THE ORGANIZATONS MISSION IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE SHARING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING ARTS, MUSIC, HUMANITIES, AGRICULTURE IN THE HIGH DESERT COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$337K
+20.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$177K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$177K
About High Desert Living Arts Center
Based on IRS filings
High Desert Living Arts Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in JOSHUA TREE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $337K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $177K. Net investment income was $132.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $337,269 | $279,343 | $15,959 |
| Revenue | $309,465 | $269,299 | $1,640 |
| Expenses | $251,539 | $5,739 | $619 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $132 | $49 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Groundwork Arts Llc ($177,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GROUNDWORK ARTS LLC TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA | PUBLIC SCHOOL ART PROGRAM | $177,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER SPRAGUE | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MEG SHANNON | VICE PRES/TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JENNIFER HENNING | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| TAYLER STRAZIUSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDMUND SHADMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Living Arts Center?
High Desert Living Arts Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in JOSHUA TREE, CA. It holds $337K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is High Desert Living Arts Center?
As of 2024, High Desert Living Arts Center holds $337K in total assets with $309K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $177K in 2024.
Where does High Desert Living Arts Center operate?
High Desert Living Arts Center has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does High Desert Living Arts Center award?
In 2024, High Desert Living Arts Center awarded 1 grants totaling $177K — an average of about $177K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is High Desert Living Arts Center's EIN?
High Desert Living Arts Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0879304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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