irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $2.58MCHILDREN'S SERVICES - INCLUDES EARLY LEARNING CENTER AND THERAPY SERVICES. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVES CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES FROM SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. THE INCLUSIVE SETTING OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN. THE THERAPY PROGRAM WORKS WITH CHILDREN TO DEVELOP FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS, SENSORY INTEGRATION, AND COMMUNICATION. WE PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPIES TO CHILDREN IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS.
- #2 $454KADULT SERVICES - THE DAY TREATMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS SERVES HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF TWENTY-TWO WITH DISABILITIES AND HELPS THEM DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND/OR EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
ArizonAbility Adult Day Program
Offers a comprehensive adult day program in North Phoenix focused on life skills development, wellness, nutrition, accessible sports and fitness, creative expression, and community engagement for adults with disabilities
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program
Provides evaluations and training for speech-generating devices and high-tech communication systems, including eye gaze technology, to support nonverbal or minimally verbal individuals
Early Learning Center
Early childhood education program supporting children with disabilities through developmentally appropriate learning and therapeutic activities
Pediatric Therapy Program
Provides occupational, physical, speech and language, and feeding therapies for children with developmental challenges; includes specialized services such as AAC evaluations, DME assessments, infant motor evaluations, and technology-enhanced mobility training using ZeroG® and babyG® systems
Technology-Enhanced Mobility Training
Uses advanced equipment like ZeroG® and babyG® dynamic body-weight support systems to promote safe movement, strength, and motor development in children with motor disorders
activities · 13 groups
what they do
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Adult Day Training & Enrichment Programs 4 activities
- Adult Day ProgramsOffers adult day programs focused on skill-building, personal growth, and community engagement for adults with disabilities, including culinary life skills, horticulture therapy, physical activities, and community outings and volunteer activities.
- Adult Day ProgramsOffers adult day programs focused on skill-building, personal growth, and community engagement for adults with disabilities, including culinary life skills, community outings, volunteer activities, physical activities, and horticulture therapy, with a staff-to-member ratio of one to four.
- Adult Day ProgramsOffers adult day programs focused on skill-building, personal growth, and community engagement for adults with disabilities, including culinary life skills, horticulture therapy, physical activities, and community outings and volunteer activities.
- Adult Day ProgramsOffers adult day programs focused on skill-building, personal growth, and community engagement for adults with disabilities, maintaining a staff-to-member ratio of one to four with one-on-one support available in special situations.
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General Volunteer Support Services 4 activities
- Volunteer EngagementOperates volunteer programs in the Early Learning Center, Pediatric Therapy clinics, and Adult Day Program classrooms to support children and adults with disabilities, assisting with classroom activities, snack preparation, field trips, community engagement, and clerical support, as well as annual events.
- Volunteer EngagementOperates volunteer programs in the Early Learning Center, Pediatric Therapy clinics, and Adult Day Program classrooms to support children and adults with disabilities, assisting with classroom activities, snack preparation, field trips, community engagement, clerical support, and annual events.
- Volunteer EngagementOperates volunteer programs in the Early Learning Center, Pediatric Therapy clinics, and Adult Day Program classrooms to support children and adults with disabilities, assisting with classroom activities, snack preparation, field trips, community engagement, and clerical support, as well as annual events.
- Volunteer ProgramsOperates volunteer programs in the Early Learning Center, Pediatric Therapy clinics, and Adult Day Program classrooms to support children and adults with disabilities, engaging volunteers to assist with classroom activities, snack preparation, field trips, community engagement, clerical support, and annual events.
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Respite and Personal Care Support 3 activities
- Home and Community-Based CareProvides one-on-one home and community-based care through trained direct care workers, who are hired and trained by the organization.
- Home and Community-Based CareProvides one-on-one home and community-based care through trained direct care workers for individuals with disabilities.
- Home and Community-Based CareProvides one-on-one home and community-based care through trained direct care workers for individuals with disabilities.
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Direct Support Professional & Caregiver Training 2 activities
- Direct Care Worker TrainingTrains direct care workers in multiple areas including CPR, first aid, HIPAA, cultural competency, medication procedures, and positive behavior support.
- Direct Care Worker TrainingTrains direct care workers in multiple areas including CPR, first aid, HIPAA, cultural competency, medication procedures, and positive behavior support.
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Special Needs Family Resource Support 2 activities
- Family Informational ResourcesProvides informational resources to help families understand developmental delays and disabilities in children.
- Informational Resources for FamiliesProvides informational resources to help families understand developmental delays and disabilities in children.
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Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 1 activity
- Adult Art ProgramHosts an annual Art Show each fall to display and sell member artwork, with proceeds supporting program activities.
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Senior Social & Recreational Activities 1 activity
- Adult Community Engagement and VolunteeringConducts community outings two to three times per week to support member independence and socialization, organizes weekly volunteer activities at St. Mary’s Food Bank, participates in volunteer efforts with Friends of the Phoenix Library, and organizes monthly community engagement activities based on participant interests.
