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Desert Rose Baha'i Institute Inc

Eloy, AZ · EIN 860916677 · Form 990 · FY2019 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.drbi.org
revenue
$388K
expenses
$228K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
4
volunteers
50
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

DESERT ROSE BAHA'I INSTITUTE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, BAHA'I-INSPIRED CENTER OF LEARNING FOR ALL AGES WHICH PROMOTES SOCIAL,SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, ARTISTIC AND PRACTICAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AN EXPANDING RANGE OF EDUCATION AND SERVICE ENDEAVORS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Desert Rose Baha'i Institute Inc. is an educational institute that hosts retreats and workshops, particularly focusing on writing and the arts. It provides a supportive environment for writers and artists, rooted in Baha'i principles, and operates from its property near Eloy, Arizona.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

A Wave in the Mind
A poetry radio show on Kure-lp 106.1 fm.
Pen and Prayer
A group of local writers who meet at Desert Rose Baha'i Institute.
Spirit Stories
A radio show on Kure-lp 106.1 fm about Messengers of the Sacred from all ages and parts of the world.
Write Life
A program that hosts annual writers' retreats, twice-monthly Zoom events for writers' check-ins and critique sessions, online workshops, and occasional public readings of works.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Desert-Adapted Food Production 4 activities
    • Agricultural Project for Organic Food Production
      Initiated an agriculture project aimed at converting untillable land into soil-rich land to produce healthy organic food. This includes growing Pichuberries (Tomatitos) on 10 acres of land through Desert Rose Farms LLC.
    • Cultivating Pichuberries
      Grows Pichuberries (Tomatitos) on 10 acres of land through Desert Rose Farms LLC, as part of an agriculture project to convert untillable land into soil-rich land for organic food production.
    • Run agricultural development project
      Operates Desert Rose Farms LLC, growing Pichuberries (Tomatitos) on 10 acres, and runs an agriculture project to convert untillable land into fertile, organic soil for food production.
    • Run agricultural production project
      Operates Desert Rose Farms LLC, growing Pichuberries (Tomatitos) on 10 acres of land as part of an initiative to convert untillable land into productive, soil-rich organic farmland.
  • Retreat & Residency Facility Operations 4 activities
    • Manage retreat and event facilities
      Operates a multi-use facility including Eleanor Hadden Hall (seating up to 200), the Guffy Center dormitory (accommodating up to 50), a 5-acre RV park with boondocking, a campground, and 16 rental apartments (Casas de Rosas), offering retreat packages and individual accommodations for events and personal stays.
    • Manage retreat and event facilities
      Operates a multi-use facility including Eleanor Hadden Hall (seating up to 200), the Guffy Center dormitory (accommodating up to 50), 16 rental apartments (Casas de Rosas), a 5-acre RV park with boondocking, and a campground; offers retreat packages and individual accommodations for rent via Airbnb.
    • Operate a Bahá’í Institute and Retreat Center
      Operates a Bahá’í Institute in Eloy, Arizona, serving as a center for learning and community. The facility includes a large meeting hall (Eleanor Hadden Hall), a commercial kitchen, a dormitory (Guffy Center) that sleeps 40-50, a boondocking RV park, a campground, and 16 rental apartments (Casas de Rosas). These facilities are also rented out for retreats and accommodations.
    • Providing Event and Accommodation Facilities
      Operates a facility that includes a large meeting hall (Eleanor Hadden Hall) with a commercial kitchen, a dormitory (Guffy Center) that sleeps 40-50, a boondocking RV park, a campground, and 16 apartments (Casas de Rosas), which are available for rent.
  • Community Radio Broadcasting and Archiving 4 activities
    • Operate a Community Radio Station
      Operates KURE-LP 106.1 FM, a non-profit community radio station in Eloy, Arizona, broadcasting and streaming 24/7. The station also curates and presents radio shows such as "Spirit Stories" and "A Wave in the Mind."
    • Operate community radio station
      Operates KURE-LP 106.1 FM, a non-profit low-power community radio station broadcasting 24/7 from Eloy, Arizona, including original programming such as "Spirit Stories" and "A Wave in the Mind".
    • Operate community radio station
      Operates KURE-LP 106.1 FM, a non-profit low-power community radio station broadcasting 24/7 since Spring 2017, and produces original programming including “Spirit Stories” and “A Wave in the Mind.”
    • Operating a Community Radio Station
      Operates KURE-LP 106.1 FM, a non-profit community radio station in Eloy, Arizona, broadcasting and streaming 24/7, and curates two radio shows, "Spirit Stories" and "A Wave in the Mind."
  • Visual Arts Professional Development 4 activities
    • Operate an Art Center and Host Art Classes
      Operates an Art Center, converted from a Guest House, which provides space for art shows, classes, painting, and pottery studios. The center has hosted nearly a thousand people and provided 24 classes to 122 students in various art techniques.
    • Operate art center and gallery
      Operates a renovated Art Center with gallery space, studios for painting and pottery, and has hosted nearly 1,000 visitors and 24 classes in various art techniques for 122 students.
    • Operating an Art Center and Gallery
      Operates an Art Gallery with space for shows, classes, painting, and pottery studios, which has hosted close to one thousand people and provided 24 classes to 122 students in various art techniques.
    • Support arts and art education
      Operates a renovated Art Center with gallery space, studios for painting and pottery, and has hosted nearly 1,000 visitors and provided 24 classes in various art techniques to 122 students.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
    • Engage volunteers in community service
      Engages volunteers in delivering programs and services to the broader community.
    • Engage volunteers in community service
      Engages volunteers in delivering services and programs to the broader community, supporting the operational and programmatic work of the Institute.
  • Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement 1 activity
    • Support literary and biographical programming
      Supports Janet Ruhe-Schoen, writer-in-residence, in presenting programs on her biographies at Desert Rose and other Bahá’í and public venues, including Green Acre, Bosch Baha’i School, and the Women’s Rights National Historical Park.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Host Writers' Retreats and Workshops
      Hosts annual week-long writers' retreats, held every February since 2018, including online formats. The organization also conducts twice-monthly Zoom events for writers, offering check-in/goal-setting sessions and critique sessions, and sponsors online workshops and occasional public readings.
    • Host writers’ retreats and writing programs
      Hosts annual week-long writers’ retreats every February since 2018, conducts twice-monthly Zoom check-ins and critique sessions, and sponsors online workshops and public readings for writers.
    • Host writers’ retreats and writing programs
      Hosts annual week-long writers’ retreats every February since 2018 (including online formats), conducts twice-monthly Zoom check-ins and critique sessions, and sponsors online workshops and public readings for writers.
    • Hosting Writers' Retreats and Workshops
      Hosts annual week-long writers' retreats since 2018, conducts twice-monthly Zoom events for writers including check-in/goal-setting and critique sessions, and sponsors online workshops and public readings of writers' works.
    • Operate Bahá’í Institute and learning center
      Operates the Desert Rose Bahá’í Institute in Eloy, Arizona as a center for learning, community gatherings, and spiritual development, hosting annual events such as the Desert Rose Bahá’í School each Thanksgiving weekend.
    • Operating a Bahá’í Institute and Learning Center
      Operates as a Bahá’í Institute in Eloy, Arizona, serving as a center for learning and community, and hosts an annual Bahá’í School for Southern Arizona Bahá’ís each Thanksgiving weekend.
    • Rent facilities for income generation
      Rents out meeting spaces, dormitories, apartments, and retreat packages via Airbnb when not used for institute programs, providing both community access and regular revenue.
financials · form 990 · fy2019
revenue
Total revenue$388K
Contributions & grants$253K65%
Program service revenue$47K12%
Investment income$7880%
Other revenue$87K
expenses
Total expenses$228K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$34K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$241K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$1.36M
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
1 years on record · 2019–2019
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2019

