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FURNISHING DIGNITY

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 472214017 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.furnishingdignity.org
revenue
$460K
expenses
$335K
net assets
$236K
employees
7
volunteers
200
program ratio
82%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

FURNISHING DIGNITYS MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY, COMPASSION, AND ESSENTIAL HOME FURNISHINGS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Furnishing Dignity is an Arizona-based nonprofit that transforms lives by providing essential home furnishings to individuals and families in need. The organization focuses on community and compassion, accepting various types of gifts including cash, tangible personal property, and securities to support its programs and services.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Patrick's Corner
Provides bookshelves, bean bag chairs, floor rugs, and books to specific families with small children in Title I schools and inner-city community centers to promote literacy and the love of reading.
Re-housing Program Support
Helps move families in UMOM's re-housing program by donating moving services.
activities · 24

what they do

direct service · 22
  • Distribution of complete household furnishings Furniture & Household Goods Distribution
    Furnishes entire apartments using donated new and gently-used household items, including furniture, appliances, and bedding, to support individuals and families in need. Has served over 800 households to date.
  • Donation collection and logistics Full-Service Home Goods Donation Pickup
    Accepts donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, appliances, books, clothing, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items. Offers a service to pack and remove entire home contents from donors to streamline contributions.
  • Donation collection and processing Full-Service Home Goods Donation Pickup
    Accepts donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, appliances, books, clothing, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items, and provides a service to pack and remove entire contents of homes or apartments for donors. Items not used by Furnishing Dignity are recycled or distributed to other local non-profits.
  • Donation logistics and removal services Full-Service Home Goods Donation Pickup
    Provides a service to pack and remove entire contents of homes or apartments from donors, facilitating large-scale donations of household goods.
  • Fundraising through sales of donated goods Donation-Based Reuse & Resale
    Sells donated books, including textbooks, on Amazon and sells donated clothing and decorative items to a recycler/reseller to generate funds for programs.
  • Furnishing homes for individuals and families in need Veteran Household Furnishing
    Fully furnishes homes with new and gently-used household furnishings, including mattresses, foundations, and bed pillows, for military veterans and young adults aging out of the foster care system. The organization has served over 800 households.
  • Furnishing homes for military veterans Veteran Household Furnishing
    Fully furnishes homes for military veterans who lack basic home furnishings, including providing new mattresses, foundations, and bed pillows to each person in the home. Supplies 20 veterans per month with start-up kitchen and bathroom boxes.
  • Furnishing homes for military veterans Veteran Household Furnishing
    Provides complete home furnishings, including new mattresses, foundations, bed pillows, and start-up kitchen and bathroom boxes, to military veterans in need. Supplies 20 veterans per month with essential household items.
  • Furnishing homes for youth aging out of foster care Foster Youth Transition Support
    Provides complete home furnishings to young adults aging out of the foster care system, including household items and essential furniture. Has served individuals such as a 19-year-old foster youth transitioning from a group home.
  • Furnishing homes for youth aging out of foster care Foster Youth Transition Support
    Provides full home furnishings and household items to young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, ensuring they have essential items for independent living. Includes documented cases of serving 19-year-old foster youth exiting group homes.
  • Furnishing homes for youth aging out of foster care Foster Youth Transition Support
    Provides complete home furnishings to young adults aging out of the foster care system, including those transitioning from group homes, ensuring they have essential household items and a bed.
  • Furnishing housing units for partner organizations Furniture & Household Goods Distribution
    Collaborates with housing coalitions and service providers to furnish multiple units; began by supplying furnishings for 20 units in partnership with the Arizona Housing Coalition.
  • General home furnishing using donated goods
    Furnishes apartments using donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, including appliances, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items. Accepts donations of these items and organizes volunteer efforts to prepare furnishings for delivery.
  • Generating program funds through resale of donated goods Donation-Based Reuse & Resale
    Generates funding for programs by selling donated books (including textbooks) on Amazon and by selling donated clothing and decorative items to recyclers/resellers.
  • Large-scale home furnishing for partner housing units Furniture & Household Goods Distribution
    Partners with organizations like the Arizona Housing Coalition to furnish multiple housing units, beginning with a commitment to supply furnishings for 20 units.
  • Operating donation and distribution logistics Full-Service Home Goods Donation Pickup
    Accepts donations of new and gently-used household furnishings, appliances, books, clothing, mattresses, dressers, and decorative items; provides packing and removal services for donor homes; and recycles or redistributes unused items to other local non-profits.
  • Organizing volunteer engagement opportunities Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer Programs
    Organizes volunteer events, such as preparing delivery boxes at storage facilities, to support program operations.
  • Providing furnishings for transitional and supportive housing units Furniture & Household Goods Distribution
    Furnishes apartments for transitional and supportive housing programs, including a partnership with the Arizona Housing Coalition to supply furnishings for 20 units.
  • Providing start-up kitchen and bathroom boxes Veteran Household Furnishing
    Supplies 20 veterans a month with essential start-up kitchen and bathroom boxes.
  • Recycling and redistribution of surplus donations Donation-Based Reuse & Resale
    Recycles or redistributes donated items not needed by Furnishing Dignity to other local non-profits or through resale; sells donated clothing and decorative items to recyclers/resellers and donated books on Amazon to generate program funding.
  • Resale and recycling of donated items to support programs Donation-Based Reuse & Resale
    Generates program funding by selling donated books and clothing through Amazon and to recycler/resellers. Recycles or distributes donated items not used by Furnishing Dignity to other local non-profits.
  • Volunteer coordination for program operations Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer Programs
    Organizes volunteer opportunities to support program delivery, such as preparing and packing boxes for delivery, as demonstrated by an event held on June 2, 2021, at Armored Self Storage in Phoenix.
capacity building · 2
  • Monthly donor engagement program
    Operates the Heart & Home Squad, a monthly donor program that supports ongoing operations and service delivery.
  • Monthly donor program management
    Operates the Heart & Home Squad, a monthly donor program that provides sustained funding support for organizational programs.
strategies · 30

