Desta

Fiscal year ending 2024. Filed on April 21, 2025.

PO Box 630027
Littleton, Colorado 80163

Desta (EIN: 36-4160878), also known as International Development & Educational Associates - IDEAS, has filed an IRS Form 990 since at least fiscal year 2016. In its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing, Desta, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, reported compensation for 5 out of 45 total employees. Among the employees shown here, the average compensation is $106,399. The highest compensated employee at Desta is Jayson Casper with fiscal year 2024 compensation of $117,226.

Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation

Revenue

$3,276,105

Expenses

$3,160,581

Employee compensation

$2,288,030

Reported Compensated Employees

Jayson Casper

International Associate

$117,226

$106,558 from orgNo related comp$10,668 other

David Castaneda

International Associate

$113,685

$103,017 from orgNo related comp$10,668 other

Gabrielle Thompson

President and Chief Executive Officer

$109,478

$103,347 from orgNo related comp$6,131 other

William Merrifield

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

$98,236

$98,236 from orgNo related compNo other comp

Ronald Larson

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

$93,372

$93,372 from orgNo related compNo other comp

Non-Employee Board Members

Secretary and Director

Mission Statement

We help communities and individuals flourish by removing barriers to dignity. Community development is the foundation of all our work. Partnering with local people to identify needs, IDEAS provides expertise in agriculture, anti-human trafficking, disability services, education, and health & wellness services.