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Valley Interfaith Project

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860598300 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.valleyinterfaithprojectaz.com
revenue
$194K
expenses
$242K
net assets
$40K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

See Schedule O - General Attachment

profile · synthesized from sources

The Valley Interfaith Project (VIP) is a broad-based, non-partisan organization in Arizona that builds relational power through organizing people for social and economic improvement. It develops leaders within member institutions (churches, schools, unions, non-profits) to participate in democratic decision-making and advocate for a more just society. VIP focuses on issues like affordable housing, healthcare access, immigrant integration, and workforce development.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Career Pathways (ACP)
A workforce development program recruiting adults 18+ interested in community college studies for in-demand careers like allied health, IT, cybersecurity, and construction trades.
Human Development Agenda
A framework of key strategies adopted at the VIP Delegates Assembly, addressing issues such as economic development, healthcare access, community safety, quality education, immigrant integration, justice reform, climate, and affordable housing.
Recognizing the Stranger
A strategy focused on the formation and leadership development of immigrant parishioners, often in collaboration with local Bishops.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Substance Use Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Community Issue Advocacy
      Works on various community issues including mental health care in school districts, affordable housing in cities like Mesa and Chandler, and addresses safety and security concerns with city and police officials.
  • Ballot Measure & Legislative Advocacy 1 activity
    • Healthcare Funding Advocacy
      Endorses and supports the passage of propositions, such as Proposition 409, to fund critical improvements for healthcare facilities like Valleywise Health in Maricopa County.
  • Know Your Rights Education 1 activity
    • Immigrant Rights Advocacy and Support
      Organizes meetings between immigrant families and political leaders to address issues, and provides "know your rights" workshops and assistance with family planning and legal status applications for immigrant communities.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Community Building 1 activity
    • Synodal Process Participation and Support
      Participates in interfaith delegations to meet with religious leaders, such as Pope Francis, to discuss broad-based organizing and the Synod listening process, and supports the Synod process in multiple dioceses to include marginalized individuals.
  • Career Pathways Development & Workforce Alignment 1 activity
    • Workforce Training Program
      Initiates and operates the Arizona Career Pathways program to recruit adults for workforce training in in-demand fields.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advocacy for Transitional Housing
      Organizes public advocacy to urge approval of contracts for furnishing hotels for use as transitional housing, such as the Sunaire Hotel in Mesa.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$194K
Contributions & grants$194K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$170%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$242K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$109K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$40K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +68.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Albert te Velde — Director
  • Bethany Lambrecht — Director
  • Janet Beason — Director
  • Mary Ann Wilson — Director
  • Mary Permoda — Director
  • Rae Rader — Director
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Arizona Students for Mental Health Partner — Riana Alexander, a leader developed by VIP, is associated with this organization.
  • Industrial Areas Foundation Network — Valley Interfaith Project is an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation.
  • Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) Network — Affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), the oldest and largest national organizing and leadership development network in the United States.
  • Mesa City Council Government — Engaged in advocacy efforts to influence council decision-making on transitional housing policy and implementation.
  • Pope Francis Partner — Met with Pope Francis as part of an interfaith delegation to discuss broad-based organizing and the Synod listening process.
  • Shepherd of the Hills UCC Partner — Bekah Unsworth and Diane Webb, leaders developed by VIP, are associated with this organization.
  • St. Francis Xavier Partner — Hosts Spanish-language Masses and serves as a site of community support; Valley Interfaith Project leader Robert Fambrini, S.J. is pastor.
  • St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Partner — Mike Frederick, a leader developed by VIP, is part of the VIP team at this church.
  • Temple Solel Partner — Rabbi John Linder from Temple Solel was part of the interfaith delegation that visited Pope Francis.
  • Valley Unitarian Universalist Partner — Rev. Sarah Oglesby-Dunegan, a leader developed by VIP, is associated with this organization, which also hosted a local action.
  • Valleywise Health Partner — Advocated for funding improvements to Valleywise Health's behavioral and emergency health services through support of Proposition 409.
  • West / Southwest IAF Network — Affiliated with the West / Southwest IAF.
  • West/Southwest Industrial Areas Foundation Coalition — Valley Interfaith Project is part of an interfaith delegation from the West/Southwest Industrial Areas Foundation.