Twentynine Palms City Council
May 12, 2026

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Section 1: Organization Overview
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܆ Twentynine Palms residents
܆ Morongo Basin region
܆ Other: __________________________________________________________________________ „ŘĖıÍŘƅϙ„ĺŕŪīÍťĖĺIJŜϙ‹ôŘŽôîϙϼèēôèħϙÍīīϙťēÍťϙÍŕŕīƅϽϡ
܆ Youth
܆ Teens
܆ Adults
܆ Seniors
܆ Families
܆ Veterans/Military
܆ Individuals with disabilities
܆ Low-income households
܆ Unhoused
܆ Other:
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Girls on the Run Riverside County, Inc. (d/b/a Girls on the Run Inland Empire) 84-3865261
7231 Boulder Avenue; PMB 540 Highland, CA 92346
https://www.gotrinlandempire.org/

Section 2: Authorized Applicant Information

ŪťēĺŘĖƏôîϙ„ôŘŜĺIJϙϼ>ŪīīϙbÍıôϽϡϙ _____________________________________________________ “Ėťīôϡϙ ______________________________________________________________________________ „ēĺIJôϙbŪıæôŘϡϙ ____________________________________________________________________ (ıÍĖīϙ
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ĺŜťϙϼôŜťĖıÍťôîϽϡϙщ ___________________________________________ @ŘÍIJťϙ˜Ŝôϙ“ĖıôċŘÍıôϙϼŜťÍŘťϯôIJîϙîÍťôŜϽϡϙ_____/_____/__________ to _____/_____/__________ IŜϙťēôŘôϙƲôƄĖæĖīĖťƅϙĖIJϙƅĺŪŘϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϙťĖıôīĖIJôϙϼĖċϙÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϦϙ܆ Yes ܆ No ܆ N/A „ŘĺĤôèťϯ„ŘĺČŘÍıϙ“ĖťīôϙϼĖċϙÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϡϙ _______________________________________________ „ŘĺČŘÍıϯ‹ôŘŽĖèôϙ[ĺèÍťĖĺIJϼŜϽϡϙ ______________________________________________________ IŜϙťēôϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϯŜôŘŽĖèôϙīĺèÍťĖĺIJϙÍèèôŜŜĖæīôϙĖIJϙÍèèĺŘîÍIJèôϙſĖťēϙ
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ϙŜťÍIJîÍŘîŜϙϼĖċϙ ÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No ܆ N/A
iŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙ‹ĺèĖÍīϙaôîĖÍϙFÍIJîīôŜϙϼĺŕťĖĺIJÍīϽϡϙ ______________________________________ Molly Widdicombe
Council Director
(951) 394-3141
[email protected]
Dustin Arnette
(773) 633-0224
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GOTR Twentynine Palms: Continued City Investment in Youth Confidence and Wellness Luckie Park Activity Center, 74325 Joe Davis Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 https://www.instagram.com/gotr_inland_empire/

Section 4: Eligibility & Compliance Questions

1. FÍŽôϙƅĺŪϙŘôèôĖŽôîϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙċŘĺıϙťēôϙ
Ėťƅϙĺċϙ“ſôIJťƅIJĖIJôϙ„ÍīıŜϙĖIJϙťēôϙŕÍŜťϙƱŽôϙƅôÍŘŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, please list year(s) and funding purpose(s):

2. FÍŜϙƅour non-ŕŘĺƱťϙŜťÍťŪŜϙôŽôŘϙæôôIJϙŘôŽĺħôîϠϙŜŪŜŕôIJîôîϠϙĺŘϙſĖťēēôīîϙæƅϙťēôϙI‡‹Ϡϙ ‹ôèŘôťÍŘƅϙĺċϙ‹ťÍťôϠϙťēôϙ‹ťÍťôϙ
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If yes, provide the year and reason:

3.
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If yes, explain:

4. "ĺôŜϙƅĺŪŘϙĺŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙēÍŽôϙÍIJƅϙŪIJŘôŜĺīŽôîϙƱŜèÍīϠϙŘôŕĺŘťĖIJČϠϙĺŘϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϙĖŜŜŪôŜϙ ſĖťēϙÍIJƅϙĺċϙĖťŜϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙŜĺŪŘèôŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, explain:

Section 5: Application Questions

1. iŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙiŽôŘŽĖôſϙϼ500 ſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Provide an overview of your organization including a brief description, purpose/goals, and individuals/communities served.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring girls to recognize their inner strength and realize their full potential. As part of a national network, GOTR delivers a research-based, evidence-informed program that integrates physical activity with social-emotional learning to support the whole child.

Our mission is to create a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

The organization's core program serves girls ages 8-13 through an intentionally designed curriculum that combines interactive lessons with running-based physical activity. Over the course of the season, participants build confidence, develop critical life skills, and form meaningful connections with peers and mentors. Key topics include managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships, resolving conflicts, and making intentional, values-based decisions.

Trained volunteer coaches facilitate the program in a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that every participant feels seen, heard, and valued. The curriculum is culturally responsive and adaptable, allowing girls to connect lessons to their own lived experiences. GOTR emphasizes effort over competition, creating a safe space where girls of all abilities can grow physically, emotionally, and socially.

GOTR serves a diverse population across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including girls from a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. We are committed to advancing equity and access by actively removing barriers to participation. Through a sliding scale fee structure, scholarships, and partnerships with schools and community organizations, we ensure that financial constraints do not prevent any girl from participating.

Beyond individual participants, GOTR positively impacts families, schools, and the broader community. Caregivers are engaged throughout the program, and participants complete a community impact project that fosters empathy, leadership, and civic responsibility. The season culminates in a celebratory, non-competitive 5K event, where girls experience a sense of accomplishment and are supported by family members, volunteers, and community supporters.

Our goals are to improve participantsÿ physical health, strengthen their social-emotional skills, and build confidence that extends beyond the program. By equipping girls with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges, GOTR contributes to healthier individuals and more connected, resilient communities.

Through its evidence-based approach and commitment to inclusion, Girls on the Run Inland Empire continues to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of girls and those around them.

2. aĖŜŜĖĺIJϙ‹ťÍťôıôIJťϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Please provide your organization’s mission statement.

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Tell us about the history of your organization and your capacity to deliver services/programming (staƯing, partnerships, facilities, etc.).

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using fun, experience-based curricula that creatively integrates running. As the only national physical activity-based, positive youth development (PA-PYD) program for girls with a research-based curriculum, trained coaches, and a commitment to serving all girls, GOTR makes a stronger impact than organized sports and physical education programs in teaching life skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions. The program's unique, intentional suite of curricula is designed to enhance girls' social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and completing a celebratory 5K. The 5K is designed to empower girls by giving them the opportunity to set and accomplish a goal. Successfully crossing the finish line provides a tangible sense of achievement, boosting their confidence and inspiring them to pursue other life goals.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) was founded in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina, by educator and Ironman triathlete Molly Barker. She created the program to positively influence young girls by combining running with experiential life lessons that build resilience and confidence, equipping participants with healthy coping skills to navigate societal pressures. What began as a small program serving 13 girls has grown into a national organization. In 2000, Girls on the Run International was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and over the past 25 years, the program has served more than two million girls through a network of over 160 councils across the United States and Canada.

Girls on the Run Inland Empire launched in 2020 (formerly Girls on the Run Riverside) to expand access to this evidence-based program in the region. Since opening, we have served nearly 1,500 girls across the Inland Empire through strategic partnerships with school districts, community-based organizations, and local foundations. Our recent name change reflects our broader geographic reach and commitment to serving diverse communities across the region.

Our program serves girls in 3rd through 8th grade through a structured 8-week season. Highly trained volunteer coaches deliver our nationally recognized, evidence-based curriculum that integrates social-emotional learning with physical activity. Lessons focus on topics such as emotional awareness, building healthy relationships, goal setting, and empathy. These concepts are reinforced through engaging, movement-based activities that help participants build both physical strength and confidence.

Each season culminates in a community impact project and a celebratory, non-competitive 5K event, where girls demonstrate the skills and confidence they have developed.

Our organizational capacity is rooted in a strong volunteer base, community partnerships, and a scalable program model. In the past year alone, we served more than 600 girls across 36 teams, supported by nearly 100 trained volunteer coaches. We offer programming year-round to ensure accessibility across urban, suburban, and underserved areas within our service region. Our partnerships with schools and community organizations enable us to reach girls where they are, while our relationships with local funders provide critical financial support to sustain and expand programming.

Research consistently demonstrates that Girls on the Run participants experience lasting improvements in self-confidence, mental health, peer relationships, and physical activity levels. With a proven curriculum, dedicated volunteers, and strong community partnerships, Girls on the Run Inland Empire is well-positioned to continue expanding its impact and delivering high-quality programming to the girls who need it most.

4. ŪŘŘôIJťϙ„ŘĺČŘÍıŜϙЭϙ
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Tell us about your current programs and activities.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire is a physical activity-based, positive youth development (PA-PYD) program for girls in 3-8th grade. Our highly-trained volunteers coach teams for 8 weeks in either the Fall or Spring. Using our evidence-based curriculum, participants explore topics relevant to 8- to 13-year-old girls, including understanding emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. Engaging group activities are creatively integrated with running-based exercises, to help the girls build their physical strength and stamina. At the end of each season, girls complete a community impact project and a celebratory, non-competitive 5K. Through these experiences, girls apply the life skills learned, gain confidence through accomplishment, and demonstrate their enhanced physical skills.

This past fiscal year, we partnered with the City of Twentynine Palms’ Parks and Recreation Department to secure the National Parks and Recreation Association/Nike Gender Equity Award. This collaboration enabled us to provide GOTR programming to 77 participants, many of whom would not otherwise have access to structured youth development opportunities.

Building on this success, our council is focused on sustaining and expanding our reach. Support from the Contributions to Non-Profits Grant will allow us to maintain a comparable level of programming for the 2026–2027 fiscal year while continuing to grow strategically. Funding will directly support program delivery, coach training, participant scholarships, and outreach efforts, ensuring that more girls can benefit from this transformative experience.

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Describe a few top accomplishments within the last three years (outcomes, growth, awards, community impact, etc.).

Since 2022, we've delivered most of our programs by partnering with local school districts. The districts provide practice locations, and their staff members serve as coaches. This model offers a significant advantage: we can offer our program at multiple schools through a single point of contact, streamlining logistics. This approach also makes it easier to recruit participants and boosts attendance rates since we're providing the program where the girls already spend time. While future funding from these districts is uncertain, we have strong relationships with them and are confident we can continue this programming as long as we secure alternative funding sources.

In addition, we collaborate with several community organizations and businesses, which enhance our programming through volunteerism, cross-promotion, and sponsorships. Notable partnerships include:

City of Twentynine Palms: We collaborated with the Parks and Recreation Program Manager, securing a grant from Nike to bring GOTR to underserved youth in their community.

San Bernardino Municipal Water District: Annually sponsors a team in Highland, CA, providing $1,000. This partnership enables youth to engage in a community-impact project, fostering awareness of local ecology by tracking animal movements.

Riverside Road Runners: Over the past three years, we have provided volunteers for their annual Citrus Heritage Run event, and received $2,500-$4,000 to help provide scholarships for our program.

Mom and Dad Project: Recognizing a need for activities for teens in Big Bear, the Mom and Dad Project partnered with GOTR to offer our Heart & Sole Program for 6th to 8th-grade girls in Spring seasons 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Soroptimists International of Big Bear Valley: Sponsors the team in their local community by providing volunteer coaches and scholarships to all participants.

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio: This partnership strengthens our mutual efforts to empower girls during critical developmental stages. One key benefit has been acquiring a shared space for storing supplies and hosting trainings/meetings. 2025 La Quinta Ironman: GOTR board members, volunteers, and staff collaborated with Ironman employees to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for event attendees.

BNP Paribas: Through their ĀPoints for Changeā campaign, BNP Paribas donates $1 to Girls on the Run International for every point scored at the BNP Paribas Open.

As the local council, we represent GOTR at this prestigious event and are currently planning a community run alongside their 2026 event.

Blue Zones: Uplift and uphold each other's missions at local events Finally, we prioritize continuous collaboration with other nonprofit leaders by participating in events such as Cal Nonprofit Summit, LA84 Foundation's Championing Belonging in Youth Serving Organizations, and the IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit. These supports are helping us maintain a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit landscape and navigate the uncertainties of this moment.

6. ĺÍŘî ЭϙXôƅϙ‹ťÍƯϙϼIJĺϙſĺŘîϙīĖıĖťϽ
Board of Directors (Ʊrst and last name):

Xey staƯ involved with this proĤect/program (name Э role):

Executive Committee: Suzanne Beran (Board Chair), Eileen Harrison (Vice Chair), Heather Anderson (Treasurer), Ashley Lemen (Secretary)
Board Members: Liz Aguillon, Cynthia Alcarez, Dustin Arnette, Shellie Bollenbach, Yvonne Cortez, Dominique Samario, and Ashley Tirona
Molly Widdicombe (Council Director), Quiana Oates (Program Manager), Alina Cota (Operations & 5K Coordinator)

Section 6: Proposal Narrative

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Describe the problem or need you seeħ to solve and who is aƯected.

Children and youth in San Bernardino County and the City of Twentynine Palms are facing a growing and interconnected crisis related to both physical and mental health. According to the San Bernardino County Community Indicators Report, 42.6% of students are overweight or obese, and 41% of mental health service clients are children and youth. More recent data from the 2025 report show that rates remain persistently high, with 19.8% of children under age 18 classified as overweight, exceeding the statewide rate of 15.5%, and 39% of mental health clients continuing to be ages 0-17. Together, these data points underscore a clear and urgent need for expanded, coordinated, and accessible services that address both physical and emotional well-being among young people.

In smaller, geographically isolated communities like Twentynine Palms, these challenges are further compounded by limited access to care. A shortage of local healthcare providers, transportation barriers, and a lack of youth-centered programming restrict opportunities for prevention and early intervention. As a result, many children and families do not receive consistent support to build healthy habits or address emerging mental health concerns before they escalate.

Obesity and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety are closely linked and often reinforce one another. Youth struggling with weight may experience stigma, bullying, and low self-esteem, increasing their risk for poor mental health outcomes. At the same time, children facing anxiety or depression may adopt unhealthy behaviors, including poor nutrition and physical inactivity, which contribute to weight gain. Without integrated, community-based support, these challenges can intensify over time, negatively affecting academic performance, social development, and long-term health.

These issues disproportionately impact low-income and underserved families, who often face additional barriers such as limited access to affordable recreational opportunities, healthy food options, and culturally responsive care. Existing services are frequently fragmented, making it difficult for families to navigate systems and access comprehensive support in one place. This lack of coordination creates gaps in care and limits the effectiveness of current efforts.

There is a critical need for inclusive, accessible, and community-based programs that address these interconnected challenges holistically. By integrating physical activity with social-emotional learning, such programs can foster healthy behaviors, build resilience, and equip youth with essential coping skills. Addressing these needs early not only improves individual outcomes but also strengthens families and the broader community.

Without intentional, coordinated action, these health disparities will continue to grow, placing increased strain on local systems and diminishing overall quality of life. A proactive, integrated approach is essential to ensure that all youth in Twentynine Palms can lead healthy, confident, and successful lives.

2. „ŘĺŕĺŜÍīϙ„ŪŘŕĺŜôϙЭϙiæĤôèťĖŽôŜϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the purpose and obĤectives of your proposal.

The ultimate goal of this project is to enhance the physical and mental health of not only program participants, but also their coaches, families, and the broader community. To achieve this, we will recruit and train at least 10 local volunteer coaches, deliver our evidence-based program to a minimum of 80 participants, guide each team in completing a meaningful community impact project, and host a region-wide, celebratory 5K event engaging at least 100 participants.

Girls on the Run (GOTRIE) Inland Empire is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl recognizes and activates her limitless potential and feels empowered to boldly pursue her dreams. Through a research-based, intentionally designed curriculum, GOTR improves the well-being of girls across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The program has demonstrated impact in building confidence, increasing physical activity, and strengthening critical life skills such as emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and healthy relationship-building.

The program is delivered by trained volunteer coaches who facilitate dynamic, engaging lessons tailored to the developmental needs of girls ages 8 to 13. Coaches cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where participants feel a strong sense of belonging. Programming will be implemented in partnership with the City of Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation Department at the Luckie Park Activity Center, a centrally located public facility that expands community reach, supports equitable access, and advances shared goals for youth health and well-being.

The positive effects of GOTR extend beyond participants. Caregivers, schools, and community members are engaged through interactive activities and events that reinforce program goals and foster a culture of support. This holistic approach strengthens community connections while amplifying the program’s impact.

The GOTR season culminates in two transformative experiences: a community impact project and a celebratory, non-competitive 5K event. Through the community project, participants apply the skills they have learned to make a positive difference in their surroundings, building empathy, leadership, and civic engagement. The 5K event provides an opportunity for girls to experience a sense of accomplishment, celebrate their growth, and demonstrate increased physical activity and confidence.

GOTR is committed to accessibility and equity, actively removing financial and systemic barriers to participation. By emphasizing personal effort and growth rather than competition, the program supports participants of all abilities in developing emotional resilience and physical well-being.

The curriculum is culturally responsive and adaptable, ensuring relevance to the diverse experiences of participants. Coaches utilize inclusive language and real-world scenarios, enabling girls to connect lessons to their own lives and share what matters most to them.

Through these objectives, GOTR aims to foster lasting positive outcomes for individuals and the community as a whole.

3. ĺııŪIJĖťƅϙôIJôƱťϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe how this proposal will beneƱt the residents of Twentynine Palms (direct services, prevention, access, equity, quality of life, etc.).

This proposal will deliver meaningful benefits to the residents of Twentynine Palms by strengthening community well-being and addressing demonstrated health needs among local youth. Through an integrated approach to physical activity and social-emotional learning, Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire directly improves quality of life for participants while fostering a more connected, healthy, and resilient community.

Aligned with the City of Twentynine Palms’ goals, this program prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, and community engagement. In a rural community where access to youth-focused health and wellness services can be limited, GOTR removes barriers to participation by offering programming that is affordable, welcoming, and designed to meet youth where they are. The program creates a safe, supportive space for participants of all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring equitable access to resources that promote both physical and mental well-being.

GOTR addresses a demonstrated and pressing need by equipping youth with tools to combat the interconnected challenges of physical inactivity, obesity, and mental health concerns. By fostering healthy behaviors, confidence, and coping skills, the program serves as both a direct service and a prevention strategy, helping reduce long-term health risks while supporting positive youth development. These outcomes contribute to stronger families, improved academic engagement, and a healthier community overall.

The program is community-facing and reflects the collaborative spirit of Twentynine Palms. GOTR actively engages residents in program delivery and decision-making, ensuring that diverse voices and perspectives help shape implementation. Each year, over 200 volunteers contribute their time and talents as coaches, Board Members, and event supporters. These volunteers are essential to maintaining program quality and expanding its reach, while also strengthening community bonds and civic engagement.

Community events, including 5K celebrations, enhance the program’s impact by bringing together youth, families, and community members in a shared experience that promotes health, connection, and local pride.

These events align with the City’s commitment to creating opportunities that enrich quality of life and encourage active, engaged living.

A distinguishing feature of GOTR is its investment in building local capacity through its National Coach Training (NCT) program. In contrast to national trends, where only 25.6% of coaches receive training in effective motivational techniques, GOTR provides comprehensive, no-cost training to all volunteers.

Coaches receive more than six hours of instruction through in-person and online learning, covering youth development, inclusive practices, and relationship-building. This approach ensures high-quality program delivery and empowers community members with valuable leadership and interpersonal skills.

The results are clear: in 2024, 98% of coaches reported forming positive relationships with participants, and 97% found their experience valuable. These outcomes demonstrate how the program strengthens both individual participants and the broader community by fostering connection, mentorship, and shared purpose.

In a city that values collaboration, diversity, and a high quality of life for residents, families, Marines, and veterans alike, this program reflects and reinforces those priorities. By expanding access to inclusive, community-based services and promoting holistic wellness. GOTR Inland Empire helps ensure that all youth in Twentynine Palms have the opportunity to thrive, now and into the future.

4. IIJťôIJîôîϙ
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5.
îîĖťĖĺIJÍīϙ>ŪIJîĖIJČϙ‹ĺŪŘèôŜϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
List any additional funding sources you intend to utilize or have already secured for this proĤect/program (grants, donations, sponsorships, fees, in-kind, etc.).

The intended audience for this program is girls ages 8-13 from diverse backgrounds, with a particular focus on those who may face barriers to accessing physical activity and social-emotional learning opportunities. This includes girls from low-income households, underrepresented communities, and those attending schools or living in areas with limited extracurricular programming.

To reach our target audience, we will partner with local schools, community centers, parks and recreation departments, and youth-serving organizations to host programming and identify participants who would benefit most. School administrators, teachers, and counselors will act as key referral partners, facilitating connections between eligible girls and the program. In addition, we will collaborate with community-based organizations that serve families in need to broaden our outreach and ensure equitable access.

Our marketing strategy will include distributing flyers, email outreach through school and partner networks, social media campaigns, and participation in local community events. We will ensure materials are culturally relevant, inclusive, and available in multiple languages as needed to effectively engage families.

Accessibility is central to our approach. GOTR is committed to removing financial barriers by offering scholarships and flexible payment options so that no girl is turned away due to inability to pay. Programs will be hosted at accessible, community-based locations to minimize transportation challenges. Additionally, the curriculum is designed to be inclusive of all abilities, and coaches are trained to create a supportive, welcoming environment for every participant.

Through these strategies, we aim to ensure equitable access and broad participation across the community.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire utilizes a diversified funding strategy to support program implementation and ensure accessibility for all participants. In addition to this request, we actively pursue funding through a combination of grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, program fees, and in-kind contributions.

We have secured and/or are pursuing grants from local and regional foundations that prioritize youth development, health equity, and social-emotional learning. These funding sources help underwrite program costs, including curriculum materials, coach training, and financial assistance for participants.

Individual giving is another key component of our funding model. Through annual campaigns, events, and targeted outreach, community members contribute to sustaining and expanding programming. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships also play a vital role, with local businesses providing both financial support and in-kind donations such as running gear, event supplies, and volunteer engagement.

