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FIRM FOUNDATION YOUTH HOMES INC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 454555884 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · firmfoundationaz.org
revenue
$628K
expenses
$703K
net assets
$102K
employees
17
volunteers
25
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF FAMILY-CENTERED HOMES FOR ARIZONA'S FOSTER CHILDREN WHERE THE STAFF AND THE MODEL OF CARE WORK TO REPAIR THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF A CHILD'S PAST AND WHERE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITIES TO INFUSE THEIR STRENGTHS AND BLESSINGS INTO THE LESS FORTUNATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Firm Foundation Youth Homes operates family-centered homes for foster children in Arizona, focusing on healing relational trauma through a trauma-informed model of care. The organization provides a stable, supportive environment for children who have experienced abuse, abandonment, and neglect, aiming to end cycles of trauma. They also train professionals and foster families in relational care.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Gigi's Cottage
A family-centered home for girls aged 8-16 in foster care, providing a therapeutic and connected environment based on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) principles.
Professional and Foster Family Training
Training and education for professionals, volunteers, and foster families on how to connect relationally with children under their care, utilizing the Trust-Based Relational Intervention model.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • CASA Program Support & Volunteer Engagement 2 activities
    • Deliver training on relational care for professionals and caregivers
      Provides training and education to professionals, volunteers, and foster families on building relational connections with children in care, promoting emotionally supportive caregiving practices.
    • Training for Professionals and Foster Families
      Trains and educates professionals, volunteers, and foster families on relational connection with children in their care.
  • Independent Living Skills Training 2 activities
    • Life-skills and Social Enrichment for Youth
      Provides life-skills support, meal preparation, and social enrichment activities for youth residing in their care.
    • Provide life-skills and social enrichment programming
      Delivers life-skills support, meal preparation training, and social enrichment activities to youth residing in care at Gigi's Cottage.
  • Residential Care for Orphaned and Destitute Children 2 activities
    • Operate Gigi's Cottage residential program for girls
      Operates Gigi's Cottage, a therapeutic home for girls aged 8 to 16, providing a safe and nurturing environment with custom amenities including a swimming pool and trampoline. The home began welcoming children in July 2016 after securing a contract with the Department of Child Safety.
    • Operating Gigi's Cottage
      Operates Gigi's Cottage, a therapeutic home for girls aged 8 to 16, providing a warm, connected, and kid-friendly environment with amenities like custom-made furniture, a swimming pool, and a trampoline. The home began welcoming children in July 2016 after securing a contract with the Department of Child Safety (DCS).
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$628K
Contributions & grants$648K103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-2K-0%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$703K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$336K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$630K
Cash$98K
Investments$0
Liabilities$528K
Net assets$102K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -14.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JULIE BARTOLINI PROGRAM DIR 24 $24K
PETER BARTOLINI Director 24 $23K
board members · 7
  • ASHLEY RICHARDSON — Secretary
  • CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS — Director
  • DOUGLAS NORDMAN — Treasurer
  • ERIC SPICER — Director
  • MICHAEL REGAN — Chairman
  • MICHELLE BROEK — Director
  • Shannon Mitchell — President & CEO
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Arizona Christian University Partner — Board member Wade Harris serves as a professor at Arizona Christian University.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Receives guidance, encouragement, accountability, and partnership from its Board of Directors.
  • Building Champions Partner — Board member Michael Regan serves as an Executive Coach for Building Champions.
  • CRU Partner — Board member Michael Regan came to faith in Christ through a college ministry of CRU.
  • DCS Case Managers Partner — Professionals who support the kids and applaud the work of Firm Foundation Youth Homes.
  • Death2Life Revolution Partner — Board member Michael Regan serves as the chairman for Death2Life Revolution.
  • Department of Child Safety (DCS) Government — Awarded a contract to Firm Foundation Youth Homes in July 2016.
  • Executive Council Charities Partner — Donations made to Firm Foundation Youth Homes through Executive Council Charities are increased through their other fundraising activities.
  • Family Matters Partner — Board member Michael Regan and his wife Lori serve as Ambassadors for Family Matters.
  • Not specified Partner — Relies on community volunteers to support daily life activities for youth.
  • Scottsdale Bible Church Partner — Board members Shane Stephens, Eric Whitley, and Kim Cooper have served in various ministries and committees at SBC, and Kim Cooper raised her children there.
  • Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC) Partner — Came alongside FFYH in March 2022 as part of their "For the Valley" vision to address foster and adoption needs, providing leadership and strategic direction for Gigi's Cottage.
  • YoungLife Partner — Board member Michael Regan's family is actively involved in YoungLife.