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Desert Cares Foundation Inc.

EIN 39-3422083 • Palm Desert, CA

Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE E12

Profile

Help eldery people who needs care

39858 Felicita PkwyPalm Desert, CA 92211

desertcares.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$2,098

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Liabilities

$10,306

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Net Assets

-$8,208

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Operations

Revenue

$2,001

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Expenses

$10,209

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Net Income

-$8,208

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0K-$10KAssets 2025: $2,098Liabilities 2025: $10,306Net Assets 2025: -$8,2082025

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2025

Assets$2,098
Liabilities$10,306
Net Assets-$8,208

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0K-$10KRevenue 2025: $2,001Expenses 2025: $10,209Net Income 2025: -$8,2082025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,001
Expenses$10,209
Net Income-$8,208

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$10.3$8.21$2.00$10.2$8.21
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 24, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Jun 5, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,001
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Help eldery people who needs care

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL HOSPICES, HOME HEALTH, AND CARE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE AT THEIR MOST VULNERABLE RECEIVE THE ESSENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORTIVE ITEMS THEY NEED.$2,001$10,209
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
STEPHANIE KOONTZCEO-$0--
ADRINEH TERANTONIANSCFO-$0--
CINDY SUTHERLANDSecretary-$0--
DAVID NEISINGERDirector-$0--
IVY NHUNG CHIRWADirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Desert Cares Foundation Inc
EIN
39-3422083
In Care Of
% STEPHANIE KOONTZ
Phone
7604651833
Address
39858 FELICITA PKWY, PALM DESERT, CA 92211

Signing Officer

Name
Stephanie Koontz
Title
CEO
Phone
7604651833
Signed
2026-06-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
M and J Tax Services
Address
74040 Hwy 111 Ste C, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Preparer
Michael Clark Ea
Phone
7605656916
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountADVERTISING & PROMOTIONAL 64BANK CHARGES & FEES 15DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 650INSURANCE 2,078LICENSES PERMITS & FEES 62MARKETING 1,861MERCHANT FEES 40SOFTWARE 2,904WEBSITE 596

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearCHASE VISA 0 1,532LOAN FROM CEO STEPHANIE KOONTZ 0 8,774

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