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SAVING AMY INC

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 474771315 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.savingamy.org
revenue
$603K
expenses
$510K
net assets
$162K
employees
2
volunteers
100
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

Creating Community. Transforming Lives. Resolving Homelessness.

profile · synthesized from sources

Saving Amy is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness through a holistic approach. They provide support to families transitioning from homelessness by offering essential programs that focus on stability, self-sufficiency, and community-building. Founded in 2015, Saving Amy aims to empower families to achieve long-term success.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $72K
    ROLLING FORWARD: Transportation program that provides donated vehicles to allow for reliable transportation to work and school
  2. #2 $39K
    THRIVE: Life skills program that teaches skills in budgeting, nutrition, meditation, career development, and parenting
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Empowerment Through Therapy
Facilitates trauma therapy for adults and children, personalized by licensed therapists.
Kids Go
Pairs children with local high school students for tutoring and mentoring to enhance academic performance.
Rise Up
Offers rent subsidies, furniture, and home supplies to help families transition to better neighborhoods.
Rolling Forward
Provides donated vehicles to families, improving access to work and education.
Thrive
Life skills program offering classes on budgeting, nutrition, career development, and parenting.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 1 activity
    • Homelessness Prevention and Rehousing Programs
      Saving Amy operates five programs, including Rise Up, to provide rent subsidies, furniture, and home supplies, helping families transition to higher-quality communities and achieve long-term housing stability. The organization has a 100% success rate in keeping families housed and employed.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • In-Kind Donation Distribution
      Receives and distributes donated accessories such as purses and scarves to individuals in need.
  • Foster and Kinship Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Inclusive Service Provision
      Serves diverse populations including families and veterans across all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and national origins.
  • Transportation Reliability Assistance 1 activity
    • Transportation Assistance
      The Rolling Forward program provides donated vehicles to families, ensuring they have reliable transportation for work and school.
  • Grief Support Services for Children and Families 1 activity
    • Trauma Therapy Services
      Saving Amy offers trauma therapy for both adults and children, facilitated by licensed therapists, to support the mental well-being of the families they serve.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Comprehensive Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness
      Provides a suite of five integrated programs designed to help families achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency after experiencing homelessness, with demonstrated success in keeping families housed and employed.
    • Life Skills and Employment Support
      Through its THRIVE program, Saving Amy provides essential life skills classes covering budgeting, nutrition, meditation, career development, and parenting, alongside mentoring and employment support to help families achieve financial stability.
    • Youth Mentoring and Educational Support
      The Kids Go program pairs children with local high school students for tutoring, mentoring, and summer camps, fostering educational advancement and personal growth.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$603K
Contributions & grants$603K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$510K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$183K
Grants paid out$199K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$162K
Cash$160K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$162K
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +46.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jennifer Kiernan Executive Director 65 $91K
board members · 8
  • Carey Musil — Board Member
  • Christina Ivanhoe — Board Member
  • Jessica Grussing — Program Director
  • Kim Qualls — Board Member
  • Mary McGill — Board Member
  • Mindi Boysen — Board Member
  • Tawn Watkins — Board Member
  • Tillie McCoy — Board Member
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Brophy College Preparatory Partner — Bestowed the Inés Pascual Award for Generous Service to Jennifer Kiernan.
  • Brophy College Preparatory Partner — Partners with Saving Amy to provide tutoring and mentoring for children through the Kids Go program.
  • Desert Foundation Auxiliary Partner — Carey Musil is a member and has volunteered on the Annual Celebration committee.
  • Executive Council Charities ECC SAY, LLC Partner — Processes and forwards 100% of contributions to Saving Amy and provides a 25% matching grant and potential bonus grants up to $5,000.
  • Galicia Fine Jewelers Partner — Partnered for a special event to collect accessory donations for women in the Saving Amy program.
  • Joan Matlock, LMFT, The Women’s Therapist Partner — Community partner who provides support to Saving Amy families.
  • Lisa Makdesi Partner — Owner of Galicia Fine Jewelers, supporting the women in the Saving Amy program.
  • Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Partner — Sources data for homelessness counts in Maricopa County.
  • Soles2Souls Partner — Received assistance from Soles2Souls to provide shoes to children.