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SEDONA LAGO GARDENS

SEDONA, AZ · EIN 863284184 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P80 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · sedonalago.org
revenue
$254K
expenses
$282K
net assets
$-29K
employees
3
volunteers
8
program ratio
33%
mission · from form 990

TO EMPOWER AND TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF HIGHLY CAPABLE ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER NEURODIVERSE CAPABILITIES THROUGH PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND DREAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sedona Lago Gardens is a nonprofit residential community in Sedona, Arizona, providing supportive housing and life coaching for neurodiverse young adults, primarily those with autism or learning disabilities. The organization offers a structured, upscale living environment across 10 acres with four homes, designed to foster independence through personalized coaching, skill development, and community living. Services focus on helping residents transition to self-reliance by building career, social, and daily living skills.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Pathways to Independence Program
Comprehensive life coaching program offering one-on-one mentoring, goal setting, and skill development in areas such as employment, social relationships, time management, and personal finance for neurodiverse young adults
Residential Living Community
Supportive, upscale housing across four homes on 10 acres, offering private and semi-private rooms with shared amenities including kitchens, pools, stables, and gardens, designed to promote peer interaction and independent living
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Independent Living Skills Training 8 activities
    • Life Coaching and Therapeutic Support
      Offers residents access to certified Life Coaches for goal development, employment strategies, recreation, cultural interests, and lifestyle transitions, including daily check-ins, peer-to-peer group sessions, and one-to-one support. Therapeutic supports like speech and occupational therapy are also available.
    • Life Coaching and Therapeutic Support
      Offers residents access to professional life coaches for goal development, employment strategies, recreation, cultural interests, and lifestyle transitions, including daily check-ins, peer-to-peer group sessions, and one-to-one support, as well as therapeutic supports like speech and occupational therapy.
    • Life Skills and Personal Development Programs
      Provides support classes, workshops, and groups covering life skills such as money management, household management, nutrition, meal preparation, social and relationship skills, managing job stress, mental health through diet and exercise, time management, goal setting, boundary setting, and interpersonal conflict mitigation.
    • Life Skills and Personal Development Support
      Provides support classes and groups covering life skills such as money management, household management, nutrition, meal preparation, social and relationship skills, and offers classes, workshops, and retreats focused on soft skills like dating, managing job stress, mental health, time management, goal setting, and conflict mitigation.
    • Life coaching and therapeutic support
      Provides professional life coaching and mentoring through certified life coaches, offering daily check-ins, one-to-one support, peer-to-peer group sessions, and assistance with goal development, employment strategies, recreation, cultural interests, and lifestyle transitions. Includes access to therapeutic supports such as speech and occupational therapy.
    • Life coaching and therapeutic support services
      Offers professional life coaching and mentoring through certified coaches, including one-to-one support, daily check-ins, and peer-to-peer group sessions focused on goal development, employment strategies, lifestyle transitions, recreation, and cultural interests. Also provides access to therapeutic supports such as speech and occupational therapy.
    • Life skills and personal development programming
      Provides structured classes, workshops, and retreats focused on life skills and soft skills development, including money management, household management, nutrition, meal preparation, time management, goal setting, boundary setting, interpersonal conflict mitigation, dating and relationships, job stress management, and mental health through diet and exercise.
    • Life skills and personal development programming
      Offers structured classes, workshops, and retreats focused on life skills including money management, household management, nutrition, meal preparation, time management, goal setting, boundary setting, interpersonal conflict mitigation, and mental health through diet and exercise. Also covers soft skills such as dating, relationships, and managing job stress.
  • Youth and Community Transportation Services 4 activities
    • Transportation Services
      Offers free transportation within a 50-mile radius, including to classes at Yavapai College in Sedona and Cottonwood.
    • Transportation Services
      Provides free transportation within a 50-mile radius, including to classes at Yavapai College in Sedona and Cottonwood.
    • Transportation assistance for residents
      Provides free transportation services within a 50-mile radius for residents, including access to classes at Yavapai College in Sedona and Cottonwood.
    • Transportation services for residents
      Offers free transportation within a 50-mile radius, including to classes at Yavapai College in Sedona and Cottonwood, to support resident access to education and community resources.
  • Horse Boarding Services 3 activities
    • Equestrian Facilities
      Maintains horse stables that can accommodate three to four horses or livestock, along with a one-acre corral for grazing and riding, and provides access to open riding space for residents.
    • Equestrian and Pet-Friendly Amenities
      Provides pet-friendly residences with horse stables capable of accommodating three to four horses or livestock, along with a one-acre corral for grazing and open riding space.
    • Pet and equestrian accommodations
      Provides pet-friendly residences with access to equestrian boarding and open riding space, including horse stables that can accommodate three to four horses or livestock and a one-acre corral for grazing and riding.
  • Foster Care Group Homes for Youth 1 activity
    • Resident capacity and admissions
      Opened in 2023 with 12 available resident spots; as of July 2023, had 6 vacancies remaining for new residents.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Residential Community Operation
      Operates a village-like residential community on 10 acres in Sedona, Arizona, featuring four upscale homes with gardens, koi ponds, two swimming pools, and 24/7 security, accommodating up to 16 residents in private or semi-private rooms. The community opened in 2023.
    • Residential Living Program
      Operates a village-like community in Sedona, Arizona, with four upscale homes on 10 acres, accommodating up to 16 residents in private or semi-private rooms, offering pet-friendly residences and upscale amenities including swimming pools, gardens, and 24/7 security.
    • Residential living community with supportive services
      Operates a village-like residential community on 10 acres in Sedona, Arizona, featuring four upscale homes with private and semi-private rooms that accommodate up to 16 residents. The community includes gardens, koi ponds, outdoor living spaces, and upscale amenities such as two swimming pools and 24/7 security.
    • Residential living community with supportive services
      Operates a village-like residential community on 10 acres in Sedona, Arizona, featuring four upscale homes with private and semi-private residences, gardens, koi ponds, swimming pools, 24/7 security, and pet-friendly accommodations including equestrian boarding and a one-acre corral for horses. The facility accommodates up to 16 residents and opened in 2023 with initial capacity for 12 residents, with 6 vacancies remaining as of July 2023.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$254K
Contributions & grants$253K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-36-0%
Other revenue$461
expenses
Total expenses$282K
Program expenses33%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$149K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash$42K
Investments$50
Liabilities$82K
Net assets$-29K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GARY WAGNER PRESIDENT/ C 20 $197K
board members · 7
  • DONNA BELL — TREASURER
  • GEORGE AULT — SECRETARY
  • JENNIFER BRAATEN — VICE-CHAIR
  • JULIE LARSON — TRUSTEE
  • KATHRYN M MIKESH HOUSER — TRUSTEE
  • MARY SHAFER-MALICKI — TRUSTEE
  • TRISH ALLEY — CHAIR
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Yavapai College Partner — Provides free transportation to classes at Yavapai College in Sedona and Cottonwood.