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THE SILENT WITNESS INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860363598 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE I20Z · Crime & Legal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · silentwitness.org
revenue
$97K
expenses
$111K
net assets
$418K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

INFORMATION ABOUT CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES THAT LEAD TO THE ARREST OF SUSPECTED CRIMINALS. FUNDING FOR THE REWARD PROGRAM COMES FROM CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS. SILENT WITNESS CALLERS REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND THEIR IDENTITY IS NEVER KNOWN, EVEN TO US.

profile · synthesized from sources

Silent Witness is an Arizona-based nonprofit that partners with law enforcement, media, and the public to solve unsolved felony crimes by offering cash rewards for anonymous tips. The organization publicizes active cases through traditional and social media, encouraging community members to share information that leads to arrests or indictments. Since 1979, it has helped solve over 12,594 felony crimes across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Anonymous Tip Program
Operates a 24/7 tip line (480-WITNESS) and secure online/mobile reporting via P3Tips.com, allowing the public to submit anonymous information on unsolved felony cases
Case Publicization Initiative
Shares details of unsolved felony cases via TV, radio, and social media platforms to engage the public and generate investigative leads
Cash Reward Program
Offers rewards of up to $1,000 for tips leading to non-homicide felony arrests and up to $2,000 for homicide cases, paid anonymously through a third party
Community Safety Events
Hosts annual events including Trivia Night, golf tournaments, and shooting tournaments to raise funds and awareness for crime-solving efforts
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Anonymous Crime Tip Collection 6 activities
    • Crime information dissemination and public engagement
      Shares details of unsolved felony cases through local media and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) to engage the public and solicit tips. Operates a 24/7 tip line (480-WITNESS), website, and mobile app, with all tips routed to detectives for follow-up.
    • Crime information dissemination and public engagement
      Shares details of unsolved felony cases through local media and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) to engage the public and solicit tips. Operates a 24/7 tip line (480-WITNESS), website, and mobile app, with tips routed directly to detectives.
    • Operating an anonymous tip line and digital platforms for crime reporting
      THE SILENT WITNESS INC operates a 24/7 tip line (480-WITNESS), website, and mobile app, allowing individuals to anonymously provide information on crimes, which is then routed to detectives.
    • Publicizing unsolved felony cases
      THE SILENT WITNESS INC shares information on unsolved felony cases, including details of aggravated assault and homicide investigations, through local media (TV, radio) and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) to solicit tips from the public.
    • Publicizing unsolved felony cases
      THE SILENT WITNESS INC shares information on unsolved felony cases, including details of specific aggravated assault and homicide investigations, through local media channels such as TV, radio, and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube) to solicit public tips.
    • Publicizing unsolved felony cases
      THE SILENT WITNESS INC shares information on unsolved felony cases, including details of specific aggravated assault and homicide investigations, through local media channels such as TV, radio, and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
  • Themed Community Fundraising Events 5 activities
    • Fundraising events for crime prevention programs
      Hosts annual fundraising events including Golf Tournaments (2018, 2022, 2023, 2024), Sporting Clay Shooting Tournaments (2023, 2024), and Catch a Crook Trivia Nights (2024, 2025), with proceeds supporting crime prevention and community safety initiatives.
    • Fundraising events for crime prevention programs
      Hosts recurring fundraising events including Golf Tournaments (2018–2024), Sporting Clay Shooting Tournaments (2023–2024), and Catch a Crook Trivia Nights (2024–2025), with proceeds supporting crime prevention and community safety initiatives.
    • Fundraising through community events to support crime prevention
      The organization hosts various community events such as Golf Tournaments, Sporting Clay Shooting Tournaments, and "Catch a Crook Trivia Nights" to raise proceeds that support crime prevention and community safety programs.
    • Fundraising through community events to support crime prevention
      The organization hosts various community events, including "Catch a Crook Trivia Night," Golf Tournaments, and Sporting Clay Shooting Tournaments, with proceeds supporting crime prevention and community safety programs.
    • Fundraising through community events to support crime prevention
      The organization hosts various fundraising events, including "Catch a Crook Trivia Night," Golf Tournaments, and Sporting Clay Shooting Tournaments, with proceeds supporting crime prevention and community safety programs.
  • Cash Rewards for Anonymous Crime Tips 3 activities
    • Cash reward program for anonymous crime tips
      Offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for anonymous tips that lead to felony arrests, with rewards paid directly to community members who provide actionable information. The program has contributed to solving over 12,594 felony crimes and the arrest of over 7,929 violent felons, while disbursing over $2,560,216 in rewards.
    • Cash reward program for anonymous crime tips
      Offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for anonymous tips that lead to felony arrests, with rewards paid directly to community members who provide actionable information. The program has contributed to solving over 12,594 felony crimes and the arrest of over 7,929 violent felons, with more than $2.56 million paid in rewards to date.
    • Offering cash rewards for anonymous tips leading to felony arrests
      The organization provides cash rewards of up to $1,000 or $2,000 for anonymous tips that lead to felony arrests, having paid over $2,560,216 in rewards to the community, contributing to solving over 12,594 felony crimes and the arrest of over 7,929 violent felons.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$53K55%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K6%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$111K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$835K
Cash$835K
Investments$0
Liabilities$417K
Net assets$418K
Liquid reserves90.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +30.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 25
  • AMY NACCARI — Director
  • AUSTIN PENZONE — Director
  • CAROLYN LANE — Director
  • CHAD BENHAM — Director
  • CLAY CREASER — Director
  • DON ISAACSON — Director
  • GEORGE QUINIF — Vice President
  • JACK SESTAK — Director
  • JANET CALLAGHAN — Director
  • JEFF MIRASOLA — Director
  • JENNIFER CLACK — Secretary
  • JENNIFER LONGDON — Director
  • JOE MCCABE — Director
  • LAURA STOVER — Director
  • MICHAEL REAGEN — Director
  • MIKE POWELL — Director
  • PATTI REA — Treasurer
  • RAB PAQUETTE — President
  • ROBERT GRADWOHL — Director
  • ROLLIE TRAYTE — Director
  • SCOT WALKER — Director
  • SCOTT WEISENBURGER — Director
  • TED DONLEY — Director
  • TERRY DONNELLY — Director
  • TERRY ROE — Executive Dir.
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Aunt Chilada’s Partner — Host venue for the 8th Annual Silent Witness Trivia Night event.
  • CIRCLE K Funder — Sponsored the 2022 Golf Tournament as a Gold Title Sponsor.
  • Phoenix Police Department Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement to disseminate information about unsolved homicides.
  • Phoenix Police Department Partner — Works in partnership with the Phoenix Police Department.
  • San Tan Ford Funder — Sponsored the 2022 Golf Tournament.