471 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 218
Palm Springs CA 92262
DESERT BLIND or PO Box 66, Palm Springs CA 92263
& HANDICAPPED ASSOCIATION, INC (760) 620-5553 www.desertblind.org Officers
Mike Carson
Board President February 8, 2021
Karen Travaglino
Board lice President
Mr. Vince Lopez
George Holliday Engineering Department
Board Treasurer
City of Cathedral City
Board of Directors 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
George Holliday Cathedral City, California 92234
Marynor Madsen Gordon
and Camphell. CPAs
Dear Mr. Lopez:
Mike Carson
Real Estate. Retired
Desert Blind and Handicapped has been in the desert since 1972 providing door Karen Travaglino through door transportation series to those who are blind, handicapped or Para-legal. Retired
cannot drive safely. We provide services in Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Barbara Cona
Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage and we are presently expanding our services Retail Manager, Retired
to Pam Desert. We provide services for residents to medical appointments, grocery shopping, senior centers and personal appointments.
These are challenging times but we have continued to serve our clients as we are the only service of our kind in the Coachella Valley. The demand for our services continues to grow and our staff and vehicles meet the highest COVID health standards. It is because of the increased demand that we need an additional full time driver. Desert Blind and Handicapped is requesting a grant from the City of Cathedral City for $25,000 to meet this increased need. This grant will provide us with funding for a full time driver. We have been donated an additional vehicle to meet this increased need.
We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss our needs and answer any of your questions. You are welcome to contact me at 760.409.9216 or [email protected]. We thank you for your consideration and interest in our program.
Sincerely,
Badars Workman
Barbara Workman
Desert Blind is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation • Tax ID#23-725-9517 Address any reply to: P.O. Box 231, Lo! •
teles. Calif. 90053
Departme of the Treasury
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District Director
Internal Revenue Service
Date:
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Determination Section (213) 688-4552
Desert, #lind Associstion, N.r..ü.
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Fed: Tax +823-7259517 Palm Springs, Caliiornia 92202
Purpose Charitable
Accounting Period Ending : December 31
•Gentlemen:
be as stated in your application for recognition of exemption, we Based on information supplied, and assuming your operations will 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code: have determined you are exempt from Federal income tax under section he meaning of section 509(a) 01 the code, Fe àave further determined you are not a private foundation within organization desoribed in section _509(a)(2) because you are an You are not liablé for social security (FICA) taxes unless you Ille a waiver of exemption certificate as provided in the Federal • Insurance Contributions Aot. You are not liable for the taxes imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) • Since you are not a private foundation.
you are not subject to
the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code. However, you are not automatically exempt from other Federal excise taxes. If you have any. questions about excise, employment, or other Federal taxes, please purposes if they noet the applicable provisions of sections 2055. 2106, and 2522 of the Code. name or address.
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tb Form L-178 (Rev. 8-73)
you are required to file Form 990. Return of Organization Exempt If your gross receipts each year are normally more than $5,000, From Income: Tax, by the 15th day of the fifth month after the end of your annual accounting period. The law imposes a penalty of $10 a day, up to a maximum of $5,000, for failure to file a return on time.
You are not required to file Federal income tax returns unless you are subject to the tar on unrelated brisiness income under section 51). of the Code. Il you aro subject to this tax, you must file an income. tax return on Form 990-T. In this letter we are not determining whether any of your present or proposed activities are unrelated trade or business as defined in soction 513 of the Code.
You need an employer identification number even if you have no employees. If an emuloyer identification number was not entered your application, a number will be assigned to you and you will be advised of it. Plcase uso that numbor on all returns you file and in all correspondence with the Internal Revenue Service.
Please keep this detormination lettar in your parmanent records.
