Our Story

About Desert Knights Foundation, Inc.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit OrganizationEIN: 42-2830942

Every great organization begins with a moment when someone decides that standing on the sidelines is no longer an option. We didn't wait for change. We built it.

Lead. Serve. Impact.

Where We Come From

A Foundation Built on Belief

Desert Knights Foundation, Inc. was not born out of a boardroom. It was born out of a conviction that the people closest to the struggle are the ones best positioned to lead the solution.

We looked around our community and saw individuals with real potential being held back by circumstances beyond their control. We saw veterans returning home without the support they earned. We saw young people who needed someone to believe in them before they could believe in themselves.

So we stopped waiting for someone else to act. We built something instead. Something rooted in dignity, driven by purpose, and built to last.

Desert Knights Foundation, Inc.

Empowering communities through education, leadership, and service.

Established 2026

The Meaning Behind Our Name

KNIGHTS

K Keeping N Neighborhoods I Inspired G Giving H Hope T Through S Service

Keeping Neighborhoods Inspired · Giving Hope Through Service

A Message from Our Founder

Why We Do This Work

"We started Desert Knights Foundation because we believe service is not something you do on occasion. It is who you are. Every program we run, every scholarship we award, every veteran we support, every door we open is a reflection of that belief. We are here for the long haul, and we are just getting started."

Anton Crosby Sr. Founder & President, Desert Knights Foundation, Inc.

2026

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Who We Are

Mission & Vision

Our Vision

To be a beacon of hope within the communities we serve, creating opportunity, developing leaders, strengthening families, and empowering individuals to rise to their fullest potential. We are committed to being a trusted resource and responsible steward, leaving a lasting impact through service, education, and community engagement.

Our Mission

The mission of Desert Knights Foundation is to lead with purpose, serve with compassion, and leave a lasting impact. We advance education, develop leaders, and strengthen communities by supporting underserved individuals, families, and those who need it most. Through mentorship, scholarships, charitable service, veteran and family support, and strategic community partnerships, we create opportunity, build trust, inspire hope, and empower others to thrive.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

"Lead with Purpose. Serve with Compassion. Leave a Lasting Impact."

Lead from the Front

We do not ask others to do what we are unwilling to do ourselves. We lead through service, action, and example.

People Matter

Every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to succeed.

Own the Mission

Every volunteer, partner, and member of our community shares responsibility for advancing our purpose and fulfilling the Foundation's mission.

Serve First

Service is not something we do. It is who we are.

Create Opportunity

We strive to remove barriers and open doors through education, mentorship, service, and support.

Leave a Lasting Impact

We measure success not by recognition received, but by lives improved and communities strengthened.