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Tempe Community Action Agency Inc

Tempe, AZ · EIN 860254820 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S21Z · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · tempeaction.org
revenue
$5.7M
expenses
$5.2M
net assets
$3.0M
employees
71
volunteers
400
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TCAA's mission is to eliminate poverty and advance equitable communities. Our capacity to bring about positive change impacts over 33,000 unduplicated children and adults annually. This is equivalent to one in seven Tempe residents.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) provides direct services to combat poverty in the East Valley region of Arizona. Since 1966, it has operated programs focused on food security, housing stability, health and well-being, and economic mobility. The organization serves thousands of individuals annually through emergency shelter, food distribution, senior services, early childhood support, and financial assistance programs.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Economic Mobility Program
Offers financial assistance and counseling to prevent homelessness, including help with rent, utilities, and employment navigation
Escalante Community Garden
Provides space for community members to grow fresh produce, promoting food security and healthy living
Food Pantry
Distributes food boxes and meals to food-insecure individuals and families; includes senior nutrition services and Meals on Wheels
Health Start Program
Supports pregnant women and families with young children through prenatal education, screenings, early childhood development, and basic needs
I-HELP Emergency Shelter
Provides temporary shelter and supportive services for unsheltered adults and seniors, with case management to secure permanent housing
Senior Home-Sharing Program
Connects seniors with home-sharing arrangements to promote aging in place and reduce isolation
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 4 activities
    • Case Management and Financial Assistance
      Provides case management services, including assistance with navigating official documents like birth certificates, and offers financial assistance to 737 households to prevent homelessness. This also includes financial and employment guidance to 119 households, paying $1.2 million towards emergency housing costs.
    • Case Management and Financial Assistance
      Provides case management services, including assistance with official documents like birth certificates, and offers financial assistance to 737 households to prevent homelessness, paying $1.2 million towards emergency housing costs. Also provides financial and employment guidance to 119 households.
    • Financial and Employment Assistance Services
      Operates a Financial Success Center offering financial and employment guidance, emergency financial assistance to prevent homelessness, and support with housing costs. Assisted 737 households with financial aid, provided guidance to 119 households, and paid $1.2 million toward emergency housing costs.
    • Financial and Housing Stability Assistance
      Provides case management services, including assistance with obtaining necessary documents like birth certificates for utility assistance, and offers financial and/or employment guidance. The organization provided financial assistance to 737 households to prevent homelessness and paid $1.2 million towards emergency housing costs.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 4 activities
    • Community Leadership Development
      Established the Emerging Leaders Committee in 2020 to engage young professionals in community leadership and support for TCAA’s mission, including participation in events like the Tempe Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
    • Emerging Leaders Committee
      Established the Emerging Leaders Committee in 2020 to engage young professionals in community leadership and support for TCAA's mission, including supporting the annual Tempe Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
    • Emerging Leaders Committee
      Established the Emerging Leaders Committee in 2020 to engage young professionals in community leadership and support for TCAA's mission.
    • Emerging Leaders Committee
      Established the Emerging Leaders Committee in 2020 to engage young professionals in community leadership and support for the organization's mission.
  • Emergency Shelter Services 4 activities
    • Emergency Shelter and Homeless Support (I-HELP Program)
      Operates the I-HELP program, which provides temporary shelter and support services to help individuals recover and transition into permanent housing. Provided safe emergency shelter to 194 adults and 72 seniors, along with 12,270 bed nights and meals, and conducted 3,116 interventions with unhoused individuals.
    • Emergency Shelter and Housing Support (I-HELP Program)
      Operates the I-HELP program, providing temporary shelter, daytime resources, and support to help individuals, including 194 adults and 72 seniors, recover and transition into permanent housing. This includes providing 12,270 nutritious meals and safe bed nights.
    • Emergency Shelter and Housing Support (I-HELP)
      Operates the I-HELP program, providing temporary shelter, daytime resources, and support to 194 adults and 72 seniors to help them transition into permanent housing. This includes 12,270 safe bed nights annually.
    • Emergency Shelter and Support for Unhoused Individuals
      Operates the I-HELP program, providing temporary shelter and support to help individuals recover and transition into permanent housing, including 12,270 nutritious meals and safe bed nights for adults and seniors. The program provided safe emergency shelter to 194 adults and 72 seniors and conducted 3,116 interventions with unhoused individuals.
  • Regional Service Center Operations 3 activities
    • Community Action Program and Financial Success Center
      Operates a Community Action Program and Financial Success Center at 2146 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ, providing various support services to the community.
    • Community Action and Financial Success Center
      Operates a Community Action Program and Financial Success Center at 2146 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ, which serves as a hub for various support services.
    • Community Action and Financial Success Center
      Operates a Community Action Program and Financial Success Center at 2146 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ, which also includes Health Start and Neighbors Helping Neighbors programs.
  • Senior Meal Delivery and Congregate Dining 3 activities
    • Senior Nutrition Programs
      Provides nutritious lunches and social interaction to seniors through senior centers and Meals on Wheels, serving 631 seniors and delivering 12,270 meals annually.
