Desert Classic Charities
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Desert Classic Charities at a glance
In short: Desert Classic Charities gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $1,925,947
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Desert Classic Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley Palm Desesert, CA | Donation | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,925,947 | $97,839 | $93,820 | $60,000 | 1 | $97,839 |
| 2023 | $1,933,616 | $42,212 | $58,554 | $20,000 | 1 | $42,212 |
| 2022 | $1,938,270 | $291 | $25,846 | — | — | $291 |
| 2021 | $1,965,796 | $-48,861 | $108,244 | — | — | $-67,551 |
| 2020 | $2,124,663 | $384,328 | $1,081,501 | — | — | $2,800 |
About Desert Classic Charities
Based on IRS filings
Desert Classic Charities is a nonprofit organization, based in La Quinta, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Desert Classic Charities is led by John M. Foster, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John M. Foster
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Nicholas Raffaele
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clarke Rheney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Suggs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Helm
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Reed
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Romano
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McGuire
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Osborne CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Low
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Lobue Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Zeigler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Evenson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mettler
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Tate
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jack Mettler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Sanders (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John M. Lane (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Spates (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott White (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas J. Gordon (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Desert Classic Charities
How much does Desert Classic Charities give each year?
Desert Classic Charities gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Desert Classic Charities?
Desert Classic Charities reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $98K.
Where does Desert Classic Charities operate?
Desert Classic Charities has awarded grants in California.
What is Desert Classic Charities's EIN?
Desert Classic Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0826474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Desert Classic Charities funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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