Desert Cancer Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Desert Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palm Desert, California, registered in 1995, with $959,747 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
42600 Cook St Ste 203, Palm Desert, CA, 92211 EIN 33-0648823 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$960K
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$787K
Net assets
$1.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Desert Cancer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Desert Cancer Foundation: 24 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Desert Cancer Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Desert Cancer Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 42600 Cook St Ste 203, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
- City
- Palm Desert
- State
- California
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Support Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $981K (FY2014) to $960K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $97KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
18.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$97K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $959,747▲7.9% | $786,669▲2.3% | $1,546,036▲16.9% | $1,643,391▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $889,720▲0.9% | $769,283▲4.7% | $1,322,419▲14.5% | $1,441,953▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $881,581▲16.4% | $734,594▼0.1% | $1,155,145▲0.9% | $1,315,480▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $757,286▲4.3% | $735,596▲6.4% | $1,145,102▲5.0% | $1,163,878▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $726,077▼3.1% | $691,549▼12.2% | $1,090,419▲5.0% | $1,134,559▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $749,103▲4.5% | $787,960▼7.8% | $1,038,898▼2.9% | $1,082,682▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $716,598▼4.5% | $854,590▲3.8% | $1,069,885▼11.4% | $1,129,522▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $750,346▼11.3% | $823,043▼11.6% | $1,207,877▼7.6% | $1,247,030▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $846,106▼8.0% | $930,929▲6.4% | $1,307,024▼6.1% | $1,348,450▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $919,917▼6.2% | $874,585▼5.3% | $1,391,847▲3.4% | $1,416,620▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $980,586 | $923,534 | $1,346,515 | $1,434,755 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $155K total
16 grants to Desert Cancer Foundation totaling $155K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2024 | $23,235 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $9,200 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,200 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2020 | $17,500 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Sponsorship | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2018 | $5,200 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Diseases, disorders & medical disciplines | 2015 | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2015 | $5,050 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical and health | 2015 | $1,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Desert Cancer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Desert Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0648823, based in Palm Desert, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Desert Cancer Foundation's EIN?
- Desert Cancer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0648823.
- How much revenue does Desert Cancer Foundation report?
- Desert Cancer Foundation reported $959,747 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Desert Cancer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Desert Cancer Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Desert Cancer Foundation (EIN 33-0648823) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.