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Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to train health professions students in women's reproductive health …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
78/100 · methodology

About Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc

Next Generation Abortion Provider Program: 1) To date, medical students and residents have traveled to Phoenix from 19 states and 3 regions of Canada to be trained in reproductive health care with an emphasis on abortion training. Clinical instruction includes abortion, contraception, early pregnancy loss, and other common womens health conditions. We apply a reproductive justice lens to our work, so students have and experience very different from their traditional clinical rotations. 1 - 4 week rotations can be scheduled at Desert Star Family Planning, LLC. We are a preferred site for the Medical Students for Choice Reproductive Health Externship Program. Out of state post graduate physicians must obtain a temporary Arizona medical or osteopathic license. This patient-centered experience takes …

Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E42
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to train health professions students in women's reproductive health with an emphasis on family planning and educate the public regarding women's reproductive health and family planning. We further our purposes under this program by conducting the following activities: 1) Instruction in Family Planning methods and counseling and common women's health conditions at Desert Star Family Planning, LLC. 2) Provide invited speakers, and sponsor informational events, open to the public, where ideas, opinions, and writings related to women's reproductive health and family planning may be expressed and shared with others. 3) Establish a fund and criteria to provide financial assistance for women in the community to offset the cost of long acting contraceptives and other family planning services received at Desert Star Family Planning, LLC.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E42
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 55.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 78
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 108.4% of total expenses ($56,088 of $51,749).

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($44,332)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821523284. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $101K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100. 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 78 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 5501 N 19th Ave Ste 420, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc has $101K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $101K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Next Generation Abortion Provider Program: 1) To date, medical students and residents have traveled to Phoenix from 19 states and 3 regions of Canada to be trained in reproductive health care with an emphasis on abortion training. Clinical instruction includes abortion, contraception, early pregnancy loss, and other common womens health conditions. We apply a reproductive justice lens to our work, so students have and experience very different from their traditional clinical rotations. 1 - 4 week rotations can be scheduled at Desert Star Family Planning, LLC. We are a preferred site for the Medical Students for Choice Reproductive Health Externship Program. Out of state post graduate physicians must obtain a... Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among health charities registered in United States: Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $101K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821523284, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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DeShawn Taylor
President and CEO

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Amber L••
Director
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Analise O••••
Director
CE
Ceciley V•••••••
Director
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DeShawn T•••••
President and CEO
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Evan M••••••••
Director
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Johana V••••••
Director
LI
Lindsay L•••
Director
MI
Michelle R•••
Director
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Rachel B•••
Treasurer - Board of Directors
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Rafael V•••••••
Director
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Shannon H••••
Director
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Sharon S••••
Secretary - Board of Directors
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Shellie H•••••••
Director
SO
Sophia M•••••••
Director
ST
Stacey S••••••
Chairperson - Board of Directors
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc

What is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc?
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Phoenix, United States. Next Generation Abortion Provider Program: 1) To date, medical students and residents have traveled to Phoenix from 19 states and 3 regions of Canada to be trained in reproductive health care with an emphasis on abortion training. Clinical instruction includes abortion, contraception, early pregnancy loss, and other common womens health conditions. We apply a reproductive justice lens to our work, so students have and experience very different from their traditional clinical rotations. 1 - 4 week rotations can be scheduled at Desert Star Family Planning, LLC. We are a preferred site for the Medical Students for Choice Reproductive Health Externship Program. Out of state post graduate physicians must obtain a temporary Arizona medical or osteopathic license. This patient-centered experience takes place in a private doctors office that fully integrates abortion with routine well care. 11 people were trained over 34 total training weeks in 2022, impacted by the supreme court dobbs decision that overturned roe v wade in June 2022. 7 trainees were displaced and 17 weeks of rotations were lost. Community Education and Engagement: 1) Hosted, co-hosted, provided speakers for 24 lectures/community events in 2022. Approximately 1200 community members reached through live participation and viewing of recorded content. 3) We convened 3 community coalitions for reproductive rights and justice and was a core participant in a 4th. We are excited to cultivate grassroots leadership of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color who are disproportionately impacted by harmful reproductive health policies. 4) We started a doula education program to address some gaps we found among doulas while administering our doula access program. Patient Assistance for Family Planning Services 1) Financial assistance provided to 40 abortion seekers at Desert Star Family Planning Clinic 2) 27 people qualified for our long-term birth control program and 12 people received insertions. 3) We served 4
When was Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc founded?
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc was founded in 2017.
Who leads Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc?
DeShawn Taylor serves as President and CEO.
Where is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc located?
Headquartered in Phoenix, United States.
What is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc trustworthy?
Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78 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 Star Institute for Family Planning Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821523284. Registration: 82-1523284 (United States).
What is Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Inc's website?
https://desertstarfp.org