelter in Barstow, CA whose mission is: To provide shelter and counseling for victims of domestic violence in the Barstow area.
Total revenues
$1,406,611
2024
Total expenses
$1,561,916
2024
Total assets
$1,748,857
2024
Num. employees
23
2024

Program areas at The Desert Sanctuary

Provides shelter, counseling, and family assistance to victims of domestic violence.

Who funds The Desert Sanctuary

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
California Partnership To End Domestic ViolenceDomestic Viol Assist$55,296
Guillermo J Valenzuela FoundationGeneral Operating Support of Domestic Violence Sheleter$25,000
Guillermo J Valenzuela FoundationGeneral Operating Support of Domestic Violence Sheleter$25,000
...and 4 more grants received

Financials for The Desert Sanctuary

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,321,960
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$8,322
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$73,394
Miscellaneous revenues$2,935
Total revenues$1,406,611

Organizations like The Desert Sanctuary

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (DART)Ruston, LA$1,139,832
The Abuse NetworkLewistown, PA$890,246
Hands of Hope Resource CenterLittle Falls, MN$589,684
Elmore County Domestic Violence CouncilMountain Home, ID$400,301
Domestic Violence Intervention CenterOpelika, AL$625,372
ManaviNew Brunswick, NJ$1,426,151
Blackstone Valley Advocacy CenterPawtucket, RI$3,271,801
Partnership Advocacy Center of Pike CountyPiketon, OH$649,457
People Against A Violent EnvironmentBeaver Dam, WI$4,243,963
LI Against Domestic ViolenceRonkonkoma, NY$2,586,845
Data update history
April 20, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 20, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
March 2, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $19,609 from Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS)
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman service organizationsFamily service centersFamily violence sheltersCharitiesBehavioral health organizations
Issues
Human servicesAbuse prevention
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1781
Barstow, CA 92312
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
County
San Bernardino County, CA
Website URL
desert-sanctuary.org/ 
Phone
(760) 256-3733
IRS details
EIN
95-3837425
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P43: Family Violence Shelters and Services
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
055065
FTB Entity ID
1115539
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-20
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