    • Senior Nutrition and Social Programs
      Provides nutritious lunches and social interaction to seniors through senior centers and Meals on Wheels, serving 631 seniors. This also includes the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to combat social isolation among seniors and assisting 200 seniors with aging in place.
    • Senior Nutrition and Social Support Services
      Provides warm weekday meals, social engagement, and food pantry access to seniors through the Senior Center at Escalante and operates Senior Nutrition Programs including Senior Lunches and Meals on Wheels from the North Tempe Multi-generational Center. Served 631 seniors through nutritious lunches and social interaction in the reported year.
  • Senior Social & Recreational Activities 2 activities
    • Senior Social Engagement and Wellness Programs
      Runs the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to combat social isolation among seniors, engaging 829 seniors in health and wellness programming and assisting 200 seniors with aging in place.
    • Senior Social Isolation and Aging in Place Programs
      Runs the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to combat social isolation among seniors and operates it at the Escalante Community Center. This program assisted 200 seniors with aging in place.
  • Document Assistance and Application Support 1 activity
    • Case Management and Document Assistance
      Provides case management services including help with navigating official systems and obtaining critical documents such as birth certificates, which supports applications for utility and other assistance programs.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Food Pantry and Meal Distribution Programs
      Operates a food pantry at 2146 E. Apache Blvd and a food pantry delivery program to ensure consistent access to meals and resources. Provided 463,294 meals to 31,817 unduplicated individuals through food boxes and meals annually.
    • Food Pantry and Meal Programs
      Operates a food pantry at 2146 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ, providing food assistance through food boxes and a delivery program. This includes providing 463,294 meals to 31,817 individuals annually.
    • Food Pantry and Meal Services
      Operates a food pantry, including a delivery program, providing food assistance and over 463,294 meals annually to more than 31,817 individuals in Tempe. This includes warm weekday meals and food pantry access for seniors.
    • Food Pantry and Meal Services
      Operates a food pantry, including a delivery program, providing food assistance and over 463,294 meals annually to more than 31,817 individuals in Tempe. This includes warm weekday meals and food pantry access for seniors.
    • Health and Wellness Programming
      Engages 829 seniors, adults, and children in health and wellness programming, including the Health Start program.
    • Health and Wellness Programming
      Engages seniors, adults, and children in health and wellness programming, serving 829 individuals.
    • Senior Nutrition and Social Engagement Programs
      Provides warm weekday meals, social engagement, and food pantry access to seniors through the Senior Center at Escalante, and operates Senior Lunches and Meals on Wheels from the North Tempe Multi-generational Center. These programs provided nutritious lunches and social interaction to 631 seniors.
    • Senior Social Engagement and Aging-in-Place Support
      Runs the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program and other health and wellness initiatives to combat social isolation among seniors and support aging in place. Engaged 829 seniors, adults, and children in wellness programming and assisted 200 seniors with aging in place.
    • Unhoused Individual Interventions
      Conducts 3,116 interventions with unhoused individuals to provide support and assistance.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$5.71M
Contributions & grants$2.98M52%
Program service revenue$2.78M49%
Investment income$-100K-2%
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$5.16M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$2.18M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.45M
Cash$1.61M
Investments$0
Liabilities$433K
Net assets$3.01M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +20.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Deborah Arteaga CEO 40 $136K
board members · 19
  • Barbara Lloyd — Director
  • Bob Kawa — Director
  • Brian Lee — Director
  • Chris Gonzalez — Director
  • Chris Jones — Treasurer
  • Deidre Smith — Director
  • Doug Gaylor — Director
  • Electa Thompson — Past Chair
  • Eric Cylwik — Director
  • Jason Franz — Chairperson
  • Javier Lucera — Director
  • Jennifer Midgett — Secretary
  • John Skelton — Director
  • Linda Redman — Director
  • Lou Silverman — Director
  • Raveen Arora — Director
  • Rosa Inchausti — Director
  • Shereen Lerner — Vice Chair
  • Tom Avery — Director
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • AZCEND Partner — Partner for the East Valley Home Sharing Program.
  • Arizona Diaper Bank Partner — Provides diapers for Health Start program families.
  • Aster Aging Partner — Partner for the East Valley Home Sharing Program.
  • Circle the City Partner — Provides onsite medical care for shelter participants.
  • City of Scottsdale Partner — Provides in-kind space at senior centers.
  • City of Tempe Partner — Provides in-kind space at senior centers and community garden sites.
  • HOM Partner — Assists with landlord engagement, housing connections, and lease/payment processing.
  • Health Start Partner — Collaborates with Health Start on community events such as the Día de las Madres celebration.
  • Homeless ID Project Partner — Provides onsite identification document recovery.
  • Loni Bell Partner — Volunteer providing ongoing support at the food pantry.
  • Open Hearts Partner — Provides nurse practitioner and therapeutic counseling consultation.
  • Shoebox Ministries Partner — Provides hygiene kits for distribution to unsheltered individuals.
  • Tempe Houses of Worship Partner — Serve as overnight hosts for I-HELP shelter participants.
  • United Food Bank Partner — Provides federal and local food resources for the Food Pantry.