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Desert Reign Inc

EIN 26-2288858 · Las Vegas, NV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING OF YOUTH IN THE SOUTHERN NEVADA AREA. THE NONPROFIT PROMOTES DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PROPER EATING HABITS. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND PROPER NUTRITION AND ATTAIN INVALUABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

Income
$225,450
Spending
$229,031
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
4
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $229,031 spent. FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT SHOWCASES FREE SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICT,IN 2 HOUR EVENTS:HEALTHY LIFESTYLES,EXERCISE, EATING AT 4 STATIONS,FITNESS,NUTRITION,SPORT,EATING. ALL OTHER DR EVENTS, CAMPS, TRAININGS ETC. The nonprofit volunteered and ran/supervised the Grill, on 1st at all Las Vegas Aviators home games last season, during the inaugural season, to participate in the local community encouragement of keeping active and healthly. DESERT REIGN SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM IS A NEW PROGRAM RECENTLY INSTITUTED.
  2. SPORT N NUTRITION PROGRAM STRESSES FUN AND TEAMWORK CAMPERS RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION DAILY AT SPORTS. CHILDREN IMPROVE THEIR SPORTS FUNDAMENTALS, HEALTH. FURTHERMORE, THE NONPROFIT ANNUAL SUMMER SPORTS AND NUTRITION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAM LASTS 8 WEEKS EACH SUMMER FROM LATE MAY TO MID JULY.
  3. PRO CITY LEAGUE FEATURES TOP COLLEGE & PRO BASKETBALL STARS. LOCAL PLAYERS GET QUALITY COMPETITION IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT/COMMUNITY. NO CHARGE TO FANS ATTENDING. ESPN WAS A PRIMARY PROMOTOR AND SPONSOR OF THE EVENT AS WELL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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