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Esperanza En Escalante Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860714588 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE L99Z · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.eeeveterans.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$3.7M
employees
17
volunteers
5
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

To provide the facilities, program and respect to veterans and veteran families that will nurture and support the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. This unique 24 month program is envisioned as a bridge from homelessness to employment and/or independent living.

profile · synthesized from sources

Esperanza En Escalante Inc provides housing and supportive services to homeless Veterans and their families in Tucson, Arizona. Since 1989, the organization has operated a 14-acre campus offering transitional and permanent supportive housing, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and employment assistance. The organization partners with the VA, City of Tucson, and other entities to help Veterans transition to stable, independent living.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Esperanza Veterans Job and Resource Fair
Annual event connecting veterans with employment opportunities and community resources.
Integrated Services
Access to mental health care, substance abuse treatment, job assistance, and VA benefits support to address root causes of homelessness.
Mission Forward
Hiring initiative that partners with employers to help veterans find meaningful employment and build careers.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Long-term, stable housing with subsidized rent and ongoing case management to promote lasting independence for veterans.
Transitional Housing
Short-term, structured housing providing a safe environment for veterans to address personal, economic, and health challenges while preparing for permanent housing.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 13 activities
    • Comprehensive supportive services for Veterans
      Provides integrated supportive services including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and job assistance to homeless Veterans and their families, delivered on a 14-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona.
    • Inclusive and accessible housing accommodations
      Operates inclusive housing facilities with separate units for men and women, family-friendly units, and fully accessible units for Veterans with disabilities on its Tucson campus.
    • Integrated Supportive Services for Veterans
      Provides integrated supportive services to veterans, including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and job assistance, to aid in their transition to permanent housing and overall well-being.
    • Integrated Supportive Services for Veterans
      Provides integrated supportive services to veterans, including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and job assistance, to aid in their transition to permanent housing and overall well-being.
    • Integrated Supportive Services for Veterans
      Provides comprehensive supportive services to veterans, including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and job assistance, to aid in their transition to permanent housing and overall well-being.
    • Long-term permanent supportive housing for Veterans
      Provides long-term, stable permanent housing with subsidized rent and ongoing case management and support services for Veterans, promoting sustained housing stability.
    • Permanent Supportive Housing for Veterans
      Offers long-term permanent supportive housing with subsidized rent and ongoing case management and support services for Veterans and their families.
    • Permanent Supportive Housing for Veterans
      Offers long-term permanent supportive housing with subsidized rent and ongoing case management and support services for Veterans and their families.
    • Permanent Supportive Housing for Veterans
      Offers long-term permanent supportive housing with subsidized rent and ongoing case management and support services for Veterans and their families.
    • Short-term transitional housing for Veterans
      Offers short-term, structured transitional housing programs for Veterans experiencing homelessness, designed to address personal, economic, and health challenges while preparing for permanent housing. Operates on a 14-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona.
    • Transitional Housing for Veterans
      Provides short-term, structured transitional housing for homeless Veterans to address personal, economic, and health challenges while preparing for permanent housing. This includes inclusive accommodations for men, women, families, and individuals with disabilities on a 14-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona.
    • Transitional Housing for Veterans
      Provides short-term, structured transitional housing for homeless Veterans to address personal, economic, and health challenges while preparing for permanent housing. This includes inclusive accommodations for men, women, families, and individuals with disabilities on a 14-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona.
    • Transitional Housing for Veterans
      Provides short-term, structured transitional housing for homeless Veterans to address personal, economic, and health challenges while preparing for permanent housing. This includes inclusive accommodations for men, women, families, and individuals with disabilities on a 14-acre campus in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Veteran Employment and Resource Fairs 4 activities
    • Veterans Job and Resource Fairs
      Hosts job and resource fairs to connect veterans with employment opportunities and support services.
    • Veterans Job and Resource Fairs
      Hosts job and resource fairs to connect veterans with employment opportunities and support services.
    • Veterans Job and Resource Fairs
      Hosts job and resource fairs to connect veterans with employment opportunities and support services.
    • Veterans employment and resource connection
      Hosts the Annual Veterans Job and Resource Fair to connect Veterans with employment opportunities and support services.
  • Community Garden Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Community garden initiative for Veteran support
      Developing a community garden called "Planting Hope" to support Veterans, likely as a therapeutic and skill-building resource.
  • 50/50 Raffle Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fundraising for Veterans support
      Raised $28,000 for veterans organizations through the 2024 Splash 3 Veterans Golf Tournament, supporting broader veteran services.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.28M
Contributions & grants$1.12M88%
Program service revenue$142K11%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$506K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.81M
Cash$434K
Investments$0
Liabilities$96K
Net assets$3.71M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Phyllis Russell Executive Director 40 $74K
board members · 8
  • Amy Flores — Treasurer
  • Carol Rundell — Member
  • Charles Vaughan — Member
  • Dan Welter — Chair
  • David Maldonado — Secretary
  • Hector Johnson — Member
  • Se Choi — Member
  • Whitney Welter — Vice Chair
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Recognizes Esperanza as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO #20428) for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Collaborates to meet the needs of veterans in the community.
  • KGUN-9 Partner — Media partner that has featured multiple Esperanza programs and events.
  • Southwest Gas Partner — Collaborated on a special community event at Esperanza.
  • Trees for Tucson Partner — Co-hosted a special event with Esperanza focused on community greening.
  • VA Partner — Partnership to support services for veterans.