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For Our City - Chandler

Chandler, AZ · EIN 872276114 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · forourcitychandler.org
revenue
$75K
expenses
$50K
net assets
$88K
employees
mission · from form 990

All-volunteer Chandler AZ based organization that brings together community, service, business, and faith-based organizations to assist the homeless, seniors, Chandler students in need and low-income or disabled Chandler residents

profile · synthesized from sources

For Our City - Chandler mobilizes community partnerships to deliver essential services and resources to residents in need. The organization runs collaborative programs focused on education, homelessness, senior support, and neighborhood improvement in Chandler, Arizona. Founded in 2009, it operates through volunteer-driven initiatives and local sponsorships.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

ChangeUp Campaign
Supports Peer Outreach Navigators who assist people experiencing homelessness with meals, ID cards, bus tickets, and long-term solutions
For Our City Day
Annual community service event where volunteers complete neighborhood improvement projects followed by a public celebration with resources and activities
Golden Neighbors
Provides seniors with household and hygiene essentials, cost-of-living assistance, transportation coordination, and home repair resources; hosts social events like yoga
Holiday Drives
Collaborative food and gift drives during the holiday season among Chandler nonprofits to reduce duplication and expand reach
Needs Assessment
Conducts community-wide human services needs assessments to identify gaps and inform programming for low-income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations
Operation Back to School
Distributes backpacks filled with school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, and underwear to K-12 students in Chandler; includes resource information and community engagement
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Community Collaboration & Holiday Drives Coordination 12 activities
    • Community Networking and Collaboration
      Hosts Networking Breakfasts and facilitates collaboration among city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler to discuss local needs, share projects, and promote community events.
    • Community Networking and Collaboration
      Hosts Networking Breakfasts to convene city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler, facilitating collaboration, discussing local needs, sharing project updates, and promoting community events.
    • Community Networking and Collaboration
      Hosts Networking Breakfasts to convene city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler, facilitating collaboration, discussing local needs, sharing project updates, and promoting community events.
    • Community Resource Connection
      Facilitates community support by connecting individuals with resources to give or receive assistance, including organizing holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits.
    • Facilitating Community Collaboration
      Convenes city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler through Networking Breakfasts to discuss local needs, share project updates, and promote community events. This also includes facilitating collaboration among Chandler nonprofit organizations for holiday food and gift drives to optimize resources, reduce duplication, and expand reach.
    • Facilitating Community Collaboration
      Convenes city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler through Networking Breakfasts to discuss local needs, share projects, and promote community events. This also includes facilitating collaboration among Chandler nonprofit organizations for holiday food and gift drives to optimize resources and expand reach.
    • Facilitating Community Collaboration and Networking
      Hosts Networking Breakfasts and other events to convene city leaders, non-profits, businesses, and faith-based organizations in Chandler to discuss local needs, share projects, and promote community events. This includes a quarterly networking breakfast at Compass Christian Church.
    • Holiday Drive Coordination
      Facilitates holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits and coordinating collaboration among these organizations for food and gift drives to optimize resources and expand reach.
    • Holiday Drive Coordination
      Facilitates holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits and fostering collaboration among these organizations to optimize resources, reduce duplication, and expand reach for food and gift drives.
    • Holiday Drive Coordination
      Facilitates holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits and coordinating collaboration among nonprofit organizations for holiday food and gift drives to optimize resources and expand reach.
    • Holiday Drive Coordination
      Facilitates collaboration among Chandler nonprofit organizations for holiday food and gift drives to optimize resources, reduce duplication, expand reach, and connects volunteers with Chandler nonprofits for these drives.
    • Holiday Drive Facilitation
      Facilitates holiday drives by connecting volunteers with Chandler nonprofits.
  • Trainer Certification and Support Programs 6 activities
    • ChangeUp Campaign for Homelessness
      Operates the ChangeUp Campaign as an alternative giving method to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness, using donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets.
    • ChangeUp Campaign for Homelessness
      Operates the ChangeUp Campaign, an alternative giving method that uses donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness.
    • Homelessness Support through ChangeUp Campaign
      Operates the ChangeUp Campaign as an alternative giving method to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness, using donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets.
    • Homelessness Support through ChangeUp Campaign
      Operates the ChangeUp Campaign as an alternative giving method to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness, using donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets.
    • Homelessness Support through ChangeUp Campaign
      Operates the ChangeUp Campaign as an alternative giving method to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness, using donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets.
    • Support for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
      Operates the ChangeUp Campaign as an alternative giving method to support long-term solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness, using donations to fund meals, identification cards, and bus tickets.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 6 activities
    • For Our City Day
      Organizes "For Our City Day" events, including free activities, food, resources, a job fair, and neighborhood projects at various locations in Chandler, often on National Make a Difference Day.
    • For Our City Day
      Organizes "For Our City Day" events on National Make a Difference Day, which include free activities, food, resources, a job fair, and neighborhood projects for the community, including at Chandler Municipal Airport, Historic South Chandler, and downtown Chandler neighborhoods.
    • For Our City Day Events
      Organizes "For Our City Day" events, including free activities, food, resources, a job fair, and neighborhood projects on National Make a Difference Day, assisting at locations like Chandler Municipal Airport, Historic South Chandler, and downtown Chandler neighborhoods.
    • For Our City Day Events
