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ANASAZI FOUNDATION

MESA, AZ · EIN 860673780 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE F320 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.anasazi.org
revenue
$4.8M
expenses
$5.0M
net assets
$599K
employees
107
volunteers
10
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

A THERAPEUTIC OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT HEALTHCARE PROGRAM AND WILDERNESS REHAB FOR ADOLESCENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

ANASAZI FOUNDATION operates an outdoor behavioral healthcare program for youth and young adults struggling with behavioral and emotional challenges. The program, set in the wilderness, focuses on a holistic approach involving physical, psychological, social, and spiritual development, with a strong emphasis on family involvement and systemic change.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Alumni Services
Provides monthly phone contact and optional monthly parent coaching calls to support families after program completion, reviewing intervention principles and their application.
Arbinger Seminar
Intensive family training seminars designed to help parents understand their role in their children's problems and foster a change of heart towards their children, integrated into the overall program.
Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Program
A wilderness-based program for youth and young adults focusing on holistic development (biological, psychological, social, spiritual) and family involvement to address behavioral and emotional challenges.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 6 activities
    • Family and Parent Support Services
      Provides intervention training for parents and professionals, offers teaching to parents on how to support their children returning from the program, and conducts parent/spouse relationship training, weekly sessions with a family therapist, and weekly process group sessions.
    • Family therapy and support services
      Provides parent/spouse relationship training, weekly sessions with a family therapist, weekly process groups, skills and support groups, and a one-day relationship seminar as part of family engagement and aftercare.
    • Parent and Family Support Services
      Provides intervention training for parents and professionals, offers teaching to parents on how to support their children returning from the program, and conducts parent/spouse relationship training, weekly sessions with a family therapist, and weekly process group sessions.
    • Parent and Family Support Services
      Provides intervention training for parents and professionals, offers teaching to parents on how to support their children returning from the program, and conducts parent/spouse relationship training, weekly family therapy sessions, and skills and support groups.
    • Parent and Family Support Services
      Provides intervention training for parents and professionals, offers teaching to parents on how to support their children returning from the program, and conducts parent/spouse relationship training, weekly family therapy sessions, and skills and support groups.
    • Parent and professional intervention training
      Offers intervention training for parents and professionals, including weekly trainings at its Mesa, Arizona office, and provides teaching to parents on supporting children returning from the program, through individual or small group sessions.
  • Long-Term Aftercare and Reintegration Support 5 activities
    • Aftercare and Alumni Support
      Provides seven weeks of coaching for aftercare plans, a one-day relationship seminar, one year of follow-up from its Alumni Services team, and weekly support groups for participants and families.
    • Aftercare and alumni support program
      Offers seven weeks of coaching for aftercare planning, one year of follow-up from its Alumni Services team, and weekly support groups to support sustained recovery and reintegration.
    • Alumni Aftercare and Follow-up
      Provides seven weeks of coaching for aftercare plans, a one-day relationship seminar, one year of follow-up from its Alumni Services team, and weekly support groups for program participants.
    • Alumni Aftercare and Support
      Provides seven weeks of coaching for aftercare plans, a one-day relationship seminar, one year of follow-up from its Alumni Services team, and weekly support groups for participants and their families.
    • Alumni Aftercare and Support
      Provides seven weeks of coaching for aftercare plans, a one-day relationship seminar, one year of follow-up from its Alumni Services team, and weekly support groups for program participants and their families.
  • Residential Outdoor Camps for Underserved Youth 4 activities
    • Program Evaluation and Research
      Engaged C. Terry Warner of The Arbinger Institute to evaluate their program in 1989, observing students, instructors, counselors, and interviewing parents, and pioneered the wilderness philosophy at Brigham Young University in 1968.
    • Program Evaluation and Research
      Engaged C. Terry Warner of The Arbinger Institute to evaluate their program in 1989, which included observing students, instructors, counselors, and interviewing parents, and pioneered the wilderness philosophy at Brigham Young University in 1968.
    • Program Evaluation and Research
      Engaged C. Terry Warner of The Arbinger Institute to evaluate their program in 1989, which included observing students, instructors, counselors, and interviewing parents, and pioneered the wilderness philosophy at Brigham Young University in 1968.
