Desert Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1948 and located in Palm Springs, California. The Foundation operates as part of the Desert Healthcare District, serving the Coachella Valley region. It focuses on improving access to health and wellness services for residents of the Desert Healthcare district through grantmaking, community programs, and strategic health initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$660K
-69.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
-30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-55.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents.
Vision: Equitably connecting Coachella Valley residents to health and wellness services and programs through philanthropy, health facilities, information and community education, and public policy.
The Foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Healthcare services and access
- Social services
- Environmental health programs
- Mental health services
- Community wellness initiatives
Grantmaking
The Foundation makes grants to various district and county agencies to provide healthcare services throughout the community. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves the Coachella Valley region in California, with funding focused on the Desert Healthcare District service area, which covers the entire Coachella Valley.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $2,870,587
- Total expenses: $1,615,121
- Total assets: $5,634,161
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% overall score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,055,799 | $5,634,161 | $5,309,704 |
| Revenue | $1,112,458 | $2,870,587 | $1,327,903 |
| Expenses | $1,491,613 | $1,615,121 | $4,078,128 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $109,255 | $119,917 | $114,841 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Dap Health Inc ($234,281), Harc ($66,240), Riverside Cnty Latino Comm ($54,553).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASTHMA & ALLERGY FNDTN OF AM ST LOUIS, MO | SOCIAL SERVICES | $44,972 |
| CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EL CENTRO, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $14,224 |
| DAP HEALTH INC PALM SPRINGS, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $234,281 |
| DESERT RECREATION FOUNDATION INDIO, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $44,433 |
| DESERT REGIONAL MED CTR AUX PALM SPRINGS, CA | SOC SVCS, MEDICATIONS | $29,000 |
| DSUSD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LA QUINTA, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $29,622 |
| HARC PALM DESERT, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $66,240 |
| MARTHAS VILLAGE& KITCHEN INDIO, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $9,986 |
| REGENTS OF UC RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $26,520 |
| RIVERSIDE CNTY LATINO COMM COACHELLA, CA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $54,553 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chris Christensen - Chief Executive Officer
Carole Rogers - Board President
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | CEO | 4 | — |
| DONNA CRAIG | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 4 | — |
| ALEJANDRO ESPINOZA SANTACRUZ | CHIEF OF COMMUNITY | 15 | — |
| WILL DEAN | COMM & MRKTG DIR | 4 | — |
| ERIC TAYLOR | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER | 4 | — |
| AMDREA S HAYLES | SPCL ASSIST TO CEO | 3 | — |
| ARTHUR SHORR | Director | 1 | — |
| LETICIA DE LARA | Director | 1 | — |
| CAROLE ROGERS | President | 1 | — |
| LES ZENDLE | Dir - FORMER | 1 | — |
| EVETT PEREZGIL | Director | 1 | — |
| CARMINA ZAVALA | VP - FORMER | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY BARRAZA | Secretary | 1 | — |
| DANIEL LOGSDON | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| GREG RODRIGUEZ | Vice President | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has demonstrated increased grantmaking activity focused on strategic community health priorities:
Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awards over $1M in grants - KESQ**January 2025:** Approved nearly $1 million for five grant applications supporting environmental health programs, aligning with strategic plan goal to be responsive to and supportive of selected community initiatives that enhance the environment in the District's service area.
Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awards over $1M in grants - KESQ**December 2024:** Awarded over $1 million in grants to support community health initiatives.
Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awards over $1M in grants - KESQ**March 2026:** Distributed over $3 million to improve healthcare in the Coachella Valley.
Desert Healthcare Foundation Donates Over $3M to Improve Healthcare in CVThe Foundation maintains an active grants page listing recent awards and accepts applications for funding opportunities through its website at dhcd.org.
Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awards over $1M in grants - KESQSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Desert Healthcare Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents. **Vision:** Equitably connecting Coachella Valley residents to health and wellness services and programs through philanthropy, health facilities, information and community education, and public policy. The Foundation's primary funding areas include: • Healthcare services and access • Social services • Environmental health programs • Mental health services • Community wellness initiatives
How do I apply for a grant from Desert Healthcare Foundation?
The Foundation makes grants to various district and county agencies to provide healthcare services throughout the community. Recent grant activity includes: **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Vision y Compromiso (VyC): $370,625 for social services • Riverside County Latino Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services: $363,300 for social services • Regents of the University of California at Riverside: $225,000 for social services **Grant Activity:** • Awarded over $3.5 million in March (recen…
Where does Desert Healthcare Foundation make grants?
The Foundation serves the Coachella Valley region in California, with funding focused on the Desert Healthcare District service area, which covers the entire Coachella Valley.
What size grants does Desert Healthcare Foundation award?
In 2025, Desert Healthcare Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $660K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Desert Healthcare Foundation's EIN?
Desert Healthcare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2567237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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