The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc
Empowering those who serve - Elevating the lives of those who make Desert Highlands extraordinary by investing in their future through education.
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $356,111
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Community Foundation ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $356,111 | $416,858 | $60,747 | $50,000 | 1 | $3,258 |
About The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $356K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc is led by Deb Larson, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deb Larson
President
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Gerstner
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Parrish Desi Speh
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian O'Neill MD
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Rosenbaum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Missy Hill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Yagoda
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Marcum
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Esses
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Jackson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay McDermott (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc
How much does The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc give each year?
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc?
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc reported $356K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $417K.
What is The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc?
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $356K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc operate?
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Desert Highlands Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1872838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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