Sincerely yours
W.ABato
District Director
- Form L-178 (Rav. 8-73)
Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury
District -
300 N. Los Angeles Street, MS 7043
Director
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Person to Contact: L. Barragan
DESERT BLIND ASSOCIATION INC. Telephone Number: (213) 894-2336 P.O. BOX 66
Refer Reply to: EO (0914) 99
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-0066
Date: October 25, 1999
EIN: 23-7259517
Dear Taxpayer:
the determination letter for the above named organization. This letter is in response to your request for a copy of Our records indicate that this organization was recognized to be exempt from Federal income tax in January 1979 as described in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c) (3). It is further classified as an organization that is not a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a) of Code, because it is an organization described in Section 509 (a) (2).
The exempt status for the determination letter issued in January 1979 continues to be in effect.
If you need further assistance, please contact our office at the above address or telephone number.
Sincerely,
1: K. Barragan
I. Barragan
Disclosure Assistant
Badge No. 95-01180
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95867 July 23, 1974
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Desert Bilad Association
P. 0. BOX 66
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Purpose: Charstable
Form of Organization: Assoclation
Accounting Period Ending: Dacember 31
Organization Number: 9782929
Based on the information submitted and provided, your present operations continue unchanged or conform to those proposed in your application, you are exempt from state franchise or income tax under Section 23701d, Revenue and Taxation Code. Any change in operation, character or purpose of the organiza- tion must be reported immediately to this office so that we may determine the effect on your exempt status. Any change of name or address also must be reported.
You are required to file Form 199(Exempt Organization Annual Information Return) or Form 199B (Exempt Organization Annual Information Statement) on or before the 67:7 15th day of the 5th month (4-1/2 months) after the close of your accounting period. See arinual ' instructions with forms for requirements.
You are not required to file state franchise or income tax returns unless you have income subject to the unrelated business income tax under Section 23731 of the Code. In this event, you are required to file Form 109 (exempt Organiza- tion Business Income Tax Return) by the 15th day of the 3rd month (2-1/2 months) after the close of your annual accounting period.
Contributions made to you are deductible by donors as provided by Sections 17214 through 17216.2 and 24357 through 24359 of the Code, unless your purpose is testing for Public Safety.
If the organization is incorporating, this approval will expire unless incor- poration is completed with the Secretary of State within 30 days.
Exemption from federal income or other taxes and other state taxes requires separate applications.
Albert al. Resal
Albert D. LeBel
Supervisor
Exempt Organizations
cc: Howard C. Rochman
cc: Secretary of State (Corp.)
CC: Registrar of Charitable Trusts
FTB 4206 (4-74)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95857
TELEPHONE: (800) 852-5722 Pebsussy 16, 1978
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Desert Bllad Annoctation, Inc. 15601
8. 0. вах 66
Palm Spelings, CA 92262
Purpose: Charftable
Form of Organization: Corperation
Accounting Period Ending: December 31
Organization Number:
On the basis of the information submitted and provided your present operations continue unchanged or conform to those proposed in your application, you are exempt from state franchise or income tax under Section 23701d, Revenue and Taxation Code. Any change in operation, character or purpose of the organization must be reported immediately to this office, so that we may determine the effect on your exempt status. Any change of name or address also must be reported.
You are required to file Form 199 (Exempt Organization Annual Information Return) or Form 199B (Exempt Organization Annual Information Statement) on or before the 15th day of the 5th month (4½ months) after the close of your accounting period. See annual instructions with forms for requirements.
You are not required to file state franchise or income tax returns unless you have income subject to the un- related business income tax under Section 23731 of the Code. In this event, you are required to file Form 109 (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return) by the 15th day of the 3rd month (2½ months) after the close of your annual accounting period.
Contributions made to you are deductible by donors as provided by Sections 17214 through 17216.1 and 24357 through 24359 of the Code, unless your purpose is testing for Public Safety.
If the organization is incorporating, this approval will expire unless incorporation is completed with the Secretary of State within 60 days.
Exemption from federal income or other taxes and other state taxes requires separate applications.
James H: Giroud
Manager,
Exempt Organizations
cc: Secretary of State (Corp.)
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cc: Registrar of Charitable Trusts
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