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Ayuda Smiles INC

Green Valley, AZ · EIN 473619166 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · www.smilesforveterans.org
revenue
$83K
expenses
$92K
net assets
$44K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Dental care for needy veterans

profile · synthesized from sources

Ayuda Smiles, Inc., operating as Smiles for Veterans, is a nonprofit organization that facilitates critical dental care for veterans in Arizona and beyond. The organization connects veterans with dental partners who provide pro-bono or reduced-cost services, addressing the significant gap in dental coverage for veterans not eligible through the VA. They aim to restore dignity, confidence, and well-being through accessible dental health.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Smiles For Veterans Program
Facilitates critical dental care for veterans by arranging free consultations with dental partners, verifying health and financial needs, and submitting payment directly to dental providers for services rendered at little to no cost to the veteran.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Veteran Dental Care Access Programs 3 activities
    • Dental Care Assistance Program for Veterans
      Provides dental care services to veterans in Arizona and surrounding areas (including Laughlin, NV and Needles, CA), particularly those who do not qualify for VA dental benefits. Since 2016, the program has supported hundreds of veterans by arranging free consultations, facilitating treatment, and directly paying providers or securing pro-bono care.
    • Management of Veteran Dental Care Waiting List
      Maintains and manages a waiting list for veterans seeking dental care assistance, with current demand exceeding 100 Arizona veterans and more than 50 additional veterans in broader service areas.
    • Management of Veteran Dental Care Waiting List
      Maintains and manages a waiting list for veterans seeking dental care assistance, with current demand exceeding 100 Arizona veterans and more than 50 additional veterans in other areas.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Dental Care Assistance Program for Veterans
      Provides dental care services to veterans in Arizona and surrounding areas (including Laughlin, NV and Needles, CA) who do not qualify for VA dental benefits, through partnerships with dental providers such as Affordable Dentures. Since 2016, the program has facilitated hundreds of cases of pro-bono or directly funded dental treatments, including consultations and full treatment plans.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$80K96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$92K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$44K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -44.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Ava Miller — Board Member
  • Jan Christensen — Executive Director
  • Janet Melhorn — Board of Directors Vice President
  • Kristen Sevic — Board of Directors President
  • Russell Graham — Board Member
  • Susan Wagner DAOM LAc — Board Member
relationships · 42

who they work with

  • A New Dawn AZ Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • AOSA Partner — Partner organization associated with Smiles For Veterans, as indicated by logo display.
  • AZ Bowl Presented By Gin&Juice by Dre and Snoop Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Affordable Dentures Partner — Collaborates with Smiles For Veterans to provide dental services to veterans in Tucson.
  • Albertsons, Safeway and Vons – Southwest Division Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • American Gold Star Mothers, Inc Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • American Legion Auxiliary Madera Post 131 Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • American Legion Department of Arizona District 12 Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • American Legion Riders Post 27 Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • American-Made Heroes Foundation Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Ayuda of Southern Arizona Partner — Receives donations on behalf of the Smiles for Veterans Dental Care Program
  • CARES Community Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Cardinals Charities Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Funder — Post 549 Riders is an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.
  • D-backs Give Back Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Delta Dental of Arizona Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Disabled Veterans National Foundation Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Geneal A. McMoRan Fund as held by the Community Foundation for Southern AZ Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 442 Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • OneAZ Credit Union Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Overwatch Alliance Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Phil and Carol Lyons Family Fund Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Collaborated with Smiles for Veterans at the RISE for Homeless Veterans event in Tucson.
  • Post 549 Riders Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Southern Arizona Musicians For Healing Funder — Listed as a donor.
  • Sundt Foundation Funder — Listed as a donor.
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