Animal-Related
Friends Of The Desert Mountains
PALM DESERT, CA
Total revenue
$1.1M
Total expenses
$1.7M
Net assets
$24.3M
Grants received
$492K
45 grants
EIN
330241242
Tax year
2024
Mission
The mission of the friends of the desert mountains is to preserve land, to support education, conservation and research in the coachella valley, and to act as the support organization for the santa rosa & san jacinto mountains national monument.
Programs
2 programs
Education from scenic guided hikes to engaging lectures and interactive presentations, we open eyes and inspire heartsall at no cost to the public. Our programs are designed for all ages and abilities, connecting people with the desert's rich natural heritage and empowering them to become stewards of the land. Behind the scenes, we also invest in rigorous training for our team and volunteers, deepening their expertise in conservation science and the unique story of californias desert landscapes.
Community outreach we believe that conservation thrives when people care deeplyand they cant care if they dont know. Thats why friends of the desert mountains is everywhere: speaking at community events, crafting compelling media stories, and sharing our mission with anyone wholl listenfrom early- morning rotary clubs to local classrooms. Our passionate staff and volunteers are relentless advocates, keeping the importance of public lands and desert preservation at the forefront of community conversation.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
18 listed
TAMMY MARTIN
EXEC. DIRECT
$97K
40 hrs/wk
DR ROBERT REED
CHAIR
—
4 hrs/wk
TARA BRAVO
VICE CHAIR
—
3 hrs/wk
MATT GONDA
TREASURER
—
2 hrs/wk
DEBORAH MCGARREY
SECRETARY
—
2 hrs/wk
TED LENNON
CHAIRMAN EME
—
1 hrs/wk
JOAN TAYLOR
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
ANNE KANE
BOARD MEMBER
—
0.5 hrs/wk
CHERYL MCKINLEY
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
REBECCA DRISCOLL
BOARD MEMBER
—
4 hrs/wk
KATHY COLEMAN
BOARD MEMBER
—
0.5 hrs/wk
JOHN CRISTE
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
GORDON FIDLER
BOARD MEMBER
—
0.5 hrs/wk
BOB HARGREAVES
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
STEPHEN HOCKETT
BOARD MEMBER
—
0.5 hrs/wk
SIENNA THOMAS
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
MELINA DUARTE
BOARD MEMBER
—
1 hrs/wk
BOB BERRIMAN
BOARD MEMBER
—
2 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$492K from 22 funders · 45 grants · 2018–2024
$110K · 6 grants · 2018–2024
$89K · 4 grants · 2019–2023
$56K · 6 grants · 2018–2023
$50K · 2 grants · 2021
$45K · 2 grants · 2023–2024
$25K · 3 grants · 2018–2020
$21K · 2 grants · 2022–2024
$15K · 2 grants · 2018–2021