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THE SUN CITY POSSE INC

SUN CITY, AZ · EIN 510178773 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · suncityposse.org
revenue
$407K
expenses
$533K
net assets
$2.5M
employees
0
volunteers
80
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY OF THE CITIZENS OF SUN CITY, ARIZONA, AND TO ASSIST THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTY HE REQUESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sun City Posse is a volunteer community-service organization dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of Sun City, Arizona residents. They provide various programs including neighborhood patrols, wellness checks, emergency contact services, and community events, often partnering with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department.

named programs · 13 · from sources

what they call their work

Back-to-School Supplies Drive
An annual event conducted in collaboration with MCSO and the Sun City community to provide school supplies.
Community Liaison
Connects the Posse with the community by providing speakers or representatives for club, church, or group meetings, sharing Posse services or safety tips, and setting up information tables at events.
Drug Take Back
An event for safe disposal of medications.
Emergency Contact Program
Allows residents to provide contact information for emergency contacts and key holders, used by dispatch and patrol staff to respond to potential emergencies.
Funeral Watch
A uniformed Posse member in a patrol car monitors the home of a deceased person during memorial services, checking doors and windows for up to three hours.
Holiday Toy Drive
An annual event conducted in collaboration with MCSO and the Sun City community to provide toys during the holidays.
Media Relations
Oversees internal and external communication, providing important information through the website, Facebook, newsletters, brochures, and publicity/advertising.
Neighborhood Watch Program
Assists residents in starting or rejuvenating Neighborhood Watch programs to deter crime.
Patrol Services
Trained Posse members patrol Sun City neighborhoods, businesses, and houses of worship to deter crime, conduct vacation watch house checks, wellness checks, assist the Fire Department, perform special night patrols with MCSO, and conduct drive-by patrols.
R.U.O.K. Program
A computer program in Northwestern Maricopa County, Arizona, where participants provide confidential personal history information to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for use by on-duty public safety personnel in emergencies.
Recycling Programs
Community events focused on recycling, often in partnership with MCSO, SCFD, or local businesses.
Seminars
Periodic seminars to educate residents on scams and frauds targeting the community, often in partnership with MCSO, SCFD, or local businesses.
Shred-a-thon
An event for secure document shredding.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Volunteer Law Enforcement Support Patrols 8 activities
    • Community Patrol Services
      Conducts regular vehicle patrols in Sun City neighborhoods, businesses, houses of worship, recreational areas, and shopping centers—including up to four patrol cars operating simultaneously—to deter crime, assist residents, and support public safety; also performs special night patrols in coordination with MCSO to prevent burglary, theft, and drug dealing.
    • Community Patrol Services
      Conducts regular vehicle patrols in Sun City neighborhoods, businesses, houses of worship, recreational areas, and shopping centers to deter crime, assist residents, and support public safety, with up to four patrol cars operating simultaneously, including special night patrols in coordination with MCSO to prevent burglary, theft, and drug dealing.
    • Community Patrols and Safety Checks
      Conducts regular vehicle patrols in Sun City neighborhoods, businesses, and houses of worship to deter crime, assist residents, and perform specific safety checks like Vacation Watch, wellness checks, and reporting open garage doors. This includes special night patrols in coordination with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
    • Community Safety Patrols
      Conducts regular vehicle patrols in Sun City neighborhoods, businesses, and houses of worship to deter crime and assist residents, including special night patrols focused on preventing burglary, theft, and drug dealing, and drive-by patrols at recreational areas and shopping centers.
    • Emergency Response Support
      Assists the Fire Department during emergency calls by monitoring equipment, managing crowds, and supporting traffic control to ensure public safety and operational efficiency.
    • Emergency Response Support
      Assists the Fire Department during emergency calls by monitoring equipment, managing crowds, and supporting traffic control.
    • Emergency Services Support
      Assists the Fire Department during emergency calls by monitoring equipment, crowds, and supporting traffic control.
    • Emergency Services Support
      Assists the Fire Department during emergency calls by monitoring equipment, crowds, and supporting traffic control.
  • Safe Disposal Events 5 activities
    • Annual Community Events
      Organizes annual events including the Back-to-School Supplies Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, Shred-a-thon, and Drug Take Back events, as well as recycling programs and seminars on scams and fraud prevention for residents.
    • Annual Community Events
      Organizes annual events including the Back-to-School Supplies Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, Shred-a-thon, and Drug Take Back events to support residents and promote community safety.
    • Community Events and Drives
      Organizes annual events such as a Back-to-School Supplies Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, Shred-a-thon, and Drug Take Back events, and hosts recycling programs and seminars on scams and fraud prevention.
    • Community Events and Information Dissemination
      Organizes and hosts community events such as annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, Shred-a-thon, Drug Take Back events, recycling programs, and seminars on scams and fraud prevention. The organization also distributes community information through various channels and provides speakers for community group meetings.
    • Resident Safety Education Programs
      Hosts recycling programs and seminars on scams and fraud prevention for Sun City residents to enhance awareness and personal safety.
  • Welfare and Property Check Services 5 activities
    • Funeral Watch Service
      Provides a "Funeral Watch" service where a uniformed Posse member in a patrol car monitors the home of a deceased person during memorial services for up to three hours, checking doors and windows to prevent break-ins.
    • Home Security Services
      Provides Vacation Watch house checks for residents who are out of town and offers a "Funeral Watch" service to monitor the homes of deceased persons during memorial services.
    • Residential Safety Checks