While participant registration fees contribute to program sustainability, GOTR is committed to ensuring that cost is never a barrier. We offer a sliding scale fee structure and provide scholarships to families with financial need, supported by philanthropic funding. In addition, in-kind contributions, including facility space from schools and community centers, as well as volunteer time from trained coaches, significantly reduce program expenses.

This diversified approach ensures financial stability, expands program reach, and allows us to serve all girls regardless of their ability to pay.

6. ˜Ŝôϙĺċϙ
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If your application is successful, how will you utilize the City of Twentynine Palms Contributions to Non-ProƱts @rant fundsϦ

7. IıŕÍèťϙĺċϙ„ÍŘťĖÍīϯbĺϙ>ŪIJîĖIJČϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
If you receive partial or no funding, what eƯect will that have on the proĤect/program deliveryϦ
If successful, funding will directly support the implementation and expansion of the Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire program within the City of Twentynine Palms. Funds will be used to offset program costs and ensure equitable access for all participants, regardless of financial circumstances.

Specifically, grant funds will support participant scholarships, allowing girls from low- to moderate-income families to enroll at low or no cost. This investment is critical to remove financial barriers and expand participation among underserved youth.

Additionally, funds will be allocated toward coach recruitment, training, and retention. Trained volunteer coaches are essential to delivering the program with fidelity, and funding will help cover background checks, training materials, and ongoing support to ensure a high-quality, safe experience for all participants.

A portion of the funding will also support program supplies, including curriculum materials, journals, and athletic equipment needed to facilitate engaging lessons and physical activity. Funds will further contribute to the planning and execution of the end-of-season celebratory 5K event, including permits, event logistics, and participant materials, ensuring a safe and inclusive community experience.

Overall, City funding will directly enhance program accessibility, quality, and community impact, enabling GOTR to serve more girls and foster healthier, more connected communities in Twentynine Palms.

If Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire receives partial funding, we will adjust program delivery while prioritizing maintaining access for participants with the greatest financial need. This may include reducing the number of program sites, limiting total enrollment, or scaling back elements of the end-of-season 5K event. We may also need to increase reliance on volunteer capacity and seek additional in-kind donations to offset reduced resources.

While core programming would remain intact, our ability to expand reach and serve all interested participants could be limited.

If no funding is received, the impact would be more significant. We would likely be forced to reduce the number of participants served, particularly those requiring financial assistance, as scholarship availability would be constrained. Program delivery in lower-income or higher-need areas may be more difficult to sustain, potentially limiting equitable access. Additionally, fewer resources would be available for coach recruitment and training, which could affect program capacity and consistency across sites.

In both scenarios, GOTR would actively pursue alternative funding sources, including additional grants, donations, and community partnerships, to help bridge gaps. However, without sufficient funding, we may not be able to fully meet the growing demand for programming in the Twentynine Palms community.

City support is critical to ensuring that all girls, regardless of financial circumstance, can participate in a high-quality program that promotes physical activity, confidence, and overall well-being.

8. ‡ĖŜħŜϙЭϙ
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Identify potential challenges/risks and how you will address them (staƯing, supplies, participation, scheduling, compliance, etc.).

9. ‹ŪŜťÍĖIJÍæĖīĖťƅϙ„īÍIJϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe your plan for sustaining the proĤect/program after the grant award has been exhausted.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Inland Empire recognizes several potential challenges in program implementation and has strategies in place to proactively address them.

One key challenge is recruiting and retaining qualified volunteer coaches. To mitigate this, we conduct targeted outreach through schools, community partners, and local networks, and provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and clear expectations to ensure coaches feel prepared and valued. We also maintain a pipeline of interested volunteers to fill gaps as needed.

Participant recruitment and consistent attendance may also present challenges, particularly in underserved areas. To address this, we collaborate closely with school staff and community organizations to identify and engage participants early. We also prioritize accessibility by offering financial assistance, hosting programs at convenient locations, and maintaining regular communication with families to encourage attendance and engagement.

Scheduling and site coordination can be complex across multiple locations. GOTR staff work directly with site partners to establish consistent schedules, align with school calendars, and address any logistical barriers in advance. Supply chain or resource limitations are mitigated through advance planning, established vendor relationships, and the use of standardized curriculum kits.

In-kind donations further help offset potential shortages.

Finally, GOTR maintains strict adherence to safety and compliance protocols, including background checks, risk management procedures, and youth protection policies. Coaches are trained to create safe, inclusive environments, ensuring the well-being of all participants.

Through these strategies, GOTR is well-positioned to successfully navigate challenges and deliver a high-quality program.

For future support beyond this grant, GOTR Inland Empire will seek a balance of contributed income sources through new corporate sponsorships, individual and group contributions, and foundation and corporate grants, in addition to options for renewed funding from existing program partners. Investment from community partners in the organization’s programming will continue to be necessary in the years to come as the organization remains committed to offering an inclusive and rewarding GOTR experience to participants across all identities, locations, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additionally, the organization remains aware of the importance of balancing full-pay participants with scholarship participants to ensure financial sustainability. A program model of collecting registration fees from participants who can pay for the program is balanced against the financial aid for participants with demonstrated need is one that sets councils up for long-term financial sustainability and has been proven successful throughout the GOTR network. The balance of these fees in the future will allow for program continuation and expansion without depletion of scholarship funds.

Section 7: Evaluation & Reporting

1. aôÍŜŪŘÍæīôϙiŪťèĺıôŜϙЭϙ“ĖıôīĖIJôϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the desired measurable outcomes and anticipated timeline.

2. aôÍŜŪŘôıôIJťϙЭϙ‡ôŕĺŘťĖIJČϙ„īÍIJ
How will you measure eƯectiveness and report outcomes to the City (data sources, frequency, tools, participant feedback, etc.)Ϧ
Timeline:

July̢August 2026: Host two, week-long summer Camp GOTR programs serving local youth.

January̢February 2027: Recruit and train local coaches through National Coach Training, preparing them to build positive relationships, create inclusive and trauma-sensitive environments, and deliver curriculum with fidelity.

Secure program sites and recruit participants through Parks and Recreation channels, local schools, and community organizations.

March̢May 2027: Implement 8-week Girls on the Run (GOTR) program (3-5 grades) and the 10-week Heart & Sole program (6-8 grades). Participants engage in curriculum-based lessons and collaborate on a Community Impact Project, building confidence and civic engagement skills.

May 2027: Host an end-of-season celebratory 5K for participants, families, and community members. Recruit and train coaches and/or junior coaches for summer 2027 programming and begin participant recruitment for camps.

Measurable Outcomes:

At least 80 participants with financial need will complete the GOTR programming, measured through registration and scholarship data.

At least 85% of participants will train for and complete a 5K, measured through registration and completion records.

Coaches will demonstrate increased competency in youth development, assessed through training completion and feedback surveys.

Evaluation Methods:

GOTR will track outcomes using participant registration data, 5K completion records, site observations, and feedback from coaches and parents to assess program effectiveness and overall impact.

GOTR will measure program effectiveness through a combination of quantitative data, direct observation, and stakeholder feedback. Data sources will include participant registration records, 5K completion records, site observations, and surveys from coaches and parents.

Program data will be collected on a seasonal basis (per 8-week session) and compiled into summary reports to be shared with the City at the conclusion of each program cycle. GOTR will utilize internal data tracking systems to monitor participation, attendance, and completion rates, as well as standardized observation tools to assess program quality and fidelity.

Participant and stakeholder feedback will be gathered through post-program surveys administered to coaches and parents, providing insight into participant experience, program impact, and areas for improvement.

Section 8: Required Attachments
Please attach the following documents with your application in the order below. Once attached, check it oƯ:
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If awarded a City of Twentynine Palms Contributions to Non-ProƱts @rant, our organization agrees to:
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x ‹ŪæıĖťϙŘôŗŪĖŘôîϙŘôŕĺŘťŜ to the City by the deadlines provided, including outcome measures and Ʊnancial documentation.
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For management use only
Management Report
Girls on the Run Inland Empire
For the period ended June 30, 2025
Prepared by

ATTOLERO
Prepared on
August 7, 2025


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Statement of Activity
July 2024 - June 2025
Total

REVENUE
400 Sponsorships
40000 Program Sponsorships 5,500
40005 5k Sponsorship 1,000
Total 400 Sponsorships 6,500
405 In-Kind
40500 Donated Goods 336
40515 Board Donated Goods 491
Total 405 In-Kind 827
410 Contributions
41000 Individual Contributions 12,423
41010 Corporate Contributions 1,553
41015 Board Contributions 5,925
41025 SoleMates Fundraiser 1,447
41030 Community Contributions 3,355
Total 410 Contributions 24,703
420 Grants
42000 Corporate Grants 24,500
42005 Foundation Trust Grants 32,500
42010 Non-Profit Organization Grants 29,553
42020 Unrestricted Grants 10,000
Total 420 Grants 96,553
430 Special Events
43005 Gift Revenue 44
43010 Sponsorship 100
Total 430 Special Events 144
450 Earned Income
45050 Program Registrations 182,119
45055 Program Scholarships -22,003
45060 5K Registrations 6,733
45065 Merchandise Sales 1,750
45070 Discounts -73,880
45075 Camp GOTR Registrations 1,841
Total 450 Earned Income 96,561
490 Other Income
49000 Interest Income on Investments 0
Total 490 Other Income 0
Total Revenue 225,288
GROSS PROFIT 225,288

EXPENDITURES














Total
50000 Merchandise Expense 21
600 Personnel Expenses
60000 Salaries & Wages 111,517
60005 Payroll Taxes 8,542
60010 Retirement Plan Contributions 3,184
60030 Staff Professional Development 821
Total 600 Personnel Expenses 124,064
610 Professional Services
61000 Marketing/Outreach 836
61010 Technology Services 820
61015 Accounting Services 4,719
61025 Website Services 735
61030 Payroll Processing Fees 498
61040 Background Checks 2,528
61050 Professional Memberships and Licenses 487
61070 Other fundraising fees 19
Total 610 Professional Services 10,643
620 Office expenses
62000 Supplies 254
62005 Office Equipment 784
62020 Computer Supplies 15
62025 Printing and Copying 258
62030 Postage & Delivery 619
Total 620 Office expenses 1,930
630 Occupancy Expenses
63000 Office Building Rent Expense 1,894
63010 Office Utilities Expense 375
Total 630 Occupancy Expenses 2,269
640 Operational Expenses
64000 Bank Fees 377
64005 Credit Card Processing Fees 1,930
64020 Licensing and taxes 8,934
64025 Depreciation 374
Total 640 Operational Expenses 11,615
650 Travel, Meals and Entertainment Expenses
65000 Travel 2,662
65005 Staff Mileage Reimbursement 486
65015 Development Related Travel 590
65020 General M&E 52
65025 Board M&E 293
65035 Staff Appreciation 74
Total 650 Travel, Meals and Entertainment Expenses 4,156














Total
660 Insurance
66000 Liability Insurance 1,927
66010 Directors & Officers Insurance 871
66020 Workers Comp Insurance 817
Total 660 Insurance 3,614
670 Special Event Expenses
67010 Special Event Materials 744
Total 670 Special Event Expenses 744
680 Program Expenses
68000 Curricula & Related 4,325
68005 Volunteer Appreciation 64
68010 Coach Training 577
68015 Coach Bag 396
68025 Program Shirts 5,163
68030 Shoes 10,072
68040 CPR / First Aid 339
68045 Coach Appreciation/Stipends -180
68070 Girl's Items 117
68075 Camp GOTR Expenses 241
Total 680 Program Expenses 21,115
690 5K Expenses
69000 5k Professional Services 200
69005 5k Rentals 678
69015 5K Materials 1,387
69020 5K Promotion/Marketing 736
69030 5k Volunteer Appreciation 82
69035 5k Medals & Ribbons 1,757
69040 5K Race Bibs 309
Total 690 5K Expenses 5,149
800 Other Expenses
80000 Miscellaneous Expenses 97
Total 800 Other Expenses 97
Total Expenditures 185,417
NET OPERATING REVENUE 39,871

OTHER REVENUE
49110 Restricted Funds Received -12,000
99100 Restricted Funds for Future Usage 12,000
Total Other Revenue 0
NET OTHER REVENUE 0
NET REVENUE $39,871












 
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0 41000 Individual Contributions 2,082 1,800 8,541 12,42341010 Corporate Contributions 1,553 1,55341015 Board Contributions 5,925 5,92541025 SoleMates Fundraiser 1,447 1,44741030 Community Contributions 3,355 3,355 T
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EXPENDITURES
50000 Merchandise Expense 21 21600 Personnel Expenses
0 60000 Salaries & Wages 49,895 3,005 58,617 0 111,51760005 Payroll Taxes 3,919 4,623 0 8,54260010 Retirement Plan Contributions 796 2,388 0 3,18460030 Staff Professional Development 558 263 821T otal 6
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0 61000 Marketing/Outreach 836 83661010 Technology Services 820 82061015 Accounting Services 4,719 4,71961025 Website Services 735 735












 
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0 62000 Supplies 254 25462005 Office Equipment 784 78462020 Computer Supplies 15 1562025 Printing and Copying 258 25862030 Postage & Delivery 619 619T otal 6
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Total
As of Jun 30, 2025 As of Jun 30, 2024 (PY)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Bank Accounts
10005 Business Adv Relationship - 7334 - 1 111,929 86,411 10030 Aldi Gift Cards 0
10035 Gift Cards 200 234
Total Bank Accounts 112,129 86,646
Accounts Receivable
11005 Accounts Receivable 5,861 4,816
Total Accounts Receivable 5,861 4,816
Other Current Assets
12020 Allowance for Doubtful Pledges 0 0
12100 Inventory 0 26
14505 Prepaid Insurance 3,154 2,001
14510 Prepaid Expenses 0 143
19999 AR Clearing 0 0
Undeposited Funds 0
Total Other Current Assets 3,154 2,170
Total Current Assets 121,143 93,631
Fixed Assets
16005 Equipment 2,245 2,245
16020 Accumulated Depreciation -2,245 -1,871
Total Fixed Assets 0 374
TOTAL ASSETS $121,143 $94,005

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
20005 Accounts Payable 12,950 21,774
Total Accounts Payable 12,950 21,774
Other Current Liabilities
21005 Accrued Payroll 0 2,396
21006 Payroll - IRA Liability (Charles Schwab) 1,184
21007 Payroll COVID-19 CARES Act Deferral 0 0
21010 Payroll Withholdings 0 186
21020 Accrued Expenses - other 0 0
23005 Deferred Sponsorship Income 0 250












 
Total
As of Jun 30, 2025 As of Jun 30, 2024 (PY)
24010 Current Portion - long term debt 0 0
29999 AP Clearing 0 0
Total Other Current Liabilities 1,184 2,833
Total Current Liabilities 14,134 24,607
Total Liabilities 14,134 24,607
Equity
31005 Use Restricted Net Assets 12,000 0
31010 Time Restricted Net Assets 4,816 4,816
Retained Earnings 50,323 30,666
Net Revenue 39,871 33,916
Total Equity 107,010 69,398
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $121,143 $94,005












 
Budget vs. Actuals
July 2024 - June 2025
Total
Actual Budget over Budget % of Budget

REVENUE
400 Sponsorships
40000 Program Sponsorships 5,500 5,500
40005 5k Sponsorship 1,000 1,000
Total 400 Sponsorships 6,500 6,500
405 In-Kind
40500 Donated Goods 336 336
40505 Donated Services 261,004 -261,004
40515 Board Donated Goods 491 491
Total 405 In-Kind 827 261,004 -260,177 0.00 %
410 Contributions
41000 Individual Contributions 12,423 12,423
41010 Corporate Contributions 1,553 6,000 -4,447 26.00 % 41015 Board Contributions 5,925 4,120 1,805 144.00 %
41025 SoleMates Fundraiser 1,447 1,220 227 119.00 %
41030 Community Contributions 3,355 3,355
Total 410 Contributions 24,703 11,340 13,363 218.00 %
420 Grants
42000 Corporate Grants 24,500 8,800 15,700 278.00 %
42005 Foundation Trust Grants 32,500 32,500
42010 Non-Profit Organization Grants 29,553 49,900 -20,347 59.00 % 42020 Unrestricted Grants 10,000 10,250 -250 98.00 %
Total 420 Grants 96,553 68,950 27,603 140.00 %
430 Special Events
43005 Gift Revenue 44 44
43010 Sponsorship 100 100
Total 430 Special Events 144 144
450 Earned Income
45050 Program Registrations 182,119 148,660 33,459 123.00 % 45055 Program Scholarships -22,003 -22,003
45060 5K Registrations 6,733 1,000 5,733 673.00 %
45065 Merchandise Sales 1,750 1,750
45070 Discounts -73,880 -73,880
45075 Camp GOTR Registrations 1,841 1,841
Total 450 Earned Income 96,561 149,660 -53,099 65.00 %
490 Other Income












 

Total
Actual Budget over Budget % of Budget
49000 Interest Income on Investments 0 0
Total 490 Other Income 0 0
Total Revenue 225,288 490,954 -265,666 46.00 %
GROSS PROFIT 225,288 490,954 -265,666 46.00 %

EXPENDITURES
50000 Merchandise Expense 21 21
600 Personnel Expenses
60000 Salaries & Wages 111,517 116,640 -5,123 96.00 %
60005 Payroll Taxes 8,542 11,664 -3,122 73.00 %
60010 Retirement Plan Contributions 3,184 2,280 904 140.00 % 60025 Staff Life & AD&D Insurance 80 -80
60030 Staff Professional Development 821 1,000 -179 82.00 % Total 600 Personnel Expenses 124,064 131,664 -7,600 94.00 % 610 Professional Services
61000 Marketing/Outreach 836 3,600 -2,764 23.00 %
61010 Technology Services 820 264 556 311.00 %
61015 Accounting Services 4,719 6,543 -1,824 72.00 %
61025 Website Services 735 735
61030 Payroll Processing Fees 498 846 -348 59.00 %
61040 Background Checks 2,528 884 1,644 286.00 %
61050 Professional Memberships and Licenses 487 487
61070 Other fundraising fees 19 19
Total 610 Professional Services 10,643 12,137 -1,494 88.00 % 620 Office expenses
62000 Supplies 254 600 -346 42.00 %
62005 Office Equipment 784 784
62015 Internet Access 240 -240
62020 Computer Supplies 15 500 -485 3.00 %
62025 Printing and Copying 258 1,200 -942 22.00 %
62030 Postage & Delivery 619 700 -81 88.00 %
Total 620 Office expenses 1,930 3,240 -1,310 60.00 %
630 Occupancy Expenses
63000 Office Building Rent Expense 1,894 2,040 -146 93.00 % 63010 Office Utilities Expense 375 375
Total 630 Occupancy Expenses 2,269 2,040 229 111.00 %
640 Operational Expenses
64000 Bank Fees 377 120 257 314.00 %
64005 Credit Card Processing Fees 1,930 840 1,090 230.00 % 64020 Licensing and taxes 8,934 4,500 4,434 199.00 %
64025 Depreciation 374 374












 

Total
Actual Budget over Budget % of Budget
Total 640 Operational Expenses 11,615 5,460 6,155 213.00 % 650 Travel, Meals and Entertainment Expenses
65000 Travel 2,662 2,662
65005 Staff Mileage Reimbursement 486 1,200 -714 40.00 % 65015 Development Related Travel 590 590
65020 General M&E 52 52
65025 Board M&E 293 293
65035 Staff Appreciation 74 74
Total 650 Travel, Meals and Entertainment Expenses 4,156 1,200 2,956 346.00 % 660 Insurance
66000 Liability Insurance 1,927 1,500 427 128.00 %
66010 Directors & Officers Insurance 871 900 -29 97.00 % 66020 Workers Comp Insurance 817 750 67 109.00 %
Total 660 Insurance 3,614 3,150 464 115.00 %
670 Special Event Expenses
67010 Special Event Materials 744 744
Total 670 Special Event Expenses 744 744
680 Program Expenses
68000 Curricula & Related 4,325 7,400 -3,075 58.00 %
68005 Volunteer Appreciation 64 600 -536 11.00 %
68010 Coach Training 577 1,000 -423 58.00 %
68015 Coach Bag 396 1,000 -604 40.00 %
68021 Council Volunteer Offset 261,004 -261,004
68025 Program Shirts 5,163 4,300 863 120.00 %
68030 Shoes 10,072 8,000 2,072 126.00 %
68040 CPR / First Aid 339 339
68045 Coach Appreciation/Stipends -180 -180
68070 Girl's Items 117 1,500 -1,383 8.00 %
68075 Camp GOTR Expenses 241 241
Total 680 Program Expenses 21,115 284,804 -263,689 7.00 % 690 5K Expenses
69000 5k Professional Services 200 4,000 -3,800 5.00 %
69005 5k Rentals 678 678
69015 5K Materials 1,387 5,000 -3,613 28.00 %
69020 5K Promotion/Marketing 736 1,000 -264 74.00 %
69030 5k Volunteer Appreciation 82 82
69035 5k Medals & Ribbons 1,757 1,750 7 100.00 %
69040 5K Race Bibs 309 200 109 155.00 %
69045 5K Permits and Fees 600 -600












 
Total
Actual Budget over Budget % of Budget
Total 690 5K Expenses 5,149 12,550 -7,401 41.00 %
800 Other Expenses
80000 Miscellaneous Expenses 97 240 -143 40.00 %
Total 800 Other Expenses 97 240 -143 40.00 %
Total Expenditures 185,417 456,485 -271,067 41.00 %
NET OPERATING REVENUE 39,871 34,469 5,402 116.00 %

OTHER REVENUE
49110 Restricted Funds Received -12,000 -12,000
99100 Restricted Funds for Future Usage 12,000 12,000
Total Other Revenue 0 0 0 0%
NET OTHER REVENUE 0 0 0 0%
NET REVENUE $39,871 $34,469 $5,402 116.00 %

Girls on the Run International
120 Cottage Place
Charlotte
PO Box 30667 PMB 65493
Charlotte, NC 28230
September 25, 2023
Girls on the Run Riverside County Incorporated
801 E. Morehead Street, Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: EIN 84-3865261
To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is to verify that Girls on the Run Riverside County Incorporated is a subordinate organization in good standing and is covered under Girls on the Run International’s Federal Group Tax Exemption Number 6150 as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Detailed information regarding the group exemption process is available in IRS Publication 557 (entitled “Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization” and is available on the IRS website at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p557.pdf) and IRS Publication 4573 (entitled “Group Exemptions” and available on the IRS website at www.irs.gov/pub/irspdf/p4573.pdf).

