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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860742820 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · cfsaz.org
revenue
$12K
expenses
$327K
net assets
$16K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE GIVING TO NEEDY ORGANIZATIONS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to foster a vibrant and equitable Southern Arizona. Established in 1980, CFSA provides funding, training, and collaborative opportunities, empowering individuals, families, and businesses to make a lasting impact through trust-based philanthropy and nonprofit capacity-building.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Ask an Expert: What to Do When Your Work Requires Empathy
A session designed for individuals in service, leadership, and community work to learn regenerative practices for self-empathy and sustainable empathy.
BoardConnect
An event connecting individuals interested in board or volunteer service with local nonprofits, offering tips on getting involved.
Navigating Uncertainty: A Peer Learning Series for Nonprofit Leadership
A four-part facilitated series for nonprofit leaders and key staff to engage in peer dialogue, shared reflection, and collective learning to navigate complex environments.
Solutions-Focused Community Book Club
A quarterly gathering for community members to discuss shared readings related to Southern Arizona, fostering conversation and learning.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Nonprofit Board Matching & Development 2 activities
    • Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Matching
      Operates BoardConnect, an event that connects individuals with local nonprofits for board or volunteer service opportunities, and provides guidance on nonprofit board service.
    • Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Matching
      Operates BoardConnect, an event that connects individuals with local nonprofits for board or volunteer service opportunities, and provides guidance on nonprofit board service.
  • Organizational Transparency Reporting 2 activities
    • Publications and Reporting
      Produces annual reports and publications detailing its work, financial health, and community impact.
    • Publications and Reporting
      Produces annual reports and publications detailing its work, financial health, and community impact.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Community Book Programs
      Hosts a quarterly Solutions-Focused Community Book Club for community members in Southern Arizona and maintains a Little Free Library called "Dog Eared Books" for book sharing.
    • Community Book Programs
      Hosts a quarterly Solutions-Focused Community Book Club for community members in Southern Arizona and maintains a Little Free Library called "Dog Eared Books" for book sharing.
    • Grantmaking and Community Connection
      Connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners through strategic grantmaking and collaborative programs to address critical needs and foster a more vibrant and equitable Southern Arizona.
    • Grantmaking and Community Connection
      Connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners through strategic grantmaking and collaborative programs to address critical needs and foster a more vibrant and equitable Southern Arizona.
    • Nonprofit Leadership Development and Training
      Offers a four-part peer learning series for nonprofit leaders and provides training on regenerative practices for building capacity for self-empathy and sustainable empathy for staff, volunteers, clients, and communities.
    • Nonprofit Leadership Development and Training
      Offers a four-part peer learning series for nonprofit leaders and provides training on regenerative practices for building capacity for self-empathy and sustainable empathy for staff, volunteers, clients, and communities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-4K-32%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$327K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$315K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -97.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
J CLINTON MABIE PAST SECRETA $186K
MARK MONTOYA PAST INT SEC 0 $149K
JENNY FLYNN SECRETARY/TR 0 $93K
board members · 3
  • BARBARA SMITH — PRESIDENT
  • COLETTE BARAJAS — DIRECTOR
  • SHANNON SMITH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37

who they work with

  • AZ Leaders on Board, program of HandsOn Greater Phoenix Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Administration of Resources and Choices (A.R.C.) Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • American Association of University Women Tucson Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Birdability Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Bryan Brown Foundation Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Casa de los Niños Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Cassandra O’Neill, MA Partner — Presenter for the "Ask an Expert" session on empathy.
  • Child and Family Resources Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Club Zeus Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Community Gardens of Tucson Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona (CHRPA) Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Desert Dragon Learning Community Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Desert Survivors Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Edge High School Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Green Spirits Healing Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Home Repair Projects of Arizona Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • KHAid Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Kent Burbank Consulting and Coaching LLC Partner — Provides facilitation for a peer learning series on nonprofit leadership.
  • Koru Multicultural and Diverse Library Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Leadership Alchemy LLC Partner — Cassandra O'Neill, the presenter, is the founder of Leadership Alchemy LLC.
  • Luke5Adventures Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Mission Garden (Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace) Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Our Family Services Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Our Safe Space Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Phones Down, Just Drive! Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • SIMAKOHA Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Sonoran Glass School Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
  • Southern Arizona Book Heroes Partner — Participated in the BoardConnect event.
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