# Desert Film Society

Arts education nonprofit in Rancho Mirage, California 92270. EIN 20-0403272. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2004
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Riverside County, California: about 591,596 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 761 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.3 per 1,000 children.
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Desert Film Society's EIN?**

Desert Film Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0403272. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Desert Film Society a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Desert Film Society in Rancho Mirage, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2004. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Desert Film Society tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Desert Film Society as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Desert Film Society do?**

The IRS classifies Desert Film Society as: Arts education. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.