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Culinary Job Training & Workforce Development 1 activity
- Adult Culinary Life Skills ProgramOperates a weekly cooking program where members plan menus, shop for ingredients, and prepare meals, and a participant-run snack shack that sells light snacks and beverages daily.
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Senior-Focused Fitness and Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Adult Physical Activities and WellnessProvides physical activities several times per week, including fitness videos, Wii, Tai Chi, walking clubs, and personal wellness instruction, and has constructed an accessible basketball court, adaptive exercise circuit, and outdoor event center as part of the adult day program.
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Horticultural Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Horticulture Therapy ProgramOperates a horticulture therapy program with a greenhouse and raised garden beds accessible to wheelchair users, where participants grow nutritional plants.
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Early Childhood Developmental Assessment and Therapy 1 activity
- Inclusive Early Learning and Therapy ServicesServes children with physical and developmental disabilities in an inclusive early learning setting, providing in-classroom therapy services through UCP therapists and integrating therapeutic support into daily classroom activities.
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Integrated Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Services 1 activity
- Pediatric Therapy ProgramsProvides therapy programs for children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including play-based feeding therapy, pediatric durable medical equipment evaluations, infant motor evaluations, and augmentative and alternative communication evaluations and training.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Inclusive Early Learning and Therapy Services for ChildrenServes children with physical and developmental disabilities in an inclusive early learning setting, providing in-classroom therapy services and specialized therapy programs, including play-based feeding therapy, pediatric durable medical equipment evaluations, infant motor evaluations, and augmentative and alternative communication evaluations and training.
- Inclusive Early Learning and Therapy Services for ChildrenServes children with physical and developmental disabilities in an inclusive early learning setting, providing in-classroom therapy services and specialized therapy programs, including play-based feeding therapy, pediatric durable medical equipment evaluations, infant motor evaluations, and augmentative and alternative communication evaluations and training.
- Student Internships and Observation HoursProvides college students with observation hours and relevant experience aligned with their field of study in pediatric therapy, early education, and marketing.
- Student Observation and Experience ProgramProvides college students with observation hours and relevant experience aligned with their field of study in pediatric therapy, early education, and marketing.
- Student Observation and Experience ProgramsProvides college students with observation hours and relevant experience aligned with their field of study in pediatric therapy, early education, and marketing.
- Student Observation and Experience ProgramsProvides college students with observation hours and relevant experience aligned with their field of study in pediatric therapy, early education, and marketing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$9.92M
Contributions & grants$4.24M43%
Program service revenue$5.53M56%
Investment income$102K1%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$8.22M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$6.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.96M
Cash$1.71M
Investments$4.09M
Liabilities$587K
Net assets$11.37M
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BRENDA HANSERD | CEO/CFO (TERM APR 22) | 40 | $196K |
| VALERIE PIERACCINI | DIRECTOR OF THERAPY & ELC | 40 | $146K |
board members · 13
- BRETT HEISING — CHAIR
- CHRISTOPHER VINYARD — MEMBER
- CRAIG WOODS DVM — MEMBER
- DAN WILLIAMS — TREASURER
- GARY BRENNAN — MEMBER (TERM MAR 22)
- MANNY CAIRO — MEMBER
- MARCOS TAPIA — MEMBER
- MICHAEL KRUER MD — MEMBER (TERM NOV 21)
- NICOLE ALMOND ANDERSON — MEMBER
- PHIL BARBER — MEMBER
- RANDALL HOWE — VICE CHAIR
- SON YONG PAK — SECRETARY
- SUZY PEEL — MEMBER (TERM MAR 22)
relationships · 14
who they work with
- ABILITY 360 Partner — Organization that facilitates monthly self-advocacy training for members.
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Follows ADHS guidelines in adjusting operations and safety protocols during the pandemic.
- Centers for Disease Control Government — Follows CDC guidelines in adjusting operations and safety protocols during the pandemic.
- Circle K Partner — Corporate partner with a 41-year partnership; hosts donation boxes in stores across Arizona.
- Circle K Partner — Partner organization whose fundraising efforts support UCP of Central Arizona.
- Department of Economic Security Government — State agency through which HCBS services are funded.
- Fast Lane Car Club Partner — Partners to host a private, inclusive car show in Scottsdale for children and families in the disability community.
- Friends of the Phoenix Library Partner — Partner organization where members volunteer to stock bookshelves in the library warehouse.
- Numotion Partner — Collaborates with UCP on pediatric durable medical equipment (DME) evaluations.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Government — UCP is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, offering student loan forgiveness benefits to eligible volunteers and employees.
- Southwest Human Development Partner — Provides training, coaching, and support to the Early Learning Center through its Inclusion Program to implement inclusive environments.
- St. Mary's Food Bank Partner — Collaborates with ArizonAbility program participants, as shown in a group photo at their facility.
- St. Mary’s Food Bank Partner — Partner organization where members volunteer weekly to sort clothes and create food boxes.
- Thunderbirds Charities Partner — Supports the therapy department; produced a mini-documentary highlighting the partnership.