Desert Pre-school Academy
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Desert Pre-school Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palm Desert, California, registered in 2016, with $5,889,418 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
77570 Spirngfield Lane N, Palm Desert, CA, 92211 EIN 46-5731234 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.9M
▲ 36.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.8M
Net assets
$100K
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.
C
—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 Pre-school Academy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +1% 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 Pre-school Academy: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C 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 Pre-school Academy— 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 Pre-school Academy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 77570 Spirngfield Lane N, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
- City
- Palm Desert
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4,743 (FY2016) to $5.9M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $100K
Operating margin
0.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$100K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,889,418▲36.9% | $5,839,436▲38.4% | $100,245▲99.4% | $1,398,470▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,300,747▲67.9% | $4,220,435▲65.6% | $50,263▼12.5% | $1,149,239▲59.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,562,058▲38.8% | $2,548,656▲42.3% | $57,430▼41.2% | $719,274▲118% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,845,741▲79.8% | $1,791,233▲65.5% | $97,717▲126% | $329,981▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,026,546▲2.8% | $1,082,608▲23.3% | $43,209▼56.3% | $265,907▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $998,451▲249% | $877,818▲187% | $98,864▲675% | $220,424▲989% | 990 |
| 2018 | $286,227▲109% | $306,095▲138% | -$17,194▼301% | $20,233▲137% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,256▲2794% | $128,713▲2614% | $8,543 | $8,543 | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $4,743 | $4,743 | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Desert Pre-school Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Desert Pre-school Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-5731234, based in Palm Desert, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Desert Pre-school Academy's EIN?
- Desert Pre-school Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-5731234.
- How much revenue does Desert Pre-school Academy report?
- Desert Pre-school Academy reported $5,889,418 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Desert Pre-school Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Desert Pre-school Academy C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Desert Pre-school Academy (EIN 46-5731234) 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.