How do donors verify that contributions are deductible under section 170 with respect to a subordinate organization in a section 501(c)(3) group exemption ruling? Donors should consult IRS Publication 78, Cumulative List of Organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or obtain a copy of the group exemption letter from the central organization. The central organization’s listing in Publication 78 will indicate that contributions to its subordinate organizations covered by the group exemption ruling are also deductible, even though most subordinate organizations are not separately listed in Publication 78 or on the EO Business Master File. Donors should then verify with the central organization, by either of the methods indicated above, whether the particular subordinate is included in the central organization’s group ruling. The subordinate organization need not itself be listed in Publication 78 or on the EO Business Master File. Donors may rely upon central organization verification with respect to deductibility of contributions to subordinates covered in a section 501(c)(3) group exemption ruling. – Publication 4573, page 4 Enclosed is a copy of the IRS Letter of Determination for the Group Exemption Ruling.

Girls on the Run International
120 Cottage Place
Charlotte
PO Box 30667 PMB 65493
Charlotte, NC 28230
Please only use the FEIN for Girls on the Run Riverside County Incorporated (83-2038214). The FEIN listed in the enclosed Letter of Determination is only for Girls on the Run International and should not be used for local council purposes other than verifying our group exemption status.

Sincerely,
Heather Blake
CFO
Girls on the Run International
[email protected]
704-837-0099

Girls on the Run Inland Empire
Board of Directors
Officers | Suzanne Beran, Board Chair
School Psychologist, Riverside Unified School District
Eileen Harrison, Vice Chair
Team Lead, Target (Retired January 2022)
Heather Anderson, Treasurer
Licensing and Trademark Specialist, Boeing
Ashley Lemen, Secretary
Math TOSA-Elementary Education, Riverside Unified SD
Board Members | Liz Aguillon
Offic e / Ma r ke t ing Ma na ge r , Fr e sh Up Re st a ur a nt s Cynthia Alcarez
Ma na ge me nt Aid e , Cit y of J ur upa Va lle y
Dustin Arnette
Re giona l Ma r ke t pla ce He a lt h Insur a nce Ma na ge r , Molina Shellie Bollenbach
Dir e c t or of Clie nt Sa le s Ope r a t ions, GM Int e r ior s Yvonne Cortez
Ele me nt a r y Te a che r , Rive r side Unifie d School Dist r ict Dominique Samario
Communit y Enga ge me nt a nd Pa r t ne r ships Ad minist r a t or Rive r side Count y Offic e of Ed uc a t ion
Ashley Tirona
Sc ie nt ific Aid e , Ca lifor nia De pa r t me nt of Fish a nd Wild life Junior Advisory
Board Members |
Anna B. , Pr e side nt
Hailey B. , Vice Pr e side nt
Natally G. , Se cr e t a r y
Zoe Z. , Tr e a sur e r
Olivia B. , Chie f Enga ge me nt Offic e r

Registrant Details
Entity type: Corporate Class as registered with the Secretary of State or based on founding & registration documents.

Organization Name: GIRLS ON THE RUN RIVERSIDE COUNTY, INC. IRS FEIN: 843865261 Entity Type: Charitable or nonprofit corporation SOS/FTB Corporate/Organization Number: 4548133 Registry Status: Current Renewal Due/Exp. Date: 11/15/2026 RCT Registration Number: CT0275956 Issue Date: 8/25/2021 Record Type: Charity Registration Effective Date: 8/25/2021 Date of Last Renewal: 4/15/2026 DBA:

Mailing Address
Street: 7231 BOULDER AVE PMB 540
Street Line 2:

City, State Zip: HIGHLAND CA 92346
Filings & Correspondence
Founding Documents AMENDED
Renewal Filing 2025
Form RRF-1 2024
IRS Form 990 Series 2024
Renewal Filing 2023
Renewal Filing 2022
Renewal Filing 2021
IRS Form 990 Series 2021
Renewal Filing 2020
CT-402 Final Notice to Register Click on Document Type at the left to open PDF CT-400 First Notice To Register Click on Document Type at the left to open PDF CT-451C 1st Delinquency Notice Click on Document Type at the left to open PDF RCT-451-S Delinquency Notice - 1st Click on Document Type at the left to open PDF Annual Renewal Data
Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 7/1/2019
Accounting Period End Date: 6/30/2020
Filing Received Date: 9/17/2021
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason: Resubmission/Correction Accepted Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 7/1/2020
Accounting Period End Date: 6/30/2021

Filing Received Date: 6/26/2023
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 7/1/2021
Accounting Period End Date: 6/30/2022
Filing Received Date: 4/24/2023
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 7/1/2022
Accounting Period End Date: 6/30/2023
Filing Received Date: 5/15/2024
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 7/1/2023
Accounting Period End Date: 6/30/2024
Filing Received Date: 9/2/2025
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 7/1/2024
Accounting Period End Date: 6/30/2025
Filing Received Date: 11/24/2025
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

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ĺŜťϙϼôŜťĖıÍťôîϽϡϙщ ___________________________________________ @ŘÍIJťϙ˜Ŝôϙ“ĖıôċŘÍıôϙϼŜťÍŘťϯôIJîϙîÍťôŜϽϡϙ_____/_____/__________ to _____/_____/__________ IŜϙťēôŘôϙƲôƄĖæĖīĖťƅϙĖIJϙƅĺŪŘϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϙťĖıôīĖIJôϙϼĖċϙÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϦϙ܆ Yes ܆ No ܆ N/A „ŘĺĤôèťϯ„ŘĺČŘÍıϙ“ĖťīôϙϼĖċϙÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϡϙ _______________________________________________ „ŘĺČŘÍıϯ‹ôŘŽĖèôϙ[ĺèÍťĖĺIJϼŜϽϡϙ ______________________________________________________ IŜϙťēôϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϯŜôŘŽĖèôϙīĺèÍťĖĺIJϙÍèèôŜŜĖæīôϙĖIJϙÍèèĺŘîÍIJèôϙſĖťēϙ
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ϙŜťÍIJîÍŘîŜϙϼĖċϙ ÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No ܆ N/A
iŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙ‹ĺèĖÍīϙaôîĖÍϙFÍIJîīôŜϙϼĺŕťĖĺIJÍīϽϡϙ ______________________________________ Vickie Waite
Director
760-217-8839
[email protected]
John Cole
760-401-7083
[email protected]
5,000
23,525
11 06 2026 11 29 2026
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo (14th annual)
29 Palms Art Gallery, 74055 Cottonwood Drive, 29P
facebook.com/JTNPArts, instagram.com/jtnpca

Section 4: Eligibility & Compliance Questions

1. FÍŽôϙƅĺŪϙŘôèôĖŽôîϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙċŘĺıϙťēôϙ
Ėťƅϙĺċϙ“ſôIJťƅIJĖIJôϙ„ÍīıŜϙĖIJϙťēôϙŕÍŜťϙƱŽôϙƅôÍŘŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, please list year(s) and funding purpose(s):

2. FÍŜϙƅour non-ŕŘĺƱťϙŜťÍťŪŜϙôŽôŘϙæôôIJϙŘôŽĺħôîϠϙŜŪŜŕôIJîôîϠϙĺŘϙſĖťēēôīîϙæƅϙťēôϙI‡‹Ϡϙ ‹ôèŘôťÍŘƅϙĺċϙ‹ťÍťôϠϙťēôϙ‹ťÍťôϙ
ťťĺŘIJôƅϙ@ôIJôŘÍīϠϙĺŘϙťēôϙ>ŘÍIJèēĖŜôϙ“ÍƄϙĺÍŘîϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, provide the year and reason:

Funding in past 5 years: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 received funding to support the annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo juried exhibition and opening weekend celebration and community event at 29 Palms Art Gallery (since 2013). In recent years, the funding has supported the facility rental and artist awards.

3.
ŘôϙÍIJƅϙĺċϙƅĺŪŘϙıÍIJÍČôŘŜϙĺŘϙŜťÍƯϙſĖťēϙƱŜèÍīϙŘôŜŕĺIJŜĖæĖīĖťĖôŜϙĖIJŽĺīŽôîϙĖIJϙīĖťĖČÍťĖĺIJϙ ŕŘôŜôIJťīƅϙťēÍťϙēÍŜϙÍIJƅϙæôÍŘĖIJČϙĺIJϙƱîŪèĖÍŘƅϙťŘŪŜťϙĺŘϙôıŕīĺƅôôϙŘôīÍťĖĺIJŜϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, explain:

4. "ĺôŜϙƅĺŪŘϙĺŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙēÍŽôϙÍIJƅϙŪIJŘôŜĺīŽôîϙƱŜèÍīϠϙŘôŕĺŘťĖIJČϠϙĺŘϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϙĖŜŜŪôŜϙ ſĖťēϙÍIJƅϙĺċϙĖťŜϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙŜĺŪŘèôŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, explain:

Section 5: Application Questions

1. iŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙiŽôŘŽĖôſϙϼ500 ſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Provide an overview of your organization including a brief description, purpose/goals, and individuals/communities served.

Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts (JTNPCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Twentynine Palms. It is managed by a board of directors that includes two former mayors and other prominent citizens; seven of the nine board members are longtime residents of Twentynine Palms, one is from Joshua Tree and one from Yucca Valley. Since 2013, JTNPCA has hosted an annual month-long juried art exhibition and opening weekend event at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery, designed to showcase artwork “depicting or inspired by Joshua Tree National Park or its cultural history.” This year will be the 14th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo and will be held in November 2026. The fine-art exhibition is open to artists from the desert region (Twentynine Palms, Morongo Basin, Coachella Valley, etc.), and across California and the United States. Each year, 125 to 150 artist entries are received, out of which 50 to 60 artists are selected for the juried exhibition and eligible for $4,000 in awards plus an honorary NPS Superintendent's Award. Artists are juried by a panel of local artists and arts professionals and accepted based on the quality of their art, and they range from professional artists to amateur and budding artists of all ages, from 18 to 80. The goals of JTNP Art Expo include [1] celebrating the art and artists inspired by our national park; [2] encouraging attendees of all ages to learn more about the park and its desert ecosystems, flora and fauna, monolithic rock formations, and cultural history as seen through the eyes of the artists; and [3] educating the public by featuring a variety of art mediums used to express the park by the juried artists, from oil/acrylic paintings, watercolors, pastels, drawings, collage, and photography, to sculptures, assemblages, ceramics, fiber and metal art. This is especially valuable for inspiring local art students and budding artists of all ages. The artwork is also included in a full-color exhibition catalog (available for free) and featured on the website, jtnpARTS.org, to permanently showcase and support the art and artists inspired by our park. The JTNP Art Expo opening weekend celebration is a well-attended community event that includes the juried exhibition in the gallery, artist booths on the gallery grounds, art activities for kids and adults, live music by local musicians, food and beverages, and an awards reception. The event is open to the public, suitable for all ages, ADA compliant, and admission free.

2. aĖŜŜĖĺIJϙ‹ťÍťôıôIJťϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Please provide your organization’s mission statement.

3. FĖŜťĺŘƅϙЭϙ
ÍŕÍèĖťƅ ϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Tell us about the history of your organization and your capacity to deliver services/programming (staƯing, partnerships, facilities, etc.).

Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts (JTNPCA) is dedicated to fostering the spirit of artistic expression inspired by the park, celebrating the park's majestic landscape and precious wildlife, preserving the park's cultural history, and supporting the preservation, enhancement, and sustainability of the entire California Deserts Region.

Founded in 2013, the Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo month-long juried exhibition and opening weekend celebration was an idea that evolved from a meeting between then park Superintendent Mark Butler and 29 Palms Inn co-owner Paul Smith in an effort to connect the park with the growing arts community and to help make Joshua Tree National Park's identity synonymous with the arts. They enlisted arts promoter Vickie Waite, Mayor John Cole, the Chamber of Commerce director, local arts activists, and the newly appointed park Chief of Interpretation Jennie Albrinck to help plan an annual cultural arts event. Fiscal Sponsorship was provided by the Morongo Basin Regional Economic Development Consortium. The first event was held in December 2013, with art activities and the exhibition at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery and art booths and music on the lawn at 29 Palms Inn next door. The Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts (JTNPCA) was born in 2013-2014, a board and bylaws were established, and it achieved its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in May 2015. From 2016 to 2019, the JTNP Art Expo was held in September. In 2020, the Art Expo moved to November; however, due to the Covid pandemic shutdown, the Inn was closed and dropped from the schedule of events, and only the exhibition and awards were held at the gallery. Since 2021, the entire event has been held at the gallery including live music, artist booths, food and beverages, art activities, the exhibition, and an awards reception. Each year, JTNPCA partners with Joshua Tree National Park, the Interpretive staff and Superintendent, and the 29 Palms Artists Guild board and volunteers to present a fine-art exhibition and community event that showcases and celebrates the art and artists inspired by our national park. The 29 Palms Art Gallery was specifically chosen for its adobe ambience and its historic value as a local landmark for more than six decades, as well as its ideal location next to the Oasis of Mara and national park headquarters. The exhibition and opening weekend (November 7 & 8) will be staffed by the JTNPCA board members under the direction of Director Vickie Waite, who has organized and directed the event since its inception in 2013, and aided by volunteers from the 29 Palms Artists Guild and the community. In addition, local artists and arts professionals will serve as Jurors and Award Judges and several will conduct free art activities for kids and adults at the gallery on opening weekend.

4. ŪŘŘôIJťϙ„ŘĺČŘÍıŜϙЭϙ
èťĖŽĖťĖôŜϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Tell us about your current programs and activities.

The annual JTNP Art Expo is our one major event of the year, and we (JTNPCA) work with artists and volunteers all year to prepare for and present a quality cultural arts event for the benefit of Twentynine Palms and its residents and visitors. The JTNPCA board of directors meets monthly and begins planning the annual event, preparing a budget, and reaching out for sponsorships in January, February, and March. Local musicians are contacted and a musical program is created for the opening weekend celebration. Part of the year is involved in the Call for Art, inviting local, regional, and national artists to submit entries for the JTNP Art Expo. The Call for Art begins in February and goes until the September 1 deadline for entries. Also during this time, local artists and arts professionals are enlisted to serve as jurors and award judges for the exhibition and/or to host artist booths and art activities on the opening weekend. After the jurying process by a panel of five local artists and arts professionals, 50 to 60 artists are selected for the juried exhibition and announced on the website and to the media, and an exhibition catalog is designed and prepared by JTNPCA for the November show and available free for the artists and the public. The event publicity begins in April and runs through November. The Call and the event are publicized via email marketing, social media, media releases to regional press and radio, printed rack cards distributed to hi and low desert arts & tourism venues and visitor centers, exhibition catalogs available at the gallery and in local cultural venues and lodging/tourism venues, plus local banners throughout the city. In addition, juried artists often promote their juried art on their social media sites.

5. ‡ôèôIJťϙ
èèĺıŕīĖŜēıôIJťŜϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe a few top accomplishments within the last three years (outcomes, growth, awards, community impact, etc.).

Over the past three years, we have successfully attracted a minimum of 400 to 500 locals and visitors to the JTNP Art Expo opening weekend event and activities, plus an additional 100 to 200 people and families with children visit the gallery exhibition during the month of November. Many of those people are now annual attendees. Admission is free to the gallery and all events. The Call for Art has continued to attract more artists each year, ranging from 108 in 2021, 123 in 2022, 140 in 2023, to 154 artists in 2025 who submitted entries, up to three artworks per artist entry. Approximately 50 to 60 artists are then selected for the juried exhibition, and one artwork from each of them is selected for the show (because that is what will fit inside the gallery). JTNPCA continues to receive accolades from local attendees and from artists in the desert region and across California and the United States for the quality of our annual fine-art exhibition and event. Every year we receive gratitude and thanks from artists who were selected to participate in the exhibition; they are grateful for being included in a prestigious fine-art event, which is supported by the national park. The exhibition has been held at the gallery since 2013, and the feedback is that the show gets better each year. Especially meaningful each year is the feedback from some of the budding artists, like young artists in their 20s who have never before exhibited their artwork and even senior artists in their 70s and 80s who were thrilled to be included in the show and are encouraged to continue creating art. The JTNP Art Expo opening weekend event has received positive annual comments from local residents and families who appreciate the fun, free, family-friendly event. In addition, since 2021, the JTNP Art Expo has planned its opening weekend (the first full weekend of November) to coincide with the annual Weed Show at the Old Schoolhouse Museum down the street, so we could exchange attendees and encourage people to walk back and forth to experience both [free] cultural/historical events! In 2025 our sign-in sheets inside the gallery documented 454 people who signed-in, more than 200 from Twentynine Palms and Morongo Basin to Coachella Valley, as well as attendees from 37 other cities in California, 22 other states in the United States, and 2 foreign countries. Artwork sales for 2025 during the JTNP Art Expo exhibition in the gallery and the opening weekend artist booths totaled more than $13,800.

6. ĺÍŘî ЭϙXôƅϙ‹ťÍƯϙϼIJĺϙſĺŘîϙīĖıĖťϽ
Board of Directors (Ʊrst and last name):

Xey staƯ involved with this proĤect/program (name Э role):

JTNPCA Board of Directors: Jim Bagley, Teri Bedilion, John Cole, Mike Congdon, Ed Keesling, Casey Kiernan, Beverly Krushat, Mark Spangenberg, Vickie Waite Key staff: Vickie Waite is Director and Artist Liaison for the annual JTNP Art Expo and is the only paid staff member. She is assisted by JTNPCA board members and volunteers from the 29 Palms Artists Guild and the community.

Section 6: Proposal Narrative

1. bôôîϯ„Řĺæīôıϙ‹ťÍťôıôIJťϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the problem or need you seeħ to solve and who is aƯected.

Every year we rely on grants and sponsorships to carry out our program and present a quality juried art exhibition and cultural arts event for Twentynine Palms and its residents and visitors. We need to apply early in the year (Winter/Spring) to ensure that we will have enough money to prepare and execute a successful exhibition and event in the Fall.

Additional income to support the exhibition and event comes in over several months from entry fees for artist submissions ($35 for up to 3 artworks), which generally arrives from May until the September 1 deadline for entries. In Summer, local businesses are asked to purchase an ad in the exhibition catalog, which is published in October, one month ahead of the actual exhibition. The balance of our income doesn't arrive until during the actual JTNP Art Expo in November, when revenue is derived from booth fees for artist booths during opening weekend, donations from attendees and from beverage sales, and 35% commission on sales of artwork during the month-long exhibition in the gallery. This Spring, we are requesting $5,000 from the city, so that we know we can cover the $1,000 facility rent for renting the gallery and grounds at 29 Palms Art Gallery for the month of November, which needs to be paid in advance, and the $4,000 in artist awards to be presented at the awards reception on opening weekend.

2. „ŘĺŕĺŜÍīϙ„ŪŘŕĺŜôϙЭϙiæĤôèťĖŽôŜϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the purpose and obĤectives of your proposal.

The Call for Art has been issued for the 14th annual JTNP Art Expo juried exhibition, and planning is underway for the exhibition and the opening weekend community event in November 2026. The City of Twentynine Palms has been a sponsor since the inaugural event in 2013, and we need the city's continued annual sponsorship funding to ensure that we (JTNPCA) can produce a successful fine-art event for Twentynine Palms residents and visitors and can continue to support the art and artists inspired by our national park in our backyard.

We are requesting $5,000 to support this effort.

3. ĺııŪIJĖťƅϙôIJôƱťϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe how this proposal will beneƱt the residents of Twentynine Palms (direct services, prevention, access, equity, quality of life, etc.).

The JTNP Art Expo has become a prestigious annual art event in Twentynine Palms since 2013, and countless locals, visitors, and artists look forward to it every year. By displaying the arts related to our national park in a free event open to the public, staged in our local historic adobe gallery, we are contributing to the quality of life in Twentynine Palms. In addition, we are continuing to build Joshua Tree National Park's identity as synonymous with the arts and to promote the City of Twentynine Palms as an art-friendly community, known for its murals and public art and inclusive cultural arts events.

4. IIJťôIJîôîϙ
ŪîĖôIJèôϙЭϙiŪťŘôÍèēϯ
èèôŜŜϙ‹ťŘÍťôČƅϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ Describe your intended audience and how you will reach them (outreach methods, referral partners, marketing, accessibility considerations).

5.
îîĖťĖĺIJÍīϙ>ŪIJîĖIJČϙ‹ĺŪŘèôŜϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
List any additional funding sources you intend to utilize or have already secured for this proĤect/program (grants, donations, sponsorships, fees, in-kind, etc.).

We reach out to artists from Twentynine Palms and across California and the United States to submit their artwork inspired by our Joshua Tree National Park and share it with our residents and visitors. Marketing is in two phases: [1] Call for Art publicity (February to September 1) is announced via social media and email marketing to our artists' list of 1,200 plus partner marketing lists from 2,000 to 8,000; and via our website (jtnpARTS.org) and partner websites, paid and free ads on art-call sites, including California Arts Council, plus media releases and print materials. [2] JTNP Art Expo event publicity begins in April with rack cards distributed to art galleries, cultural venues, hospitality locations, and shops in Twentynine Palms, Morongo Basin, Coachella Valley. Event publicity through November uses social media, email marketing, media releases to radio and newspapers, plus exhibition catalogs at 29 Palms Art Gallery, city visitor center, etc. Event banners are erected in select Twentynine Palms locations in October. Partners assisting in promotion include 29 Palms Artists Guild, 29 Palms Historical Society, Hi-Desert Artists/Yucca, Desert Art Center/Palm Springs, JTNP Association, visit_joshuatree, visit29.org, Hwy 62 Art Tours artists, Z107.7 etc.

Annual grants and sponsorships, besides the City of Twentynine Palms, have included the PAAC, Visit 29 Palms (TBID), 29 Palms Historical Society, Historic Inns of 29 Palms & 29 Palms Inn, 29 Palms Rotary Club, and catalog sponsor ads purchased by AHA Projects/Hi-Desert Artists, Joshua Tree Workshops, Karen Martin/Farmers Insurance, Sky's The Limit Observatory, Mojave Moon Apothecary, Plaza Art & Frame, and others. We believe we will receive funding from these sources again this year plus additional sponsor ads purchased by local businesses. Our primary in-kind support comes from the 29 Palms Artists' Guild members who volunteer to assist the JTNP Art Expo in November, both the exhibition and opening weekend community event; the volunteer hours from our JTNPCA board members; and the publicity and event coverage received each year from Z107.7 FM and The Desert Trail.