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.

  • Addressing Basic Needs to Improve Well-Being addressing basic needs unique to this org
    Focuses on fulfilling foundational needs such as access to beds, recognizing that poor sleeping conditions negatively affect health, employment, and education outcomes.
  • Addressing Basic Needs to Improve Well-Being addressing basic needs unique to this org
    Addresses critical unmet needs such as access to beds, recognizing that poor sleeping conditions negatively affect health, employment, and education outcomes.
  • Addressing basic needs for improved well-being addressing basic needs unique to this org
    The organization addresses critical basic needs, such as providing beds, understanding that fulfilling these fundamental requirements positively impacts health, work performance, and education, thereby improving overall quality of life.
  • Basic Needs and Health-Focused Intervention addressing basic needs unique to this org
    Addresses critical basic needs such as access to beds, recognizing the direct impact of poor sleeping conditions on physical health, employment, and educational outcomes.
  • Collaborative Community Partnership Approach collaboration unique to this org
    Leverages collaboration with community partners to amplify outreach, increase impact, and strengthen collective efforts in transitioning individuals into stable home environments.
  • Collaborative Community Partnership Approach collaboration unique to this org
    Leverages collaboration with community partners to amplify outreach, increase impact, and strengthen community networks in support of creating homes for those in need.
  • Collaborative Community Partnership Approach collaboration unique to this org
    Leverages collaboration with community partners to amplify outreach, increase impact, and strengthen community networks in support of creating homes for those in transition.
  • Empowerment Through Home Furnishings empowerment_through_furnishings unique to this org
    Uses donated household items to furnish homes, enabling individuals and families to build self-sufficiency and regain control over their living environments as part of a broader empowerment journey.
  • Empowerment Through Home Furnishings empowerment_through_furnishings unique to this org
    Uses donated household items to furnish homes, supporting recipients' journey toward self-sufficiency and empowerment by creating stable, dignified living environments.
  • Empowerment through home furnishings empowerment_through_furnishings unique to this org
    The organization uses donated items to furnish homes for individuals and families, believing that a fully furnished home empowers them and supports their journey toward self-sufficiency and stability.
  • Fee-for-Service Pickup Model fee-for-service unique to this org
    Covers operational costs of donation pickups through a fee structure—$25 for standard pickups and $50 for in-home pickups requiring crew entry—supported by liability waivers to manage risk.
  • Gratitude-Based Support for Veterans gratitude-based support unique to this org
    Provides full home furnishings to veterans as a mechanism of expressing gratitude for their service and sacrifice, linking material support to recognition of military contribution.
  • Gratitude-Based Support for Veterans gratitude-based support unique to this org
    Provides full home furnishings to veterans as a mechanism to express national gratitude for their service and sacrifice, linking material support to recognition of military contribution.
  • Gratitude-Based Veteran Support gratitude-based support unique to this org
    Provides full home furnishings to veterans as a mechanism of expressing gratitude for their service and sacrifice, linking material support to recognition of military contribution.
  • Gratitude-based support for veterans gratitude-based support unique to this org
    The organization provides full home furnishings to veterans as a direct expression of gratitude for their service and sacrifice, aiming to acknowledge and honor their contributions.
  • In-Kind Donation and Logistics Model in-kind donations unique to this org
    Relies on donations of new or gently used household items and financial contributions, supported by an in-home pickup service to increase donor participation and supply availability.
  • Predictable Funding for Rapid Response predictable_funding_for_rapid_response unique to this org
    Relies on predictable monthly donations to enable rapid response to individuals and families in need, reducing delays and increasing operational agility.
  • Predictable Funding for Rapid Response predictable_funding_for_rapid_response unique to this org
    Relies on predictable monthly donations to enable immediate assistance to individuals and families in crisis, reducing response lag and increasing operational agility.
  • Predictable funding for rapid response and operational stability predictable_funding_for_rapid_response unique to this org
    The organization leverages predictable monthly donations to ensure stable revenue, reduce administrative burden, and enable immediate response to individuals and families in need, allowing for greater focus on core operations and planning.
  • Revenue Stabilization via Recurring Giving revenue_stabilization_through_recurring_giving unique to this org
    Utilizes recurring monthly donations to stabilize revenue streams, reduce administrative overhead, and allow greater focus on long-term planning and service delivery.
