About DSEF

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

Kathleen Doyle President
Member since 2020
DSUSD Parent

Gerry Neighbors
Vice President
Member since 2021 DSUSD Community Member

Gina Baker
Treasurer
Member since 2022
DSUSD Community Member

Kevin Pillow
Secretary
Member since 2022
DSUSD Parent

Board Members

Irene Creighton Board Member Member since 2011 DSUSD Parent	Gary Lopez Board Member Member since 2019 DSUSD Community Member	Stefan Pejovic Board Member Member since 2020 DSUSD Community Member
Sheri Hanes Board Member Member since 2021 DSUSD Parent	Lisa Bostjanick Board Member Member since 2021 DSUSD Community Member	Orli Presser Board Member Member since 2021 DSUSD Parent
Caroline Sofonio Board Member Member since 2021 DSUSD Parent	Justine Doyle Board Member Member since 2021 DSUSD Community Member	Julie Burgess Board Member Member since 2022 DSUSD Community Member