6. ˜Ŝôϙĺċϙ
Ėťƅϙ>ŪIJîŜϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
If your application is successful, how will you utilize the City of Twentynine Palms Contributions to Non-ProƱts @rant fundsϦ

7. IıŕÍèťϙĺċϙ„ÍŘťĖÍīϯbĺϙ>ŪIJîĖIJČϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
If you receive partial or no funding, what eƯect will that have on the proĤect/program deliveryϦ
We are requesting $5,000 to cover the $1,000 facility rental fee for renting the entire gallery and grounds at 29 Palms Art Gallery for the month of November, which is due in advance; and $4,000 in artwork awards that will be presented to artists during the JTNP Art Expo opening weekend awards reception. All artwork depicts or is inspired by Joshua Tree National Park or its cultural history. (Note: The cash awards are judged by three arts professionals and are presented for First, Second, and Third place in each of three categories, 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, and Photography; plus a Best of Show Award is selected and a People's Choice Award is voted by exhibition attendees. The Superintendent's Award is non-monetary.)
We would struggle to make up the difference if the full funding requested is not received, as we have a budget in place and have already begun the preparations for the JTNP Art Expo in November. We have counted on the city as a co-sponsor in the past, since our inaugural event in 2013, and we have counted on the city's continued support as a co-sponsor and supporter. We waited for your nonprofit funding announcement and to see if we were able to apply this year, and it is now rather late to begin looking for an additional source for the $5,000. We would have to cut some expenses or back off some of the planned activities during the JTNP Art Expo community event. While part of our annual revenue comes from the actual event in November, we spend many months before that planning and preparing for the exhibition and event and need to know in advance that our expenses will be covered when the actual event arrives in the Fall.

8. ‡ĖŜħŜϙЭϙ
ēÍīīôIJČôŜϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Identify potential challenges/risks and how you will address them (staƯing, supplies, participation, scheduling, compliance, etc.).

9. ‹ŪŜťÍĖIJÍæĖīĖťƅϙ„īÍIJϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe your plan for sustaining the proĤect/program after the grant award has been exhausted.

Potential challenge to the community event on opening weekend: Weather. The juried exhibition is safely displayed inside the 29 Palms Art Gallery for the entire month, so the artwork is safe; but the JTNP Art Expo opening weekend event is staged outside and features artist booths (tents) on the gallery grounds, art activities for kids and adults, an awards reception plus food and beverages on the patio, and live music on the gallery stage.

Therefore, high winds and/or rain can be a deterrent to outdoor activities. Some artist booths could be anchored or lowered during high winds, but artists and attendees would likely leave if it rained. The awards reception could be moved indoors. Food and beverages can continue to be served in the sheltered, covered patio area. Live music on the stage and art activities for kids and adults would likely be canceled. In an extreme weather situation, the entire Art Expo weekend could be postponed until the following weekend, and the public would be alerted using social media, press releases, radio, and calls to make the announcements.

Since this is an annual program and event, the planning for next year's event begins as soon as the current event is over. The JTNPCA board and volunteers work all year to refine the details and plan for the annual fine-art exhibition and community event. The grant award will be spent on expenses for JTNP Art Expo 2026 (14th annual), and JTNPC will then review the P&L budget and begin planning 2027. The board will recap the current year's event and assess the revenue successes or shortfalls and then make suggestions on funding options for the next year, with a goal of requesting grants or sponsorship funds from TBID, PAAC, the City and other potential supporting organizations and enlisting volunteers to help plan and sell exhibition catalog sponsor ads to local businesses.

Section 7: Evaluation & Reporting

1. aôÍŜŪŘÍæīôϙiŪťèĺıôŜϙЭϙ“ĖıôīĖIJôϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the desired measurable outcomes and anticipated timeline.

2. aôÍŜŪŘôıôIJťϙЭϙ‡ôŕĺŘťĖIJČϙ„īÍIJ
How will you measure eƯectiveness and report outcomes to the City (data sources, frequency, tools, participant feedback, etc.)Ϧ
We aim to attract more than 150 artist entries this year from now until the September 1 deadline, of which approximately 50 to 60 artists will be juried into the exhibition in September and included in the juried exhibition in November, with one piece of art from each artist. Last year we received 154 artist entries, and 64 artists were selected for the juried exhibition. We also anticipate attracting 500+ attendees for the JTNP Art Expo opening weekend celebration and community event, and we will work to attract 200 or more total visitors to the exhibition in the gallery during the rest of the month of November. Sign-in sheets inside the gallery entrance will be used to document attendance and provide an insight into the geographic locations where people come from. Art sales are predicted to be between $4,500 and $5,000 in artwork sold in the exhibition inside the gallery and an additional $8,000 to $9,000 worth of art sold by artists who have artist booths during JTNP Art Expo opening weekend. Last year, overall artwork sales totaled more than $13,800.

Every year, JTNPCA has documentation of participating artists, awards presented, and artwork sales, in addition to attendance by locals and gallery visitors for the month as measured by sign-in sheets and event crowd estimates. We use Art Sales from the JTNP Art Expo juried exhibition in the gallery and art sales from artist booths during opening weekend to measure the monetary success of the event and measure it against previous years. In recent years, art sales in the gallery during the exhibition have averaged $4,500 to $5,000, for which JTNPCA receives 35% commission. Art sales in the artists' booths on JTNP Art Expo opening weekend usually average $8,000 to $9,000, for which we receive 10% commission donations from the booth artists and thereby can document the estimated sales total. Sign-in sheets in the gallery entrance record sign-ins (454 last year), which helps to provide an attendance count and geographical information. People's Choice award ballots (300 received last year) encourage attendees to interact with the exhibition and are counted and retained. JTNPCA also monitors social media posts by us and by the artists and others; and we store all press coverage, etc. Our post-event report contains all this information.

Section 8: Required Attachments
Please attach the following documents with your application in the order below. Once attached, check it oƯ:
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܆ I‡‹ϙ"ôťôŘıĖIJÍťĖĺIJϙ[ôťťôŘ (proof of non-proƱt status)
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ŪťēĺŘĖƏôîϙ‡ôŕŘôŜôIJťÍťĖŽôϙϼ„ŘĖIJťϙbÍıôϽϡϙ ___________________________________________ “Ėťīôϡϙ ______________________________________________________________________________ ‹ĖČIJÍťŪŘôϡϙ _________________________________________________________________________ "Íťôϡϙ ______________________________________________________________________________ Vickie Waite
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13th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo
at 29 Palms Art Gallery – November 2025 The JTNP Art Expo juried exhibition featured artwork inspired by Joshua Tree National Park, created by 64 artists selected out of 154 artists who entered. The show attracted nearly 400 locals and visitors opening weekend and was viewed by 100+ more who visited the gallery in November. 13th annual
JTNP Art Expo juried exhibition
opening day, Nov. 1, 2025

JTNP Art Expo Juried Exhibition 2025
Opening Weekend & Art Awards
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 & 2, 2025 at the 29 Palms Art Gallery Pictured are some of the award winners presented by JTNPA oard oƥcers Jim agley and John ole. Awards total ͂4,000.

The JTNP Art Expo was sponsored in part by grants from the City of Twentynine Palms, Visit 29 Palms (TBID), and the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC). Award photos by Casey Kiernan.

Seven of the 11 award recipients on Nov. 1, 2025 at the JTNP Art Expo awards reception. Front row: photographer Andrew Hertel of San Diego, and awards judge (one of three) Holly Rae Wind of Yucca Valley. Back row, left to right: photographer Kevin Flynn Burke of Simi Valley, sculptor Thomas Alban of Pioneertown, artist Sue Feenstra of Joshua Tree, photographer Craig Schoenbaum of Culver City, 3D artist Linda Shrader of Yucca Valley, and 3D Ƥber artist Laurie Schafer of Joshua Tree. Award winners not pictured: ƤneǦart painter Alane Levinsohn of Joshua Tree, artist Doyle Moyer of Yucca Valley, and photographer Mark Robben of Rancho Palos Verdes. Award judges were photographer Stephen Baumbach of Stephen Baumbach Gallery in Palm Springs, desert painter Chuck Caplinger of Twentynine Palms, and 3D artist Holly Rae Wind of Yucca Valley. Photos by Casey Kiernan.

JTNP Art Expo November 2025 — Juried Exhibition and Awards Reception Nearly 400 attendees at JTNP Art Expo opening weekend enjoyed artist booths, food and beverages, the juried exhibition, and live music by local musicians at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery. Admission was free. Attendees included artists, families, local art lovers, art buyers, visitors to the national park and 29 Palms, and Weed Show attendees from the ld Schoolhouse Museum down the street from the gallery. November art sales totaled ͂5,000.

Artists Talking Art. Left: Artist
Alane Levinsohn on the far
left, recipient of a First Place
award for her painting on
gold foil panel, and other
local artists discuss art at
the JTNP Art Expo opening
reception Nov. 1. Below:

Photographer Andrew Hertel
of San Diego (Second Place
winner) talks photography with
photographer Eunice Eunjin
Oh of Diamond Bar about her
photograph on the wall and
their favorite park sites.

Above: 3D artist Linda Shrader posted her
ƤrstǦplace awardǦwinning sculpture on social
media. Below: John Cole and Jim Bagley
present awards on Nov. 1, 2025.

JTNP Art Expo 2025 – Opening Weekend Nov. 1 & 2
Food & Music was a highlight on opening weekend at 29 Palms Art Gallery. It was a familyǦfriendly event with nearly 400 attendees. Admission free.

Food was served all weekend by Rocky’s Pizza of 29 Palms. The beverage bar was operated by JTNP Council for the Arts board members as a fundraiser. JTNP Art Expo Music on the gallery stage featured local musicians and was sponsored by Visit 29 Palms, the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), City of Twentynine Palms. Musicians on Saturday were Mike Lowe of 29 Palms, the Lizard of Ahhz; The Kearns Family Band of Landers; Michael Proud and Wendy Hunt of 29 Palms. Sunday’s music was provided by Miri Hunter & Thom Merrick of 29 Palms, Hunter & The Wick’d; Bob Garcia of Joshua Tree; and Mark Ross and Steve Jones of 29 Palms with Brent Lewis of Joshua Tree.

Above: 29 Palms Artists’ Guild President Cathy
Snodgrass (left), Les Snodgrass, and Board
Treasurer Julianne Ranieri at Art Expo opening.

Some of the artist booths
at Art Expo opening
weekend featured local
artists plus several juried
artists from out of town.

Booth sales were more
than ͂9,000Ǩ

Pictured here: JTNP Art Expo 2025
publicity Postcard (above), Poster, Social media graphic (right), and and sample Award erti Ƥcate.

Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo – 27
Full-page sponsor ad in the JTNP Art Expo
Exhibition Catalog 2025

JTNP Council for the Arts | Post Office Box 1755 | Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 www.jtnpARTS.org MEDIA RELEASE – NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Superintendent’s Award Announced for Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo Awards for the 13th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo juried exhibition were announced on November 1,
2025, during the opening weekend celebration at 29 Palms Art Gallery. However, one important award was missing this year, due to the lengthy government shutdown: the honorary Superintendent’s Award.

Now that the federal government has reopened and the
furloughed National Park Service employees were allowed to return to work, it was time to complete that mission.

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers
went to the 29 Palms Art Gallery to view the juried exhibition and select her choice for the 2025 Superintendent’s Award.

While this is a non-monetary award, the prestige of having a Superintendent personally select their piece is extremely meaningful for an artist, especially when the artist is in a juried exhibition of artwork inspired by the park.

Selected this year for the Superintendent’s Award was “The Barber Pole,” a 36”x12” painting in acrylic and luminous paint by artist Jenifer Palmer-Lacy of Joshua Tree. It was chosen for personal reasons, said Rodgers, as she first saw this peculiar Joshua tree many years ago before it flowered, when it was just a tall stick with no branches. Today, nearly 40 feet tall, the Joshua tree is the tallest in the park and finally has branches at the top.

The JTNP Art Expo juried exhibition is on display at the gallery through November 30 and features artwork by 64 artists from the desert region and across California, the U.S., and Canada who were juried into the exhibition, out of 154 artist entries.

The 29 Palms Art Gallery is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 11 am to 3 pm, at 74055 Cottonwood Drive on the corner of National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms. The artwork can also be viewed online at jtnpARTS.org.

The JTNP Art Expo is presented each November by Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Twentynine Palms.

This year’s JTNP Art Expo was sponsored in part by grants from the City of Twentynine Palms, the Public Arts Advisory Committee, and Visit 29 Palms.
# # #
Media contact: Vickie Waite, call or text 760-217-8839, email [email protected] Photo credit: Superintendent Jane Rodgers picked her Superintendent’s Award for JTNP Art Expo 2025, The Barber Pole, a painting by Jenifer Palmer-Lacy of Joshua Tree. Photo by Vickie Waite for JTNPCA.

Updated 11/30/2025

ATTENDEES WHO ATTENDEES / VISITORS
SIGNED IN FROM FROM 37 OTHER ATTENDEES FROM
MORONGO BASIN CALIFORNIA CITIES 22 OTHER STATES People who signed 29 Palms 127 Alameda Arizona the Sign-In Sheets
Joshua Tree 29 Albany Colorado in November: 454
Landers 6 Anaheim District of Columbia 28-30% from
Morongo Valley 2 Apple Valley Florida 29 Palms: 127
Pioneertown 2 Arcadia Illinois 45% total from
Wonder Valley 2 Berkeley Louisiana MorongoBasin: 204
Yucca Valley 36 Brea Maine
204 Buena Park Massachusetts Opening
Cherry Valley Michigan Weekend
ATTENDEES FROM Corona Montana Attendees:

COACHELLA VALLEY Culver City Nevada Sign-ins 247
Cathedral City 9 Diamond Bar New England Booth vendors 18 Desert Hot Springs 6 Downey New Jersey Local Music/Food 17 Indio 1 Fontana New Mexico JT/29 Volunteers 14
La Quinta 9 Idyllwild New York Artists & Families 52
Palm Desert 4 Lakewood North Carolina Other Locals 12
Palm Springs 7 Moreno Valley South Carolina Friday Soft Open 15 Rancho Mirage 1 Murrieta Texas 375
Thousand Palms 1 Oakland Utah
38 Pasadena Washington Nov. ART SALES
Riverside Wisconsin Gallery art sales $4,844
64 JURIED ARTISTS Rolling Hills Estates Vermont Booth art sales $9,010 WERE FROM: Salinas Total $13,854
MORONGO BASIN 25 San Diego OTHER - FOREIGN (2)
29 Palms - 2 San Francisco Dominican Republic
Joshua Tree - 6 San Jose Amsterdam, Netherlands
Morongo Valley - 2 SanMateo
Pioneertown - 1 San Rafael MEDIA OUTREACH
Yucca Valley - 14 Santa Barbara Facebook / Instagram The Desert Trail COACHELLA VALLEY 7 Simi Valley SB County Arts & Culture Hi-Desert Star OTHER CALIF. CITIES 28 Studio City ArtsConnection e-News Desert Star Weekly OTHER STATES 4 Torrance 29PalmsArt Gallery news Desert Art Center Florida - 1 Truckee JTNPCA email blasts CA Arts Council Massachusetts - 1 Yucaipa Visit_JoshuaTree SoCal Art Opps.

Washington - 1 Vallejo Visit29Palms Café art call
Vancouver B.C. - 1 West Covina Hi-Desert Artists Z107.7 Radio Total 64 Wilmington Juried Artists' social posts
13th annual JTNP Art Expo - Attendees who signed the Sign-In Sheets, etc.

NOTE: Attendees were documented by sign-in sheets inside 29 Palms Art Gallery* Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2025
*(Does NOT count gallery drop-ins or artists who did not sign the sign-in sheets.)

Form 990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public
Inspection
A For the 2025 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2025, and ending , 20 B Check if applicable:

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2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ......... 3 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2025 (Part V, line 2a) ..... 5 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............. 6 7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ....... 7b Revenue Expenses
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ............ 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ........... 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) ...... 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . . . 12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3) ..... 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ...... 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ...... b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e) ..... 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 ........

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Fund Balances
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21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) ................ 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ......

Part II Signature Block
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ART EXPO CELEBRATION OF ART, MUSIC AND HISTORY RELATED TO THE

NATIONAL PARK
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
VICKIE WAITE, 74055 COTTONWOOD DR., 29 PALMS, CA 92277

VICKIE WAITE, DIRECTOR
56913 Yucca Trail, Ste A, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
BAA REV 01/27/26 PRO

Form 990 (2025) Page 2
Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission:
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ........................... Yes No If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ................................. Yes No
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported. 4 a (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) 4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) 4 c (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) 4d Other program services (Describe on Schedule O.)
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Form 990 (2025)
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ART EXPO CELEBRATION OF ART, MUSIC AND HISTORY RELATED TO THE

NATIONAL PARK

ART EXPO JURIED EXHIBITION AND OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATION RELATING TO NATIONAL PARK REV 01/27/26 PRO Page 354 of 622

JTNP Council for the Arts | Post Office Box 1755 | Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 www.JTNPArts.org Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts – 501(c)(3) 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Jim Bagley – (exp. Jan. 2029)
P.O. Box 219, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-861-4541 – [email protected]
Teri Bedilion – (exp. Jan. 2029)
6821 Sahara Ave., Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
657-340-6284 – [email protected]
John Cole – (exp. Jan. 2028)
5626 Mesquite Springs Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-401-7083 – [email protected]
Michael Congdon – (exp. Jan. 2027)
P.O. Box 1, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-490-9421 – [email protected]
Casey Kiernan – (exp. Jan. 2027)
P.O. Box 1358, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
480-282-0408 – [email protected]
Ed Keesling – (exp. Jan. 2028)
58775 Wilmar Avenue, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-910-1603 – [email protected]
Beverly Krushat – (exp. Jan. 2029)
P.O. Box 1258, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
571-294-0114 – [email protected]
Mark Spangenberg – (exp. Jan. 2027)
74351 Cottonwood Dr., Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
442-214-5227 – [email protected]
Vickie Waite – (exp. Jan. 2028)
P.O. Box 87, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-217-8839 – [email protected]
JTNPCA Bylaws: 7.1 The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than five (5) positions nor more than nine (9) positions….

7.3 The Directors shall have terms of three (3) years, staggered as determined from time to time by the Board of Directors so that approximately one-third (1/3) of the Directors are elected to office each year.

Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by the Board of Directors at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors or at a special meeting or at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

JTNPCA-BudgetSummary-2026-0320.xlsx
PROPOSED BUDGET 2026 2026 2026 2026
INCOME JTNP ArtExpo JTNPCA TOTAL
Artist Entry Fees, Juried Exhibition (150@$35) $5,250.00 $5,250.00 Art Booth Fees & Commissions (20@$50+10%) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Bar Sales (+Tips/Donations) $800.00 $800.00
Art Sales In Gallery (Gross $) $4,500.00 $4,500.00
Sales Tax Collected (In/Out) $350.00 $350.00
Merch Sales & Misc. Donations at Art Expo $100.00 $100.00 Catalog Ad Sales $3,300.00 $3,300.00
Premier Art Expo Sponsorships $7,700.00 $7,700.00
City Sponsorship: Venue Rent $1K, Artist Awards $4K $5,000.00 $5,000.00 JTNP ART EXPO PROJECTED INCOME $28,500.00 $0.00 $28,500.00 EXPENSES JTNP ArtExpo JTNPCA TOTAL
Reception/Hospitality & Bar Supplies +ABC $100 $250.00 $250.00 Office Supplies, Copies, Postage/Shipping (Expo) $220.00 $220.00 Stipends: Art Jurors (5@ $50), Award Judges (3@ $100) $550.00 $550.00 Artist Awards - Juried Exhibition - 2D, 3D, Photography $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Art Sales: Payments to Artists (less 35% commission) $2,925.00 $2,925.00 Sales Tax Payable (In/Out) $350.00 $350.00
Gallery/Venue Rent: $900 plus $100 electricity $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Art Workshops/Classes (2) $250.00 $250.00
Entertainment - Art Expo Music (Sat&Sun) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Sanitary Stations, PortaPotties $100.00 $100.00
Security - Art Expo Weekend $150.00 $150.00
Printing/Copying (Rack Cards, Posters, Catalogs) $3,700.00 $3,700.00 Digital Ads/Call for Art $125; 3Fld $75 $200.00 $200.00 Signs, Tarps, Lights $50; +Misc.Cleaning $50.00 $50.00
PayPal Fees / Square Fees $380.00 $380.00
JTNP ART EXPO PROJECTED EXPENSES $15,125.00 $0.00 $15,125.00 Insurance-Event Liability and D&O $1,600.00 $1,000.00 $2,600.00 Website Domains/Hosting Renewal jtnpARTS.org $400.00 $226.00 $626.00 Email Marketing, ConstantContact $400.00 $115.00 $515.00 Accountant Fees $180+$550 $730.00 $730.00
Project Coordinator-ArtExpo $6K & Org/Admin. $3K $6,000.00 $3,000.00 $9,000.00 PO Box Rental $475.00 $475.00
Office Supplies, Copies, Postage (Org) $100.00 $100.00
Purchase Software / Square / QuickBooks $100.00 $100.00 Registry Charitable Trusts $25/S.O.S./29HS$35 $65.00 $65.00 ORG/ADMIN. EXPENSES $8,400.00 $5,811.00 $14,211.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,525.00 $6,011.00 $29,336.00
Updated 3/20/2026 Art Expo Org/Admin Total
TOTAL INCOME $28,500.00 $28,500.00
LESS TOTAL EXPENSES -$23,525.00 -$29,336.00
2026 NET PROFIT/LOSS $4,975.00 -$836.00
Contact: Vickie Waite, Director, [email protected], 760-217-8839 Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts (JTNPCA) - 501(c)3 14th Annual JTNP ART EXPO, November 2026 at 29 Palms Art Gallery Nov. 6-29, 2026 - Juried Exhibition / Nov. 7 & 8, 2026 - Art Expo Opening Weekend

Registrant Details
Entity type: Corporate Class as registered with the Secretary of State or based on founding & registration documents.

