named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
#LoveUp Moments
Grants surprise experiences to members of the community, such as fulfilling dreams for sick children or supporting underprivileged youth groups, to inspire kindness and generosity.
Children’s Heart Gallery
Supports the online and mobile photographic exhibit showcasing foster children available for adoption, including organizing photo shoots and providing clothing and hygiene products.
Christmas Wish
Grants holiday wishes to children and families in need through gifts, home repairs, groceries, and other support during the Christmas season.
Foster Care Events
Organizes memorable experiences for foster children, including ballgames, fairs, and movie nights, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Laptops for Foster Children
Provides Chromebook laptops to foster children graduating 8th grade to support their education and reduce the achievement gap.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 6 activities
- Christmas Wish Granting ProgramGrants Christmas wishes to children and families in need by delivering gifts, groceries, toys, and other essential items during the holiday season. This program has been ongoing for over 16 years and includes direct gift delivery and support.
- Christmas Wish Granting ProgramFor over 16 years, the organization has granted Christmas wishes to children and families in need, providing gifts such as auto and home repairs, bedding, mattresses, gift cards, groceries, toys, and new clothes during the holiday season.
- Christmas Wishes ProgramGrants Christmas wishes to children and families in need, providing gifts and support during the holidays, a program that has been ongoing for over 16 years.
- Holiday Wish Granting ProgramGrants Christmas wishes to children and families in need by providing gifts and support during the holiday season. This program has been ongoing for over 16 years and includes coordinated gift delivery and festive experiences.
- Provision of Basic Needs and Gifts for Foster Children and FamiliesThe organization provides basic needs such as food, clothing, and shoes to children in foster care and grants Christmas wishes to children and families in need, delivering gifts like auto and home repairs, bedding, mattresses, gift cards, groceries, toys, and new clothes. This Christmas wish program has been ongoing for over 16 years.
- Provision of Basic Needs and Gifts for Foster Children and FamiliesThe organization provides basic needs such as food, clothing, and shoes to children in foster care and grants Christmas wishes to children and families in need, delivering gifts like auto and home repairs, bedding, mattresses, gift cards, groceries, toys, and new clothes. This Christmas wish program has been ongoing for over 16 years.
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Wish Fulfillment for Critically Ill Individuals 6 activities
- Community "LoveUp Moments" GrantsThe organization grants "LoveUp Moments" to community members, which are unique experiences tailored to individual needs, such as helping a sick child become a zookeeper for a day, providing new uniforms for a high school cheer team, or sending a family to visit a loved one out of state.
- LoveUp MomentsGrants "LoveUp Moments" to community members, providing unique experiences such as helping a sick child become a zookeeper for a day or sending a family to visit a loved one out of state.
- LoveUp Moments Community ExperiencesGrants special "LoveUp Moments" to community members, including unique experiences such as helping a sick child become a zookeeper for a day, providing new uniforms for a high school cheer team, or funding travel for families to visit out-of-state loved ones.
- LoveUp Moments Community GrantsThe organization grants "LoveUp Moments" to community members, which are personalized experiences such as helping a sick child become a zookeeper for a day, providing new uniforms for a high school cheer team, or sending a family to visit a loved one out of state.
- LoveUp Moments ProgramThe organization grants "LoveUp Moments" to community members, which are unique experiences such as helping a sick child become a zookeeper for a day, providing new uniforms for a high school cheer team, or sending a family to visit a loved one out of state.
- LoveUp Moments and Community Gift GrantsGrants special experiences called "LoveUp Moments" to community members and families in need, such as enabling a sick child to become a zookeeper for a day, providing new uniforms for a high school cheer team, or funding travel to visit a loved one. Also delivers tangible gifts including auto/home repairs, bedding, mattresses, gift cards, groceries, toys, and new clothes.
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Foster Youth Birthday & Celebration Events 6 activities
- Direct Support for Foster Children's Basic and Recreational NeedsProvides basic needs such as food, clothing, shoes, and personal care items to children in foster care, and organizes recreational and social events including ball games, Christmas parties, State Fair visits, and movie premieres. The foundation also supports aging-out youth with special events and has impacted over 1,500 foster children annually, with 3,143 children positively affected in 2019.
- Direct Support for Foster Children's Basic and Recreational NeedsProvides basic needs such as food, clothing, shoes, and gifts including auto/home repairs, bedding, groceries, toys, and new clothes to children in foster care. Organizes recreational and social events such as ball games, Christmas parties, State Fair visits, and movie premieres, with documented impact on over 1,500 foster children annually and over 3,143 children positively affected in 2019.
- Recreational Activities and Special Experiences for Foster ChildrenThe organization organizes recreational activities for children in foster care, including ball games, Christmas parties, visits to the State Fair, and movie premieres, and creates special experiences for children in the foster care system, including supporting events for those nearing age 18 who are aging out of the system. In 2019, these efforts positively affected over 3,143 children in foster care.
- Recreational Activities and Special Experiences for Foster ChildrenThe organization organizes recreational activities for children in foster care, including ball games, Christmas parties, visits to the State Fair, and movie premieres, and creates special experiences for children in the foster care system, including supporting events for those nearing age 18 who are aging out of the system. In 2019, these efforts positively affected over 3,143 children in foster care.
- Recreational Activities for Foster ChildrenOrganizes recreational activities for children in foster care, including ball games, Christmas parties, visits to the State Fair, and movie premieres, fostering community engagement.
- Support for Foster Children's Basic Needs and ExperiencesThe organization provides basic needs such as food, clothing, and shoes to children in foster care, and organizes recreational activities like ball games, Christmas parties, State Fair visits, and movie premieres. They also create special experiences for children in the foster care system, including events for those aging out, impacting over 1,500 foster children annually and over 3,143 in 2019.
