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CATALYST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860974335 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.catalystaz.com
revenue
$288K
expenses
$159K
net assets
$522K
employees
0
volunteers
25
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) SUPPORT SERVICES FOR URBAN COMMUNITY URBAN REDEVELOPMENT & AFFORDABLE HOUSING

profile · synthesized from sources

Church-based organization in Phoenix, AZ offering discipleship programs, leadership training, and spiritual formation for adults and children. Provides faith-centered courses, baptism preparation, marriage counseling, and prayer gatherings. Focuses on equipping individuals to follow Jesus and engage in ministry through structured experiences like Catalyst University and ROOTED.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Baptism Orientation
Discipleship process that prepares individuals for baptism through orientation and two discipleship classes to understand salvation and next steps in faith
Catalyst Kids
Children's ministry teaching biblical truths through age-specific environments focused on spiritual checkpoints like authentic faith, wise choices, and spiritual disciplines
Catalyst University
Five-course certificate program in Christian leadership covering Homiletics, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Coaching, and Team Leadership; courses meet weekly for 6–7 weeks
Marriage 101
Class for couples preparing for marriage or seeking to strengthen their relationship, offering tools for a healthy and successful marriage
Prayer Gathering
Weekly prayer meeting with worship and teaching, designed to deepen connection with Jesus and the community through prayer experiences
ROOTED
10-week discipleship experience focused on connecting adults and seniors to God, the church, and their purpose through group discussions, prayer, service, and celebration
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Structured Bible Study & Spiritual Growth Programs 7 activities
    • Christian Discipleship and Education Programs
      Offers various programs including a 10-week discipleship program ("Rooted"), baptism orientation and preparatory classes, and age-specific religious education for children. It also provides classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals apply their faith.
    • Christian Discipleship and Education Programs
      Offers various programs including a 10-week discipleship program ("Rooted"), baptism orientation and preparatory classes, and age-specific religious education for children. It also provides classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals apply their faith.
    • Facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth programs
      Offers a 10-week discipleship program involving group discussions, prayer, service, and a closing celebration. Also offers Rooted, a 10-week program designed to facilitate life change, and two discipleship classes before baptism to teach individuals how to live out their faith and follow Jesus.
    • Facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth programs
      Offers a 10-week discipleship program involving group discussions, prayer, service, and a closing celebration; provides the "Rooted" 10-week program designed to facilitate life change; and offers two discipleship classes before baptism to teach individuals how to live out their faith and follow Jesus.
    • Offer faith application classes on practical topics
      Provides classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals learn and apply their faith.
    • Offer faith-based classes on practical life topics
      Provides classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals learn and apply their faith in everyday life.
    • Religious Education and Discipleship Programs
      Offers various programs including a 10-week discipleship program ("Rooted") involving group discussions, prayer, and service, and provides age-specific learning environments for children in religious education. It also offers classes on topics such as marriage, finances, and leadership to help individuals apply their faith, and provides two discipleship classes before baptism.
  • Intercessory Prayer Ministry 6 activities
    • Prayer Request Service
      Accepts and prays for individuals' prayer requests.
    • Prayer Request Service
      Accepts and prays for individuals' prayer requests.
    • Prayer Request Services
      Accepts and prays for individuals' prayer requests.
    • Prayer Request and Support
      Accepts and prays for individuals' prayer requests.
    • Provide prayer support
      Accepts prayer requests and prays for individuals.
    • Provide prayer support and request response
      Accepts prayer requests and prays for individuals as part of ongoing spiritual care.
  • Regular Worship Services & Gatherings 5 activities
    • Host weekly on-campus and online worship gatherings
      Hosts multiple on-campus Sunday gatherings at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m., as well as an online gathering at 11:00 a.m. Also hosts a weekly Wednesday evening prayer gathering at 6:15 p.m. featuring prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word.
    • Host weekly on-campus and online worship gatherings
      Hosts multiple on-campus Sunday gatherings at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m., as well as an online gathering at 11:00 a.m. Also hosts a weekly Wednesday evening Prayer Gathering at 6:15 p.m. featuring prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word.
    • Religious Gatherings and Services
      Hosts regular on-campus and online Sunday gatherings, as well as a weekly Wednesday evening prayer gathering that includes prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word. Special celebrations like Easter Sunday are also hosted.
    • Religious Worship Services
      Hosts regular on-campus and online Sunday gatherings, as well as a weekly Wednesday evening prayer gathering that includes prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word. Special celebrations like Easter Sunday are also hosted.
    • Religious Worship Services
      Hosts regular on-campus and online Sunday gatherings, as well as a weekly Wednesday evening prayer gathering that includes prayer, musical worship, and study of God's word. Special celebrations like Easter Sunday are also hosted.
