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RECOVERY CAFE ARIZONA
CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 842396594 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE F21 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · recoverycafeaz.org
revenue
$573K
expenses
$169K
net assets
$451K
employees
1
volunteers
25
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDSHIP AND HEALING FOR PEOPLE DESIRING RECOVERY. EMPOWERING ALL PEOPLE DESIRING RECOVERY TO LIVE THEIR FULLEST LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Recovery Café Arizona provides a healing community for individuals seeking recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, and trauma. It offers a membership-based model that includes support groups, meals, and educational programs to foster stability, belonging, and long-term recovery.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Café Community
Provides a warm, welcoming environment with services like coffee bar access (with barista training opportunity), fellowship, daily connection activities, and events.
Meals
One nutritious meal is served each day the café is open.
New Member Introduction
A structured orientation for new members to the Café community, including an overview of membership, programs, a meal, and intake paperwork.
Recovery Circles
Small groups (6-10 people) that meet weekly for one hour to check-in, share recovery journeys, and provide resources, led by trained facilitators.
Resource Connection
Provides referrals to additional resources through a Resource Specialist.
School for Recovery
Offers classes designed to support growth, healing, and discovery, helping members make healthier choices.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery Meetings 5 activities
    • Deliver recovery-focused education through the School for Recovery
      Provides access to the School for Recovery, offering classes that support personal growth, healing, and discovery for members.
    • Facilitate peer-led Recovery Circles
      Hosts weekly Recovery Circles for small groups of 6–10 members to share recovery experiences and resources, facilitated by trained members, staff, and volunteers who have completed recovery coach training.
    • Facilitating Recovery Circles
      The organization runs weekly Recovery Circles for 6-10 members, providing a space for sharing personal recovery experiences and resources. These circles are facilitated by trained Recovery Café Members, staff, and volunteers.
    • Foster daily fellowship and connection
      Supports daily connection among members through conversation, activities, and core group fellowship to strengthen community and recovery.
    • Operate a membership-based recovery community
      Offers a healing recovery community through membership, providing orientation for new and returning members that includes program overviews, intake, and connection opportunities over a shared meal.
  • New Member Onboarding & Integration 1 activity
    • Member Onboarding and Support
      The organization provides a structured "New Member Introduction" orientation for new and returning members, which includes an overview of programs and services, opportunities to meet other members, and assistance with intake paperwork. Members are also connected with a Resource Specialist for additional support.
  • Café-Based Youth Job Training 1 activity
    • Offer barista training and coffee service
      Operates a coffee bar offering coffee, tea, and lattes while providing barista training opportunities for members.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Connect members with resource specialists
      Links members with Resource Specialists to support their recovery and access to services.
    • Deliver holistic recovery support services
      Provides long-term recovery support through a holistic, person-centered system of care using evidence-based practices to address addiction and trauma.
    • Operating a Recovery Community Center
      RECOVERY CAFE ARIZONA operates a community center that provides a holistic, person-centered system of care for individuals seeking healing and long-term recovery from addiction and trauma. This includes offering membership, daily meals, community events, and a coffee bar with barista training opportunities.
    • Provide daily meals and community events
      Serves one free, nutritious meal each day the cafe is open to members and guests, and hosts community events to foster connection.
    • Providing Recovery Education through the School for Recovery
      RECOVERY CAFE ARIZONA offers members access to the School for Recovery, which provides classes designed to support personal growth, healing, and discovery.
    • Training Recovery Circle Facilitators
      RECOVERY CAFE ARIZONA trains its members, staff, and volunteers to become Recovery Circle facilitators, requiring them to complete recovery coach training.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$573K
Contributions & grants$444K78%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$129K22%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$169K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$519K
Cash$144K
Investments$0
Liabilities$68K
Net assets$451K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • DR HARRY WATTERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • FATHER DALE FUSHEK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Recovery Café Network — Recovery Café Arizona is part of the broader Recovery Café network, referencing its nationally recognized model.
  • Recovery Café Arizona Partner — Local chapter operating under the broader Recovery Café model.
  • Recovery Café Members Partner — Trained and utilized as facilitators for Recovery Circles alongside staff and volunteers.
  • Recovery Circle Partner — Facilitates weekly Recovery Circles as a core component of the membership program.