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Device Distribution for Education 6 activities
- Educational Support for Foster ChildrenThe organization supports educational initiatives for foster children, such as purchasing 100 Chromebook laptop computers for foster children graduating from 8th grade in 2018 as part of the F.A.C.T. (Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology) pilot program.
- Educational Support for Foster ChildrenThe organization supports educational initiatives for foster children, such as purchasing 100 Chromebook laptop computers for foster children graduating from 8th grade in 2018 as part of the F.A.C.T. (Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology) pilot program.
- Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology (F.A.C.T.)Runs the F.A.C.T. (Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology) pilot program, which provides technology resources to foster children; in 2018, purchased and distributed 100 Chromebook laptops to foster children graduating from 8th grade.
- Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology (F.A.C.T.) Pilot ProgramAs part of the F.A.C.T. pilot program in 2018, the organization purchased 100 Chromebook laptop computers for foster children graduating from 8th grade.
- Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology (F.A.C.T.) ProgramRuns the F.A.C.T. (Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology) pilot program, which provides Chromebook laptop computers to foster children graduating from 8th grade to support their educational advancement; purchased 100 Chromebooks in 2018 for this initiative.
- Technology Support for Foster ChildrenPurchased 100 Chromebook laptop computers for foster children graduating from 8th grade in 2018 as part of the F.A.C.T. (Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology) pilot program.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
- Basic Needs ProvisionProvides basic needs such as food, clothing, and shoes to children in foster care, ensuring they have essential items for their well-being.
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Specialized Animal Rescue Networks 1 activity
- Dog Rescue OperationsOperates a dog rescue organization as part of its direct service programming.
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Uncategorized 9 activities
- Children's Heart Gallery ProgramThe organization supports the Children's Heart Gallery program by underwriting photo shoots, securing photographers and makeup artists, providing clothing, securing volunteers and venues, and creating and showcasing a mobile exhibit to increase the visibility of foster children awaiting adoption. This program impacts over 1,500 foster children annually.
- Children's Heart Gallery ProgramThe organization supports the Children's Heart Gallery program by underwriting photo shoots, securing photographers, makeup artists, clothing, volunteers, and venues, and creating and showcasing a mobile exhibit to increase the visibility of foster children awaiting adoption. This includes providing six days annually for foster children to receive haircuts, new clothes, and professional photography sessions for their inclusion in the gallery.
- Children's Heart Gallery ProgramThe organization supports the Children's Heart Gallery program by underwriting photo shoots, securing photographers and makeup artists, providing clothing, securing volunteers and venues, and creating and showcasing a mobile exhibit to increase the visibility of foster children awaiting adoption. This program impacts over 1,500 foster children annually.
- Children's Heart Gallery Program SupportProvides comprehensive support for the Children's Heart Gallery program, including underwriting photo shoots, securing photographers and makeup artists, providing clothing, organizing volunteer and venue logistics, and creating and showcasing a traveling mobile photographic exhibit to increase visibility of foster children awaiting adoption. The foundation conducts six annual event days where foster children receive haircuts, new clothes, and professional photos for inclusion in the gallery.
- Children's Heart Gallery Program SupportProvides comprehensive support for the Children's Heart Gallery program, including underwriting photo shoots, securing photographers and makeup artists, providing clothing, organizing volunteers and venues, and creating and showcasing a mobile photographic exhibit. The foundation conducts six annual event days where foster children receive haircuts, new clothes, and professional photos for inclusion in the gallery.
- Dog Rescue OperationsOperates a dog rescue organization as part of its community-focused programs.
- Dog Rescue OrganizationOperates a dog rescue organization, providing care and support for rescued dogs and promoting animal welfare.
- Foster Children ImpactImpacts over 1,500 foster children annually through various programs and events that provide direct support and engagement.
- Support for Children's Heart GalleryProvides comprehensive support for the Children's Heart Gallery program, including underwriting photo shoots, securing photographers and makeup artists, providing clothing, securing volunteers and venues, and creating and showcasing the mobile exhibit.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants$192K102%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$277K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$326K
Liquid reserves22.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +49.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 8
- BILLY GUSMANO — Director
- CHARLOTTE SHAFF — Director
- DENI GUSMANO — Director
- GENEVIEVE KENNEDY — Director
- KIRSTEN JOHNSON — Director
- MELISSA FINK — Director
- RACHAEL CYPORYN — Director
- TIFFANY LEE GASTON — Director
relationships · 14
who they work with
- AZ Kids Consortium Partner — Provides information on foster care
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Government — Requires volunteers working with foster children to undergo background checks through the department.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Chosen by the department in 2014 to help maintain the Children's Heart Gallery.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Collaborates with AZDCS on the Children's Heart Gallery program to support foster children awaiting adoption.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Teamed with the department for the F.A.C.T. (Fostering Achievement Through Computer Technology) pilot program in 2018.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Works closely with the department to support special events for foster children, particularly those nearing age 18 and aging out of the system.
- Arizona Friends of Foster Children Partner — Provides information on foster care
- CASA of Arizona Partner — Provides information on foster care
- Children's Heart Gallery Partner — Provides information on foster care
- Children’s Heart Gallery Partner — Helps maintain the online photographic portal that showcases children in foster care available for adoption.
- DCS of Arizona Government — Provides information on foster care
- Johnjay and Rich show Partner — Provides full promotional terms and conditions for the Christmas Wish program.
- Sunshine Print Company Partner — Partner organization handling merchandise sales for the foundation.
- iheart.com Partner — Hosts the online nomination submission for the Christmas Wish program.