      Organizes "For Our City Day" events, including free activities, food, resources, and a job fair for the community. These events also involve residents assisting with neighborhood projects, such as at Chandler Municipal Airport, Historic South Chandler, and downtown Chandler neighborhoods, often held on National Make a Difference Day.
    • For Our City Day Events
      Organizes "For Our City Day" events, including one on National Make a Difference Day, which offers free activities, food, resources, a job fair, and mobilizes residents to assist with neighborhood projects at various locations in Chandler.
    • For Our City Day Events
      Organizes "For Our City Day" events, including free activities, food, resources, and a job fair for the community. These events also involve residents assisting with neighborhood projects on National Make a Difference Day in various Chandler locations.
  • Community-Wide Human Services Needs Assessments 4 activities
    • Human Services Needs Assessment
      Conducted a Human Services Needs Assessment for Chandler in 2024, examining the human services needs of low and moderate income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations.
    • Human Services Needs Assessment
      Conducts research, such as the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment for Chandler, to examine the human services needs of low and moderate income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations.
    • Human Services Needs Assessment
      Conducts human services needs assessments for Chandler, such as the 2024 assessment examining the needs of low and moderate income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations.
    • Human Services Needs Assessment
      Conducted a Human Services Needs Assessment for Chandler in 2024, examining the human services needs of low and moderate income, elderly, youth, and homeless populations.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 2 activities
    • Arizona State Tax Credit Facilitation
      Facilitates dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit donations for contributors, up to $495 for single filers and $987 for joint filers.
    • Arizona State Tax Credit Facilitation
      Facilitates dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit donations for contributors, up to $495 for single filers and $987 for joint filers.
  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 2 activities
    • Community Resource Connection
      Facilitates community support by connecting individuals with resources to give or receive assistance.
    • Community Resource Connection
      Facilitates community support by connecting individuals with resources to give or receive assistance.
  • Senior Social & Recreational Activities 1 activity
    • Yoga Events for Older Adults
      Hosts yoga events for older adults at Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Golden Neighbors Program
      Provides household and hygiene essentials, cost-of-living assistance, coordination of transportation services, and resources for home repairs through the Golden Neighbors program.
    • Golden Neighbors Program
      Provides household and hygiene essentials, cost-of-living assistance, coordination of transportation services, and resources for home repairs to older adults through the Golden Neighbors program.
    • Golden Neighbors Program
      Provides household and hygiene essentials, cost-of-living assistance, coordination of transportation services, and resources for home repairs through the Golden Neighbors program.
    • Golden Neighbors Program
      Provides household and hygiene essentials, cost-of-living assistance, coordination of transportation services, and resources for home repairs through the Golden Neighbors program.
    • Operation Back to School
      Operates an annual donation drive providing K-12 students in Chandler with backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs, serving thousands of students.
    • Operation Back to School
      Operates an annual donation drive providing K-12 students in Chandler with essential school supplies including backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, and underwear, and information on free after-school programs.
    • Operation Back to School Program
      Operates an annual donation drive and event, "Operation Back to School," providing K-12 students in Chandler with essential supplies such as backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs. This program has been running for at least 12 years.
    • Operation Back to School Program
      Operates "Operation Back to School," an annual donation drive and event providing K-12 students in Chandler with essential supplies such as backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs.
    • Operation Back to School Program
      Operates "Operation Back to School," an annual donation drive and event that provides K-12 students in Chandler with essential supplies such as backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs. The program has held its 12th annual event, distributing these supplies to thousands of students.
    • Operation Back to School Program
      Operates an annual donation drive and event, "Operation Back to School," providing K-12 students in Chandler with essential supplies such as backpacks, school supplies, shoes, uniforms, socks, underwear, and information on free after-school programs. The program also organizes volunteer opportunities for this initiative.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$75K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$88K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$88K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • Carol Polcyn — Director
  • Jane Anderson — Director
  • Jeff Christian — Director
  • Jeff Reynolds — Director
  • Jose Fernandez — Director
  • Susan Stevens-Clarke — Director
  • Victor Hardy — Director
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Funder — Served as a title sponsor for the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
  • CARE INC Partner — Founder organization of the 'For Our City' initiative
  • CUSD Partner — Representatives shared information for the upcoming school year at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
  • Chandler Fire Department Partner — Provided heat relief efforts at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
  • Chandler Police Department Partner — Provided heat relief efforts at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
  • City of Chandler Funder — Served as a title sponsor for the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
  • City of Chandler Partner — Co-hosts the Golden Neighbors yoga event at Tumbleweed Recreation Center.
  • City of Chandler Partner — Collaborates through board membership and city liaison representation
  • City of Chandler Partner — Partners to assist seniors through the Golden Neighbors program.
  • Compass Christian Church Partner — Host site for the Quarterly Networking Breakfast event.
  • Compass Christian Church Partner — Provided spacious indoor areas for distributing supplies during the 2025 Operation Back to School event and distributed 2,400 ice creams.
  • For Our City - Chandler Partner — Hosts and organizes Networking Breakfasts to promote collaboration among community organizations in Chandler.
  • Matthew's Crossing Food Bank Partner — Provides food to neighbors in need in partnership with Matthew's Crossing Food Bank.
  • Matthew’s Food Bank Partner — Distributed 1,600 food bags to families in need at the 2025 Operation Back to School event.
  • Neighbors Who Care Partner — Partner organization represented on the board by its Executive Director
  • Salt River Project Partner — Represented on the board through a Community Engagement Specialist
  • Scheels Funder — Served as a title sponsor for the 2025 Operation Back to School event.