Organization Name:JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS IRS FEIN: 465553494 Entity Type: Charitable or nonprofit corporation SOS/FTB Corporate/Organization Number: 3572155 Registry Status: Current - In Process Renewal Due/Exp. Date: 5/15/2026 RCT Registration Number: CT0233072 Issue Date: 4/4/2016 Record Type: Charity Registration Effective Date: 4/4/2016 Date of Last Renewal: 5/13/2025 DBA:

Mailing Address
Street: PO BOX 1755
Street Line 2:

City, State Zip: TWENTYNINE PALMS CA 92277
Filings & Correspondence
Founding Documents Founding Documents
Legacy Document First Notice to Register - First Notice to Register Legacy Document Delinquency Letter - Delinquency Letter Legacy Document Confirmation of Registration - Confirmation of Registration Legacy Document 2nd Delinquency Letter - 2nd Delinquency Letter Renewal Filing 2024
Renewal Filing 2023
Renewal Filing 2022
Renewal Filing 2021
Renewal Filing 2020
Renewal Filing 2019
Renewal Filing 2018
Renewal Filing 2017
Legacy Document 2016 Form RRF-1 - 2016 Form RRF-1
Legacy Document 2015 RRF-1 - 2015 RRF-1
Legacy Document 2015 IRS Form 990-EZ - 2015 IRS Form 990-EZ Legacy Document 2014 RRF-1 - 2014 RRF-1
Legacy Document 2014 IRS Form 990-EZ - 2014 IRS Form 990-EZ Annual Renewal Data
Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 1/1/2014
Accounting Period End Date: 12/31/2014
Filing Received Date: 7/1/2016

Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 1/1/2015
Accounting Period End Date: 12/31/2015
Filing Received Date: 7/20/2016
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
Accounting Period Begin Date: 1/1/2016
Accounting Period End Date: 12/31/2016
Filing Received Date: 5/22/2017
Form RRF-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Form CT-TR-1 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

IRS Form 990 Reject/Incomplete Reason:

Notes From Registry Staff:

Status of Filing: Accepted
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Section 1: Organization Overview
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܆ Twentynine Palms residents
܆ Morongo Basin region
܆ Other: __________________________________________________________________________ „ŘĖıÍŘƅϙ„ĺŕŪīÍťĖĺIJŜϙ‹ôŘŽôîϙϼèēôèħϙÍīīϙťēÍťϙÍŕŕīƅϽϡ
܆ Youth
܆ Teens
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܆ Families
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܆ Unhoused
܆ Other:
______________________________________
Pals of Palms N Paws
39-4056870
PO Box 20, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.palsofpnp.com
Pet owners

Section 2: Authorized Applicant Information

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iŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙ‹ĺèĖÍīϙaôîĖÍϙFÍIJîīôŜϙϼĺŕťĖĺIJÍīϽϡϙ ______________________________________ Maureen Gillespie
President/Co-Founder
603-397-7127
[email protected]
Michelle Benedum
937-508-1217
[email protected]
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07 01 2026 06 30 2027
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
Twentynine Palms, CA
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Section 4: Eligibility & Compliance Questions

1. FÍŽôϙƅĺŪϙŘôèôĖŽôîϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙċŘĺıϙťēôϙ
Ėťƅϙĺċϙ“ſôIJťƅIJĖIJôϙ„ÍīıŜϙĖIJϙťēôϙŕÍŜťϙƱŽôϙƅôÍŘŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, please list year(s) and funding purpose(s):

2. FÍŜϙƅour non-ŕŘĺƱťϙŜťÍťŪŜϙôŽôŘϙæôôIJϙŘôŽĺħôîϠϙŜŪŜŕôIJîôîϠϙĺŘϙſĖťēēôīîϙæƅϙťēôϙI‡‹Ϡϙ ‹ôèŘôťÍŘƅϙĺċϙ‹ťÍťôϠϙťēôϙ‹ťÍťôϙ
ťťĺŘIJôƅϙ@ôIJôŘÍīϠϙĺŘϙťēôϙ>ŘÍIJèēĖŜôϙ“ÍƄϙĺÍŘîϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, provide the year and reason:
n/a
n/a

3.
ŘôϙÍIJƅϙĺċϙƅĺŪŘϙıÍIJÍČôŘŜϙĺŘϙŜťÍƯϙſĖťēϙƱŜèÍīϙŘôŜŕĺIJŜĖæĖīĖťĖôŜϙĖIJŽĺīŽôîϙĖIJϙīĖťĖČÍťĖĺIJϙ ŕŘôŜôIJťīƅϙťēÍťϙēÍŜϙÍIJƅϙæôÍŘĖIJČϙĺIJϙƱîŪèĖÍŘƅϙťŘŪŜťϙĺŘϙôıŕīĺƅôôϙŘôīÍťĖĺIJŜϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, explain:

4. "ĺôŜϙƅĺŪŘϙĺŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙēÍŽôϙÍIJƅϙŪIJŘôŜĺīŽôîϙƱŜèÍīϠϙŘôŕĺŘťĖIJČϠϙĺŘϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϙĖŜŜŪôŜϙ ſĖťēϙÍIJƅϙĺċϙĖťŜϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙŜĺŪŘèôŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, explain:
n/a
n/a

Section 5: Application Questions

1. iŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙiŽôŘŽĖôſϙϼ500 ſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Provide an overview of your organization including a brief description, purpose/goals, and individuals/communities served.

PALS of Palms N Paws is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Palms N Paws Animal Shelter and improving animal welfare in the City of Twentynine Palms and the surrounding Morongo Basin. Our work focuses on reducing pet overpopulation, preventing unnecessary shelter intake, and strengthening the connection between the community and its municipal shelter.

A central goal of our organization is expanding access to affordable spay and neuter services for local residents. In rural desert communities like Twentynine Palms, barriers such as cost, transportation, and limited veterinary access can make it difficult for families to spay or neuter their pets. By helping provide low-cost clinics, spay/neuter assistance, and outreach programs, PALS of Palms N Paws works to prevent unwanted litters, reduce stray animal populations, improve community pet health, and improve long-term shelter outcomes. PALS of Palms N Paws serves both animals and residents of the City of Twentynine Palms.

Our programs are designed to support responsible pet ownership, help families keep their pets, and reduce the number of animals entering the municipal shelter system.

Through partnerships with the city, local volunteers, and regional veterinary providers, we work to build sustainable community-based solutions that improve animal welfare and public health for the entire community.

2. aĖŜŜĖĺIJϙ‹ťÍťôıôIJťϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Please provide your organization’s mission statement.

3. FĖŜťĺŘƅϙЭϙ
ÍŕÍèĖťƅ ϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Tell us about the history of your organization and your capacity to deliver services/programming (staƯing, partnerships, facilities, etc.).

Our mission is to reduce overcrowding at the Palms N Paws Animal Shelter by supporting community-based spay/neuter efforts, helping keep pets with their families, and enhancing the adoptability of shelter pets through foster, adoption, medical, and rescue support.

PALS of Palms N Paws has already organized and fundraised for two community "pay-what-you-can” spay and neuter clinics specifically for residents of Twentynine Palms with owned pets. Through these clinics, 65 pets were spayed or neutered and more than 100 animals received low-cost vaccinations. These events demonstrate both strong community demand and our organization's ability to coordinate services, raise funds, and deliver programs that directly benefit residents. Our organization has also developed systems to manage the logistics associated with spay/neuter programming. We have developed a tracking system to coordinate appointments, manage clinic participation, and handle the administrative work associated with scheduling, communication with pet owners, and follow-up. These systems will allow us to efficiently organize services and maintain clear records of program participation and outcomes.

PALS of Palms N Paws operates through a highly engaged volunteer leadership team, including four active board members who are directly involved in program coordination, fundraising, and community outreach. Our board members and volunteers regularly work with residents to help connect them with resources, schedule services, and provide guidance on responsible pet care. In addition to community prevention programs, PALS of Palms N Paws provides support within the municipal shelter by helping fund veterinary care, foster and rescue support, and other resources that improve the health and adoptability of animals entering the shelter system. Through our partnerships with the City of Twentynine Palms Animal Shelter, local veterinary providers, and a dedicated volunteer base, our organization has the capacity to successfully administer and oversee programs such as a spay/neuter voucher program that serves city residents.

4. ŪŘŘôIJťϙ„ŘĺČŘÍıŜϙЭϙ
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Tell us about your current programs and activities.

PALS of Palms N Paws supports a range of programs designed to improve animal welfare, prevent pet overpopulation, and help residents keep and care for their pets in the Twentynine Palms area. Our organization currently fundraises for community spay and neuter clinics serving residents of the Morongo Basin, including Wonder Valley, through partnerships with local organizations such as The Palms Restaurant and Animal Action League. These clinics provide accessible spay/neuter services and low-cost vaccinations for owned pets in the community. To date, we have successfully hosted two community clinics and are continuing to expand this work. We are hosting an additional clinic in April for shelter and recently adopted pets and plan to schedule at least two more community clinics later this year.

In addition to prevention programs, PALS of Palms N Paws provides direct support for animals entering the Palms N Paws Animal Shelter. We help fund veterinary care for pets that arrive with medical needs and support foster and rescue programs through donations of food, supplies, and community outreach. We also sponsor adoption fees for long stay shelter pets to make adoption more affordable for community members and help host discounted adoption events throughout the year in partnership with Palms N Paws.

To further expand support for animals and pet owners, we are working directly with partners including VCA, Animal Action League, and local businesses and nonprofits to strengthen services across the Morongo Basin. These partnerships will help grow programs such as community pet food support, foster resources, and rescue transport opportunities that reduce shelter overcrowding and improve outcomes for animals.

5. ‡ôèôIJťϙ
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Describe a few top accomplishments within the last three years (outcomes, growth, awards, community impact, etc.).

Although PALS of Palms N Paws was formally established in October 2025, the organization has already made meaningful progress in building programs, partnerships, and community engagement in a short period of time. Within our first few months, we organized and scheduled three spay and neuter clinics to expand access to affordable services for pets in the Twentynine Palms community. These clinics are designed to help prevent unwanted litters and reduce the number of animals entering the municipal shelter system. We have also begun building strong community connections and fundraising support.

PALS of Palms N Paws planned a community music and art fundraising event that will raise support for shelter programs and helped increase awareness of the needs of local shelter animals. Our organization has also engaged with local community groups, including participating in events hosted by the Friends of the Historic Plaza.

To support long-term program growth, we have actively pursued partnerships and funding opportunities with national animal welfare organizations, including Best Friends Animal Society, Petco Love, the BISSELL Pet Foundation, and Embark.

Our board members also remain actively involved in the broader Twentynine Palms community by attending Rediscover 29 meetings and building connections with local organizations. We are currently working with the Military Spouses Association of 29 Palms to strengthen outreach and engagement with families connected to the nearby Marine Corps base and the Friends of Wonder Valley non-profit to create connections between the Wonder Valley community that utilizes the city shelter services via a county contract.

6. ĺÍŘî ЭϙXôƅϙ‹ťÍƯϙϼIJĺϙſĺŘîϙīĖıĖťϽ
Board of Directors (Ʊrst and last name):

Xey staƯ involved with this proĤect/program (name Э role):

Maureen Gillespie, PhD - President
Michelle Benedum, PhD - Vice President
T. Reed Stevens - Treasurer
Colleen Pagan - Secretary
Maureen Gillespie, President, and Michelle Benedum, Vice President – Serve as primary liaisons with Animal Action League, VCA, and the Palms N Paws Animal Shelter. In these roles, they coordinate partnerships across organizations, help identify community members in need of spay/neuter assistance, and work directly with veterinary providers to ensure successful use of vouchers.

Reed Stevens, Treasurer, and Colleen Pagan, Secretary – Oversee the development and administration of the spay/neuter voucher program's scheduling and tracking systems. They are responsible for monitoring voucher use, maintaining program records, and reporting on grant expenditures and remaining balances to both the PALS of Palms N Paws board and the City of Twentynine Palms.

Section 6: Proposal Narrative

1. bôôîϯ„Řĺæīôıϙ‹ťÍťôıôIJťϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the problem or need you seeħ to solve and who is aƯected.

The City of Twentynine Palms faces significant challenges related to pet overpopulation and access to affordable veterinary care. The local municipal shelter experiences intake rates that are approximately three times the national per-capita average, indicating a substantial need for prevention-focused solutions. Many residents also face financial barriers to accessing veterinary care. Nearly 20% of Twentynine Palms residents live below the poverty line, making the cost of spay and neuter procedures difficult for many pet owners to afford. Access to low-cost veterinary services is limited in the area, and residents often must travel long distances or pay full veterinary prices for care. Unlike surrounding communities—including San Bernardino County and the Town of Yucca Valley—the City of Twentynine Palms currently does not have a spay/neuter voucher program available to residents. This leaves many pet owners without an affordable option to prevent accidental litters. Past community spay/neuter clinics in Twentynine Palms have demonstrated strong demand for these services. Available appointments have filled quickly, with significantly more requests than available spots, and clinics have experienced no no-shows, highlighting both the need for and commitment to accessing affordable services when they are available.

Without accessible spay/neuter services, unplanned litters are more likely to occur, increasing the number of animals entering the local shelter and placing additional strain on limited municipal shelter resources. A spay/neuter voucher program would help reduce financial barriers for residents while limiting shelter intake and improving outcomes for animals in the community.

2. „ŘĺŕĺŜÍīϙ„ŪŘŕĺŜôϙЭϙiæĤôèťĖŽôŜϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the purpose and obĤectives of your proposal.

The purpose of this proposal is to expand access to affordable spay and neuter services for residents of the City of Twentynine Palms through a voucher program. By reducing the cost barrier for pet owners, the program aims to prevent unplanned litters, reduce stray and unwanted animals, and decrease intake at the local municipal shelter. PALS of Palms N Paws is requesting $10,000 to fund spay/neuter vouchers for city residents. The program will provide approximately 20 vouchers of $100 each for pets that are not eligible for standard low-cost clinics and must be treated at a private veterinary practice due to medical considerations or breed-related surgical risk.

The remaining funds will support approximately 160 vouchers of $50 each for pets eligible for low-cost spay/neuter clinics.

The primary objective of this program is to help facilitate the spay or neuter of approximately 180 pets owned by Twentynine Palms residents during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. By increasing access to affordable services, the program will help reduce accidental litters and support long-term reductions in shelter intake within the community.

3. ĺııŪIJĖťƅϙôIJôƱťϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe how this proposal will beneƱt the residents of Twentynine Palms (direct services, prevention, access, equity, quality of life, etc.).

This proposal will benefit residents of Twentynine Palms by expanding access to affordable spay and neuter services and supporting responsible pet ownership throughout the community. Previous community clinics have demonstrated that residents actively seek out and use these services when they are available. However, the cost of veterinary care can be a barrier for many households, preventing pets from being altered and increasing the likelihood of accidental litters. By providing spay/neuter vouchers to residents, this program will help remove cost barriers and make basic veterinary care more accessible to all members of the community.

Preventing unwanted litters will reduce the number of animals entering the municipal shelter and help alleviate overcrowding, supporting better outcomes for both animals and the shelter system. Spay and neuter services also contribute to broader community wellbeing. Altered pets are less likely to roam, fight, or contribute to nuisance complaints, and reducing the number of unaltered animals can help decrease the risk of bites and other animal control issues. By supporting accessible spay/neuter services, the City of Twentynine Palms can promote responsible pet ownership, improve public safety, and enhance quality of life for residents and their pets.

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5.
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List any additional funding sources you intend to utilize or have already secured for this proĤect/program (grants, donations, sponsorships, fees, in-kind, etc.).

The intended audience for this program is residents of the City of Twentynine Palms who own cats and dogs. The vouchers will be available to all pet owners in Twentynine Palms, CA, with a limit of two (2) vouchers per family. PALS of Palms N Paws will work closely with staff at the Palms N Paws Animal Shelter to identify and refer eligible residents for spay/neuter vouchers. Priority will be given to high-need situations, including pets that have been repeatedly found loose and unaltered, community members who have surrendered accidental litters, and pets with medical or behavioral needs that require services through a private veterinary provider rather than a standard low-cost clinic. Voucher recipients will be required to verify residence within the City of Twentynine Palms and pet ownership. Outreach will occur through multiple channels, including referrals from the Palms N Paws Animal Shelter, informational flyers distributed by the shelter, and online outreach through the PALS of Palms N Paws website where residents will be able to learn about the program and sign up for services. Spay/neuter services will be provided through accessible veterinary partners, including Animal Action League and VCA. n/a

6. ˜Ŝôϙĺċϙ
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If your application is successful, how will you utilize the City of Twentynine Palms Contributions to Non-ProƱts @rant fundsϦ

7. IıŕÍèťϙĺċϙ„ÍŘťĖÍīϯbĺϙ>ŪIJîĖIJČϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
If you receive partial or no funding, what eƯect will that have on the proĤect/program deliveryϦ
All grant funds will be distributed to the providers of spay/neuter services via redeemed vouchers given to pet owners in need who reside within the City of Twentynine Palms.

Most vouchers will be issued in the amount of $50 per pet for animals that are eligible for low-cost spay/neuter clinics provided by Animal Action League. These clinics serve the majority of pets in the community and allow the program to maximize the number of animals altered with available funding. A limited number of $100 vouchers (approximately 20) will be reserved for pets that are not eligible for standard low-cost clinics and must be seen by a private veterinary provider. This may include pets with certain medical conditions (such as heart conditions) or breeds that require additional surgical precautions, including brachycephalic (short-snouted) breeds. Participating veterinary partners who accept the vouchers will invoice PALS of Palms N Paws for the approved voucher amount following completion of the procedure. PALS of Palms N Paws will then reimburse the veterinary providers using the allocated City of Twentynine Palms grant funds.

Partial funding would reduce the number of Twentynine Palms residents who could access spay/neuter discounts through the voucher program. If the project is not funded, PALS of Palms N Paws would be unable to offer these services during the 2026–2027 fiscal year, as this program is not currently included in the organization’s operating budget. The City of Twentynine Palms currently does not have a spay/neuter voucher program available to residents, while similar assistance programs are available to residents of San Bernardino County and the Town of Yucca Valley. This program would provide one of the only opportunities for city residents to access discounted spay/neuter services.

8. ‡ĖŜħŜϙЭϙ
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Identify potential challenges/risks and how you will address them (staƯing, supplies, participation, scheduling, compliance, etc.).

9. ‹ŪŜťÍĖIJÍæĖīĖťƅϙ„īÍIJϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe your plan for sustaining the proĤect/program after the grant award has been exhausted.

One potential challenge is ensuring adequate access to spay and neuter services for residents, as veterinary availability and clinic capacity in the region can be limited. To address this, PALS of Palms N Paws will work closely with veterinary partners, including Animal Action League and local private veterinary providers, to ensure that voucher recipients have accessible options for scheduling services.

When needed, the organization will also continue fundraising efforts to host additional community spay/neuter clinics reserved specifically for Twentynine Palms residents who obtained vouchers.

Another potential challenge is identifying and reaching residents who would benefit most from the program. PALS of Palms N Paws will collaborate closely with staff at the Palms N Paws Animal Shelter to identify community members in need of assistance and help connect them with the voucher program.

The organization is supported by an active, hands-on board and volunteer network that regularly coordinates community programs and partnerships. Clear tracking systems will be used to manage voucher distribution, scheduling, and reporting to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible use of grant funds. Through strong partnerships, community outreach, and careful program oversight, PALS of Palms N Paws is well positioned to address challenges and successfully administer the program.

PALS of Palms N Paws will use the 2026–2027 fiscal year to evaluate the demand and impact of the spay/neuter voucher program while actively pursuing additional funding to sustain the program in future years. During this period, the organization will seek grants from regional and national animal welfare funders, conduct community fundraising, and expand partnerships with veterinary providers and animal welfare organizations. If voucher funds are fully utilized prior to the end of the funding period, PALS of Palms N Paws will work with existing partners to identify supplemental funding opportunities and continue expanding the program’s support network. These efforts will help establish a sustainable funding model that can maintain and potentially grow access to spay/neuter services for Twentynine Palms residents beyond the initial grant period.

Section 7: Evaluation & Reporting

1. aôÍŜŪŘÍæīôϙiŪťèĺıôŜϙЭϙ“ĖıôīĖIJôϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the desired measurable outcomes and anticipated timeline.

2. aôÍŜŪŘôıôIJťϙЭϙ‡ôŕĺŘťĖIJČϙ„īÍIJ
How will you measure eƯectiveness and report outcomes to the City (data sources, frequency, tools, participant feedback, etc.)Ϧ
The primary measurable outcome for this program will be the successful redemption of distributed spay/neuter vouchers by eligible Twentynine Palms residents during the 2026–2027 fiscal year, resulting in approximately 180 pets being spayed or neutered through the program. Voucher distribution will begin at the start of the fiscal year and continue until available funds are fully allocated. Program participation and voucher redemption will be tracked throughout the year to monitor progress and ensure efficient use of grant funds. A secondary outcome will be a reduction in accidental litters and related shelter intake, particularly among owned pets in the community. By preventing unwanted litters and reducing intake pressure on the municipal shelter, the program also supports the City of Twentynine Palms' goals of improving animal welfare, strengthening animal control operations, and reducing long-term municipal costs associated with sheltering animals.

Program effectiveness will be measured through a combination of voucher tracking, financial oversight, collection of demographic information, and monitoring of shelter intake trends. PALS of Palms N Paws will track the number of vouchers issued, redeemed, and remaining throughout the duration of the program. The organization's Secretary & Vice-President will maintain records of voucher distribution and redemption, allowing the program to report on participation levels and the number of pets spayed or neutered through the program. The Treasurer will track the use of grant funds and maintain financial records to ensure transparency and responsible management of the City's funding. In addition, basic demographic and eligibility information will be collected from voucher recipients, such as proof of Twentynine Palms residency, military affiliation, and indicators of financial need. This information will help the organization understand which community members are being served and ensure the program is equitably distributing vouchers across the community. The organization's President has expertise in data analysis will monitor shelter intake trends and program outcomes to evaluate the broader impact of increased access to spay and neuter services. Program updates and outcome summaries can be provided to the City of Twentynine Palms as requested, including voucher utilization rates, number of pets altered, demographic reach, and overall program participation.

