Nonprofit · EIN 91-2184875
DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · GLENDALE, AZ 85306
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,861,392 | $11,257,458 | -$396,066 | $12,160,935 | $12,291,250 | -$130,315 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,277,219 | $11,825,588 | -$548,369 | $12,958,213 | $12,692,462 | $265,751 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,044,650 | $10,740,526 | $304,124 | $13,469,648 | $12,655,528 | $814,120 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,589,697
- of which government grants
- $9,349,382
- Program service revenue
- $892,048
- Investment income
- $57,632
- Net rental income
- $1,630
- Other revenue
- $322,015
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $171,587
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,768,120
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,867,437
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,795
- Accounting fees
- $98,094
- Occupancy
- $1,290,621
- Travel
- $54,412
- Depreciation
- $704,059
- Program services (functional)
- $10,053,844
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,203,614
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,958,213
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,160,935
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,291,250
- Net assets, end of year
- -$130,315
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,349,175
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$130,315
- Gross receipts
- $10,861,392
- Employees
- 201
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jiles | School President Officer | 45 | $148,943 | $17,634 |
| Manuel Robles | Board President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Diggs | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Migali | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jiles | President Officer | 45 | $148,943 | $17,634 |
| Manuel Robles | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Diggs | Director/Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherrie Blanton | Director/VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leanette Hanegan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Migali | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jiles | President Officer | 45 | $128,995 | $10,956 |
| Manuel Robles | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Diggs | Director/Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherrie Blanton | Director/VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leanette Hanegan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Migali | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5821 W BEVERLY LN, GLENDALE, AZ 85306-1801
- In care of
- % MARK JILES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mark Jiles, 5821 W Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306
- Signed the 990
- Mark Jiles, President
- Phone
- (602) 896-2900
- Website
- dhschools.org
- Return prepared by
- LORENZO PLC
Mission
In collaboration with our community and stakeholders, the School will provide a rigorous, standards based academic environment through a balance of intensive, compassionate teaching. We are dedicated to the development of vibrant, socially-responsible individuals who possess the essential life skills necessary for success.
Program accomplishments
- The School provides educational services to approximately 900 students in a charter school serving Kindergarten through 12th grade. Before and after school care was also provided to students in Kindergarten.Expenses $8,899,272 · revenue $379,647
- The School provides educational services and/or before and after care services to approximately 73 students in preschool.Expenses $1,154,572 · revenue $892,048
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-2184875
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,160,935
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,861,392
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,861,392 | $11,257,458 | $12,160,935 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,277,219 | $11,825,588 | $12,958,213 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,044,650 | $10,740,526 | $13,469,648 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,061,322 | $10,182,707 | $13,487,724 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-2184875).
Questions about DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS is 91-2184875.
- Is DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mark Jiles.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,943 (Mark Jiles, School President).
- How much revenue does DESERT HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,861,392, expenses of $11,257,458 and total assets of $12,160,935 at year end.
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