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CIRCLE THE CITY

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 262420730 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · circlethecity.org
revenue
$25.6M
expenses
$25.5M
net assets
$17.6M
employees
243
volunteers
15
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO CREATE AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS THAT COMPASSIONATELY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FACING HOMELESSNESS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Circle the City provides integrated healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, Arizona. They operate medical respite centers, outpatient clinics, and mobile and street medicine teams to deliver primary, preventive, and behavioral healthcare directly to those in need. The organization focuses on meeting patients where they are and providing comprehensive care for recovery and stability.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Hospital Health Navigator Program
Program placing staff in seven Valley hospitals to connect patients facing homelessness with support services, outpatient care, and respite programs upon discharge
Mental Health Street Medicine Team (MHSM)
Provides mental health services to individuals experiencing homelessness in various locations.
Mobile Medical Care
Five mobile medical units delivering primary and preventive healthcare services throughout Maricopa County to individuals facing homelessness
Outpatient Care
Two outpatient clinics offering walk-in and scheduled appointments for primary care, preventive services, chronic disease management, immunizations, behavioral health, and pediatric care
Respite Care
Two 50-bed medical respite centers providing recuperative care for adults recovering from acute illnesses or injuries, including meals, medical care, behavioral healthcare, and case management
Street Medicine
Five street medicine teams, including a Mental Health Street Medicine Team, delivering healthcare directly to unsheltered individuals in river bottoms, canals, alleys, parks, and other hard-to-reach areas
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Mobile Health and Basic Needs Outreach 5 activities
    • Mobile Medical and Street Medicine Services
      Operates five mobile medical units and five street medicine teams to deliver integrated medical and behavioral healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness in neighborhoods across Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County. This includes providing primary healthcare to unsheltered individuals in hard-to-reach outdoor and informal settings, as well as at various community sites and shelters.
    • Mobile Medical and Street Medicine Services
      Operates five mobile medical units and five street medicine teams to deliver integrated medical and behavioral healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness across Phoenix and Maricopa County, including outreach in neighborhoods, outdoor settings, and specific community locations like St. Vincent De Paul, UMOM, and Glendale Resource Center.
    • Mobile Medical and Street Medicine Services
      Operates five mobile medical units and five street medicine teams to deliver integrated medical and behavioral healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness in neighborhoods across Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County, including hard-to-reach outdoor locations and various community sites.
    • Mobile Medical and Street Medicine Services
      Operates five mobile medical units and five street medicine teams that deliver integrated medical and behavioral healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness in neighborhoods across Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County, including hard-to-reach outdoor locations and various community sites.
    • Mobile Medical and Street Medicine Services
      Operates five mobile medical units and five street medicine teams to deliver integrated medical and behavioral healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness in neighborhoods across Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County, including hard-to-reach outdoor locations and specific sites like St. Vincent De Paul, Cortez Park, Tempe Oasis, Paz de Cristo, La Mesa Ministries, Tempe Community Action Agency, Mouer Park, UMOM, Human Services Campus, Glendale Resource Center, and Washington Street Shelter.
  • Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services 3 activities
    • Hospital Health Navigation
      Stations health navigators in hospital emergency departments to connect homeless patients to support services during and after hospitalization.
    • Hospital Health Navigation
      Stations health navigators in hospital emergency departments to connect homeless patients to support services during and after hospitalization.
    • Hospital Health Navigation
      Stations health navigators in hospital emergency departments to connect homeless patients with support services during and after their hospitalization.
  • Respite and Personal Care Support 3 activities
    • Volunteer Programs
      Offers volunteer opportunities including patient visits, arts and crafts, donation organization, games and activities, pet therapy, musical performances, and administrative support.
    • Volunteer Programs
      Offers volunteer opportunities for community members to support patients through activities such as patient visits, arts and crafts, donation organization, games, pet therapy, musical performances, and administrative assistance.
    • Volunteer Programs
      Offers volunteer opportunities for community members to support patients through activities such as patient visits, arts and crafts, donation organization, games, pet therapy, musical performances, and administrative assistance.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Fixed-Site Outpatient Healthcare
      Provides primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness through two fixed-site outpatient clinics, serving over 8,000 patients and completing over 63,000 medical appointments and 11,000 behavioral health sessions annually.