Section 8: Required Attachments
Please attach the following documents with your application in the order below. Once attached, check it oƯ:
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܆ „ŘĺĤôèťϯ„ŘĺČŘÍıϙŪîČôť (income/expenses, including grant line items) Section 9: Accountability, Compliance, & Authorization

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If awarded a City of Twentynine Palms Contributions to Non-ProƱts @rant, our organization agrees to:
x ˜ŜôϙċŪIJîŜϙĺIJīƅϙÍŜϙÍŕŕŘĺŽôî in the application and any award documentation, and solely for eligible program/service expenses.
x ‹ŪæıĖťϙŘôŗŪĖŘôîϙŘôŕĺŘťŜ to the City by the deadlines provided, including outcome measures and Ʊnancial documentation.
x aÍĖIJťÍĖIJϙÍèèŪŘÍťôϙŘôèĺŘîŜ (receipts, invoices, payroll documentation if applicable, proof of payment, and supporting program documentation) and retain them for Íϙ ıĖIJĖıŪıϙĺċϙťēŘôôϙϼ͒ϽϙƅôÍŘŜϙfollowing Ʊnal reporting, or longer if required by law. x
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transparency and accountability.
x „ŘĺŽĖîôϙôŗŪĖťÍæīôϙÍèèôŜŜ to programs and services funded by the grant and operate in a manner that is IJĺIJîĖŜèŘĖıĖIJÍťĺŘƅϙÍIJîϙĖIJèīŪŜĖŽô, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the beneƱt of, or otherwise subĤected to discrimination in any program or activity receiving City funding on the basis of actual or perceived protected characteristics (including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information), or any other classiƱcation protected by law.
x „ŘĺŽĖîôϙŘôÍŜĺIJÍæīôϙÍèèôŜŜĖæĖīĖťƅϙÍèèĺııĺîÍťĖĺIJŜ when applicable and ensure program information is communicated in ways that help residents understand how to participate.

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Agreement”). We agree to review, sign, and comply with all terms and conditions in the @rant Agreement, including (as applicable) reporting requirements, reimbursement procedures, insurance or risk requirements, and program compliance expectations.

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x I am an owner, partner, executive oƯicer, board-authorized representative, or duly authorized employee of the organization and have authority to submit this application and make commitments on behalf of the organization. x All information provided in this application and all attachments are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge.
x If awarded, our organization will comply with the @rant Agreement, all applicable laws and regulations, and the City’s grant reporting and documentation requirements.

ŪťēĺŘĖƏôîϙ‡ôŕŘôŜôIJťÍťĖŽôϙϼ„ŘĖIJťϙbÍıôϽϡϙ ___________________________________________ “Ėťīôϡϙ ______________________________________________________________________________ ‹ĖČIJÍťŪŘôϡϙ _________________________________________________________________________ "Íťôϡϙ ______________________________________________________________________________ Maureen Gillespie
President/Co-Founder
3/29/2026

Annual Report (FY2025–FY2026)
Impact Highlights
• Supported spay/neuter for 100+ pets, including 60 community-owned animals • Funded medical care for 3 special-needs shelter dogs
• Enabled rescue transport for 4 dogs to New York for placement opportunities • Provided supplies to sustain and grow the foster program Organizational Milestones
• Achieved 501(c)(3) status: October 2025
• First donation received: December 2, 2025
• Filed with California DOJ Registry of Charities: December 23, 2025 Revenue Since Founding
• Major stock donation: $30,000
• Fundraising & events: $6,000

FY2026 Program Investments
• Startup expenses: $2,000
• Medical funding: $2,500
• Spay/Neuter clinics: $12,000
• Foster & rescue support: $2,000
• Adoption fee reductions: $500
Note: FY2026 ends in June 2026. Expenses listed are planned or already completed within this fiscal year.

Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
Project Plan & Budget Request: $10,000
Program Overview
PALS of Palms N Paws proposes a targeted spay/neuter voucher program to expand access to essential veterinary care and reduce pet overpopulation in the community. This program is designed to serve both pets eligible for low-cost spay/neuter clinics and pets ineligible for clinic services due to factors such as breed (e.g., brachycephalic), size, age, or underlying medical conditions that require private veterinary care. By addressing both groups, this program ensures that all pets have access to life-saving sterilization services.

Budget Summary (Total Request: $10,000)
Voucher Type Description Amount Quantity Total
Special Medical / Ineligible Pets Private veterinary care $100 20 $2,000 Standard Clinic Vouchers Low-cost clinic partners $50 160 $8,000 Total 180 vouchers $10,000
Program Impact
• 180 pets served through spay/neuter services
• Provides access for pets excluded from low-cost options • Helps prevent unwanted litters and reduces shelter strain • Supports community-wide animal welfare outcomes
Implementation Plan
Vouchers will be distributed through Palms N Paws Animal Shelter, community outreach efforts, and partnerships with veterinary providers such as Animal Action League. Participating clinics and veterinary partners will redeem vouchers directly, ensuring a simple and efficient process.

Equity & Access
This program addresses a critical gap in available services. While low-cost clinics provide valuable access, they often cannot accommodate pets with higher medical or safety needs. By reserving funding specifically for these cases, the program ensures that no pet is excluded from care due to service limitations.

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Section 1: Organization Overview
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܆ Twentynine Palms residents
܆ Morongo Basin region
܆ Other: __________________________________________________________________________ „ŘĖıÍŘƅϙ„ĺŕŪīÍťĖĺIJŜϙ‹ôŘŽôîϙϼèēôèħϙÍīīϙťēÍťϙÍŕŕīƅϽϡ
܆ Youth
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܆ Other:
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Project Sheba
04-3746499
PO Box 1080 Joshua Tree, CA 92252
http://www.projectsheba.com
Hi-Desert cities

Section 2: Authorized Applicant Information

ŪťēĺŘĖƏôîϙ„ôŘŜĺIJϙϼ>ŪīīϙbÍıôϽϡϙ _____________________________________________________ “Ėťīôϡϙ ______________________________________________________________________________ „ēĺIJôϙbŪıæôŘϡϙ ____________________________________________________________________ (ıÍĖīϙ
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ıĺŪIJťϙ‡ôŗŪôŜťôîϡϙщ ______________________________________________________________ “ĺťÍīϙ„ŘĺĤôèťϯ„ŘĺČŘÍıϙ
ĺŜťϙϼôŜťĖıÍťôîϽϡϙщ ___________________________________________ @ŘÍIJťϙ˜Ŝôϙ“ĖıôċŘÍıôϙϼŜťÍŘťϯôIJîϙîÍťôŜϽϡϙ_____/_____/__________ to _____/_____/__________ IŜϙťēôŘôϙƲôƄĖæĖīĖťƅϙĖIJϙƅĺŪŘϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϙťĖıôīĖIJôϙϼĖċϙÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϦϙ܆ Yes ܆ No ܆ N/A „ŘĺĤôèťϯ„ŘĺČŘÍıϙ“ĖťīôϙϼĖċϙÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϡϙ _______________________________________________ „ŘĺČŘÍıϯ‹ôŘŽĖèôϙ[ĺèÍťĖĺIJϼŜϽϡϙ ______________________________________________________ IŜϙťēôϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϯŜôŘŽĖèôϙīĺèÍťĖĺIJϙÍèèôŜŜĖæīôϙĖIJϙÍèèĺŘîÍIJèôϙſĖťēϙ
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ϙŜťÍIJîÍŘîŜϙϼĖċϙ ÍŕŕīĖèÍæīôϽϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No ܆ N/A
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Executive Director
310 717 5722
[email protected]
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Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival 2026; Juneteenth 2026; Black History Month 2027 Twentynine Palms, CA
@hidesert_fringe; @projectsheba

Section 4: Eligibility & Compliance Questions

1. FÍŽôϙƅĺŪϙŘôèôĖŽôîϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙċŘĺıϙťēôϙ
Ėťƅϙĺċϙ“ſôIJťƅIJĖIJôϙ„ÍīıŜϙĖIJϙťēôϙŕÍŜťϙƱŽôϙƅôÍŘŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, please list year(s) and funding purpose(s):

2. FÍŜϙƅour non-ŕŘĺƱťϙŜťÍťŪŜϙôŽôŘϙæôôIJϙŘôŽĺħôîϠϙŜŪŜŕôIJîôîϠϙĺŘϙſĖťēēôīîϙæƅϙťēôϙI‡‹Ϡϙ ‹ôèŘôťÍŘƅϙĺċϙ‹ťÍťôϠϙťēôϙ‹ťÍťôϙ
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If yes, provide the year and reason:

3.
ŘôϙÍIJƅϙĺċϙƅĺŪŘϙıÍIJÍČôŘŜϙĺŘϙŜťÍƯϙſĖťēϙƱŜèÍīϙŘôŜŕĺIJŜĖæĖīĖťĖôŜϙĖIJŽĺīŽôîϙĖIJϙīĖťĖČÍťĖĺIJϙ ŕŘôŜôIJťīƅϙťēÍťϙēÍŜϙÍIJƅϙæôÍŘĖIJČϙĺIJϙƱîŪèĖÍŘƅϙťŘŪŜťϙĺŘϙôıŕīĺƅôôϙŘôīÍťĖĺIJŜϦ ܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, explain:

4. "ĺôŜϙƅĺŪŘϙĺŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙēÍŽôϙÍIJƅϙŪIJŘôŜĺīŽôîϙƱŜèÍīϠϙŘôŕĺŘťĖIJČϠϙĺŘϙŕŘĺČŘÍıϙĖŜŜŪôŜϙ ſĖťēϙÍIJƅϙĺċϙĖťŜϙċŪIJîĖIJČϙŜĺŪŘèôŜϦ
܆ Yes ܆ No
If yes, explain:

Section 5: Application Questions

1. iŘČÍIJĖƏÍťĖĺIJϙiŽôŘŽĖôſϙϼ500 ſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Provide an overview of your organization including a brief description, purpose/goals, and individuals/communities served.

Project Sheba builds on its legacy as a home for original, non-traditional, and thought-provoking performance in the Hi-Desert, expanding its mission to advance cultural equity, community engagement, and progressive artistic expression.

Programming spans original theatre, cabaret, spoken word, improv, and performance art; workshops in directing, playwriting, poetry, and songwriting; participatory music and storytelling events; and educational offerings that highlight global artistic traditions.

The program's goals center on expanding artistic access, representation, and community vitality in Twentynine Palms by bringing together local creators, underrepresented voices, and guest artists from the wider World Fringe network.

Through intentional outreach—including partnerships with groups such as the Morongo Artists of Color Collective and women-owned venues like the Glass Outhouse Art Gallery and Wing-n-It—the Project Sheba aims to broaden participation, elevate diverse artistic perspectives, and immerse residents in a wide range of performance traditions.

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Please provide your organization’s mission statement.

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Tell us about the history of your organization and your capacity to deliver services/programming (staƯing, partnerships, facilities, etc.).

The Mission of PROJECT SHEBA is to use the arts as a portal to access to personal wisdom for the betterment of the individual, the community and the planet. We believe that it is our personal story—our shared humanity—that connects us. This richness of backgrounds, cultures and experiences is what makes communities both locally and globally strong and vibrant. It is the shared experiences from people from all areas of PROJECT SHEBA was started in 2002 in Los Angeles California by Miri Hunter, Ph.D.

It began its nonprofit work in 2007. Dr. Hunter did her doctoral work at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Her graduate work focused on pre-monotheistic religions in East Africa and Yemen with a focus on the matri-focal tradition found in the legends of the Queen of Sheba.

Through her research, teaching, writing and performing she connected with her ancient ancestral roots by tapping into streams of genetic memory. Taking the Wisdom stories of the Queen of Sheba as well as studying various other Wisdom traditions throughout the world, she re-searched and developed an oracle/meditation system, aptly named the Queen of Sheba Wisdom Oracle. She moved to the Hi-Desert in the Spring of 2013.

In 2017 Project Sheba started its own theatre company called Thought Theatre. Its purpose was to promote theatre experiences that led to community discussions regarding local, national and global issues. Its tag line is "entertainment for the mind." The company received numerous Desert Theatre Nominations in the categories of acting, writing, direction and overall production. Thought Theatre continues to produce cutting edge productions. The second season, in addition to its theatrical productions, Though Theatre has added programming for writers called Play by Playwrights, in which playwrights get to hear their words performed by seasoned actors before moving on to actual production.

The summer of 2018, was the first year of the Hi-Desert Fringe Festival. Under the auspices of Project Sheba, it was co-founded by Dr. Hunter and two colleagues from the theatre community of the Hi-Desert. The festival brought together performers from the Hi and Lo Desert areas as well as from Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Arizona. It was a three-day festival featuring performances, guest lectures and workshops. The idea was to create a community theatrical event that presented "theatre on the edge." The festival presented a model of unique programming and community involvement.

For its third year, the festival went Hi-Tech and was held completely online, keeping in line with the Shelter in Place directive due to Covid-19.

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Tell us about your current programs and activities.

All programming is seasonal, occurring between February and April each year.

Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival 2026
FRINGE FRIDAY April 17, 2026
Friday Evening April 17 FRINGE KICK-OFF
The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 29Palms HWY Wonder Valley 92277
6-9pm
FRINGE SATURDAY April 18, 2026
Saturday morning - 29 Palms Farmers Market, Freedom Plaza 6547 Freedom Way 29 Palms 92277
11:00-1pm
Saturday afternoon - Theatre29
73637 Sullivan RD 29 Palms 92277
2-9pm
FRINGE SUNDAY April 19, 2026
Sunday morning - Theatre29
73637 Sullivan TD 29 Palms
Meditation/Movement
Sunday afternoon - Theatre29
73637 Sullivan RD 29 Palms
2-7pm
Sunday evening - Location TBA
FRINGE Closing Party and Open Mic
JUNETEENTH 2026
Performances of music, spoken word, education, and a festival with food vendors, arts and crafts and games at KNOTT'S SKY PARK.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION, FEBRUARY 2027
Performances of music, spoken word, education, and a festival with food vendors, arts and crafts and games at KNOTT'S SKY PARK.

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Describe a few top accomplishments within the last three years (outcomes, growth, awards, community impact, etc.).

In 2024, Project Sheba received a Joshua Tree Gala Award. 2023 Arts Connection Micro Grant and (formerly known as) The Hi-Desert Fringe Festival was honored as the 2023 Outstanding Indoor Stage Production by The Joshua Awards, an annual event held in Joshua Tree honoring local artists, musicians and community contributors.
2017-2024 Programs from Project Sheba received several Desert Theatre League awards and nominations for acting, directing and playwriting.

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Board of Directors (Ʊrst and last name):

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Miri Hunter, Executive Director Project Sheba; Producing Artistic Director Desert Fringe
Adia Joelle
Lisa Mednick Powell
Thom Merrick
Kevin Hayles
Jeff Wisniewski
Stacy Davies
Miri Hunter, Executive Director Project Sheba; Producing Artistic Director Desert Fringe and Thought Theatre
Adia Joelle, Secretary/Treasurer
Lisa Mednick Powell, Public Relations/Marketing
Thom Merrick, Production Coordinator
Kevin Hayles, Community Liaison
Jeff Wisniewski, Industry Liaison
Stacy Davies, Grants/Event Coordination

Section 6: Proposal Narrative

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Describe the problem or need you seeħ to solve and who is aƯected.

The Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival seeks to address a persistent gap in equitable access to arts programming in Twentynine Palms and the broader Morongo Basin. Historically, many local residents—especially those from underrepresented communities—have had limited opportunities to engage with diverse, non-traditional, and culturally expansive artistic experiences. This lack of access not only restricts creative expression but also limits the community's ability to benefit from the emotional, educational, and social growth that inclusive arts programming can foster.

Project Sheba, the nonprofit producer of the festival, recognizes that vibrant communities are built through shared stories and diverse cultural participation. The problem we aim to solve is twofold: first, the underrepresentation of marginalized voices in local arts leadership and programming; and second, the absence of consistent, high-quality platforms for experimental and progressive performance art in the region. These issues affect a wide cross-section of residents—from emerging artists seeking visibility to community members who have not historically seen their experiences reflected in public cultural spaces.

By reimagining the festival with a focus on cultural equity, community involvement, and artistic risk-taking, we are creating a space where all residents can participate meaningfully. The festival's outreach to the World Fringe community and partnerships with local organizations such as the Morongo Artists of Color Collective and women-owned businesses ensures that programming is not only inclusive but also rooted in the lived experiences of the community. This approach helps dismantle barriers to participation, fosters intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue, and affirms the creative potential of Twentynine Palms as a city that values both innovation and belonging.

Ultimately, the need we address is not just artistic—it is social, emotional, and civic.

The festival provides a platform for healing, connection, and celebration, while also contributing to the city's cultural and economic vitality. By centering diverse voices and creating accessible, high-quality programming, we aim to strengthen the fabric of the community and ensure that the arts remain a powerful tool for transformation and growth.

2. „ŘĺŕĺŜÍīϙ„ŪŘŕĺŜôϙЭϙiæĤôèťĖŽôŜϙϼ͔͏͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe the purpose and obĤectives of your proposal.

MISSION
Bringing original, non-traditional, gritty, edgy, thought-provoking, creative artistry to the Hi-Desert; Juneteenth Celebration bringing performance in music, spoken word, education, arts and crafts to highlight the historical significance of freedom; Black History Month Celebration 2027 with performances of music, spoken word, education, and a festival with food vendors, arts and crafts and games to highlight the historic and continuing accomplishments of Black Americans.

VISION
Establishing a forum that promotes cultural equity and community involvement through a progressive theatre and cultural arts movement

INCLUSION STATEMENT
Project Sheba is a minority and woman owned nonprofit organization. At Project Sheba we believe that it is our personal story, our shared humanity that connects us.

This diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences is what makes communities both locally and globally, strong and vibrant. Within all of our leadership and programming we seek to work with the most talented. It is experiences from people from all areas of life that stimulate creativity, advanced problem solving and continued growth. Project Sheba strives to build experiences that are inclusive of humanity from all aspects of our global community: creating equity while upholding individual diversity.

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Describe how this proposal will beneƱt the residents of Twentynine Palms (direct services, prevention, access, equity, quality of life, etc.).

The Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival, a program of Project Sheba, offers direct cultural enrichment and inclusive engagement for the residents of Twentynine Palms. As a minority- and woman-led nonprofit, Project Sheba is rooted in the belief that personal stories and shared humanity are the foundation of vibrant communities. This festival brings original, non-traditional, and thought-provoking performance art to the Hi-Desert, with programming that includes theatre, cabaret, spoken word, music, workshops, and educational events. By intentionally reaching out to underrepresented groups—including partnerships with the Morongo Artists of Color Collective and local women-owned businesses—the festival expands access to the arts and fosters equity in cultural participation.

Likewise, the Juneteenth and Black History Month Celebrations offer a culturally enriching spaces where attendees can educate themselves on the accomplishments and history of Black Americans as well as experience art and performances of unity, inclusion, courage and hope.

Residents benefit directly through opportunities to attend performances, engage in workshops, and participate in community-building events such as music circles and poetry hikes. These events enhance quality of life by stimulating emotional and intellectual growth, while also supporting local artists, small businesses, and cultural venues.

Outreach efforts ensure that programming is accessible to diverse audiences, including those who may have historically been excluded from arts initiatives in the Morongo Basin. By celebrating the richness of local and global cultures, the festival strengthens Twentynine Palms' identity as a city that values creativity, inclusion, and community vitality.

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5.
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List any additional funding sources you intend to utilize or have already secured for this proĤect/program (grants, donations, sponsorships, fees, in-kind, etc.).

Social Media (Primary Channel) - Use the festival's Instagram account @hidesert_fringe to share: Artist spotlights and rehearsal clips; Behind-the-scenes content from venues and partners; Short videos introducing guest artists and community collaborators; Countdown posts leading up to the festival weekend; Encourage performers and partner organizations to repost content to expand reach organically; Use local hashtags (#29Palms, #HiDesert, #MorongoBasinArtists, #JoshuaTree) to reach visitors and residents.

Community Partnerships - Cross-promote with partners such as the Morongo Artists of Color Collective, Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, Wing-n-It, Theatre 29, and the 29 Palms Visitor Center; Provide partners with ready-to-share graphics and short blurbs for their newsletters and social feeds; Place printed flyers and postcards in high-traffic local spots (cafés, markets, galleries, visitor centers).

Local Media Outreach - Submit press releases to local newspapers, radio stations, and li i l d Pi h h i i i i l
$1000 PAAC Arts Microgrant -- status pending

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If your application is successful, how will you utilize the City of Twentynine Palms Contributions to Non-ProƱts @rant fundsϦ

7. IıŕÍèťϙĺċϙ„ÍŘťĖÍīϯbĺϙ>ŪIJîĖIJČϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
If you receive partial or no funding, what eƯect will that have on the proĤect/program deliveryϦ
Artist and venue fees
Supplies and materials
Promotion and research
Evaluation activities
Program documentation
We'd find a way to make it work, but funding would ensure the maximum experience and outreach. Any amount we receive is greatly appreciated.

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Identify potential challenges/risks and how you will address them (staƯing, supplies, participation, scheduling, compliance, etc.).

9. ‹ŪŜťÍĖIJÍæĖīĖťƅϙ„īÍIJϙϼ͔͑͏ϙſĺŘîŜϙĺŘϙīôŜŜϽ
Describe your plan for sustaining the proĤect/program after the grant award has been exhausted.

Risks and Challenges are par for the course and a learning experience. The festival will go on, and our dedicated team will make sure of it. We also keep overhead incredibly low so that funding is directed to the proper channels. Scheduling for the Fringe Fest is already confirmed and venues are being secured. Volunteers help us greatly with community engagement and managing events.

The programming is seasonal so we anticipate that funding will be exhausted at the end of the 2026-2027 season. Next season, we start again from scratch. If funds remain after a season, they are put into the organization savings account until the following season. We've not experience this issue as of yet.

Section 7: Evaluation & Reporting

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Describe the desired measurable outcomes and anticipated timeline.

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How will you measure eƯectiveness and report outcomes to the City (data sources, frequency, tools, participant feedback, etc.)Ϧ
Attendance numbers are meticulously recorded and reviewed at the end of each program and we hope, as always, for packed parks and sold-out theatres.

The proposed outcomes include increased cultural engagement across the Morongo Basin; strengthened relationships between artists, small businesses, and community organizations; and greater visibility for 29 Palms as a city that values creativity, equity, and artistic excellence. Attendance across the multi-day program—from cabaret and spoken word events to workshops, mainstage performances, and outdoor arts experiences—demonstrates the festival's ability to draw local audiences, regional visitors, and out-of-state guests, contributing to both cultural and economic vibrancy.

By showcasing the community's richness and fostering opportunities for learning, connection, and artistic exchange, the festival supports a thriving cultural ecosystem that reflects the integrity and uniqueness of its residents and landscape.

