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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860975231 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE E60 · Health Care · Medium ($1M-$10M) · tapaz.org
revenue
$7.9M
expenses
$7.5M
net assets
$8.5M
employees
52
volunteers
21
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES, PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES THAT STRENGTHEN (CONT. ON SCH O)COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH SERVICES AND BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR ARIZONA'S MOST UNDERSERVED CITIZENS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona (TAPAZ) provides fiscal sponsorship and capacity-building support to small and midsize nonprofits in Arizona. By offering resources, training, and funding assistance, TAPAZ aims to enhance the operational capabilities of organizations focused on health and social issues. Founded in 1997, TAPAZ collaborates with various community partners to promote sustainable impact.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Capacity Building Workshops
Offers training and resources to help nonprofits develop skills in areas such as fundraising, governance, and operational management.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Provides legal and financial support to projects, allowing them to receive charitable donations and grants while assisting with grant tracking and reporting.
Fiscal Sponsorship 101 Webinars
Educational webinars covering TAPAZ’s fiscal sponsorship services, support levels, and application process, with Q&A for prospective projects
Fiscal Sponsorship Program
Provides fiscal sponsorship to early-stage nonprofits, unincorporated associations, and community projects, enabling them to receive tax-deductible donations and grants while outsourcing financial and administrative functions
Nonprofit Development Resources
Offers tools and guidance for starting a nonprofit, including a Business Plan, Fundraising Plan, and Budget Plan templates, plus access to the How to Start a Nonprofit Guidebook
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Healthcare Career Pathway Programs for Underrepresented Communities 6 activities
    • Native Healthcare Career Pathways
      Builds pathways for Native healthcare careers through mentorship, resources, and culturally grounded support to strengthen the healthcare workforce.
    • Native Healthcare Career Pathways
      Builds pathways for Native healthcare careers through mentorship, resources, and culturally grounded support to strengthen the healthcare workforce.
    • Native Healthcare Career Pathways
      Builds pathways for Native healthcare careers through mentorship, resources, and culturally grounded support to strengthen the healthcare workforce.
    • Support for Native Healthcare Careers
      Builds pathways for Native healthcare careers by providing mentorship, resources, and culturally grounded support to strengthen the healthcare workforce.
    • Support for Native Healthcare Careers
      Builds pathways for Native healthcare careers through mentorship, resources, and culturally grounded support to strengthen the healthcare workforce.
    • Support for Native Healthcare Workforce Development
      Builds pathways for Native individuals to enter healthcare careers through mentorship, culturally grounded support, and resource provision, aiming to strengthen the healthcare workforce in Arizona.
  • Capacity Building Grants & Technical Support 5 activities
    • Grant and Fundraising Capacity Building
      Invests in strengthening the grants department and fundraising platforms to identify funding opportunities, align strategies with federal and philanthropic priorities, increase competitiveness, and reduce reliance on single funding sources for organizations.
    • Grant and Fundraising Capacity Building
      Invests in strengthening the grants department and fundraising platforms to identify funding opportunities, align strategies with federal and philanthropic priorities, increase competitiveness, and reduce reliance on single funding sources for fiscally sponsored projects.
    • Grant and Fundraising Capacity Building
      Invests in strengthening the grants department and fundraising platforms to identify funding opportunities, align strategies with federal and philanthropic priorities, increase competitiveness, and reduce reliance on single funding sources for organizations.
    • Grants Department Capacity Strengthening
      Invests in strengthening the Grants Department to enhance the organization's ability to identify and pursue public and private funding opportunities, align with evolving priorities, and improve competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
    • Grants Management and Funding Capacity Building
      Strengthens organizational capacity in grant identification, proposal development, financial and narrative reporting, and compliance. Invested in expanding the Grants Department to align funding strategies with federal and philanthropic priorities, improve competitiveness, and support fiscally sponsored projects through the full grant lifecycle.
  • Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 5 activities
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer Support
      Supports Arizonans with neuroendocrine cancer through patient and professional education, awareness campaigns, and research.
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer Support
      Supports Arizonans with neuroendocrine cancer through patient and professional education, awareness campaigns, and research.
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer Support
      Supports Arizonans with neuroendocrine cancer through patient and professional education, awareness campaigns, and research.
    • Support for Arizonans with Neuroendocrine Cancer
      Supports Arizonans with neuroendocrine cancer through patient and professional education, awareness campaigns, and research.
    • Support for Arizonans with Neuroendocrine Cancer
      Provides patient and professional education, awareness campaigns, and research support for individuals affected by neuroendocrine cancer in Arizona.