      Provides Vacation Watch house checks for out-of-town residents, on-request drive-by patrols for residents who feel unsafe, and a Funeral Watch service where a uniformed Posse member monitors a home during memorial services for up to three hours, checking doors and windows.
    • Residential Safety Checks
      Provides Vacation Watch house checks for residents who are out of town, on-request drive-by patrols for those feeling unsafe, and conducts wellness checks upon request from family, friends, or other organizations. Also detects and reports garage doors left open during patrols.
    • Wellness and Welfare Checks
      Conducts wellness checks upon request from family, friends, or other organizations to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals.
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline Operations 4 activities
    • Emergency Contact Program
      Operates an Emergency Contact Program that collects emergency contact and key holder information from participants and maintains a call center available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday to respond to emergencies involving individuals or property.
    • Emergency Contact Program
      Operates an Emergency Contact Program that collects emergency contact and key holder information from participants and maintains a call center available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday to respond to potential emergencies related to individuals or their property.
    • Emergency Contact and R.U.O.K. Program
      Operates an Emergency Contact Program and the R.U.O.K. computer program, which conducts check-in calls for participant safety and responds to potential emergencies by utilizing collected emergency contact and key holder information. A call center is available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday for these responses.
    • Emergency Contact and Wellness Checks
      Operates an Emergency Contact Program to respond to potential emergencies by collecting and utilizing emergency contact and key holder information. This includes conducting wellness checks upon request and operating a call center for emergency responses.
  • Neighborhood Watch Support & Patrol Programs 4 activities
    • Neighborhood Watch Support
      Supports the establishment and revitalization of Neighborhood Watch programs by providing trained members to assist communities in launching and maintaining these initiatives.
    • Neighborhood Watch Support
      Supports the establishment, launch, and revitalization of Neighborhood Watch programs by providing trained members and operational assistance to enhance community safety in Sun City.
    • Neighborhood Watch Support
      Supports the establishment and revitalization of Neighborhood Watch programs by providing trained members to assist communities in launching and maintaining these initiatives to enhance community safety.
    • Neighborhood Watch Support
      Supports the establishment, launch, and revitalization of Neighborhood Watch programs by providing trained members and organizational assistance to enhance community safety in Sun City.
  • Structured Volunteer Recruitment and Integration 4 activities
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
      Operates a dedicated department for recruiting and training new volunteers, offering flexible volunteer opportunities in terms of duties, days, and times to support Posse operations.
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
      Operates a dedicated department responsible for recruiting and training new volunteers, offering flexible opportunities in duties, days, and times to support organizational capacity.
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
      Operates a dedicated department for recruiting and training new volunteers, offering flexible opportunities in terms of duties, days, and times.
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
      Operates a dedicated department for recruiting and training new volunteers, offering flexible opportunities in terms of duties, days, and times.
  • Community Safety Education Programs 3 activities
    • Community Information and Engagement
      Distributes community information through various channels, provides speakers for community group meetings, and arranges media interviews to share services and safety tips.
    • Community Outreach and Education
      Provides speakers and representatives to attend community group meetings, hosts information tables, distributes safety information through website, Facebook, newsletters, brochures, and advertising, and arranges media interviews and articles to inform and engage the public.
    • Community Outreach and Education
      Provides speakers and representatives to attend community group meetings, hosts information tables, distributes safety information through website, Facebook, newsletters, brochures, and advertising, and arranges media interviews and articles to educate residents on safety and available services.
  • Domestic Violence Shelter & Support Services 2 activities
    • R.U.O.K. Check-In Program
      Operates the R.U.O.K. computer program in Northwestern Maricopa County, Arizona, which conducts regular check-in calls to monitor participant safety and well-being.
    • R.U.O.K. Check-in Program
      Operates the R.U.O.K. computer program in Northwestern Maricopa County, Arizona, which conducts regular check-in calls to participants to ensure their safety.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$407K
Contributions & grants$280K69%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$127K31%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$533K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.48M
Cash$681K
Investments$1.37M
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$2.48M
Liquid reserves46.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9
  • BEVERLY HOOSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • BOB LUCAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • CINDY EZSAK — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVE JORDAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DICK BRYANT — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOYLE HOOD — BOARD MEMBER
  • GENE PAPINEAU — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUDE MERTENS — BOARD MEMBER
  • RANDY ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Government — Non-emergency law enforcement contact provided in coordination with MCSO.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates on special night patrols focused on burglary, theft, and drug dealing.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates on the R.U.O.K. program by hosting participant data and integrating with public safety personnel.
  • Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates with the Posse on community events including the Back-to-School Supplies Drive and Holiday Toy Drive.
  • Posse Headquarters Partner — Hosts general informational meetings for Neighborhood Watch programs.
  • Recruiting Department Partner — Dedicated department responsible for recruiting and training volunteers.
  • Sun City Fire Department Partner — Partners with the Posse to provide information and services during community events.
  • community partners Partner — Receives articles, information, and media support from the Media Relations team.