The Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Foundation (DSEF) was established in 2010 as a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. In March 2012, DSEF officially re-established its tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID# 330452541). Securing and distributing funds to close the ever-widening gap between what an excellent education costs and what the state funds was its purpose at onset and continues today. The initial focus for support to all schools and students within the five cities served by the District was technology in the classrooms. The emphasis in seeking contributions from foundations, corporations, communities, and individuals has been expanded over the years to all components of a quality STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) education. DSEF is run by an all-volunteer, working Board of Directors. While it continues to operate independently from the District, a Director of Community Engagement and Education Foundation was employed by the District in 2019 to serve under the District Superintendent as a liaison between the District and the DSEF Board.
IRS 501 C (3) Letter of Determination
2018 990 Tax Documents
2019 990 Tax Documents
2020 990 Tax Documents
2021 990 Tax Documents
Executive Board for 2022-2023 School Year
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Kathleen Doyle President
Member since 2020
DSUSD Parent
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Gerry Neighbors
Vice President
Member since 2021 DSUSD Community Member
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Gina Baker
Treasurer
Member since 2022
DSUSD Community Member
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Jim Lister Looker
Secretary
Member since 2021
DSUSD Parent and Assistant Principal
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Board Members
Irene Creighton
Board Member
Member since 2011
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Gary Lopez
Board Member
Member since 2019
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Stefan Pejovic
Board Member
Member since 2020
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Sheri Hanes
Board Member
Member since 2021
DSUSD Parent |
Lisa Bostjanik
Board Member
Member since 2021
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Orli Presser
Board Member
Member since 2021
DSUSD Parent |
Vikki Montoya
Board Member
Member since 2021
DSUSD Parent |
Caroline Sofonio
Board Member
Member since 2021
DSUSD Parent |
Justine Doyle
Board Member
Member since 2021
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Kevin Pillow
Board Member
Member since 2022
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Heidi Dashner
Board Member
Member since 2022
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Julie Burgess
Board Member
Member since 2022
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Sean Webb, DSUSD Director of Community Engagement and Education Foundation
[email protected]
(760) 771-8735
Student Representatives
Desert Sands high school students volunteer with DSEF as ambassadors at their campus and in the community.
Fast Facts for DSUSD