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TigerMountain Foundation Inc
Tempe, AZ · EIN 270806147 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE C50 · Environment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · tigermountainfoundation.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$94K
employees
7
volunteers
2,129
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

TigerMountain Foundation works with adults and youth who have reentered society and/or are from at-risk communities on Life Skills and Workforce Development via community gardens and edible landscaping.

profile · synthesized from sources

TigerMountain Foundation empowers communities in Phoenix, AZ by transforming vacant lots into community gardens and incubator farms. The organization focuses on workforce development, food security, and neighborhood revitalization, primarily serving economically disadvantaged individuals, including those with justice system involvement. Through hands-on training in agriscaping and urban farming, participants gain job skills and support to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $38K
    Providing on-the-job learning experiences sessions and life skill education and mentoring to at-risk populations through supervised agri-landscaping (edible landscaping) and garden/farm work. As the landscapers learn work skills and self discipline, most of them transition to full-time jobs. Some of them are seniors who supplement their meager income by working part-time one the landscape jobs and they serve as mentors and models for the younger participants.
  2. #2 $339K
    Hosting community garden demonstrations and volunteer opportunities every 2nd and 4th Saturdays, open to all. Harvested vegetables are offered for donations. Volunteers and student interns work in the garden alongside TigerMountain clients in teams supervised by TigerMountain staff members.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Agriscaping Initiatives
Provides job skills and workforce development through agricultural landscaping, planting, and maintenance projects
Community Gardens / Incubator Farms
Transforms vacant lots into productive community gardens and incubator farms to promote healthy eating, beautification, and workforce training
Farmers Market Sales
Trains participants in marketing and selling produce at farmers markets to build entrepreneurial and job skills
PSR (Personal Strategy Roadmap)
Supports personal and community transformation through individualized planning and mentorship for participants
TigerMountain Foundation Podcast
Shares conversations about community leadership and empowerment through a public podcast series
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Community Safety Net & Development Hub 5 activities
    • Community Building and Engagement
      Provides community-building activities to address social isolation in Phoenix, engages in multi-ethnic, inter-generational Asset Based Community Development, and strengthens families. The organization also conducts outreach initiatives to resolve food scarcity.
    • Community Building and Engagement
      Facilitates community-building activities to address social isolation in Phoenix, engages in multi-ethnic, inter-generational Asset Based Community Development, and strengthens families. The organization also shares conversations about community through a podcast and provides knowledge to 3,000 individuals through speaking engagements.
    • Community Building and Engagement
      Provides community-building activities to address social isolation in Phoenix, engages in multi-ethnic, inter-generational Asset Based Community Development, and strengthens families. The organization also conducts outreach initiatives to resolve food scarcity.
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Strengthens families and provides community-building activities to address social isolation in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization engages in multi-ethnic, inter-generational Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), and has provided knowledge to 3,000 individuals through speaking engagements and engaged 2,200 volunteer mentors for outreach initiatives.
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Engages in multi-ethnic, inter-generational Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and provides community-building activities to address social isolation in Phoenix. The organization also educates individuals on job skills and food scarcity through speaking engagements and a podcast, reaching 3,000 individuals with knowledge.
  • Green Job Training for Youth 5 activities
    • Workforce Development and Mentorship
      Provides on-the-job training and skills development for youth and individuals, including those referred through parole/justice systems, in areas such as landscaping, community gardening, and selling produce at farmers' markets. The program has achieved an 85% rate of participants not returning to jail or entering the justice system.
    • Workforce Development and Mentorship
      Provides on-the-job training and skills development for youth and other individuals in areas such as landscaping, community gardening, and selling produce at farmers' markets. The organization also mentors youth and engages volunteer mentors to educate participants on job skills, serving 1,123 persons in 2018.
    • Youth and Workforce Development
      Mentors youth and provides on-the-job opportunities in landscaping, community gardening, and selling produce at farmers' markets, equipping youth with skills for employment. Programs have directly served 1,123 persons, including individuals referred through parole/justice systems, in 2018, achieving an 85% rate of participants not returning to jail or entering the justice system.
    • Youth and Workforce Development
      Mentors youth and provides on-the-job training opportunities in landscaping, community gardening, and selling produce at farmers' markets, equipping them with employment skills. The organization also engages volunteers to educate participants on job skills.
    • Youth and Workforce Development
      Mentors youth and provides on-the-job training opportunities in landscaping, community gardening, and selling produce at farmers' markets, equipping them with employment skills. The organization also engages volunteers to educate participants on job skills.
  • Recidivism Reduction Programs 3 activities
    • Justice System Reintegration Support
