Desert Manna
to provide services to homeless and low income men and women and children in Barstow, California area. Servicies include emergency housing, food, clothing and utilities assistance, Also assist …
Desert Manna Inc
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Mission
to provide services to homeless and low income men and women and children in Barstow, California area. Servicies include emergency housing, food, clothing and utilities assistance, Also assist in job training.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Desert Manna with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDesert Manna is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Barstow, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 330264040. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $539K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Desert Manna's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330264040. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Desert Manna has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.
Desert Manna is located in Barstow, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Desert Manna has $539K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Desert Manna is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $539K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Desert Manna. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Desert Manna holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
to provide services to homeless and low income men and women and children in Barstow, California area. Servicies include emergency housing, food, clothing and utilities assistance, Also assist in job training. Desert Manna is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $539K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Desert Manna are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Desert Manna is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330264040, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DESERT MANNA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
4 articles found
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How Can I Stay? Finding Manna in the Desert of Exclusion - New Ways Ministry
Detroit a food desert? Tour aims to prove otherwise - Detroit Free Press
In search of the desert manna - High Country News
Detoxifying Desert’s Manna - Science News
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 29 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Desert Manna
- What is Desert Manna?
- Desert Manna is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Barstow, United States. to provide services to homeless and low income men and women and children in Barstow, California area. Servicies include emergency housing, food, clothing and utilities assistance, Also assist in job training.
- When was Desert Manna founded?
- Desert Manna was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Desert Manna?
- Darrin Fikstad serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Desert Manna located?
- Headquartered in Barstow, CA, United States.
- What is Desert Manna's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Desert Manna trustworthy?
- Desert Manna has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Desert Manna's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 330264040.
- What is Desert Manna's website?
- http://desertmanna.org