Staff will tally attendance and collect feedback forms from audiences as well as seek input from City members and social media engagement.

Section 8: Required Attachments
Please attach the following documents with your application in the order below. Once attached, check it oƯ:
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: May 12 2026
SUBJECT: Re-Enlist to Life Housing and Veteran Services Overview and Letter of Support Request.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council direct the City Manager to create a letter of support, signed by the Mayor (and/or all supportive City Council members) for the Re-Enlist to Life Veteran Campus.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (City Manager is introducing,
Project Principal is presenting)
Council Question of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2026-04-23 Executive
Summary RTL Veteran
Campus[1]
• 2026-04-23 ReEnlist For Life
A Letter to Our Neighbors
Redefining Re-Entry
• 2026-04-27 Assembly Member
Wallis Support
• Freedom Through Liberation
Letter of Reference [1]
• Freedom Through Liberation
Project Efficacy
BACKGROUND:

As a part of Re-Enlist to Life's (REL) State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey grant application, REL project principals are asking for a letter of support from the City of Twentynine Palms.

In meeting with the project principals, REL is requesting zero financial contributions nor involvement from the City. REL will work with City Planning Staff to obtain all future necessary project entitlements and approvals.

The below was taken from REL's attached executive summary:

Project Profile: Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus Executive Summary and Mission Re-Enlist to Life, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, is requesting a Letter of Support from the City for our proposed County lead Veteran Campus Project. Located at 605 Utah Trail on 40 acres.

The Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus is a $12.6 million Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development designed to serve 32 justice-involved veterans annually. Managed by Re-Enlist to Life, the project utilizes a vocation-to-wellness ecosystem to provide a stable, trauma-informed environment that prevents homelessness and recidivism. The mission is rooted in the lived experience of Marine Corps veterans who served at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms. The project replaces reactive shelter models with a sustainable, veteran-led housing infrastructure.

Homekey+ requires the project be sustainable for a contracted 55 years and would not award unless the project proved to be operationally solvent without the need for additional debt, utilizing a $3.1 million upfront reserve to insulate the project from billing fluctuations.

Unified Financial and Regulatory Strategy
The project utilizes a singular $12.6 million Homekey+ request under the Prop 1 framework. By leveraging the specific regulatory bypasses available to Veteran-Owned and Operated organizations, the project achieves a zero-cost footprint. This includes a 100% Grant Match Waiver through the Behavioral Health/Veteran priority tier and the utilization of AB 2162 for Ministerial Approval, which bypasses traditional CEQA delays and public hearings. The model ensures zero debt by covering all capital construction, 15 years of operational reserves, and clinical staffing within the initial award. This 15-year reserve comes from an HCD mandate tied to our demographic of high-need veterans. This reserve is isolated from our clinical and government contract and earmarked to cover fluctuation of billing cycles at the start.

Project Budget ($12,600,000)
The budget is divided into three primary categories to ensure full lifecycle coverage of the build and operation.

Category 1: Core Development and Units ($6,400,000). This includes the procurement and delivery of 16 S2A GreenLux Model 6 specialized modular units. It covers the land acquisition for the site entered into escrow in February 2026, as well as all horizontal infrastructure including grading, utility trenching, and concrete foundation pours (Slab-on-Grade/Stem Wall).

Category 2: Project Cushion and Administration ($2,772,000). This includes a 15% Project Contingency ($1,890,000) specifically earmarked for high-desert environmental requirements such as Dark Sky compliant lighting and mandatory dust mitigation protocols. It also includes a 7% Fiscal Administration Fee ($882,000) for the Basin Wide Foundation to assist with long-term fiscal oversight and grant compliance.

Category 3: Operations and Staffing ($3,428,000). This provides full-stack funding for first-year operations, ensuring that 32 residents are supported from day one as they progress in the program. This upfront funding allows for the staffing of our high-level clinicians and caseworkers. Page 448 of 622 Revenue and Clinical Billing Summary
The project generates revenue through a multi-layered approach that prioritizes long-term stability and capital growth.

Capitalized Operating Subsidy Reserve (COSR): An upfront $3.1 million reserve secured via Homekey+ ensures 15 years of operational solvency, covering all facility maintenance and utilities independent of resident income.

Corrections and Reentry Revenue: Utilizing CDCR-STOP and AB 1229 (ARG), the project generates approximately $1,440,000 in annual operating income to cover the daily costs of housing and supporting 32 justice-involved veterans.

Clinical Service Revenue: The clinical revenue is driven by a high-touch behavioral health model. Based on the calculated billing structure of one to two groups per week and one to three one- on-one sessions per resident weekly, the project generates robust annual clinical revenue. By utilizing pre-funded salaries from the upfront clinical stack, this billing revenue is banked as unrestricted income.

Total Gross Annual Revenue is projected at approximately $3.1 million, against annual operating expenses of $1.4 million. This results in a projected annual net surplus of approximately $1.7 million, which is reinvested into the organization to fund future veteran housing initiatives, additional holistic ventures, resident outings, or additions to the facility and the remaining acreage for this site.

Post-Residency Sustainability
Re-Enlist to Life does not release residents into the community without a support plan. Through AB 1229 re-entry grant, RTL continues tracking and provides support for the “second transition” from our Veteran Clinical Ecosystem to absolute civilian autonomy. Our residents will be prepared, through our Casework team, to do this on their own. RTL believes that by supporting our former residents, with continued support of post residency, we provide a path that is stress free for the Veteran and provides contingencies for a plethora of life hurdles that may arise. The supplemental AB 1229 is earmarked for post residency services following every 12-month cycle for the Veteran Campus and is renewable at 5 million every 3 years. This grant is not included in our Revenue Summary due to it being deployed later in year 2 of operation.

Operational Integrity
The Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus stands as a zero-debt, veteran-owned asset. By combining the capital strength of Homekey+ with the consistent revenue of CDCR and specialized clinical billing, ReEnlist to Life ensures a permanent, sustainable solution for the veteran community that requires no additional funding or loans from the city or lead applicant.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This agenda item addresses the following strategic plan goals:
 Goal A6.5: Foster partnership with the Marine Corps Community Services to support military quality of life programming that supports military families and encourages military veterans and retirees to live and stay in the community.
 Goal D1.1: Foster partnerships with surrounding health services who can provide telehealth and digital mental health care.
 Goal D1.5: Foster working partnerships with organizations that provide wraparound housing services to implement programs designed to identify, address, and eliminate root causes of homelessness.  Goal D2.4: Identify City initiatives that leverage the highly technical skills of active and retired marines to foster working partnerships between the City and Marine Corps. Page 449 of 622  Helps accomplish Goal D Metrics of: Effective use of resources for physical and mental health and wellbeing for all residents, including marines and veterans.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Not applicable at this time.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose not to provide a letter of support.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None anticipated.

Re-Enlist to Life Veteran Campus

Project Profile: Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus
Executive Summary and Mission
Re-Enlist to Life, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, is requesting a Letter of Support from the city for our proposed County lead Veteran Campus Project. Located at 605 Utah Trail on 40 acres.

The Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus is a $12.6 million Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development designed to serve 32 justice-involved veterans annually. Managed by Re-Enlist to Life, the project utilizes a vocation-to-wellness ecosystem to provide a stable, trauma-informed environment that prevents homelessness and recidivism. The mission is rooted in the lived experience of Marine Corps veterans who served at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms. The project replaces reactive shelter models with a sustainable, veteran-led housing infrastructure.

Homekey+ requires the project be sustainable for a contracted 55 years and would not award unless the project proved to be operationally solvent without the need for additional debt, utilizing a $3.1 million upfront reserve to insulate the project from billing fluctuations.

Unified Financial and Regulatory Strategy
The project utilizes a singular $12.6 million Homekey+ request under the Prop 1 framework. By leveraging the specific regulatory bypasses available to Veteran-Owned and Operated organizations, the project achieves a zero-cost footprint. This includes a 100% Grant Match Waiver through the Behavioral Health/Veteran priority tier and the utilization of AB 2162 for Ministerial Approval, which bypasses traditional CEQA delays and public hearings. The model ensures zero debt by covering all capital construction, 15 years of operational reserves, and clinical staffing within the initial award. This 15 year reserve comes from an HCD mandate tied to our demographic of high-need veterans. This reserve is isolated from our clinical and government contract and earmarked to cover fluctuation of billing cycles at the start.

Project Budget ($12,600,000)
The budget is divided into three primary categories to ensure full lifecycle coverage of the build and operation.

Category 1: Core Development and Units ($6,400,000). This includes the procurement and delivery of 16 S2A GreenLux Model 6 specialized modular units. It covers the land acquisition for the site entered into escrow in February 2026, as well as all horizontal infrastructure including grading, utility trenching, and concrete foundation pours (Slab-on-Grade/Stem Wall).

Category 2: Project Cushion and Administration ($2,772,000). This includes a 15% Project Contingency ($1,890,000) specifically earmarked for high-desert environmental requirements such as Dark Sky compliant lighting and mandatory dust mitigation protocols. It also includes a 7% Fiscal Administration Fee ($882,000) for the Basin Wide Foundation to assist with long-term fiscal oversight and grant compliance.

Category 3: Operations and Staffing ($3,428,000). This provides full-stack funding for first-year operations, ensuring that 32 residents are supported from day one as they progress in the program. This upfront funding allows for the staffing of our high-level clinicians and caseworkers.

Revenue and Clinical Billing Summary
The project generates revenue through a multi-layered approach that prioritizes long-term stability and capital growth.

Capitalized Operating Subsidy Reserve (COSR): An upfront $3.1 million reserve secured via Homekey+ ensures 15 years of operational solvency, covering all facility maintenance and utilities independent of resident income.

Corrections and Reentry Revenue: Utilizing CDCR-STOP and AB 1229 (ARG), the project generates approximately $1,440,000 in annual operating income to cover the daily costs of housing and supporting 32 justice-involved veterans.

Clinical Service Revenue: The clinical revenue is driven by a high-touch behavioral health model.

Based on the calculated billing structure of one to two groups per week and one to three oneon-one sessions per resident weekly, the project generates robust annual clinical revenue. By utilizing pre-funded salaries from the upfront clinical stack, this billing revenue is banked as unrestricted income.

Total Gross Annual Revenue is projected at approximately $3.1 million, against annual operating expenses of $1.4 million. This results in a projected annual net surplus of approximately $1.7 million, which is reinvested into the organization to fund future veteran housing initiatives, additional holistic ventures, resident outings, or additions to the facility and the remaining acreage for this site.

Post-Residency Sustainability
Re-Enlist to Life does not release residents into the community without a support plan. Through AB 1229 re-entry grant, RTL continues tracking and provides support for the “second transition” from our Veteran Clinical Ecosystem to absolute civilian autonomy. Our residents will be prepared, through our Casework team, to do this on their own. RTL believes that by supporting our former residents, with continued support of post residency, we provide a path that is stress free for the Veteran and provides contingencies for a plethora of life hurdles that may arise.

The supplemental AB 1229 is earmarked for post residency services following every 12-month cycle for the Veteran Campus and is renewable at 5 million every 3 years. This grant is not included in our Revenue Summary due to it being deployed later in year 2 of operation.

Operational Integrity
The Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus stands as a zero-debt, veteran-owned asset. By combining the capital strength of Homekey+ with the consistent revenue of CDCR and specialized clinical billing, Re-Enlist to Life ensures a permanent, sustainable solution for the veteran community that requires no additional funding or loans from the city or lead applicant.

A Letter to Our Neighbors: Redefining Re-Entry
To the residents and stakeholders of San Bernardino County and Twentynine Palms, At Re-Enlist to Life, our mission is rooted in the belief that service doesn’t end when a veteran hangs up the uniform. However, we recognize that for some of our nation’s heroes, the transition back to civilian life involves overcoming significant hurdles. As we develop our 16-unit veteran campus, I want to speak directly to you about the high standards and strict eligibility requirements of the men and women who will call this community home.

Vetted by the Highest Standards
The individuals served by our program are not here by chance. Our residents have navigated the exhaustive oversight of the California Board of Parole Hearings and meet specific CDCR eligibility designations for community-based re-entry.

It is important to note that our program maintains strict exclusionary criteria to ensure the safety and harmony of our neighborhood. Under our operating guidelines and in alignment with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) safety protocols:
• Individuals with convictions for sex offenses (pursuant to PC 290) are strictly excluded from our program.
• Individuals with recent or high-risk violent criminal histories are ineligible for residency.

To be granted parole and subsequent placement in a program like ours, an individual must demonstrate years—often decades—of rehabilitation, accountability, and psychological growth. They are vetted through exhaustive clinical evaluations and legal reviews to ensure they no longer pose a threat to public safety. When a veteran arrives at our facility, they have already proven their commitment to change to the highest authorities in the state.

A Proven Track Record of Success
Trust is built on results. In our joint experience leading and developing these specialized transition programs, we have maintained a 0% recidivism rate.

This success is not accidental. It is the result of a structured, disciplined environment that mirrors the military values our veterans once lived by. By providing stable housing, behavioral

health support through our partners at A Mindful You, and a community of peers, we ensure that our residents are not just "staying out of trouble"—they are actively contributing to the local economy and social fabric.

Neighbors, Not Statistics
Our residents are your neighbors. They are the individuals you will see at the grocery store, at community events, and in local places of worship. They are skilled, disciplined, and eager to prove their worth to the community that sits right next to the Marine Corps installation many of them once called home.

We ask that you view them as we do: as vetted, capable individuals who have earned their place back in society and are now focused on a singular mission—successfully re-enlisting in the community.

Thank you for your support as we work to ensure no veteran is left behind.

Respectfully,
Re-Enlist to Life

April 27, 2026
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey+ Program Review Team
2020 W. El Camino Ave, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
RE: Letter of Support for Re-Enlist to Life – Twentynine Palms Veteran Housing Project
Dear Homekey+ Program Review Team:

The Re-Enlist to Life Twentynine Palms Veteran Housing Project warrants strong support.

This proposal would deliver a 16-unit modular permanent supportive housing campus, providing 32 beds alongside on-site clinical services tailored to veterans in the High Desert. The need for stable housing paired with accessible care remains urgent, particularly for those who have served and are navigating complex health and housing challenges.

This project stands out for its readiness and thoughtful design. Plans incorporate factorybuilt housing standards approved by the state, meet Title 24 energy requirements, and utilize modular construction to move more quickly from concept to completion. Just as important, the service model is built around long-term stability, with care that reflects the unique needs of the veteran community.

Efforts like this reflect the kind of practical, results-driven approach the Homekey+ program was designed to support. Expanding housing options while integrating meaningful services will make a measurable difference for veterans in Twentynine Palms and across the region.

Homekey+ Program Review Team
April 27, 2026

Thank you for your continued leadership and your commitment to expanding housing opportunities across California. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 760-346-6342 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

GREG WALLIS
Assemblymember, 47th District
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To Whom It May Concern,
It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of professional respect that I recommend Robert “Bobby” Embry. Having served as the Executive Director of Re-entry Programming for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), I have had the unique opportunity to work alongside Bobby in multiple high-stakes and highly complex environments, from the restricted tiers of California’s correctional institutions to the nuanced and demanding landscape of transitional housing and re-entry systems.

Our professional relationship began in the field, where we both held CDCR statewide clearance passes, granting us access to institutions across California. In these settings, we collaborated in the facilitation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) programming for incarcerated individuals. In these environments, Bobby consistently demonstrated strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and the ability to establish credibility in highly volatile settings.

He has a rare capacity to maintain authority while simultaneously creating space for accountability, reflection, and behavioral transformation.

During our time working together, Bobby was also instrumental in the development and launch of the first-ever Veterans Hub at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad Prison. He and I built this initiative from the ground up while simultaneously continuing to facilitate programming for incarcerated individuals. This work was done alongside his responsibilities in managing grants and contracts, reflecting his exceptional ability to balance operational leadership, program development, and administrative oversight at a high level.

As our work evolved, Bobby transitioned into the role of Director of Grants and Contracts, where we worked closely together managing a significant portfolio of state and federal funding agreements. During this time, I had the opportunity to directly observe his exceptional organizational skillset, attention to compliance, and commitment to operational excellence. The management of these contracts required precision, fiscal responsibility, and the ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and stakeholders, areas in which Bobby consistently performed at a high level.

One of the most defining and admirable aspects of Bobby’s professional journey is his unwavering dedication to serving veterans. He has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting individuals in the critical transitional phase of re-entry, particularly

those who have served in the military. His work in securing and supporting transitional housing for paroled veterans has had a meaningful and measurable impact in reducing recidivism and improving long-term stability outcomes. Bobby understands that successful re-entry is not only about release from custody, but about ensuring individuals have access to housing, structure, dignity, and community support upon return.

In my current work with Freedom Through Liberation, I continue to witness the urgent need for the kind of leadership Bobby represents, mission-driven, detail-oriented, and grounded in lived experience and operational execution. He is a professional of high integrity, strong work ethic, and the ability to bridge strategic planning with direct implementation in the field.

I recommend him without reservation for any role or endeavor that requires leadership, expertise in contract and program management, and a deep commitment to service and systems-level impact.

Sincerely,
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Jennie Nestler
Founder of Freedom Through Liberation
[email protected]
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Freedom Through Liberation | 501(c)(3) 826 Bay Ave., P.O. Box 434 | Capitola, CA 95010 www.freedomthroughliberation.org [email protected] EIN: 99-3451751

To Whom It May Concern,
I’m writing to provide an operational assessment for the Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus. Based on my experience as a former Executive Director of Re-entry Programming with CDCR, I can confidently speak to both the need for this type of program and the viability of a 32- resident facility.

There is a real and ongoing gap when it comes to veteran-specific reentry housing, and this project directly addresses that. A big part of what makes this work is the reentry pipeline we’ve built through the experience and leadership of Robert “Bobby” Embry. His background as a Director of Grants and Contracts within CDCR gives him a strong understanding of how releases happen and what it takes to move people successfully from custody into stable placements.

Together, we’ve developed a “warm hand-off” approach, meaning veterans are connected to housing and support immediately upon release, rather than being left to figure things out on their own. This kind of transition is critical. It reduces the risk of homelessness and sets a much stronger foundation for long-term stability.

Based on the number of veterans currently in the system and the limited availability of programs designed specifically for them, I fully expect this facility to fill quickly. In all honesty, I anticipate it reaching capacity right away and maintaining a steady waitlist. When veterans are preparing for release and going before the board, they are actively looking for safe, structured placements, and this campus will be a strong option they will want to choose.

The Twentynine Palms Veteran Campus is not just another housing project; it’s something that meets a very real need within the reentry system. I have full confidence that demand will continue to exceed capacity, and that this program will play an important role in supporting veterans as they transition back into the community.

Please feel free to reach out if you need any additional information.

Sincerely,
________________________________
Jennie Nestler
Founder of Freedom Through Liberation
[email protected]
831-920-8790
Freedom Through Liberation | 501(c)(3) 826 Bay Ave., P.O. Box 434 | Capitola, CA 95010 www.freedomthroughliberation.org [email protected] EIN: 99-3451751

TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session MINUTES City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
April 14, 2026

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Mintz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Bill Easter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation - Ms. LeeAnn Clarke, 29 Palms Ministerial Association, provided the Invocation.

Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Mintz.

Closed Session Announcements - None.

Changes to the Agenda - None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. Presentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Tennis Team and the Rotary Club for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott presented checks in the amount of $300 each from Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services and the City of Twentynine Palms to the Twentynine Palms High School Tennis Team and Twentynine Palms Rotary Club for their participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.

2. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.

Mayor Mintz read the Proclamation in its entirety.

3. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Mayor Mintz read the Proclamation in its entirety.

COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Bilderain wished everyone celebrating a birthday in April a Happy Birthday, especially Councilwoman Ramirez. He mentioned that he attended the IFest and the Levitt Music Series Concert, the Ace Hardware 50th Anniversary Celebration and other various meetings.

Councilwoman Ramirez commented that she attended the San Bernardino County EDRSC meeting, a meeting with Morongo Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Patricio Vargas, a senior leadership meeting, a meeting with Partners Against Violence, and meetings to discuss solar. She attended IFest and the CalCities’ Desert/Mountain Division meeting.

Councilmember Wright commented on the All-Star Basketball teams that participated in the tournament in Redondo Beach and did well. He wished everyone celebrating a birthday in April a Happy Birthday.

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Mayor Pro Tem Scott mentioned that he attended the ASYMCA Quarterly Luncheon at the college where two servicemembers were honored, IFest and the 50th Anniversary celebration at Ace Hardware.

Mayor Mintz commented that he attended the Basin Transit meeting, the Chuck Caplinger mural restoration event, the SBCTA meeting, Community Cleanup and the 1st music series concert put on by the Levitt Foundation. He mentioned that his High School softball team had a game before this meeting and won 19-9.

CONSENT CALENDAR

4. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.

5. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $1,366,653.80.

6. Deferred Compensation Plan and OBRA Plan Update.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Approve the consolidation of the City's deferred compensation plans into one.

2. Adopt the Deferred Compensation Plan and OBRA Part-Time Plan with Empower.

3. Authorize and direct the City's Plan Administrator to execute all the required documents to move forward with the new Plan with Empower.

7. Approve Funding for Replacement of Major Playground Equipment Parts.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Approve the procurement and installation of major playground equipment parts at various City parks in the amount of $50,000 broken down as follows:
a. Luckie Park - $16,933 (quote from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company) b. Knott's Sky Park - $18,758 (quote from GameTime)
c. Installation costs, contingencies, and emergency repairs - $14,309.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to proceed with the purchase including acceptance of quotes within his approval authority.

3. Approve the use of reserves in the amount of $50,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to fund this procurement.

4. Approve the corresponding budget adjustments in the Capital Projects Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

8. Downtown Septic System Management Contract Renewal.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Approve the contract for the Project Phoenix Wastewater System Operations and Maintenance with the County of San Bernardino Special Districts Department County Service Area 70 (CSA 70) in the amount of $409,233.63.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to execute the contract.

ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session
April 14, 2026

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

PUBLIC HEARING- NONE

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

9. Council Chambers Audio and Video Upgrade for SB707.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the purchase from Rat Sound Systems in the amount of $21,483.92 for the upgrades to the Council Chambers as a result of SB707 and authorize Staff to pay at the time of order. This equipment is a special order, and we do not have an established relationship with this vendor.

IT Manager Marshall presented the Staff Report.

Susan Peplow addressed the City Council on this item.

ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, to approve the purchase from Rat Sound Systems in the amount of $21,483.92 for the upgrades to the Council Chambers as a result of SB707 and authorize Staff to pay at the time of order. This equipment is a special order, and we do not have an established relationship with this vendor.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

10. Consideration of Resolution No. 8760 Approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan Developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council Adopt Resolution No. 26-08 approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.

City Manager James introduced Mr. Otis Greer, SBCTA, who presented a Power Point Presentation on this item.

Carlos Blandon addressed the City Council and Mr. Greer on this item.

ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to adopt Resolution No. 26-08, approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

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11. Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement Participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt a Resolution (Resolution will be presented prior to or at the time of the meeting) approving membership in the Joint Powers Authority for the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, subject to non-substantive clerical changes, and appoint the Mayor or a member of the City Council to represent the City as a board member of the newly formed Trust Board of Directors.

City Manager James presented the Staff Report and Power Point Presentation.

The following addressed the City Council:
• Ms. Filo Atuatasi, Twentynine Palms
• Scott Curry, Twentynine Palms
• Bill Easter, Twentynine Palms
• Carlos Blandon, Twentynine Palms
• Mary Jane Binge, Twentynine Palms
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Ramirez and seconded by Councilmember Bilderain to adopt Resolution No. 26-09, approving membership in the Joint Powers Authority for the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, subject to non-substantive clerical changes, and appoint the Mayor or a member of the City Council to represent the City as a board member of the newly formed Trust Board of Directors.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

12. JTNPA Workforce Housing on City-owned 17-acre Site.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to work with JTNPA on a land lease to allow for the long-term usage of all or a portion of the 17 +/- acres located west of Adobe Road and south of Theatre 29. The lease would come back to City Council for final approval along with additional project details prior to execution.

City Manager James introduced Ms. Jacqueline Guevara who provided a Power Point presentation.

The following addressed the City Council:
• Brian Benton, Twentynine Palms
• Carlos Blandon, Twentynine Palms
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Ramirez, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to work with JTNPA on a land lease to allow for the long-term usage of all or a portion of the 17 +/- acres located west of Adobe Road and south of Theatre 29. The lease would come back to City Council for final approval along with additional project details prior to execution.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session
April 14, 2026

13. Councilmembers Use of City Letterhead.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council discuss individual Councilmember's use of City letterhead on projects or initiatives that have not gone before the entire City Council for consideration.

City Manager James presented the Staff Report.

The following addressed the City Council:
• Elliott Balsley
• Mary Jane Binge
After a brief discussion, the consensus of the City Council was to not have names on the City Letterhead but also add a disclaimer at the bottom of the letterhead.

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS

1. Shade Structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with “Freedom Plaza” announcing the location.

2. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.

3. Discussion on creating a “Recognized Neighborhood Program.”

4. Discussion on the new Federal holidays to coincide with the City’s holiday schedule.

5. Discussion on the use of City funds for grants and the potential reallocation of housing and homeless funds to grants.

6. Discussion to evaluate potential amendments to Chapter 11.36 in the Municipal Code concerning the retail sale of products containing Kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH).

7. Discussion on creating guidelines for the use of City Hall meeting rooms by elected and appointed officials for official city business.

8. Discussion on the next steps of reallocating $1.3 million for housing.

Councilwoman Ramirez asked for a discussion about Code Enforcement and compliance with Proposition 36 in order to find a pathway to meeting the new guidance issued by Governor Gavin Newson. Councilmember Bilderain seconded the item.

Councilwoman Ramirez asked for a discussion about annexing parcels: APN 0634-05-124 and 0634-05-109, also known as Set Free Ranch. Councilmember Wright seconded the item.

Councilwoman Ramirez asked that the Solar project be brought back as the Solar company has revised its development to comply with AB205. The item did not receive a second.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following provided public comment:
• Mark Spangenberg
• Stacey Smith
• Elizabeth Rodriguez
• LeeAnn Clarke
• Mary Jane Binge
• Eric Linnert
• Victor Lewis
• Shanese Risper
• Heather H.
• Heather Drake
• Elliott Balsley
Mayor Mintz mentioned that the City received emails for the record from:

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April 14, 2026
• Denise Cullum - Fishalisious
• Suzanne Lyons
• 29 Palms Creative Center
• Peter Lang

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager James provided the following update: He reminded everyone to take the online survey for the proposed sales tax measure, the Levitt Grant Music Series continues this coming Saturday at Freedom Plaza, and he updated everyone on the Community Cleanup Day recently held.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Mintz adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:22 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: Title - City Manager.

ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Mintz and the City Council came out of Closed Session into Open Session with nothing to report and revisited the adjournment. The action was changed from adjourning the meeting from Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to Monday April 27, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer

TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session MINUTES City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
April 27, 2026

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:15 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Mintz called the Closed Session to order at 5:15 p.m.

Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Mintz.

Adjourn to Closed Session - Mayor Mintz adjourned to Closed Session at 5:17 p.m.

Councilwoman Ramirez abstained from the Closed Session due to a possible conflict of interest.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: Title - City Manager.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Mintz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance - Larry Bowden led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation - Pastor Amy Miranda, First Assembly of God Church, provided the Invocation.

Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Ramirez, Scott, Wright, Mintz.

Closed Session Announcements - Mayor Mintz announced that there was nothing to report at this time. This will be discussed during item number 9.

Changes to the Agenda - None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mintz announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1. Presentation by Reach Out Yucca Valley on OH7/Kratum.

Ms. Carrie Kish provided the City Council with a PowerPoint presentation.

COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Bilderain mentioned that he attended a budget subcommittee meeting, a personnel meeting, and a meeting for a potential veteran's services program in our area.

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April 27, 2026
Councilwoman Ramirez commented that she attended the CalCities’ Leadership Summit, several meetings with Partners Against Violence and meetings with many community members.

Councilmember Wright mentioned that he attended a meeting to discuss a veteran's services program, the Youth Council Olympics, where he participated by sitting in the dunk tank, along with other Councilmembers, and he mentioned he is gearing up for Warhawks football that begins in July.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott commented that he attended the Youth Olympics and participated by sitting in the dunk tank, he attended the Morongo Unified School District Board meeting, a meeting with a group called Re Enlist to Life, who wants to create a Veterans village just outside our city limits, and he attended the Partners Against Violence Press Conference where he presented a proclamation to the organization.

Mayor Mintz mentioned that he attended an MDAQMD meeting, the Desert Mountain meeting in Victorville, and he will be meeting with the Re-Enlist to Life group on Tuesday.

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.

3. Approval of Minutes of City Council Meetings Held on March 23, 2026, and April 9, 2026.

4. Award Construction Contract for the 2026 Chip Seal Project.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Review and approve the Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Estimate for the 2026 Chip Seal Project.

2. Award a contract for the 2026 Chip Seal Project to Pavement Coatings, Co., in the amount of $296,879.05 and authorize a Ten Percent (10%) Contingency in the amount of $29,688.00, for a total amount of $326,567.05.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the Contract including any necessary amendments.

5. Information on the Importance of Periodic Septic System Maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this agenda item is to make the public aware of the vital need to periodically inspect and maintain your septic system. Proper maintenance will help protect the City's water supply and may help residents avoid expensive repairs. The EPA recommends having a professional inspect your system at least every three years and pump out the system every three to five years. Do your part to protect our water supply!

6. Treasurer's Report - FY 2025-26 Quarter 3.

ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Wright, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - None.

City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session
April 27, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING- NONE

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

7. Preliminary Review of the 2026-27 General Fund Budget Revisions.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:

1. Review and provide direction on the proposed General Fund budget revisions for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

2. Approve the additional transfers shown below in the amount of $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund:
 $40,000 for project management costs associated with the Luckie Park Parking Lot improvement project.
 $25,000 for community outreach materials (e.g., printing, postage, advertisement, etc.,) for the sales tax measure initiative.

Finance Director Hernandez provided the Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation.

The following addressed the City Council:
• Robin Schlosser, Reach Out Morongo Basin
• Cindy Bernard
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Bilderain, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to approve the additional transfers shown below in the amount of $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund:
 $40,000 for project management costs associated with the Luckie Park Parking Lot improvement project.
 $25,000 for community outreach materials (e.g., printing, postage, advertisement, etc.,) for the sales tax measure initiative.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

8. Waiver of Requirement of Traffic Impact Assessment for Administrative Use Permit.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Council provide direction to Staff as to whether to waive the requirement Traffic Impact Assessment for Administrative Use Permit No. 25-000004 (The District).

Community Development Director Gardner (Director Gardner) provided the Staff Report and diagrams.

Applicant Veno Nathraj provided additional information.

The following addressed the City Council on this item:
• Scott Curry, Twentynine Palms
• Lynette Ramirez, Twentynine Palms
• Larry Bowden, Twentynine Palms
• LeeAnn Clarke, Twentynine Palms

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April 27, 2026
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Ramirez, seconded by Councilmember Bilderain, to waive the requirement Traffic Impact Assessment for Administrative Use Permit No. 25-000004 (The District).

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, RAMIREZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

9. Appointment of City Manager and Approval of Related Employment Agreement. Staff Report and related documents were provided at the beginning of the meeting.

Councilwoman Ramirez abstained from this item due to a possible conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m.

Mayor Mintz presented the Staff Report.

The following addressed the City Council on this item:
• LeeAnn Clarke, Twentynine Palms
• Anna Stump, Twentynine Palms
• Robin Schlosser, Twentynine Palms
• Carrie Kish, Twentynine Palms
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Wright, to appoint Mr. Kevin Cole to the City Manager position.

The above motion was carried by the following:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: BILDERAIN, SCOTT, WRIGHT, MINTZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: RAMIREZ
ABSENT: NONE
Councilwoman Ramirez returned to the Council Chambers at 7:19 p.m.

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS

1. Shade Structures around Freedom Plaza and a possible art fixture with “Freedom Plaza” announcing the location.

2. Discussion of a policy regulating the use of City Attorney resources.

3. Discussion on creating a “Recognized Neighborhood Program.”

4. Discussion on the new Federal holidays to coincide with the City’s holiday schedule.

5. Discussion on the use of City funds for grants and the potential reallocation of housing and homeless funds to grants.

6. Discussion on creating guidelines for the use of City Hall meeting rooms by elected and appointed officials for official city business.

7. Discussion on the next steps of reallocating $1.3 million for housing.

8. Discussion of Code Enforcement and compliance with Proposition 36 and find a pathway to meeting the new guidance issued by Governor Gavin Newson.

9. Discussion about annexing parcels: APN 0634-05-124 and 0634-05-109, also known as Set Free Ranch.

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April 27, 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Scott requested an item to discuss Re Enlist to Life and their request for a letter of support.

Councilwoman Ramirez seconded the item.

Councilmember Bilderain asked for a discussion with CalTrans for a possible safe passageway around Donnell Hill.

Councilmember Wright seconded the item.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following provided public comment:
• Lynette Ramirez, Twentynine Palms
• Heather Drake, Twentynine Palms
• LeeAnn Clarke, Twentynine Palms
• Beth Williams, Twentynine Palms
• Heather H. Twentynine Palms
• Elliott Balsley, Twentynine Palms
• Scott Curry, Twentynine Palms
• Carrie Kish, Twentynine Palms

CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager James provided the following updates: he mentioned Marjorie Smith, who recently passed away, he reminded everyone about the online survey, and he commented that the shade structures item will be discussed at the next meeting, as well as City Attorney resources and Federal holidays. Other items that will be presented at the next meeting will be creating a policy manual for the Code Enforcement Department and research has begun to find out the process to annex parcels known as Set Free Ranch, and there will be a presentation by Reenlist to Life. He spoke about the FLOCK cameras and two cases that were solved due to the FLOCK cameras. City Manager James thanked the community, saying it has been an honor to work with everyone and commented that he is looking forward to working with Mr. Cole before his departure.

ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Mintz adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer

STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Finance Technician
FOR MEETING: May 12 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $2,483,258.82 ATTACHMENTS:
• Approval of Warrant Register
Totaling $2,483,258.82

Check Date
Warrant Register
Columbia Bank Gen Chkng

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Vendor
WARRANT DATE: 05-12-2026
Check / Payment
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0022209 4/15/2026 [3988] SUPERKOOL, LLC 750.00
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0022227 4/22/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 106.69
0022228 4/22/2026 [1107] FULTON DISTRIBUTING 663.84
0022229 4/22/2026 [0509] CHRISTOPHER J GIUNTA 17.48
0022230 4/22/2026 [1114] GLOBALSTAR 2,746.48
0022231 4/22/2026 [3874] LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP 1,824.03 0022232 4/22/2026 [1177] NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED 2,049.45 0022233 4/22/2026 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 1,050.00
0022234 4/22/2026 [3884] ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 784.34 0022235 4/22/2026 [3076] ONLINE SOLUTIONS LLC 25,200.00 0022236 4/22/2026 [1231] PRIMO BRANDS 665.57
0022237 4/22/2026 [1214] SAN BERNARDINO CO OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 66.00 0022238 4/22/2026 [1230] SCE 491.53
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0022240 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 39.15
0022241 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 50.47
0022242 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 130.00
0022243 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 165.13
0022244 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 1,179.00
0022245 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0022246 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0022247 4/22/2026 [1249] SPECTRUM 149.99
0022248 4/22/2026 [1178] T-MOBILE 45.62
0022249 4/22/2026 [0531] AMY TESSIER 29.63
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0022250 4/22/2026 [1250] TOTAL FITNESS (8331) 359.88
0022251 4/22/2026 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 1,348.82 0022252 4/22/2026 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 198.00 0022253 4/22/2026 [1272] VCA YUCCA VALLEY 1,401.78
0022254 4/22/2026 [0171] CYNTHIA VILLESCAS 220.88
0022255 4/22/2026 [1277] WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC 3,384.43 0022256 4/22/2026 [2528] WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 121.71 0022257 4/22/2026 [1744] YUNEX LLC 770.00
0022258 4/29/2026 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 543.02 0022259 4/29/2026 [2680] AIS 284.36
0022260 4/29/2026 [3121] AMERICAN EXPRESS 1,881.53
0022261 4/29/2026 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 2,218.90 0022262 4/29/2026 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 720,398.16 0022263 4/29/2026 [1080] DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES INC 54,226.44 0022264 4/29/2026 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 1,800.00
0022265 4/29/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 178.01
0022266 4/29/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 158.32
0022267 4/29/2026 [1107] FULTON DISTRIBUTING 402.02
0022268 4/29/2026 [3890] HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. 19,055.44 0022269 4/29/2026 [2183] JOE A GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00 0022270 4/29/2026 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 519.00 0022271 4/29/2026 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 948.67 0022272 4/29/2026 [3921] LIYAN MCNELTIER 175.00
0022273 4/29/2026 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 377.13 0022274 4/29/2026 [3884] ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 104.61 0022275 4/29/2026 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - JONATHAN MARTINEZ 218.76 0022276 4/29/2026 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - AZURE CONSTRUCTION, INC 479.65 0022277 4/29/2026 [3998] RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC 363,080.50 0022278 4/29/2026 [1230] SCE 1,003.30
0022279 4/29/2026 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 2,627.00 0022280 4/29/2026 [3997] DAJANAE STEVENS 350.00
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0022288 5/06/2026 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 11,615.05 0022289 5/06/2026 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 1,473.58 0022290 5/06/2026 [3640] CIVICPLUS LLC 2,601.19
0022291 5/06/2026 [3981] CLIFFORD MOSS LLC 8,400.00
0022292 5/06/2026 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0022293 5/06/2026 [1079] DATA TICKET INC 371.00
0022294 5/06/2026 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 600.00
0022295 5/06/2026 [3933] FOSTER & FOSTER CONSULTING ACTUARIES, INC. 1,000.00 0022296 5/06/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 251.73
0022297 5/06/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 576.84
0022298 5/06/2026 [1106] FRONTIER 11.71
0022299 5/06/2026 [3732] FUSE CONNECT, LLC. 1,925.00
0022300 5/06/2026 [3000] GRANICUS 2,047.49
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0022301 5/06/2026 [4005] JALAYA KILGORE 98.00
0022302 5/06/2026 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,500.00
0022303 5/06/2026 [2022] LAMAR COMPANIES (8442) 3,300.00 0022304 5/06/2026 [0175] DANIEL MINTZ SR 159.24
0022305 5/06/2026 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 6,826.43 0022306 5/06/2026 [1175] AARON NEVEU 1,235.20
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0022311 5/06/2026 [3733] R.A.G.G. INC 720.00
0022312 5/06/2026 [2499] RACKSPACE US, INC 1,213.43
0022313 5/06/2026 [0564] APRIL RAMIREZ 328.26
0022314 5/06/2026 [4006] SAYLOR REESE 736.00
0022315 5/06/2026 [3991] ROADWAY ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CORP. 4,846.70 0022316 5/06/2026 [1230] SCE 5,551.07
0022317 5/06/2026 [3810] SHERWOOD DESIGN ENGINEERS, LTD. 8,727.75 0022318 5/06/2026 [3590] SOUTHWEST PROTECTIVE 2,720.00
0022319 5/06/2026 [0531] AMY TESSIER 40.74
0022320 5/06/2026 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 3,400.69
0022321 5/06/2026 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 100.00 0022322 5/06/2026 [1254] TROPHY EXPRESS 22.94
0022323 5/06/2026 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 4,772.72 0022324 5/06/2026 [3726] USGS NATIONAL CENTER MS 270 60,547.00 0022325 5/06/2026 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 192.50 0022326 5/06/2026 [1272] VCA YUCCA VALLEY 698.11
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0022328 5/06/2026 [1287] XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 188.71 EFT 4/17/2026 96,045.08
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Finance Director
FOR MEETING: May 12 2026
SUBJECT: Updating the Authorized Signers on the City's Bank Accounts.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-__, designating authorized signers on the City Bank Accounts.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (Finance Director Presenting)
Council Question of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 26_ Columbia
Bank Signers
BACKGROUND:

Banks with whom the City does business with normally require a City Resolution designating which City officials are authorized to open bank accounts and to execute checks and other orders for payment of City funds. The City currently has two active accounts with Columbia Bank (previously Pacific Premier Bank), one is a general checking account (43505041), and one is for the Successor Agency Non-Housing Fund (1000361582). With the recent changes in the City's executive team, the City needs to update its authorized signers on the aforementioned bank accounts. This update includes adding the incoming new City Manager, Kevin Cole, as a new signer on both accounts and removing
the outgoing City Manager, Stone James, from both accounts.

This change is effective May 16, 2026, and shall remain in force until rescinded by the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms. The attached Resolution supersedes and replaces all prior Resolutions pertaining to the City's bank account signers.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose to add or remove any of the individuals listed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 26-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS DESIGNATING

AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON CITY BANK

ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, in the course of business for the City of Twentynine Palms ("City"), it establishes relationships with various financial institutions (“banks”) for purposes including, but not limited to, depository of City funds, investment of funds, borrowing money, or making payments on bonds and other debt issued by the City; and
WHEREAS, banks with whom the City does business normally require a City resolution designating which City officials are authorized to open bank accounts and to execute checks and other orders for payment of City funds; and WHEREAS, the City desires to designate certain City officials to open bank accounts and execute checks and other orders for payment of City funds;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. As used in this Resolution, the term "Bank" shall mean any financial institution with whom, pursuant to this Resolution, the City establishes a banking relationship. A list of accounts active as of the date of this resolution is attached as Appendix A.

Section 2. That checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment, transfer, or withdrawal of any of the funds or other property of the City on deposit with a Bank shall be binding on the City when signed, manually or by use of a facsimile or mechanical signature or otherwise authorized, by any one of the individuals listed below as Authorized Signers, and the Bank is hereby authorized to pay and charge to the account of the City any such checks, drafts or other orders so signed or otherwise authorized, including those payable to the individual order of the same person or persons signing or otherwise authorizing the same and including also those payable to the Bank or to any other person for application, or which are actually applied to the payment of any such indebtedness owing the Bank from the person or persons who signed such checks, drafts, or other withdrawal orders or otherwise authorized such withdrawals. In particular, and not in limitation of foregoing, such persons may authorize payment, transfer, or withdrawal by oral or telephonic directions to the Bank complying with such rules and regulations relating to such authorization as the Bank may communicate to the City from time to time.

Section 3. That City’s Finance Director or Treasurer will certify to a Bank the names and signatures (either actual or any form or forms of facsimile or mechanical signatures adopted by the person authorized to sign) of the Authorized Signers listed below and shall notify the Bank of any change of the persons then authorized to sign or to act.

Section 4. That the holders of the following positions or their successors in office with the City are authorized to sign or act on behalf of the City ("Authorized Signers"):

Councilmember: Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.

Councilmember: Octavious Scott
Councilmember: Steven Bilderain
Councilmember: McArthur Wright
Councilmember: April Ramirez
City Manager: Kevin Cole
Section 5. That this Resolution be effective May 16, 2026 and shall remain in full force until express written notice of its rescission or modification has been furnished to and received by a Bank.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, on the 12th day of May 2026.

______________________
Daniel L. Mintz, Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 12th day of May 2026, by the following vote of the Council:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBER:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBER:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER:

Appendix A
Bank Name Account Number
Columbia Bank (previously
Pacific Premier Bank)
General Account 43505041
Columbia Bank (previously
Pacific Premier Bank)
Successor Agency Non-Housing 1000361582

STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Finance Director
FOR MEETING: May 12 2026
SUBJECT: Updating Information with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-___, updating the City's authorized officers to order the deposit or withdrawal of funds in the City's LAIF account.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

Request Staff Report (Finance Director Presenting)
Council Question of Staff
Request Public Comment
Council Discussion
Motion/Second
Discussion of Motion
Call the Question
ATTACHMENTS:
• LAIF Resolution 26_
BACKGROUND:

The City invests idle funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), currently about $9.6M. Transfers in and out of the City's LAIF account can only be made by persons that have been pre-registered with LAIF. With the recent changes in the executive team, the City needs to update the list of those authorized to access the LAIF account.

The authorized users include the Mayor, all four Councilmembers, City Manager, and Finance Director/City Treasurer. The update includes adding the new City Manager, Kevin Cole, as a new signer to the account, and removing the outgoing City Manager, Stone James, from the LAIF account. This change is effective May 16, 2026, and shall remain in force until rescinded by the City Council. The attached Resolution supersedes and replaces all prior Resolutions pertaining to LAIF signers.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose to add or remove any of the personnel listed. Page 489 of 622 FISCAL IMPACT:

None.