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education 4 activities
    • Advocacy and Cross-Sector Collaboration for Health Priorities
      Advances health and education goals through technical assistance, capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration. Facilitates access to resources for service members, veterans, and families, and supports member organizations in strategic efforts to reduce the burden of diabetes.
    • Diabetes Burden Reduction Advocacy
      Supports member organizations in strategic efforts to reduce the burden of diabetes.
    • Diabetes Burden Reduction Support
      Supports member organizations in strategic efforts to reduce the burden of diabetes.
    • Diabetes Burden Reduction Support
      Supports member organizations in strategic efforts to reduce the burden of diabetes.
  • Fall Prevention Programs for Older Adults 4 activities
    • Direct Support for Older Adults' Fall Prevention
      Reduces fall risks among older adults through education, outreach, advocacy, and evidence-based strategies that improve flexibility, balance, and overall quality of life.
    • Fall Risk Reduction for Older Adults
      Reduces fall risks for older adults through education, outreach, advocacy, and evidence-based strategies to improve flexibility, balance, and quality of life.
    • Fall Risk Reduction for Older Adults
      Reduces fall risks for older adults through education, outreach, advocacy, and evidence-based strategies to improve flexibility, balance, and quality of life.
    • Fall Risk Reduction for Older Adults
      Reduces fall risks for older adults through education, outreach, advocacy, and evidence-based strategies to improve flexibility, balance, and quality of life.
  • FAFSA & Scholarship Application Support 4 activities
    • Support for First and Second-Generation Students
      Provides education, life skills, and social awareness programming to support first and second-generation students in developing leadership skills and driving community change.
    • Support for First and Second-Generation Students
      Supports first and second-generation students through education, life skills, and social awareness programming to foster diverse leadership and community change.
    • Support for First and Second-Generation Students
      Supports first and second-generation students through education, life skills, and social awareness programming to foster diverse leadership and community change.
    • Support for First and Second-Generation Students
      Supports first and second-generation students through education, life skills, and social awareness programming to foster diverse leadership and community change.
  • Financial Oversight & Compliance Management 1 activity
    • Operational and Financial Management Support
      Delivers accounting, financial, and operational support for TAPAZ and partner organizations, including month-end closing, contract maintenance, audit and finance activities, payroll, and compliance. Also supports board functions such as Board of Trustees meetings, Audit/Finance Committee, and Sponsorship Committee operations.
  • Healthcare Capacity Building & Protocol Development 1 activity
    • Technical Assistance and Cross-Sector Collaboration
      Advances health and education priorities through technical assistance, capacity building, and fostering cross-sector collaboration.
  • Uncategorized 17 activities
    • Arizona 250th Anniversary Celebration Coordination
      Coordinates the 250th anniversary celebration to highlight Arizona's historical impact, preserve history, promote innovation, and unite community voices.
    • Arizona 250th Anniversary Celebration Coordination
      Coordinates the statewide 250th anniversary celebration to highlight Arizona’s historical impact, preserve history, promote innovation, and unite community voices.
    • Fiscal Sponsorship Program
      Provides comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services to projects focused on health and healthy communities in Arizona, including fund acceptance, grant tracking, financial reporting, and working capital advances. This program aims to build financial capacity within the nonprofit sector.
    • Fiscal Sponsorship Services
      Provides comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services to nonprofit projects in Arizona, including fund acceptance, donor recognition, grant tracking, check writing, advance of working capital, accounts payable/receivable management, and support for accurate invoicing and payment processing. The program includes a structured intake process with staff consultation, application review, and committee evaluation to onboard new projects.
    • Fiscal Sponsorship Services
      Provides comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services to projects focused on health and healthy communities in Arizona, including fund acceptance, grant tracking, financial reporting, and working capital advances. This also involves managing accounts payable/receivable and ensuring compliance for sponsored projects.
    • Fiscal Sponsorship Services
      Provides comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services to projects focused on health and healthy communities in Arizona, including fund acceptance, grant tracking, financial reporting, and working capital advances. This also involves managing accounts payable/receivable and ensuring compliance for sponsored projects.
    • Fiscal Sponsorship Services
      Provides comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services to projects focused on health and healthy communities in Arizona, including fund acceptance, grant tracking, financial reporting, and working capital advances. This also involves managing accounts payable/receivable, ensuring accurate invoicing, and supporting audit and finance activities.
    • Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshops
      Delivers interactive, hands-on workshops on nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and best practices to improve organizational sustainability and strengthen the capacity of nonprofit teams.
    • Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshops
      Delivers affordable, interactive, and hands-on workshops for nonprofit teams on topics such as nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, best practices, and the Nonprofit Lifecycle Stages to improve organizational sustainability.
    • Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshops
      Delivers affordable, interactive, and hands-on workshops for nonprofit teams on topics such as nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, best practices, and the Nonprofit Lifecycle Stages to improve organizational sustainability.
    • Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshops
      Delivers affordable, interactive workshops on nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and best practices to improve organizational sustainability and build financial capacity within Arizona's nonprofit sector.
    • Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshops and Training
      Offers affordable, interactive workshops and hands-on training for nonprofit teams on topics including nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, best practices, and the Nonprofit Lifecycle Stages to improve organizational sustainability and effectiveness.
    • Resource Facilitation for Service Members and Veterans
      Facilitates access to resources for service members, veterans, and their families by promoting collaboration and sustainable strategies across sectors.
    • Resource Facilitation for Service Members, Veterans, and Families
      Facilitates access to resources for service members, veterans, and their families by promoting collaboration and sustainable strategies across sectors.
    • Service Member and Veteran Resource Facilitation
      Facilitates access to resources for service members, veterans, and their families by promoting collaboration and sustainable strategies across sectors.
    • Service Member and Veteran Resource Facilitation
      Facilitates access to resources for service members, veterans, and their families by promoting collaboration and sustainable strategies across sectors.
    • Service Member and Veteran Resource Facilitation
      Facilitates access to resources for service members, veterans, and their families by promoting collaboration and sustainable strategies across sectors.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$7.93M
Contributions & grants$7.75M98%
Program service revenue$135K2%
Investment income$40K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.52M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.73M
Grants paid out$696K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$8.91M
Cash$4.49M
Investments$2.55M
Liabilities$406K
Net assets$8.51M
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SUZANNE PFISTER CEO 8 $313K
ROY PRINGLE COO 8 $230K
NICOLA WINKEL PROJECT DIRECTOR 40 $109K
NAKETA ROSS PROJECT DIRECTOR 40 $102K
board members · 21
  • AIDAN MCSHEFFREY — TRUSTEE
  • ANN-MARIE ALAMEDDIN — TRUSTEE
  • COLEEN LOMAX — TRUSTEE
  • DEDE YAZZIE DEVINE — TRUSTEE
  • ESSEN OTU — TRUSTEE
  • JANUARY CONTRERAS — TRUSTEE
  • JASON WONG — TRUSTEE
  • JAVIER CARDENAS MD — TRUSTEE
  • JESUS RIVERA — TRUSTEE
  • JOSHUA PETERSON — VICE CHAIR
  • MARIA MANRIQUEZ — TRUSTEE
  • MILTON DOHONEY — TRUSTEE
  • NICHOLAS VASQUEZ — CHAIR
  • PRISCILLA FOOTE — SECRETARY
  • SHERRI SLAYTON — TREASURER
  • SIMAN QAASIM — TRUSTEE
  • STAN ARONOVITCH — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN PEPIN — TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS SANDS — TRUSTEE
  • WILL HUMBLE — TRUSTEE
  • YLENIA AGUILAR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • ALAS Partner — Sponsored project supporting first and second-generation students.
  • AZ Impact for Good Partner — Collaborates with AZ Impact for Good to provide nonprofit development resources and workshops.
  • America250 Arizona Partner — Sponsored project coordinating Arizona’s 250th anniversary celebration.
  • American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center Partner — Sponsored project building pathways for Native healthcare careers.
  • American Nonprofit Academy Partner — Sponsored project providing nonprofit leadership training.
  • Arizona Coalition for Military Families Partner — Sponsored project supporting service members, veterans, and families.
  • Arizona Diabetes Coalition Partner — Sponsored project focused on reducing the burden of diabetes.
  • Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition Partner — Sponsored project reducing fall risks for older adults.
  • Arizona Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation Partner — Sponsored project supporting neuroendocrine cancer patients and research.
  • National Network of Fiscal Sponsors Network — Member of the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors, listed in the Member Directory.
  • Tides Center Network — References Tides Center's article on how fiscal sponsorship nurtures nonprofits.
  • Vitalyst Partner — Collaborates on capacity building and grants portfolio.
  • Vitalyst Health Foundation Funder — Email contact domain suggests affiliation or administrative support from Vitalyst Health Foundation.
  • Vitalyst Health Foundation Partner — Aligned with Vitalyst Health Foundation's mission to advance health and education priorities in Arizona.
  • Vitalyst Health Foundation Partner — Coordinates operational activities for Vitalyst Health Foundation as part of TAPAZ role.
  • Vitalyst Health Foundation Partner — Original funder and partner in founding TAPAZ, formerly known as St. Luke’s Charitable Health Trust.
  • Vitalyst Health Foundation Partner — Partners with Vitalyst Health Foundation to offer scholarships covering membership costs for AZ Impact for Good.