    • Fixed-Site Outpatient Healthcare Services
      Provides primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness through two fixed-site outpatient clinics, serving over 8,000 patients and completing over 63,000 medical appointments and 11,000 behavioral health sessions annually.
    • Fixed-Site Outpatient Healthcare Services
      Provides primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness through two fixed-site outpatient clinics, serving over 8,000 patients and completing over 63,000 medical appointments and 11,000 behavioral health sessions annually.
    • Fixed-Site Outpatient Healthcare Services
      Provides primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness through two fixed-site outpatient clinics, serving over 8,000 unique patients and completing over 63,000 medical appointments and nearly 12,000 behavioral health sessions annually.
    • Medical Respite Care
      Operates two 50-bed medical respite centers for adults recovering from acute illnesses or injuries, providing comprehensive services including meals, medical and nursing care, behavioral healthcare, substance use intervention, physical therapy, and case management. These centers provide over 32,000 patient days of respite care and serve over 100,000 meals annually, with 77% of patients discharged to stable housing.
    • Medical Respite Care
      Operates two 50-bed medical respite centers for adults recovering from acute illnesses or injuries, providing comprehensive services including meals, medical and nursing care, behavioral healthcare, substance use intervention, physical therapy, and case management. These centers provide over 32,000 patient days of respite care and serve over 100,000 meals annually, with 77% of patients discharged to stable housing.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$25.58M
Contributions & grants$8.48M33%
Program service revenue$16.81M66%
Investment income$2130%
Other revenue$289K
expenses
Total expenses$25.53M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$15.67M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.49M
Cash$6.12M
Investments$6.24M
Liabilities$1.88M
Net assets$17.61M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 13
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NASSER HAJAIG MEDICAL DIRE 40 $313K
CHRISTOPHER PEXTON MEDICAL DIRE 40 $282K
MELISSA SANDOVAL CHIEF MED. O 32 $239K
DIANE ELMORE PHYSICIAN 40 $189K
KIMBERLY LE PHYSICIAN 40 $188K
HEIDI WARD COO 40 $184K
DAVID CIVIC PHYSICIAN 40 $180K
KIM DESPRES CEO 40 $145K
BARBARA MITCHELL CHRO 40 $145K
ALAN MOTUSH PHYSICIAN AS 40 $137K
KAREN STEPHAN FORMER CFO 40 $122K
LINDA ROSS FORMER CEO 40 $104K
MICHAEL ZENOBI CFO 40 $35K
board members · 12
  • CLAYTON FOSTER — DIRECTOR
  • DANIELLE MILLARD — DIRECTOR
  • JAXINTA SHAFFER — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY STEIN CSJ — DIRECTOR
  • KELLI SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA HUNT — VICE CHAIR
  • LORI MCCLELLAND — SECRETARY
  • MARC LEIB MD JD — CHAIR
  • MARION KELLY — DIRECTOR
  • NATE NATHAN — DIRECTOR
  • ROY PRINGLE — TREASURER
  • RYAN ODGERS MD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Charity Navigator Network — Rated as a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator
  • East Valley Medical Respite Center Partner — Planned 85-bed medical respite facility in Mesa to serve the East Valley
  • Glendale Resource Center Partner — Host site for the West Valley Neighborhood Partnership mobile medical care program.
  • Human Services Campus Partner — Host site for the Central Valley Neighborhood Partnership II mobile medical care program.
  • La Mesa Ministries Partner — Service location for the East Valley Neighborhood Partnership mobile medical care program.
  • Leslie Friedman Partner — Volunteer coordinator responsible for receiving volunteer applications and responding to inquiries
  • Mobile Medical Teams Partner — Provides mobile medical outreach services in neighborhoods across Maricopa County.
  • Paz de Cristo Partner — Service location for the East Valley Neighborhood Partnership mobile medical care program.
  • Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Partner — Founding religious community supporting the organization's mission.
  • St. Vincent De Paul Partner — Hosts multiple Circle The City mobile medical care sites including the Mental Health Street Medicine Team and North Valley Neighborhood Partnership.
  • Tempe Community Action Agency Partner — Service location for the East Valley Neighborhood Partnership mobile medical care program.
  • UMOM Partner — Host site for the Central Valley Neighborhood Partnership mobile medical care program.
  • Valley hospital emergency departments Partner — Hosts Circle the City health navigators to support homeless patients during hospitalization and discharge.