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La Frontera Center Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860215009 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P840 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.lafronteraaz.org
revenue
$40.9M
expenses
$39.8M
net assets
$21.1M
employees
849
volunteers
19
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

To provide a full continuum of behavioral health care services.

profile · synthesized from sources

La Frontera Arizona is a large nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization providing a full continuum of services to economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse populations. They offer mental health, substance abuse, and crisis intervention services for children, adolescents, adults, and veterans. The organization operates across Arizona, with a significant presence in Southern Arizona and the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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. #1 primary $23.67M
    Child Services - Comprehensive diagnostic and psychotherapeutic outpatient services. Individual, family and group therapies on an outpatient basis.
  2. #2 $3.49M
    Other Programs - All other mental health programs.
named programs · 15 · from sources

what they call their work

Casa de Vida
Residential and inpatient services for adult substance use.
EMPACT-SPC
Provides outpatient behavioral health services, including counseling, substance abuse, crisis intervention, and prevention to children, adults, and families in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
Estrella de Vida Program (EDV)
A transitional living facility partnered with a day program to lead to employment for members.
La Frontera NM
Programs include Treatment Foster Care, Multisystemic Therapy and Assertive Community Treatment in New Mexico.
La Paloma Family Services
Provides foster care, therapeutic foster care, and group homes for children and youth in Pima County.
Magnotto House
Residential and inpatient services for homeless adults.
Menninger House
Residential and inpatient services for adult mental health.
Milagro
Residential and inpatient services for adult mental health and substance use.
Mountain Rose
Residential and inpatient services for adult mental health.
Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)
Residential and inpatient services for adult mental health hospitalization.
Rally Point Arizona
Provides a crisis hotline, peer support, and navigator services for veterans and military service members and their families.
SEABHS (Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services)
Operates multiple behavioral health care facilities in Southeastern Arizona.
Stonecorner Real Estate and Development
Provides a full-service suite of creative, results-oriented solutions to the affordable housing industry.
Thornydale Ranch
Residential and inpatient services for adult mental health.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Provides mariachi and baile folklórico workshops, concerts, and a daylong Fiesta de Garibaldi.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Transitional Housing for Recovery 3 activities
    • Dual Diagnosis Programs
      Operates leading dual diagnosis programs recognized nationally for addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
    • Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program
      Operates one of the leading dual diagnosis programs in the nation, specializing in treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, with multiple programs recognized through national awards.
    • Residential Treatment Programs
      Operates multiple residential programs including Casa de Vida for adult substance use, Menninger House and Thornydale Ranch for adult mental health, Milagro for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Mountain Rose for adult mental health, and Magnotto House for homeless adults, providing structured therapeutic environments across Arizona.
  • Community-Based Behavioral Health Services 2 activities
    • Community Behavioral Health Services
      Operates as the largest nonprofit community behavioral health care organization in southern Arizona, providing comprehensive crisis and community-based mental health and substance use treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across multiple facilities in Pima County and surrounding areas.
    • Community Behavioral Health Services
      Provides comprehensive crisis and community behavioral health services to children, adults, and families across Arizona, addressing substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and serious mental illness. This includes operating as the largest nonprofit community behavioral healthcare organization in southern Arizona and statewide.
  • Translation and Bilingual Support Services 2 activities
    • Language Access Services
      Provides free interpretation and translation services to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) to ensure equitable access to behavioral health care.
    • Language and Communication Assistance
      Provides free interpretation and translation services to members with limited English proficiency (LEP).
  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 1 activity
    • Behavioral Health Research and Evaluation
      Conducts comprehensive program evaluations and secures federal research grants from agencies including CSAP, CSAT, and NIDA to support evidence-based practices and innovation in behavioral health care.
  • Short-Term Psychiatric Crisis Stabilization 1 activity
    • Psychiatric Hospitalization Services
      Operates a Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) offering short-term, 24-hour inpatient mental health hospitalization services for adults.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Program Evaluation and Research
      Conducts comprehensive program evaluations and has secured federal demonstration and research grants from agencies such as CSAP, CSAT, and NIDA.
    • Psychiatric Health Facility Operation
      Operates a Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) for adult mental health hospitalization.
    • Residential Treatment Programs
      Operates various residential facilities, including Estrella de Vida Program (transitional living), Casa de Vida (adult substance use), Menninger House (adult mental health), Milagro (adult mental health and substance use), Thornydale Ranch (adult mental health), Mountain Rose (adult mental health), and Magnotto House (homeless adults).
    • Transitional Living Services
      Operates the Estrella de Vida Program (EDV), a transitional living facility supporting individuals in recovery and promoting independent living.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$40.85M
Contributions & grants$2.76M7%
Program service revenue$37.04M91%
Investment income$272K1%
Other revenue$782K
expenses
Total expenses$39.81M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27.92M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$34.85M
Cash$12.14M
Investments$0
Liabilities$13.79M
Net assets$21.06M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Daniel Ranieri President/CEO 14 $488K
Chad Rubin Nurse Practitioner 40 $305K
Michael Prudence VP/CFO 14 $265K
Kathy Wells VP/COO 17 $251K
Steven Diez De Pinos Psychiatrist 30 $229K
Steven Long Regional VP for S. AZ 40 $209K
James McGlamery Psychiatrist 24 $157K
Rena Quijada Director of Crisis Service 40 $155K
Connie Prince Director of Finance 40 $138K
board members · 16
  • Alfonso Dancil — Director
  • Autumn Rentmeester — Director
  • Celestino Fernandez — Director
  • Colleen McDonald — Director
  • Craig Doyle — Director
  • Gerry Beal — Chair
  • James Abbott — Director
  • John Duval — Treasurer
  • John Strader — Vice Chair
  • Jonathan Rothschild — Director
  • Lois Bloom — Director
  • Michael Riordan — Director
  • Pam Crim — Secretary
  • Patrick O'Hagin — Director
  • Rob Jones — Director
  • Robert Hite — Director
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • EMPACT Arizona Partner — Refers individuals to EMPACT Arizona for more information.
  • Greater Tucson Leadership Partner — Alicia White, CFO of La Frontera Arizona, serves on the board of directors.
  • National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Partner — Referenced for information on developmental disabilities.
  • SEABHS Partner — Refers individuals to SEABHS for more information.
  • Stonecorner Real Estate and Development Partner — Collaborates on affordable housing solutions as part of La Frontera's integrated health and housing services.
  • United Way of Southern Arizona Partner — Alicia White, CFO of La Frontera Arizona, serves on the board of directors.