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JUSTA CENTER INC
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 472389424 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · justacenter.org
revenue
$904K
expenses
$881K
net assets
$352K
employees
21
volunteers
275
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

A resource and day-center for elderly homeless individuals age 55+ providing guidance and support on the PATH back to housing; and supportive services to prevent a return to homelessness.

profile · synthesized from sources

JUSTA CENTER INC is an operational nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, dedicated to serving homeless adults aged 55 and over. The organization provides essential support and services, including benefits assistance, transportation coordination, and help finding permanent housing, with a focus on a whole-person system of care. It is the only resource and day center exclusively serving homeless seniors in the Phoenix area.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Justa CARES program
Provides volunteer Ambassadors of CARE who visit seniors to drop off groceries and check on additional needs, including health care issues.
Justa Cares - Extended Care
Provides new household items such as mattresses, sheet sets, comforters, pillows, bath towels, pots and pans, dishes, and coffee makers for seniors transitioning into housing.
Justa Cares - Senior Food Bank
Distributes shelf-stable or freezable food items, paper goods, and cleaning/personal care products to seniors.
Resource & Day Center
Provides essential support and services for homeless adults age 55 and over, including benefits assistance, transportation coordination, and help finding permanent housing.
Veterans Emergency Fund
Provides immediate assistance for veterans' urgent needs not covered by existing systems, such as utility bills, move-in expenses, and rental application fees.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Essential Items Distribution for Veterans 4 activities
    • General Direct Support for Homeless Seniors
      Provides ongoing support and care to homeless seniors, including daily water, holiday and weekend meals, benefits assistance, transportation coordination, and essential items for unsheltered individuals like sleeping bags and backpacks. The Justa CARES program assigns volunteer Ambassadors to visit veterans weekly, providing groceries and checking on needs.
    • Justa CARES Ambassador Program
      Assigns volunteer Ambassadors of CARE to visit veterans weekly, providing groceries and checking on their needs.
    • Volunteer Ambassador Program (Justa CARES)
      Assigns volunteer Ambassadors of CARE through the Justa CARES program to visit veterans weekly, providing groceries and checking on their needs.
    • Volunteer Ambassador of CARE Program
      Assigns volunteer Ambassadors of CARE through the Justa CARES program to visit veterans weekly, providing groceries and checking on their needs.
  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 3 activities
    • Provision of Essential Supplies for Unsheltered Individuals
      Distributes essential items to unsheltered individuals, including adult-sized sleeping bags, backpacks, rolling bags, sanitizing wipes, and personal care items.
    • Support for Unsheltered Individuals
      Distributes essential items to unsheltered individuals, including sleeping bags, backpacks, sanitizing wipes, and personal care items, and provides water daily.
    • Support for Unsheltered Individuals
      Distributes essential items to unsheltered individuals, including water, holiday/weekend meals, sleeping bags, backpacks, and hygiene products.
  • Senior Food Box Distribution 3 activities
    • Senior Food Bank and Extended Care
      Operates the "Justa Cares - Senior Food Bank" providing shelf-stable and freezable food items, paper goods, and cleaning and personal care products. Additionally, "Justa Cares - Extended Care" provides new household items such as mattresses, bedding, towels, kitchenware, small appliances, and gift cards for seniors.
    • Senior Food Bank and Extended Care Program
      Operates the "Justa Cares - Senior Food Bank" providing shelf-stable and freezable food items, paper goods, and cleaning/personal care products, and "Justa Cares - Extended Care" which provides new household items for seniors.
    • Senior Food Bank and Household Item Distribution
      Operates the "Justa Cares - Senior Food Bank" providing shelf-stable and freezable food items, paper goods, and cleaning/personal care products. Additionally, through "Justa Cares - Extended Care," new household items like mattresses, bedding, kitchenware, and small appliances are provided.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 3 activities
    • Veterans Emergency Fund
      Provides immediate financial assistance to veterans for needs not covered by existing systems, such as summer utility bills, move-in expenses, and rental application fees. This fund also covers temporary motel stays for medical procedures.
    • Veterans Emergency Fund
      Provides immediate assistance to veterans for needs not covered by existing systems, including summer utility bills, move-in expenses, rental application fees, and temporary motel stays for medical procedures.
    • Veterans Emergency Fund and Support
      Provides immediate assistance to veterans for needs not covered by existing systems, including summer utility bills, move-in expenses, and rental application fees. This includes arranging temporary motel stays for medical procedures and providing mobility aids like rehabbed electric scooters.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 1 activity
    • Transitional Housing Program
      Operates a transitional housing program that provides leased apartments for up to 80 participants for a maximum of six months.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Benefits Assistance and Transportation Coordination
      Provides assistance to homeless adults aged 55 and over with benefits applications and coordinates transportation services.
    • Benefits Assistance and Transportation Coordination for Seniors
      Provides benefits assistance and coordinates transportation for homeless adults aged 55 and over.
    • Housing Assistance and Support
      Assists homeless seniors aged 55 and over in finding permanent housing by helping them gather essential documents, navigate the housing application process, and providing move-in kits with domestic essentials. The organization also operates a transitional housing program with leased apartments for up to 80 participants for up to six months.
    • Housing Navigation and Support
      Assists homeless seniors aged 55 and over with gathering essential documents (ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, DD214 forms), navigating the housing application process, and finding permanent housing. This includes providing move-in kits with domestic essentials.
    • Housing Navigation and Support for Seniors
      Assists homeless adults aged 55 and over in finding permanent housing by helping them gather essential documents, navigate the housing application process, and providing move-in kits with domestic essentials.
    • Operating a Day and Resource Center for Homeless Seniors
      Operates a day and resource center in Phoenix exclusively for homeless seniors aged 55 and over, open daily from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM with extended summer hours until 7:30 PM. The center provides daily intake interviews, various resources, and a cooling center during summer months.
    • Senior Resource and Day Center Operations
      Operates a day center exclusively for seniors aged 55 and over experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area, open daily from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM with extended summer hours until 7:30 PM. The center provides daily intake interviews, various essential supplies, and a cooling center during summer months.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$904K
Contributions & grants$912K101%
Program service revenue$2K0%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$-11K
expenses
Total expenses$881K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$537K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$415K
Cash$199K
Investments$5K
Liabilities$63K
Net assets$352K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Wendy Johnson Executive Director 40 $83K
Donna Cook Interim ED/Director 5 $8K
board members · 7
  • Billie Fidlin — Vice-President
  • Bryan Ruth — Director
  • Gerald Mullarkey — Treasurer
  • Khalil Rushdan — Director
  • Liz Harrell — Secretary
  • Oly Cowles — Director
  • Reverend Katie Sexton — President
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Housing Government — Grant funder supporting program development and expansion
  • Arizona Faith Network Partner — Works with to prevent heat sickness and death.
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation Funder — Grant funder supporting program development and expansion
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Funder — Grant funder supporting program development and expansion
  • Human Services Campus Partner — Located near the Human Services Campus, suggesting coordination with other service providers at the site.
  • Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation Funder — Grant funder supporting program development and expansion
  • Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Works with to prevent heat sickness and death.
  • Meals on Wheels Partner — Provides weekday lunches.
  • Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Funder — Grant funder supporting program development and expansion
  • Thunderbird Charities Funder — Grant funder supporting program development and expansion
  • United Methodist Outreach Ministry (UMOM) Partner — Reverend Scott Ritchey served as a chaplain at their overflow shelter where he observed the growing number of homeless seniors, leading to the founding of Justa Center.
  • Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Grant funder supporting program development and expansion