United Way of the Desert
To break the cycle of poverty in the Coachella Valley through mobilizing the caring power of community.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$704K
-29.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$125K
+46.6% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+46.6% YoY
About United Way of the Desert
Based on IRS filings
United Way of the Desert is a nonprofit organization, based in LA QUINTA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $704K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 11 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $24K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $704,189 | $1,004,597 | $1,355,026 |
| Revenue | $525,967 | $838,707 | $765,254 |
| Expenses | $874,422 | $974,078 | $884,309 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,784 | $31,347 | $36,041 |
| 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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Inland so Cal United Way ($39,651), Family Services of the Desert ($10,000), Jewish Family Services ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CV PALM DESERT, CA | EDUCATION & HEALTH | $8,500 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CC CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | HEALTH & LITERACY | $9,000 |
| DESERT ARC PALM DESERT, CA | NURSING PROGRAM | $8,500 |
| DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION PALM DESERT, CA | PATIENT NAVIGATOR | $6,500 |
| FAMILY SERVICES OF THE DESERT DESERT HOT SPRI, CA | MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING | $10,000 |
| GALILEE CENTER MECCA, CA | ESSENTIAL NEEDS | $7,500 |
| INLAND SO CAL UNITED WAY RIVERSIDE, CA | INCOME STABILITY | $39,651 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES PALM SPRINGS, CA | COUNSELING & RENTAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| JFK FOUNDATION PALM DESERT, CA | INCOME STABILITY | $10,000 |
| MARTHAS VILLAGE & KITCHEN INDIO, CA | FOOD SERVICE & HOUSING | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTAL GRANADOS | Executive Dir. | 40 | $118,654 |
| LYNNE STEPHENSON | Director | 1 | — |
| KELLY MAY-VOLLMAR | Director | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MCDUFFIE | Director | 1 | — |
| ADAM OCHOA | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| JOHN E FITZGERALD III | PRESIDENT EMER | 1 | — |
| ROSA PONCE | Director | 1 | — |
| LORI CARNEY | Director | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA LLORT | Secretary | 1 | — |
| JEFF HOCKER | Vice President | 5 | — |
| RICHARD RAMHOFF | Director | 1 | — |
| KRIS HOPPING | President | 5 | — |
| V MANUEL PEREZ | Director | 1 | — |
| DAVID PEAT | 2nd Vice Pres. | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is United Way of the Desert?
As of 2023, United Way of the Desert holds $704K in total assets with $526K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $125K in 2023.
Where does United Way of the Desert operate?
United Way of the Desert has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does United Way of the Desert award?
In 2023, United Way of the Desert awarded 11 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of the Desert's EIN?
United Way of the Desert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2783993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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