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Literary Society of the Desert

Literary Society of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA 92255
Tax ID47-4859052

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About this organization

Revenue

$285,524

Expenses

$163,785

Website

literarysocietyofthedesert.org

Mission

The Literary Society of the Desert is a non-profit organization promoting literacy and the love of reading through presentations by (and discussions with) leading authors, as well as promoting literacy, writing skills, and the love of reading in the community.

About

5 monthly luncheons take place during the desert season where authors meet with members and guests to discuss their books. Support of public libraries in the Coachella Valley - 2,000 grants are given to each of the 13 libraries for a total of 26,000. A set of author's books is given to each library - value 2,400 13 librarians attend the grant luncheon - 1,050 To encourage the love of reading in young people, 18 students and 2 faculty members from 10 local schools are invited to meet privately with the featured author for an hour prior to attending the luncheon at which the author addresses the membership. The author's book is given to each student and faculty member at least one month before the event to allow time to prepare for their private meeting. 90 students and 10 faculty members - 2,000

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The literary society of the desert is a non-profit organization promoting literacy and the love of reading through presentations by (and discussions with) leading authors, as well as promoting literacy, writing skills, and the love of reading in the community.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The literary society of the desert is a non-profit organization promoting literacy and the love of reading through presentations by (and discussions with) leading authors, as well as promoting literacy, writing skills, and the love of reading in the community.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as CA, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 49-320 AVENIDA FERNANDO, LA QUINTA, CA, 92253.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 0 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $121,739.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is not determined through an impartial review and approval process.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2015.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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