    • Program evaluation and research initiatives
      Conducted an evaluation of its program in 1989 with C. Terry Warner of The Arbinger Institute, involving observation and interviews; also pioneered the wilderness philosophy at Brigham Young University in 1968.
  • Advanced & Dual Enrollment Course Offerings 3 activities
    • Academic Program
      Offers high school credits to participants through an academic program that blends outdoor educational instruction with a traditional curriculum, providing an Academic Packet with program overview, course descriptions, and accreditation information for parents and guidance counselors.
    • Academic Program
      Offers high school credits to participants through an academic program that blends outdoor educational instruction with a traditional curriculum, providing an Academic Packet with program overview, course descriptions, and accreditation information for parents and guidance counselors.
    • Youth academic program with high school credit
      Offers a blended academic curriculum during the wilderness program that provides high school credits, combining outdoor educational instruction with traditional academics; provides an Academic Packet with course descriptions and accreditation details for parents and counselors.
  • Youth Program Storytelling & Impact Sharing 3 activities
    • Participant Story Collection and Publication
      Collects and shares stories, articles, reflections, and poems from participants ("YoungWalkers") and staff of its wilderness programs.
    • Participant storytelling and publication program
      Collects and publishes stories, articles, reflections, and poems written by participants ("YoungWalkers") and staff as part of its program experience.
    • Publication of Participant and Staff Stories
      Collects and shares stories, articles, reflections, and poems from participants ("YoungWalkers") and staff of its wilderness programs.
  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Programs 1 activity
    • Behavioral healthcare licensing and accreditation
      Maintains national accreditation through the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services as a Level II residential behavioral healthcare provider.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Wilderness Therapy Program
      Operates a minimum 49-day wilderness program in Arizona for troubled youth, where participants hike, camp, live a primitive lifestyle, learn ancient skills, and engage in weekly individual and group therapy. This program aims to develop self-worth, life skills, and improve physical, mental, and spiritual health.
    • Wilderness Therapy Program
      Operates a minimum 49-day wilderness program in Arizona for troubled youth, where participants hike, camp, live a primitive lifestyle, learn ancient skills, and engage in weekly individual and group therapy. This program aims to develop self-worth, life skills, and improve physical, mental, and spiritual health.
    • Wilderness therapy program for troubled youth
      Operates a minimum 49-day wilderness program in Arizona where participants hike, camp, live a primitive lifestyle, and engage in weekly individual and group therapy, a two-night Family Camp, and learn ancient survival skills; the program aims to improve participants' physical, mental, and spiritual health and has served thousands of young adults over 57 years.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$4.80M
Contributions & grants$1.16M24%
Program service revenue$3.66M76%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$-27K
expenses
Total expenses$5.04M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$3.01M
Grants paid out$795K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.23M
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$629K
Net assets$599K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SEAN ROURKE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $110K
SEAN SMITH CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $105K
NATHAN MITCHELL CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $100K
MICHAEL MERCHANT DIRECTOR / CHAIRMAN / PRES 4 $35K
board members · 7
  • EZEKIEL SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
  • GAIL WILLIAMSON — DIRECTOR
  • JON MEMMOTT — DIRECTOR
  • LES MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL SMITH — CFO / SECRETARY / TREASURE
  • RYAN TREFFT — DIRECTOR
  • STERLING TANNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Arbinger Institute Partner — Uses material from "The Anatomy of Peace" by the Arbinger Institute in its training programs.
  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Licensed as a Level II (residential) behavioral healthcare provider through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • Brigham Young University Partner — Pioneered the wilderness philosophy at the university in 1968.
  • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Government — Nationally accredited through JCAHO.
  • Northridge Learning Center Partner — Selected as the curriculum provider for the academic program.
  • The Arbinger Institute Partner — C. Terry Warner, Chairman of The Arbinger Institute, was invited by Anasazi's founders to evaluate their program and has tracked student progress.
  • Wasatch Adaptive Sports Partner — Encourages Anasazi alumni to volunteer with Wasatch Adaptive Sports programs for children and adults with special needs