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DESERT LILY QUILTERS INC
YUMA, AZ · EIN 412115364 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A70 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · desertlilyquilters.org
revenue
$8K
expenses
$7K
net assets
$35K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To promote and encourage the art of quilting through exchange of quilting ideas, classes, demonstrations and lectures. Also to provide monetary contributions to not for profit organizations in our community and to extend comfort by making quilts and donating them to those in need.

profile · synthesized from sources

Desert Lily Quilters is a not-for-profit quilt club in Yuma, Arizona, dedicated to promoting the art of quilting through classes, demonstrations, and the exchange of ideas. The organization also provides charitable contributions to other non-profit organizations in the community, often through proceeds from their annual quilt show.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Block of the Month
A program designed to aid members in their quilt journeys through structured block challenges.
Challenge Blocks
A program designed to aid members in their quilt journeys through creative block challenges.
Community Outreach
Provides charitable contributions to local non-profit organizations, often funded by the proceeds from the annual Opportunity Quilt drawing.
Education Program
Offers monthly demonstrations, one and two-day classes, and workshops taught by members and professional teachers on various quilting techniques like appliqué, embroidery, machine quilting, and fabric dyeing.
Quilt Show
An annual public event showcasing quilts, including a drawing for an "Opportunity Quilt" and awards for member-created quilts. It also serves as a fundraising event for charitable contributions.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Quilting Skills Education & Community Bee 4 activities
    • Conduct quilting education and workshops
      The organization offers monthly quilting demonstrations and one- and two-day classes several times a year, taught by members or professional teachers, covering various techniques like fabric dyeing, embroidery, appliqué, and machine quilting.
    • Maintain skilled membership structure
      Limits active membership to 120 individuals with demonstrated sewing and quilting skills, supporting a structured, skill-based community focused on quilting arts.
    • Offer quilting education programs
      Provides ongoing quilting education through monthly demonstrations and multiple one- to two-day classes per year, including specialized instruction in techniques like appliqué, Mola quilting, collage quilting, soy wax batik, and paper foundation piecing. Classes are taught by skilled members or professional touring instructors such as Karen Bolan, Lea McComas, Christy Bess, and Linda Sullivan.
    • Providing quilting education and workshops
      Offers monthly quilting demonstrations and one- and two-day classes several times a year, taught by members or professional teachers, covering various techniques like fabric dyeing, embroidery, appliqué, and machine quilting.
  • Quilt Show Organization & Promotion 4 activities
    • Host annual quilt shows
      Organizes and hosts annual quilt shows, such as the event held on January 9 and 10, 2026, at the Yuma Civic Center, featuring member-created quilts and awarding blue ribbons based on member votes. These shows include public exhibitions and giveaways, such as the "Love In a Mist" quilt.
    • Organize and host quilt shows
      The organization hosts public quilt shows annually, featuring member-created quilts and often including an Opportunity Quilt drawing.
    • Organizing and hosting quilt shows
      Organizes and hosts public quilt shows, such as the annual show in January, featuring member-created quilts and offering opportunities for ticket sales and quilt giveaways.
    • Produce collaborative quilts
      Designs and produces special quilts for commemorative and fundraising purposes, including a quilt celebrating the nation's 250th birthday and three "Mystery Quilts" created in 2025. Members also create quilts for giveaways and events.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 3 activities
    • Conduct community outreach and fundraising
      Engages in community outreach and raises funds through events like silent auctions and ticketed quilt shows, donating $8,000 in proceeds from the 2026 Opportunity Quilt ticket sales to Hansen House, a local hospice.
    • Fundraising for local charities
      Raises funds through activities like Opportunity Quilt ticket sales and silent auctions, with proceeds donated to local charities such as Hansen House hospice.
    • Fundraising for local charities
      The organization raises funds, such as through Opportunity Quilt ticket sales, to donate to local charitable organizations like Hansen House hospice.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$4K50%
Program service revenue$4K50%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$35K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • 35th Ave Sew and Vac Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • 4th Avenue Gym Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Bonnies Fabrics on Wheels Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Brenda Farris Quilting Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Community Outreach Chair Partner — Position responsible for managing the organization's charitable contributions and community engagement efforts.
  • Donna White Century 21 Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Grandma’s Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Hansen House Partner — Recipient of $8,000 donation from proceeds of the 2026 Opportunity Quilt ticket sales.
  • Joanne Coffman Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Papa Murphy’s Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Pegboard Highway Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Roger Olson Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Sally Gimbrone Partner — Provided quilting services for member quilts and is acknowledged as a contributor in award listings.
  • ShearerPaca Farms Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Stitching Sewing Shack Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • The Batty Lady Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • The Quilted Dragon Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.
  • Ware Farms Partner — Supported quilt entries as a sponsor or contributor, listed alongside quilts in the Silver Awards section.