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Oakwood Creative Care Inc
Mesa, AZ · EIN 860575242 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P700 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.oakwoodcreativecare.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$-71K
employees
25
volunteers
25
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

Oakwood Creative Care is the industry leader in providing diverse and innnovative care for the aging population in our community, focusing on those who experience challenges and disabilities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Oakwood Creative Care Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that provides support and services for older adults facing dementia, Alzheimer's, and other age-related challenges. Through their Adult Day Clubs, wellness clinics, and caregiver support programs, they aim to enhance the quality of life for both seniors and their families by fostering connections and promoting brain health.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Adult Day Clubs
Provides an enriching environment for older adults to engage their minds and bodies while building friendships.
The Hub
A community space offering caregiver support, education, and resources for families navigating dementia care.
Wellness Clinic
Offers comprehensive care focusing on brain health, including specialized services for dementia and stroke recovery.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Dementia Caregiver Support & Navigation 6 activities
    • Deliver specialized brain health and clinical services
      Offers brain health services through on-site clinics, including the COPE Program—the first in Arizona—and employs a full-time nurse to support behavioral issues and medication management. Services are designed to proactively maintain brain health and support participants' well-being.
    • Delivering Brain Health Services
      Oakwood Creative Care provides specialized brain health services through on-site clinics, supporting older adults in proactively maintaining brain health and quality of life.
    • Offering Brain Health and Clinical Services
      Oakwood Creative Care provides specialized brain health services through on-site clinics, supporting older adults in proactively maintaining brain health and quality of life. This includes employing a full-time nurse to assist with behavioral issues and medication adjustments for participants.
    • On-site Clinic Services
      Delivers specialized brain health services and supports older adults in proactively maintaining brain health and quality of life through an on-site clinic, which includes a full-time nurse to assist with behavioral issues and medication adjustments for participants.
    • On-site Clinic for Brain Health
      Operates an on-site clinic that delivers specialized brain health services and supports older adults in proactively maintaining brain health and quality of life, including assistance with behavioral issues and medication adjustments by a full-time nurse.
    • Provide healthy aging and educational resources
      Offers educational content and support for healthy living through a blog and online resource hub targeting older adults, families, and caregivers.
  • Adult Day Training & Enrichment Programs 5 activities
    • Adult Day Clubs
      Operates Adult Day Clubs that provide cognitive, physical, and social engagement through person-centered programming (music, art, movement) for older adults with age-related challenges such as dementia, Parkinson's, or stroke recovery, while offering respite for family caregivers. Locations include Central Mesa and a new Chandler campus.
    • Operate Adult Day Clubs for older adults with age-related challenges
      Provides cognitive, physical, and social engagement through person-centered programming in music, art, movement, and cognitive enrichment for older adults with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, or other age-related conditions. Operates Day Clubs in Central Mesa and Chandler, with the latter opening in summer 2025.
    • Operating Adult Day Clubs
      Oakwood Creative Care operates multiple Day Clubs in Arizona, including a Central Mesa Day Club and a new Chandler campus, providing cognitive, physical, and social engagement through person-centered programming (music, art, movement) for older adults with age-related challenges such as dementia, Parkinson's, or stroke recovery, while offering respite for family caregivers. A full-time nurse is employed to assist with behavioral issues and medication adjustments for participants.
    • Operating Adult Day Clubs
      Oakwood Creative Care operates Day Clubs that provide cognitive, physical, and social engagement through person-centered programming in music, art, movement, and cognitive enrichment for older adults with age-related challenges such as dementia, Parkinson's, or stroke recovery, while offering respite for family caregivers. They operate a Central Mesa Day Club and are opening a new Chandler campus in summer 2025.
    • Operating Adult Day Clubs
      Operates Day Clubs that provide cognitive, physical, and social engagement through person-centered programming (music, art, movement) for older adults with age-related challenges such as dementia, Parkinson's, or stroke recovery, while offering respite for family caregivers. These clubs are located in Central Mesa and Chandler, AZ.
