Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc
Our mission is to create equitable access to reproductive and sexual health care while centering Black and Indigenous people of color.
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $98,286
- -54.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $553,824
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $663,844
- +126.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Star Institute for Family Planning LLC Phoenix, AZ | Funds were subgranted to mitigate the cost of abortion services for people who met the financial criteria of less than 150% of federal poverty limit or received state benefits. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,286 | $553,824 | $663,844 | — | — |
| 2023 | $214,887 | $423,822 | $292,726 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $36,545 | $171,137 | $192,227 | — | — |
| 2021 | $57,095 | $100,542 | $51,749 | — | — |
About Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc
Based on IRS filings
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $98K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is led by DeShawn Taylor, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
DeShawn Taylor
President & CEO
Presidentceo → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $150K (2024)
Stacey Stewart
Chairperson & Board of Directors
Chairperson - Board of Directors → Chairperson & Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Masingill
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michelle Reed
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Enjolie Lafaurie
Director at Large
Director → Director at Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harlie Jackson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
May Tiwamangkala
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sharon Smith
Secretary & Board of Directors
Secretary - Board of Directors → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Beam
Treasurer & Board of Directors
Treasurer - Board of Directors → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Analise Ortiz (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Johana Vallejo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rafael Victorio (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amber Lau (2021) — Director
- Former: Ceciley Villegas (2021) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Love (2021) — Director
- Former: Shannon Hayes (2021) — Director
- Former: Shellie Hamacher (2021) — Director
- Former: Sophia Mayberry (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to DeShawn Taylor (President and CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc
How large is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc?
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc reported $98K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $554K.
What is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc?
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $98K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc operate?
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc's EIN?
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1523284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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