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Dwight Cox — Board Member
  • Foaad Haghighi — Board Member
  • Jeanne Sheridan — Board Member
  • Marguerite Sears — Board Member
  • Mooi Yong Khosraviani — Board Member
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Airbnb Partner — Uses Airbnb to rent facilities and apartments when not in use, which provides insurance and a single calendar.
  • Austin-Tillotson University Partner — Janet Ruhe-Schoen has presented programs at the Louis Gregory Race Unity Symposium there.
  • Bosch Baha’i School Partner — Janet Ruhe-Schoen has presented programs there.
  • Desert Rose Farms LLC Partner — Partnered to grow Pichuberries on 10 acres and assist with establishing market gardens.
  • Duffy Sheridan Partner — Member of the DRBI community since its inception, whose artwork has received international accolades.
  • Evolve Partner — Manages long-term rentals (30 days or more) through Evolve.
  • FCC Government — The FCC opened a new license for a low power radio station for Eloy Arizona, which DRBI utilized.
  • Green Acre Baha’i School Partner — Janet Ruhe-Schoen has presented programs there.
  • International Guild of Realism Partner — Hosted an annual juried exhibition where a DRBI-affiliated artist received top awards.
  • International Guild of Realism (IGOR) Partner — Organization that awarded Duffy Sheridan's painting "What Will Tomorrow Bring" with Best of Show and Director's Choice Awards at its 17th annual juried exhibition.
  • Jaine Toth Partner — Co-hosted the on-ground retreat in 2020.
  • Joyce Litoff Partner — Co-hosted the online retreat in 2021 and works in the Office of Communications at the US Baha’i National Center.
  • Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Scottsdale Arizona Government — Appoints the Board of Directors for the Institute.
  • Marlene Macke Partner — Co-hosted the first writers' retreats in 2018 and 2019.
  • Michelle Goering Partner — Takes on leadership aspects for ongoing writing activities.
  • US Baha’i National Center Partner — Joyce Litoff works in their Office of Communications, responsible for bahai.us, The American Baha’i magazine, US Baha’i News, and special publications.