  • Revenue Stabilization via Recurring Giving revenue_stabilization_through_recurring_giving unique to this org
    Utilizes recurring monthly donations to stabilize revenue streams, minimize administrative overhead, and allow greater strategic focus on long-term planning and service delivery.
  • Tax Credit Fundraising for Low-Income Support tax-credit-fundraising unique to this org
    Leverages Arizona’s Qualifying Charitable Organization Tax Credit program to generate funding specifically directed toward services for low-income residents and families.
  • Transformative Community Support Model transformative community support unique to this org
    Combines the provision of essential home furnishings with compassion and community engagement to create transformative impact, turning houses into homes and improving life outcomes.
  • Transformative Community Support Model transformative community support unique to this org
    Transforms lives by providing essential home furnishings combined with community engagement and compassion, aiming to transition houses into homes through holistic support.
  • Transformative Home Furnishing Model essential_home_furnishings_with_community_support unique to this org
    Transforms lives by providing essential home furnishings in combination with community engagement and compassion, aiming to turn houses into homes and support stability for vulnerable populations.
  • Transformative community support through essential furnishings essential_home_furnishings_with_community_support unique to this org
    The organization believes that providing essential home furnishings, combined with community and compassion, transforms lives by creating stable and dignified living environments, helping to transition houses into homes.
  • Transitional Housing Support for Vulnerable Populations transitional support unique to this org
    Supports individuals transitioning from homelessness and foster care by providing furnishings to establish a stable, dignified home environment that fosters long-term self-sufficiency.
  • Transitional Support for Vulnerable Populations transitional support unique to this org
    Supports individuals transitioning from homelessness and foster care by furnishing their homes, thereby promoting stability and dignity during critical life transitions.
  • Transitional Support for Vulnerable Populations transitional support unique to this org
    Supports individuals transitioning from homelessness and foster care by providing furnished homes, addressing a critical gap in stability and dignity during life transitions.
  • Transitional support for vulnerable populations transitional support unique to this org
    The organization aids individuals transitioning from homelessness and foster care by helping to create a home for them, recognizing that a furnished home is crucial for stability and well-being during these critical transitions.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$460K
Contributions & grants$447K97%
Program service revenue$12K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-139
expenses
Total expenses$335K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out$137K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$238K
Cash$146K
Investments$4K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$236K
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TAMARA SILVA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $45K
board members · 9
  • EMILY MCLAUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
  • JOYCE PETROWSKI — TREASURER
  • KAREN MUIR — DIRECTOR
  • LORI WILSON — DIRECTOR
  • NINA TARGOVNIK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT BURGHART — PRESIDENT
  • SAMEER PATEL — DIRECTOR
  • SHERYL BERGERSEN — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY POWERS — SECRETARY
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Arizona Housing Coalition Partner — Partnered to supply furnishings for 20 units.
  • Arizona Housing Coalition Partner — Partners to supply veterans with start-up kitchen and bathroom boxes.
  • Armored Self Storage Partner — Uses their facility as a storage location for preparing boxes for delivery.
  • Community Legal Services Partner — Nina Targovnik, an attorney with Community Legal Services, serves as Board President for Furnishing Dignity.
  • Get Your Move On, LLC Partner — Derek Greene, founder and owner of Get Your Move On, LLC, serves as an Ambassador and donates a portion of his storage and moving services monthly to Furnishing Dignity.
  • Intel Corporation Partner — Lori Wilson, Director of People Operations for the Client Computing Group (CCG) at Intel Corporation, serves as Board Vice President for Furnishing Dignity.
  • Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success Partner — The Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success partnered with Furnishing Dignity in 2017 to provide bookshelves, bean bag chairs, floor rugs, and books to specific families with small children to promote literacy.
  • Raymond James Partner — Robert Burghart, Senior Vice President of Investments for Raymond James, serves on Furnishing Dignity's Board of Directors.
  • Tuft & Needle Partner — Melanie LaDue, the Gives Back Lead at Tuft & Needle, serves as an Ambassador for Furnishing Dignity and leads the company's social mission initiatives.
  • UMOM Partner — Derek Greene, an Ambassador for Furnishing Dignity, donates to UMOM, the largest homeless shelter in Phoenix, and helps move families in their re-housing program.
  • YAM Worldwide Partner — Sherri Bergersen, Chief Audit Executive for YAM Worldwide, serves as Board Treasurer for Furnishing Dignity.