  • Church Membership and Visitor Integration 5 activities
    • Provide volunteer engagement opportunities
      Offers opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
    • Support volunteer engagement and service opportunities
      Provides opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Offers opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Offers opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
    • Volunteer Opportunities
      Provides opportunities for individuals to volunteer and serve within the church.
  • Marriage Preparation & Wedding Support 4 activities
    • Marriage Preparation and Support
      Provides guidance and resources for couples planning to marry, including access to wedding venue availability and a "Marriage 101" program offering tools for successful and healthy marriages.
    • Marriage Preparation and Support
      Provides guidance and support for couples planning to marry, including access to wedding venue availability and a "Marriage 101" program offering tools for successful and healthy marriages.
    • Marriage Preparation and Support
      Provides guidance and support for couples planning to marry, including access to wedding venue availability and a "Marriage 101" program offering tools for successful and healthy marriages.
    • Offer marriage preparation and enrichment programs
      Provides Marriage 101, a program offering tools for successful and healthy marriages, and offers guidance and next steps for couples planning to marry through direct contact with the church office. Also provides access to wedding venue availability upon inquiry.
  • Baptism Services and Preparation 3 activities
    • Administer baptism and orientation
      Offers Baptism Orientation to help individuals understand the meaning and process of baptism and their spiritual journey, and conducts baptism as a step of discipleship.
    • Administer baptism and orientation
      Offers Baptism Orientation to help individuals understand the meaning and process of baptism and their spiritual journey, and administers baptism as a step of discipleship.
    • Baptism Services and Orientation
      Offers baptism as a step of discipleship and provides Baptism Orientation to help individuals understand the meaning and process of baptism and their spiritual journey.
  • Marriage Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver marriage preparation and enrichment programs
      Offers Marriage 101, a program providing tools for successful and healthy marriages, and provides guidance and next steps for couples planning to marry through direct contact with the church office, including access to wedding venue availability.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Childcare Services
      Provides childcare during prayer gatherings and conducts background checks, interviews, and training for all adult team members working with children to ensure safety.
    • Childcare Services
      Provides childcare during prayer gatherings and ensures the safety of children by conducting background checks, in-person interviews, and training for all adult team members who work with children.
    • Childcare Services
      Provides childcare during prayer gatherings and conducts background checks, interviews, and training for all adult team members working with children to ensure safety.
    • Childcare Services
      Provides childcare during prayer gatherings and conducts background checks, interviews, and training for all adult team members working with children to ensure a safe environment.
    • Christian Leadership Certificate Program
      Operates Catalyst University, a five-course certificate program covering Homiletics (Public Speaking), Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Counseling, and Team Leadership.
    • Christian Leadership Certificate Program
      Operates Catalyst University, a five-course certificate program covering Homiletics (Public Speaking), Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Counseling, and Team Leadership.
    • Deliver leadership and faith-based training through Catalyst University
      Operates Catalyst University, a five-course Christian leadership certificate program covering Homiletics (Public Speaking), Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Counseling, and Team Leadership.
    • Host special events and celebrations
      Hosts an Easter Sunday celebration with children's games following the service.
    • Host special events and seasonal celebrations
      Hosts an Easter Sunday celebration with children's games following the service.
    • Operate Catalyst University leadership program
      Runs Catalyst University, a five-course Christian leadership certificate program covering Homiletics (Public Speaking), Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Leadership, Biblical Counseling, and Team Leadership.
    • Provide children’s and religious education programs
      Offers age-specific learning environments for children during services and conducts background checks, interviews, and training for all adult team members working with children. Also provides childcare during prayer gatherings.
    • Provide children’s and religious education programs
      Offers age-specific learning environments for children during services, including childcare during prayer gatherings, and conducts background checks, interviews, and training for all adult team members working with children.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$288K
Contributions & grants$285K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$159K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$120K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$522K
Cash$516K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$522K
Liquid reserves38.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -28.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SAMSON DUNN PRESIDENT/CEO 2 $142K
ROSE VELTEMA ACCOUNTANT 10 $58K
ANTONIO DELAROSA PROGRAM DIRECTOR 20 $40K
board members · 2
  • FELIPE MONTENEGRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVE LOYD — SECRETARY
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • CATALYST CHURCH Partner — Catalyst University is the higher learning institute of CATALYST CHURCH.
  • Ignite Phoenix Partner — Shares contact email (connect@ignitephx.com) for handling general inquiries, indicating a coordinated communication channel.
  • church Partner — Each ROOTED group is led by a leader in the church, indicating an integrated relationship with local church leadership.