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ARIZONA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CORPORATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860888064 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE Z99 · Unknown · Very Large (>$50M) · www.azabc.org
revenue
$51.6M
expenses
$51.6M
net assets
$17.3M
employees
14
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS IN MARICOPA COUNTY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation (ABC) administers housing programs and supportive services for individuals with behavioral health needs and other housing challenges in Arizona. They primarily serve individuals with serious mental illness and those experiencing homelessness, providing rental assistance, housing advocacy, and permanent supportive housing across the state.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

ABC Housing Advocate
Specialized support for program participants who have been searching for housing for over 45 days or face barriers such as criminal history, bad credit, or disabilities; provides negotiation, transportation, and landlord outreach services.
Housing Advocate
Specializes in assisting program participants with unique housing challenges (e.g., criminal history, bad credit, evictions) to secure housing, negotiate with landlords, and coordinate with clinical teams.
Maricopa County Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing
Provides rental assistance to over 1,600 individuals and families experiencing homelessness who have a serious mental illness, are AHCCCS eligible, and meet HUD’s homeless definition.
Section 8 Mainstream Program
Provides Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to very-low income disabled families regardless of disability type; administers 125 vouchers in partnership with HOM, Inc.
Statewide AHCCCS Housing Program
Administers housing services for AHCCCS members with serious mental illness, including referral management, eligibility verification, housing briefings, subsidy payments, and annual recertifications in partnership with HOM, Inc.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 13 activities
    • Administers permanent supportive housing subsidies
      Manages permanent supportive housing subsidies for AHCCCS members across Arizona, including referral intake, eligibility verification, subsidy payments, and eviction prevention. Supports over 3,700 individuals in Maricopa County, including those who are chronically homeless, families with children, and veterans.
    • Delivers targeted housing advocacy and search support
      Provides targeted housing advocacy for program participants unable to secure housing independently, reducing housing search times by 50% for the most vulnerable. Supports approximately 200 program participants per month in active housing searches.
    • Housing Advocacy and Search Support
      Provides targeted housing advocacy for program participants unable to secure housing independently and supports approximately 200 participants per month in active housing searches, reducing housing search times by 50% for the most vulnerable.
    • Housing Advocacy and Search Support
      Provides targeted housing advocacy and active housing search support for approximately 200 program participants per month, reducing housing search times by 50% for the most vulnerable individuals unable to secure housing independently.
    • Housing Advocacy and Search Support
      Provides targeted housing advocacy for program participants unable to secure housing independently and supports approximately 200 participants per month in active housing searches. Reduces housing search times by 50% for the most vulnerable individuals.
    • Housing Advocacy and Search Support
      Provides targeted housing advocacy for program participants unable to secure housing independently and supports approximately 200 participants per month in active housing searches, reducing housing search times by 50% for the most vulnerable.
    • Permanent Supportive Housing Administration
      Administers permanent supportive housing subsidies for AHCCCS members across Arizona, including managing referrals, eligibility verification, subsidy payments, and eviction prevention. Houses over 3,700 individuals in Maricopa County, including significant numbers of chronically homeless individuals, families with children, and veterans.
    • Permanent Supportive Housing Program Administration
      Administers permanent supportive housing subsidies for AHCCCS members across Arizona, including managing referrals, eligibility verification, subsidy payments, and eviction prevention. Houses over 3,700 individuals in Maricopa County, including significant numbers of chronically homeless individuals, families with children, and veterans.
    • Permanent Supportive Housing Program Administration
      Administers permanent supportive housing subsidies for AHCCCS members across Arizona, including managing referrals, eligibility verification, subsidy payments, and eviction prevention. Houses over 3,700 individuals in Maricopa County, including significant numbers of chronically homeless individuals, families with children, and veterans.
    • Provides rental and deposit assistance
      Offers rental assistance to over 1,600 individuals and families experiencing homelessness through the Maricopa County Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing program, including deposit assistance for current housing program participants.
    • Rental and Deposit Assistance
      Provides rental assistance to over 1,600 individuals and families experiencing homelessness through the Maricopa County Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing program, including deposit assistance for current housing program participants.
    • Rental and Deposit Assistance
      Provides rental assistance to over 1,600 individuals and families experiencing homelessness through the Maricopa County Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing program, including deposit assistance for current housing program participants.
    • Rental and Deposit Assistance for Housing Program Participants
      Provides rental assistance to over 1,600 individuals and families experiencing homelessness through the Maricopa County Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing program, including deposit assistance for current program participants.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
      Administers 125 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers under the Mainstream Program, all of which are currently under lease.
    • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administration
      Administers 125 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers under the Mainstream Program, all of which are currently under lease.
    • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administration
      Administers 125 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers under the Mainstream Program, all of which are currently under lease.
    • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administration
      Administers 125 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers under the Mainstream Program, all of which are currently under lease, supporting individuals with serious mental illness and histories of homelessness.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$51.63M
Contributions & grants$51.20M99%
Program service revenue$125K0%
Investment income$305K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$51.61M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.71M
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$24.85M
Cash$2.84M
Investments$10.64M
Liabilities$7.52M
Net assets$17.32M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +57.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLES SULLIVAN PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $207K
ART MEDIS CFO 40 $172K
JENNY MCLELLAN COO 40 $147K
board members · 13
  • DAVID TIERNEY — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
  • DR DEBORAH A GROSS — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH MORALES — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE P CAUICH — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA HARTGROVES — DIRECTOR
  • LIZ SMITHHART — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW KENNEDY — VICE CHAIR
  • MELISSA THOMAS — DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR
  • MICHAEL M WILSON — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD D DUNSEATH — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
  • SUE GILBERTSON — SECRETARY
  • SUSI MORALES — CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
  • VICKI STAPLES — VICE CHAIR/CHAIRMAN
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • AHCCCS Government — ABC contracts with AHCCCS to provide housing and services through the Statewide AHCCCS Housing Program.
  • AHCCCS Partner — Partnered with ABC to administer the AHCCCS Housing Program, including permanent supportive housing for individuals with mental health issues experiencing homelessness.
  • Arizona Complete Health Partner — Coordinates with Arizona Complete Health for permanent supportive housing provider referrals in Northern and Southern Arizona.
  • Arizona Department of Housing Government — Collaborates with the Arizona Department of Housing as a stakeholder in supportive housing efforts.
  • Arizona Department of Housing Government — Lists Arizona Department of Housing as a resource for housing-related services and support.
  • HOM Partner — Contracts with ABC to administer and operate housing programs, including the Mainstream Program and rental assistance services.
  • HOM, Inc. Partner — Receives referrals from HOM, Inc. housing specialists for the Housing Advocate service.
  • HOM, Inc. Partner — Sub-contractor working with ABC to provide housing administration and coordinate services for individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness.
  • Maricopa Association of Governments Government — Lists Maricopa Association of Governments as a contact for regional housing and planning services.
  • Mercy Care Partner — Collaborates with Mercy Care for housing referrals and provider coordination in Central Arizona.
  • US Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — References U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a housing resource.