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ARIZONAS FAMILY TO THE HOMELESS

MESA, AZ · EIN 870845852 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE K31 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azfamilytothehomeless.com
revenue
$288K
expenses
$282K
net assets
$26K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

OUTREACH TO THE HOMELESS, MINISTRY SUPPORT, FOOD DONATIONS AND SUPPLIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona's Family to the Homeless (AZFH) is a faith-based nonprofit founded in 2021 by James and Tammy Paynter to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Arizona. Operating from personal resources and community support, the organization provides direct outreach including food, water, hygiene supplies, and transit passes. Its long-term vision includes sustainable housing and employment through the planned Angel Springs Village.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

2026 Virtual Water Drive
Distributes water, electrolyte drinks, sunscreen, cooling towels, and lip balm to unsheltered individuals during Arizona's extreme heat season
Angel Springs Village (planned)
Future tiny home community offering affordable housing, a food pantry with job opportunities, and sustainable living through solar power and a resell store
Mobile Food Pantry
Delivers food and essential supplies directly to communities through outreach events; held 17 times in 2024
Pallet Resell Store (planned)
Upcoming social enterprise to resell surplus and returned goods, creating jobs and generating revenue to support AZFH programs
Social Service Transit Program
Provides 1-day transit passes to help unsheltered individuals access cooling centers, medical care, jobs, and shelters
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Tiny Home & Sustainable Shelter Development 2 activities
    • Developing Angel Springs Village
      The organization is developing Angel Springs Village, a sustainable, affordable tiny home community aimed at uplifting and empowering individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
    • Developing Angel Springs Village
      The organization is developing Angel Springs Village, a sustainable, affordable tiny home community designed to uplift and empower individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Distributing essential supplies and food to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity
      The organization provides life-saving supplies such as water, electrolyte drinks, sunscreen, hygiene items, clothing, and nutritious meals to unsheltered individuals and families. They also distribute food boxes through scheduled appointments and mobile food pantry events, serving thousands of individuals annually across Arizona.
    • Distributing essential supplies and food to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity
      The organization provides life-saving supplies such as water, electrolyte drinks, sunscreen, hygiene items, clothing, and nutritious meals to unsheltered individuals and families. They also distribute food boxes through scheduled appointments and mobile food pantry events, serving thousands of individuals annually across Arizona.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Establishing a pallet resell store
      The organization is establishing a pallet resell store to reduce waste and reinvest the profits into its food pantry and community services.
    • Establishing a pallet resell store
      The organization is establishing a pallet resell store to reduce waste and reinvest the profits into their food pantry and community services.
    • Providing transit passes to unsheltered individuals
      The organization distributes 1-day transit passes to unsheltered individuals to help them access cooling centers and essential services, having become a Social Service Transit Provider to facilitate this.
    • Providing transit passes to unsheltered individuals
      The organization distributes 1-day transit passes to unsheltered individuals to help them access cooling centers and essential services, having become a Social Service Transit Provider to facilitate this.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$288K
Contributions & grants$288K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$282K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$26K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +31.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • TAMMY PAYNTER — Executive Dir.
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Candid Network — Profile listed on Candid, a nonprofit data and transparency platform.
  • Guidestar Network — Displays Guidestar Transparency Seal, indicating participation in their nonprofit accountability platform.
  • Keys to Change Partner — Volunteered with the organization, gaining insight into community needs.
  • Maricopa Veterans StandDown Alliance Partner — Joined forces with the StandDown Alliance to provide essential resources and support to homeless veterans during their annual event in March 2025.
  • Midwest Food Bank Partner — Volunteered with the organization, gaining insight into community needs; Tammy Paynter also served in their accounting department and helped manage inventory.
  • Robert Craig Films Partner — Partnered through their Big 5 Giveback initiative as part of the No Address Movement.
  • Social Spin Laundromat Partner — Formed a new partnership to assist homeless and low-income families during weekly Free Laundry Day events at their Mesa, AZ location in August 2025.
  • Walmart Funder — Received several community grants after becoming a Spark Good Charity member.
  • faith-based organizations Partner — Works with faith-based organizations to strengthen community support networks for homeless populations.
  • government agencies Partner — Partners with government agencies to enhance service delivery and support for those experiencing homelessness.
  • local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to expand services and support for homeless individuals and families.
  • other nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with other nonprofit organizations to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families facing homelessness.