      Provides direct services to individuals referred through parole/justice systems, achieving an 85% rate of participants not returning to jail or entering the justice system in an area with an 80% recidivism rate.
    • Justice System Reintegration Support
      Provides programs that directly serve individuals referred through parole/justice systems, achieving an 85% rate of participants not returning to jail or entering the justice system in an area with an 80% recidivism rate.
    • Recidivism Reduction Program
      Operates programs that serve individuals referred through parole/justice systems, achieving an 85% rate of participants not returning to jail or entering the justice system in an area with an 80% recidivism rate.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Community Garden Development and Management
      Transforms vacant lots into community gardens, such as The Garden of Tomorrow in South Phoenix, and engages volunteers and participants in planting fruits and vegetables. Over 20 years, the organization has transformed more than 200 vacant spaces into community assets.
    • Community Garden Development and Management
      Transforms vacant lots into community gardens, such as The Garden of Tomorrow in South Phoenix, and engages numerous volunteers in planting fruits and vegetables. Over 20 years, the organization has transformed more than 200 vacant spaces into community assets in Phoenix, Arizona.
    • Community Garden Development and Management
      Transforms vacant lots into community gardens, such as The Garden of Tomorrow in South Phoenix, engaging volunteers and community members in planting fruits and vegetables. Over 20 years, the organization has transformed more than 200 vacant spaces into community assets.
    • Community Garden Development and Management
      Transforms vacant lots into community gardens, such as The Garden of Tomorrow in South Phoenix, and engages volunteers and participants in planting fruits and vegetables. Over 20 years, the organization has transformed more than 200 vacant spaces into community assets.
    • Community Garden Development and Management
      Transforms vacant lots into community gardens, such as The Garden of Tomorrow in South Phoenix, and engages volunteers and participants in planting fruits and vegetables. Over 20 years, the organization has transformed more than 200 vacant spaces into community assets.
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
      Will resume a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce box program in Fall 2025, delivering seasonal, locally grown produce to the community.
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
      Will resume a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce box program in Fall 2025, delivering seasonal, locally grown produce to participants.
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
      Will resume a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce box program in Fall 2025, delivering seasonal, locally grown produce to the community.
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
      Will resume a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce box program in Fall 2025, delivering seasonal, locally grown produce to participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.43M
Contributions & grants$1.05M73%
Program service revenue$388K27%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.47M
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$582K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$290K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$196K
Net assets$94K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +206.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Darren Chapman CEO 40 $80K
Bruce Babcock Key Employee 40 $42K
board members · 8
  • Ben Van Maren — Secretary Board of Directors
  • Crys Waddell — Board Member
  • Donna Williams — Board Member
  • Dr Hanifa Mohammed — Board Member
  • Michael Shelton — Treasuer Bd. of Directors
  • Nicholas Kelly — Chair Board of Directors
  • Steven Grier — Board Member
  • Tom Waldeck — Board Member
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • AmazonSmile Partner — Participates in the AmazonSmile program, receiving a percentage of purchases made through smile.amazon.com.
  • Arizona Rattlers Partner — Partnered to bring energy to Desert Diamond Arena for an event.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation's community programs
  • Bank of America Partner — Board Chairperson Nick Kelly is from Bank of America.
  • Bank of America Partner — Board members come from administrative positions in this organization.
  • City of Phoenix/Cares Act Partner — Partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation's community programs
  • Equality Health Foundation Partner — Partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation's community programs
  • Fry's Food Stores Partner — Receives donations when customers link their loyalty card to TigerMountain Foundation and shop at Fry's.
  • Fry’s Food Stores Partner — Receives donations when customers link their loyalty card to the foundation.
  • HustlePHX Partner — Creative Strategist/COO Crys Waddell is from HustlePHX.
  • JJ Crowdfunding Advisors Partner — Client of JJ Crowdfunding Advisors.
  • Jeffrey Arias Partner — Collaborates with Jeffrey Arias.
  • Keep Phoenix Beautiful Partner — Board members come from administrative positions in this organization.
  • Keep Phoenix Beautiful Partner — CEO Tom Waldeck is from Keep Phoenix Beautiful.
  • MAA Wellness Partner — Secretary Dr. Hanifah Muhammad is from Holistic Medicine—MAA Wellness.
  • Maricopa County Public Health Department Partner — Partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation's community programs
  • NRCS Government — Government partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation
  • Roosevelt School District Partner — Partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation's community programs
  • Tanner Properties Partner — Partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation's community programs
  • The Trio Foundation Funder — Mentioned as a sponsor.
  • USDA Government — Government partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation
  • Valley of the Sun United Way Partner — Partner supporting TigerMountain Foundation's community programs
  • Valleywise Health Partner — Ben Van Maren and Rodney Smith are from Valleywise Health.
  • Vitalyst Health Partner — Board members come from administrative positions in this organization.