  • Respite and Personal Care Support 5 activities
    • Caregiver Support Services (The Hub)
      Provides personalized support services, education, resources, and a supportive community for family caregivers (care partners) through "The Hub," including support groups, memory cafés, occupational therapy, and the GUIDE program.
    • Caregiver Support Services (The Hub)
      Provides personalized support services for caregivers through "The Hub," offering education, resources, support groups, memory cafés, occupational therapy, and GUIDE to strengthen caregiving skills, reduce stress, and foster a supportive community.
    • Provide caregiver support and family services through The Hub
      Offers personalized support, education, resources, and support groups for caregivers via The Hub, including memory cafés, caregiver education, and the GUIDE program to strengthen caregiving skills and reduce stress.
    • Providing Caregiver Support Services
      Through "The Hub," Oakwood Creative Care offers personalized support services for caregivers, including education, resources, support groups, memory cafés, occupational therapy, and the GUIDE program, to strengthen caregiving skills and reduce stress.
    • Providing Caregiver Support Services
      Through "The Hub," Oakwood Creative Care offers personalized support services for caregivers, including education, resources, support groups, and memory cafés, to strengthen caregiving skills and reduce stress. This includes the COPE Program, for which Oakwood Creative Care is the first organization in Arizona to offer it.
  • Care Management Certification Programs 5 activities
    • Offer workforce training for care professionals
      Provides workforce training classes for healthcare and service professionals who support individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or age-related care needs.
    • Offering Workforce Training
      The organization offers workforce training classes for healthcare and service professionals who support individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other age-related care needs.
    • Providing Workforce Training
      The organization offers workforce training classes for healthcare and service professionals who support individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other age-related care needs.
    • Workforce Training
      Offers workforce training classes for healthcare and service professionals who support individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other age-related care needs.
    • Workforce Training for Healthcare Professionals
      Offers workforce training classes for healthcare and service professionals who support individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or age-related care needs.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • COPE Program
      Offers the COPE Program, being the first organization in Arizona to do so.
    • COPE Program Implementation
      Offers the COPE Program, being the first organization in Arizona to implement this program.
    • Delivering the COPE Program
      Oakwood Creative Care is the first organization in Arizona to offer the COPE Program.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.83M
Contributions & grants$1.54M84%
Program service revenue$297K16%
Investment income$-34K-2%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$1.62M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.07M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$612K
Cash$103K
Investments$268K
Liabilities$682K
Net assets$-71K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +83.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sherri Friend President & CEO 40 $112K
Tara Krantzman COO 40 $79K
board members · 10
  • Dave Hrizak — Vice Chair & Treasurer
  • George Bliss — Director
  • Harry Mitchell — Director
  • Ian Anderson — Director
  • Joan Marlow — Director
  • Phaedra Earhart — Director
  • Scott Roney — Director
  • Shannon Heinze — Chairman
  • Stephanie Miller — Director
  • Tim Watt — Director
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Received its license from the Arizona Department of Health Services in 1987.
  • Bryan Martyn Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • City of Mesa Partner — Received support from the City of Mesa, contributing to its growth through grants, donated space, fundraising events, and community advocacy.
  • Donnie Sullivan Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Dr. Hemant Pandey Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • George Bliss Partner — Emeritus Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • George Jacobson Partner — Board Vice Chair of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Grantees or research partners referenced in PMC10546258 Partner — Engages in or references research on intergenerational engagement, as cited in a PMC study on reducing loneliness and improving cognitive function.
  • Harry Mitchell Partner — Emeritus Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Jim Albu Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Kristina Watts Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Peggy McMahon Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Phaedra Earhart Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Scott Roney Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Shannon Heinze Partner — Board Member of Oakwood Creative Care Inc
  • Thunderbirds Charities Funder — Received a grant to furnish its newly opened Chandler location.
  • U.S. Administration for Community Living Funder — Received grant number 90ADPI0083 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living to support the COPE Program.
  • U.S. Administration for Community Living Funder — Received grant number 90ADPI0124 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living to support the COPE Program.