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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0775966

DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90022

Financials

$1.8M$1.8M2023$2.1M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,118,898$2,083,953$34,945$689,148$908,033-$218,885
December 31, 2023990$1,811,315$1,816,907-$5,592$490,065$596,014-$105,949
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$154,483
Program service revenue
$1,964,209
Investment income
$206
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$300
Other salaries and wages
$1,406,425
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,549,332
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$228
Accounting fees
$20,000
Occupancy
$113,914
Travel
$19,706
Depreciation
$19,668
Program services (functional)
$2,083,953

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$490,065
Total assets, end of year
$689,148
Total liabilities, end of year
$908,033
Net assets, end of year
-$218,885
Land, buildings and equipment
$118,481
Gross unrelated business income
$206
Gross receipts
$2,118,898
Employees
67
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rafael ViramontesPresident
Officer
5$0
Veronica CarrascoSecretary
Officer
5$0
Verenisa AlfaroTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Elizabeth JinzoExecutive Director
Officer
5$0
Richard AlmanzanBoard Member
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rafael ViramontesPresident
Officer
5$0
Veronica CarrascoSecretary
Officer
5$0
Verenisa AlfaroTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Elizabeth JinzoExecutive Director
Officer
5$0
Richard AlmanzanBoard Member
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
646 S ATLANTIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90022-3212
In care of
% ELIZABETH JINZO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Rafael Viramontes, 646 S ATLANTIC BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH JINZO, Executive Director
Phone
(562) 233-0749
Return prepared by
PROACCRUATE TAX CONSULTING GROUP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 90-0775966 or by the name DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To teach those with disabilities to live independent lives so they can be their own person, make their own decision and experience the joy of doing so. 1. Provide job training to persons with ID, 2. Conduct a food pantry, 3. Provide job training to youth, 4. provide job training

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DESI also provides a scholarship, in memory of a late client, to attendees at a local college. DESIs late client attended a local community college for three semesters and was a member of the Disabled Student Cewnter. He had dreams of pursuring a college education and one day having a job where he could support a family of his won. He had a strong commitment to his community and was an active volunteer. This scholarship has been established in his name to honor his memory, and find someone who shares his zeal for life, dedication to their communities, and bettering themselves through continuing their education.
    Expenses $1,815,674 · revenue $1,639,836
  • DESI provides a variety of support services, from simply purchasing household goods so our clients may achieve an independent and healthy lifestyle to purchaing attire and tools needed to seek employment. We also provide nutritious meals, personal items, and toiletries to clients who cannot afford them. Again those items are only readily available thru donations or thru purchases made by DESI employees
    Expenses $191,410 · revenue $143,049
  • The prevalence of people with developmental and mental disabilities has increased significantly over the past decade. Therefore there is an increasing need for health education and social services and more specialized health services for people with Independence DESI was founded in 2008 by Elizabeth Jinzo. She being the parent of a developmentally disable child quickly came to identify the needs and opportunities available to the non-disabled but of which her daughter was deprived. This challenging and often painful experience inspired a vision in Mrs Jinzo that led her to design the Community integration Component at DESI Especially its specifically individualized approach. Designated Exceptional Services for Independence DESI has been a nonprofit organization that ioffers community integration training to those with developmental disabilities. Community integration is an essential part of living a happy independent and fulfilling life for persons with develpi
    Expenses $76,869 · revenue $336,013

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
90-0775966
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$689,148
Income (IRS master file)
$2,118,898

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,118,898$2,083,953$689,148XML
990December 2023$1,811,315$1,816,907$490,065XML
990December 2022$1,149,010$1,388,921$420,637IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 90-0775966).

Questions about DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE

What is the EIN of DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE is 90-0775966.
Is DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Rafael Viramontes.
Who are the officers and directors of DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,118,898, expenses of $2,083,953 and total assets of $689,148 at year end.

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