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THE CENTERS FOR HABILITATIONTCH

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860217033 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE J30 · Employment · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.tch-az.com
revenue
$18.3M
expenses
$17.6M
net assets
$13.2M
employees
549
volunteers
40
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

FINDING CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO PROVIDE HOPE AND PURPOSE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

THE CENTERS FOR HABILITATION (TCH) provides comprehensive support services for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Arizona. TCH offers day programs, group homes, transportation, and employment services, focusing on fostering independence, social engagement, and life skills. They also provide pre-employment transition services for youth with disabilities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $6.56M
    COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: TCH OFFERS GROUP HOMES IN TEMPE, MESA, PHOENIX, AND TUCSON WHERE INDIVIDUALS HAVE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE HOME. HOME BASED SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR HOME SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILIES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. PEOPLE SERVED: 99
  2. #2 $1.40M
    DAY PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: THE DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A PLACE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GO ON WEEKDAYS TO BE WITH FRIENDS, FIND PURPOSE, AND BUILD DAILY LIVING SKILLS. PEOPLE SERVED: 69
named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Day Program
Provides daily social, recreational, and educational opportunities to adults with developmental and physical disabilities, helping them build life skills and increase independence.
Employment Services
Offers job training and employment opportunities through on- and off-site enclaves for individuals with disabilities.
Group Homes
Provides 24/7 supported living in safe, structured group residences for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Maricopa and Pima counties.
Home & Community-Based Services
Provides highly specialized assistance for individuals with disabilities living in their own homes or with loved ones, including direct support in daily living, community integration, respite services, and goal plan development.
Home and Community-Based Services
Provides individualized support for people with disabilities living in their own homes or with family, including daily living assistance, respite care, goal planning, and community integration.
Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Training Services)
A series of five free workshops for individuals with disabilities aged 14-22, preparing them for life after high school through job exploration, work-based learning, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness skills, and self-advocacy instruction.
Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services)
Free workshops for individuals aged 14–22 with disabilities preparing for life after high school, covering job exploration, work-based learning, post-secondary counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy; offered in-person in Tucson and virtually in multiple counties.
Transportation
Operates a fleet of accessible vehicles, providing over 75,000 trips annually for medical appointments, employment, day programs, and recreational activities.
Unique Boutique
Art program where adults with disabilities create crafts such as "Flower Pot Friends" to sell; fosters artistic development, personal responsibility, and purpose through creative work.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Adult Day Training & Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Daily Social, Recreational, and Educational Programs
      Provides daily social, recreational, and educational opportunities to adults with developmental and physical disabilities, assisting them in building life skills by making community locations more accessible and identifying personal interests that enhance their quality of life.
    • Day Programs and Life Skills Development
      Offers daily social, recreational, and educational opportunities to adults with developmental and physical disabilities, assisting them in building life skills by making community locations more accessible and identifying personal interests that enhance their quality of life.
  • Pre-Employment Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities 2 activities
    • Employment Services and Training
      Operates employment enclaves on TCH's Tempe campus and off-site locations, providing job opportunities for supported individuals. Additionally, offers Pre-Employment Discovery workshops and Pre-ETS workshops for youth with disabilities aged 14 to 22, covering job exploration, work-based learning, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy to support transition planning for life after high school.
    • Employment and Vocational Training for Individuals with Disabilities
      Operates employment enclaves on TCH's Tempe campus and off-site locations, and provides opportunities for adults with disabilities to create and sell artistic works through the Unique Boutique program. Offers Pre-Employment Discovery workshops and Pre-ETS workshops for youth with disabilities aged 14 to 22, covering job exploration, work-based learning, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy.
  • Residential Support for IDD Adults 2 activities
    • Supported Living and Community-Based Services
      Provides specialized assistance and 24/7 supported living environments for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Maricopa and Pima counties, supporting them in goal setting, budget development, meal preparation, decision-making, and increasing independence within homes, family settings, or other community environments.
    • Supported Living and Community-Based Services
      Provides specialized assistance and 24/7 supported living environments for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Maricopa and Pima counties, helping them with daily living activities, goal setting, budget development, meal preparation, decision-making, and increasing independence in homes, family settings, or other community environments.
  • Website Accessibility Compliance 2 activities
    • Website Accessibility Improvement
      Invests resources to improve website accessibility for people with disabilities using dedicated software to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and provides assistance to users experiencing difficulty with website content during normal business hours.
    • Website Accessibility Improvement
      Invests resources to improve website accessibility for people with disabilities, utilizing dedicated software to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and providing assistance to users experiencing difficulty with website content during normal business hours.
  • Artisan Craft Employment Programs 1 activity
    • Artistic Expression and Retail Program
      Provides adults with disabilities opportunities to create and sell artistic works through the Unique Boutique program, selling these crafts at craft fairs and other retail settings.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Transportation Services
      Provides transportation services, logging over 75,000 trips annually for individuals with disabilities to facilitate access to programs and community activities.
    • Transportation Services
      Provides transportation services, logging over 75,000 trips annually for individuals with disabilities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$18.25M
Contributions & grants$400K2%
Program service revenue$17.40M95%
Investment income$9740%
Other revenue$450K
expenses
Total expenses$17.63M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$14.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.48M
Cash$6.92M
Investments$712K
Liabilities$2.32M
Net assets$13.16M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFF BERNICK PRESIDENT/CEO 38 $209K
JAYASHREE GANESAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 38 $127K
board members · 16
  • ANDREW JOHNSON — CHAIR/SECRETARY
  • CECILIA ASHE — VICE CHAIR/TREASURER
  • CINDY LEE — DIRECTOR
  • DR KIMBERLY SHIPMAN — DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2021)
  • KATHRYN HASKEW — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN THOMPSON — DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2021)
  • KIMBERLY DAVIS — CHAIR (THRU 03/2022)
  • MARCOS RODRIGUEZ — SECRETARY (THRU 03/2022)
  • MARTHA BYRD — DIRECTOR
  • MEAGHAN KRAMER — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE JONES — DIRECTOR
  • PAT LITTLE-UPAH — DIRECTOR
  • SHERYL CARITY — DIRECTOR
  • SURESH MURUGESAN — DIRECTOR
  • TODD ELKIN — DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2021)
  • TY LARGO — DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2021)
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Director of Development Partner — Point of contact for businesses interested in partnering with TCH.
  • Pre-ETS Partner — Pre-employment training services program for youth with disabilities operated by TCH
  • TCH Day Program Partner — Coordinates transportation and programming for group home residents as part of an integrated service model.
  • Title VI Government — Complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ensuring non-discrimination in transportation services.
  • UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to provide website accessibility widget powered by a dedicated accessibility server.
  • other disability providers Partner — Coordinates networking and support with other disability providers.