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HOMELESS ID PROJECT INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860664652 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X99Z · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · homelessidproject.org
revenue
$452K
expenses
$468K
net assets
$280K
employees
8
volunteers
6
program ratio
86%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

TO EMPOWER HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING THE CRITICAL FIRST STEP OF REPLACMENT IDENTIFICATION SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Homeless ID Project helps individuals experiencing homelessness obtain identification documents, such as state IDs, driver's licenses, and birth certificates, which are crucial for accessing housing, employment, and healthcare. Operating in Phoenix, Tucson, and across Arizona, the organization provides these services free of charge, funded entirely by donations and sponsorships. They also offer secure document storage to prevent loss or theft.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Replacement IDs
Assistance with obtaining replacement driver’s licenses and state identification cards.
Secondary Documents
Assistance with obtaining supporting documents, such as birth certificates, when needed for identification or housing.
Secure Document Storage
Safe, reliable storage that protects important documents from loss, theft, or damage.
Veteran Assistance
Specific assistance for veterans to obtain necessary identification documents.
activities · 2

what they do

direct service · 2
  • Provision of identification and vital records services Identification Document Assistance
    Provides free assistance to individuals in obtaining replacement IDs, state identification cards, birth certificates, and other supporting documents necessary for accessing housing, employment, and essential services. Includes funding for eligible document fees and use of Tele-MVD access to facilitate applications.
  • Secure document storage and mail retrieval Identification Document Assistance
    Offers safe and reliable storage for important identification documents to protect against loss, theft, or destruction, including a service that allows clients to have IDs and birth certificates securely mailed to the Keys Campus post office for retrieval, addressing the barrier of lacking a permanent address.
strategies · 3

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Community-based outreach through partnerships unique to this org
    Operates through a network of over 60 local partners in Phoenix and Tucson to deliver services directly to individuals where they are, increasing accessibility and engagement.
  • Full cost coverage and client support model unique to this org
    Covers all costs of identification documents and provides guided support through the application process, reducing barriers related to expense and complex state procedures.
  • Identification-first approach to stability identification_first unique to this org
    Provides free identification documents as the foundational step for individuals experiencing homelessness to access housing, employment, and healthcare, recognizing ID as a prerequisite for systemic reintegration.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$452K
Contributions & grants$398K88%
Program service revenue$51K11%
Investment income$360%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$468K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$259K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$289K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$280K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RICK MITCHELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $65K
board members · 11
  • BRENT DOWNS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONALD ALTVATER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ILANA LOWERY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JIM MAETZOLD — ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
  • JOEL WEISS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN WARNER — BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
  • REBECCA MASTERSON — ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD CALHOUN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHIRA ZIAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • STACIE STOCKER — ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
  • TOBIAS DEARDORFF — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless Partner — The organization was founded as the Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless in 1988 by Rev. Gerald Roseberry.
  • Keys to Change (HR Campus) Partner — Operates a service location within the Keys to Change campus in Phoenix.
  • Lodestar Day Resource Center Partner — Operates a service location within the Lodestar Day Resource Center in Phoenix.
  • Tempe Community Action Agency Partner — Operates a service location at the Tempe Community Action Agency.
  • West Valley Housing Assistance Center Partner — Operates a service location at the West Valley Housing Assistance Center in Surprise.