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ARIZONA PEACE CENTER INC

MESA, AZ · EIN 455102055 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A70 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · arizonapeacecenter.org
revenue
$130K
expenses
$88K
net assets
$113K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE RELIGIOUS RESOURCE MATERIAL TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS INTERESTED IN OUR LADY OF MEDJUGORIE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Peace Center hosts Catholic conferences featuring speakers on faith, conversion, and pro-life ministry, with a focus on Eucharistic revival and spiritual healing. The organization promotes peace through evangelization, prayer, and personal testimony, drawing on international Catholic figures and American clergy. Events are held in Arizona and center on themes of repentance, conversion, and devotion to Mary and the Eucharist.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Peace Conference
Catholic conference featuring national speakers on conversion, Eucharistic revival, pro-life ministry, and Marian devotion; held in Arizona with live and taped presentations
Evangelization Through Testimony
Program centered on personal conversion stories shared by speakers, including former Muslims, ex-addicts, and pro-life advocates, to inspire spiritual renewal
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Christian Retreats & Prayer Events 7 activities
    • Coordinate Days of Prayer and Retreats
      Coordinates Days of Prayer and Retreats at various parishes and provides presentations on Medjugorje to groups upon request, extending spiritual services beyond the annual conference.
    • Coordinate Days of Prayer and Retreats
      Coordinates Days of Prayer and Retreats at various parishes and provides presentations on Medjugorje to groups upon request.
    • Coordinate Days of Prayer and Retreats
      Coordinates Days of Prayer and Retreats at various parishes and provides presentations on Medjugorje to groups upon request.
    • Coordinating Days of Prayer and Retreats
      Coordinates Days of Prayer and Retreats at various parishes and provides presentations on Medjugorje to groups upon request.
    • Host Guest Speakers and Testimony Events
      Invites guest speakers to share personal testimonies, including pro-life and chastity advocates and converts from other faiths, as part of its programming to inspire and educate attendees.
    • Organize Days of Prayer, Retreats, and Spiritual Events
      Coordinates Days of Prayer and Reflection, retreats, and special spiritual events such as the Day of Prayer and Reflection featuring the Holy Rosary and Holy Mass, full-day events with multiple spiritual talks, and the Sacrament of Confession; also conducts presentations on Medjugorje for groups upon request.
    • Organize Days of Prayer, retreats, and guest speaker events
      Coordinates Days of Prayer and retreats at various parishes and hosts guest speakers on topics related to faith and conversion, such as pro-life advocacy and religious testimony, including events featuring Patricia Sandoval and Nikki Kingsley.
  • Marian Conference Organization 7 activities
    • Host Annual Arizona Marian Conference
      Organizes and hosts an annual three-day religious conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, typically at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, featuring spiritual talks, religious services (including Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, Sacrament of Confession), devotional prayers (Rosary, Crowning of Mary), and special events such as the Rosary for the United States and the "Right to Life" Children's Rosary.
    • Host Virtual Marian Conferences
      Conducted online conferences, including a 2021 virtual event themed "Mary, Our Hope," and hosted its first online conference, expanding access to spiritual programming beyond in-person attendance.
    • Host annual Arizona Marian Conference
      Organizes and hosts an annual three-day Arizona Marian Conference featuring religious services, spiritual talks, and devotional activities. The event has been held in person at the DoubleTree Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, and also offered virtually, as seen in the 2021 online conference themed "Mary, Our Hope."
    • Host the Arizona Marian Conference
      Hosts the annual Arizona Marian Conference, a multi-day event featuring religious services such as Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Sacrament of Confession, Rosary prayers, and spiritual talks from various speakers. The conference has been held both in-person in Scottsdale, Arizona, and online.
    • Organize and Host the Arizona Marian Conference
      Annually hosts the Arizona Marian Conference, a multi-day event featuring religious services such as Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Sacrament of Confession, Rosary prayers, and spiritual talks by various speakers. The conference has been held at the DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has also included online formats.
    • Organize and Host the Arizona Marian Conference
      Annually hosts the Arizona Marian Conference, a multi-day event featuring religious services such as Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Sacrament of Confession, Rosary prayers, and spiritual talks by various speakers. The conference has been held both in-person at the DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, and online.
    • Organizing the Arizona Marian Conference
      Hosts an annual three-day Arizona Marian Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, which includes religious services such as Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Sacrament of Confession, Rosary prayers, and spiritual talks from various speakers. The conference has been held both in-person and online.
  • Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole Programs 6 activities
    • Deliver financial and material aid to war-affected communities in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
      Provides ongoing financial assistance and material support—including monetary donations, clothing, blankets, toys, school supplies, medical equipment, and medicines—to families, orphans, widows, refugees, churches, convents, monasteries, and hospitals in the Medjugorje region and surrounding war-affected areas of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
    • Provide Financial and Material Aid to War-Affected Individuals and Institutions
      Provides ongoing financial assistance and delivers monetary donations, blankets, clothes, toys, school supplies, hospital equipment, drugs, and medicines to war-affected individuals and institutions in Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, including families, orphans, widows, refugees, churches, convents, monasteries, and hospitals, particularly in the Medjugorje area. This includes raising funds for specific needs, such as purchasing clothes dryers for Mother's Village orphanage.
    • Provide Humanitarian Aid to Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina
      Offers ongoing financial assistance and material aid (blankets, clothes, toys, school supplies, hospital equipment, drugs, and medicines) to war-affected individuals and institutions in Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, including families, orphans, widows, refugees, churches, convents, monasteries, and hospitals.
    • Provide Humanitarian Aid to Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina
      Offers ongoing financial assistance and material aid (blankets, clothes, toys, school supplies, hospital equipment, drugs, and medicines) to war-affected individuals and institutions in Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, including families, orphans, widows, refugees, churches, convents, monasteries, and hospitals. This includes specific fundraising efforts like purchasing clothes dryers for Mother's Village orphanage.
    • Provide International Humanitarian Assistance
      Delivers financial aid and material support—including monetary donations, clothing, blankets, toys, school supplies, medical equipment, and medicines—to war-affected individuals and institutions in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the Medjugorje region, including orphans, widows, refugees, churches, convents, monasteries, and hospitals.
    • Providing Humanitarian Aid to Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina
      Provides ongoing financial assistance and material donations (blankets, clothes, toys, school supplies, hospital equipment, drugs, and medicines) to war-affected individuals and institutions in Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, including families, orphans, widows, refugees, churches, convents, monasteries, and hospitals.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Improve Conference Accessibility
      Completed renovation of the Forum Ballroom at the DoubleTree Resort to relocate it to the first floor and remove access steps, enhancing physical accessibility for attendees.
    • Operate Conference Gift Store
      Runs a gift store during the Arizona Marian Conference to support outreach and provide religious items to attendees.
    • Operate conference gift store and improve event accessibility
      Operates a gift store during the Arizona Marian Conference and has undertaken facility improvements such as renovating the Forum Ballroom at the DoubleTree Resort to enhance accessibility by relocating it to the first floor and removing steps.
    • Provide Parochial Administration
      Serves as parochial administrator for St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Scottsdale, indicating ongoing pastoral and administrative leadership within a local parish.
    • Provide spiritual services during conferences and events
      Offers regular spiritual services including Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, Holy Mass, the Sacrament of Confession, Rosary prayers, and healing services as part of conference programming and special events such as the Day of Prayer and Reflection.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$29K23%
Program service revenue$100K77%
Investment income$250%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$88K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$113K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$113K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 10
  • ANN FAIRBANKS — DIRECTOR
  • CAROL BLANK — DIRECTOR
  • CHERYL WISDOM — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA FORDOS — DIRECTOR
  • FRAN KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
  • HELEN ZEC — DIRECTOR
  • JANICE FLOOD — DIRECTOR
  • JEAN DORAME — DIRECTOR
  • JOE WEBBER — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN VEGA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • All Saints Catholic Church Partner — Hosted the Day of Prayer and Reflection event at its location in Mesa, AZ.
  • Diocese of Phoenix Government — Ordained priests for and serves parishes within the Diocese of Phoenix.
  • DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort Partner — Host venue for the 2022 Arizona Marian Conference.
  • DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort Partner — Hosted the 2023 Arizona Marian Conference at its facility.
  • DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel - Paradise Valley Partner — Host hotel for the Arizona Marian Conference with a special room rate arranged by Arizona Peace Center
  • DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel - Paradise Valley Partner — Host venue for the Arizona Marian Conference, including facility use and catering services.
  • Franciscan Sisters of Medjugorje Partner — Staff the eight individual homes at Mother's Village orphanage.
  • Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Partner — Featured speaker Fr. Chris Alar, Provincial Superior of the Marian Fathers, participated in the event.
  • Mother’s Village Partner — Visited the orphanage and raised funds to purchase clothes dryers for its eight homes.
  • Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Government — Recognizes and approves devotion to Our Lady under the title “The Queen of Peace” as promoted by the Arizona Peace Center.