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COUNTRY FAIR WHITE ELEPHANT INC

GREEN VALLEY, AZ · EIN 237188223 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · gvwhiteelephant.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$2.5M
employees
9
volunteers
500
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

Provide Financial assistance to othe 501c3 organizations and educational scholarships to local area youths

profile · synthesized from sources

Country Fair White Elephant Inc. operates a large thrift store in Green Valley, Arizona, selling donated goods. The revenue generated from sales is distributed as grants and scholarships to local schools, youth organizations, and charitable groups in Southern Arizona. The organization is primarily volunteer-run and has been serving the community since 1964.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Grants Program
Distributes financial contributions to local public and private schools, youth organizations, community arts support groups, area and nature study organizations, adult and child assistance programs, national disease organizations, and fire districts in Southern Arizona.
Country Fair White Elephant Scholarship Foundation
Provides college scholarships to local graduates, funded by the White Elephant's proceeds.
Merchandise Donation Program
Donates hundreds of boxes of usable, but not salable, merchandise to various organizations every month.
Recycling Program
A dedicated program for recycling, including solar panels on the roof to supply electricity for the building.
Thrift Store Operations
Operates a 34,400 square foot thrift store selling donated, gently used merchandise to the public. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to noon.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Textile and Merchandise Redistribution 4 activities
    • Donate Merchandise to Organizations
      Donates hundreds of boxes of usable but unsalable merchandise to various organizations on a monthly basis.
    • Donate Merchandise to Organizations
      Donates hundreds of boxes of usable but unsalable merchandise to various organizations on a monthly basis.
    • Donate Unsalable Merchandise to Organizations
      Donates hundreds of boxes of usable but unsalable merchandise from the thrift store to other organizations on a monthly basis.
    • Donate unsalable merchandise to community organizations
      Donates hundreds of boxes of usable but unsalable merchandise monthly to local nonprofits and service organizations, expanding community access to needed goods.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 4 activities
    • Engage volunteers in organizational operations
      Relies on a volunteer workforce of approximately 600–636 individuals who contribute to all aspects of thrift store operations, including sorting, pricing, and customer service, with many volunteers serving for over 5, 10, or even 20 years.
    • Operate a Thrift Store
      Operates a 34,400 square foot thrift store in Green Valley, Arizona, with over 600 volunteers, selling gently used goods to the public six days a week. The store accepts customer donations on specific days and provides donation pickup services.
    • Operate a Thrift Store
      Operates a 34,400 square foot thrift store in Green Valley, Arizona, with over 600 volunteers, selling gently used goods to the public six days a week. The store accepts customer donations on specific days and provides donation pickup services.
    • Operate thrift store for public resale
      Operates a 34,400 square foot thrift store open to the public six days a week in Green Valley, AZ, where over 600 volunteers and paid staff process, clean, and price gently used goods for resale. The store features a Boutique Department for higher-end products and employs furniture and appliance pickup and delivery services.
  • Local Community Grantmaking 3 activities
    • Distribute grants to local organizations
      Provides annual financial support totaling approximately $1.75 million to over 130 local schools, nonprofits, and charitable service organizations in Green Valley, Sahuarita, and the Santa Cruz Valley, with historical distributions exceeding $38 million over 62 years.
    • Provide Grants and Scholarships to Local Organizations and Students
      Provides annual financial support, totaling approximately $1.5 million to $1.75 million, to over 100-130 local schools and charitable service organizations in Green Valley, Sahuarita, and the Santa Cruz Valley, and awards five college scholarships annually to local graduates. Over 62 years, the organization has distributed more than $38 million in total funding.
    • Provide Grants to Local Organizations
      Provides approximately $1.5 million annually in financial support to over 100 local schools and charitable service organizations in Green Valley, Sahuarita, and the Santa Cruz Valley. The organization has distributed over $38 million in total funding to organizations over 62 years.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Award College Scholarships
      Awards five college scholarships annually to local graduates, contributing to the White Elephant Scholarship Foundation.
    • Award College Scholarships
      Awards five college scholarships annually to local graduates, contributing to the White Elephant Scholarship Foundation.
    • Award scholarships to local students
      Annually awards five college scholarships through the White Elephant Scholarship Foundation, contributing $162,500 in the most recent reporting year and supporting local high school graduates in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Collect Donations for Thrift Store
      Accepts customer donations at the thrift store on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8 AM to Noon, and provides donation pickup services Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM.
    • Operate a Thrift Store
      Operates a 34,400 square foot thrift store, open to the public six days a week, selling gently used goods and featuring a Boutique Department for higher-end products. The store is supported by over 600 volunteers and paid staff.
    • Provide Grants to Local Organizations
      Provides approximately $1.5 million annually in financial support to over 100 local schools and charitable service organizations in Green Valley, Sahuarita, and the Santa Cruz Valley. The organization has distributed over $38 million in total funding to organizations over 62 years.
    • Provide donation pickup and acceptance services
      Offers donation pickup services Monday through Saturday from 8AM to 2PM and accepts customer donations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8AM to Noon, facilitating the collection of goods for resale and redistribution.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.20M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$2.19M
expenses
Total expenses$2.09M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$247K
Grants paid out$1.50M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.49M
Cash$425K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$2.49M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +41.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 15
  • ALAN CRAM — ASST. TREASURER
  • BILL TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
  • EUNICE HINDES — DIRECTOR
  • IVARS VECBASTIKS — DIRECTOR
  • JOAN FISCHER — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY BARKLEY — TREASURER
  • JUDY OESTREICH — DIRECTOR
  • JUNE ST JOHN — SECRETARY
  • LARRY PISACKA — DIRECTOR
  • MARY FISHER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MAUREEN MCCARTHY — PRESIDENT
  • REGINA FORD — DIRECTOR
  • SANDY RIOS — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE WAGNER — DIRECTOR
  • TOM COOKE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 121

who they work with

  • AJ Mitchell Elementary School Partner — Received $14,000 in contributions.
  • Amado Comm. Food Bank Partner — Received $47,000 in contributions.
  • Angel Heart Pajama Project Partner — Received $5,000 in contributions.
  • Anza Trail School Partner — Received $24,000 in contributions.
  • Arizona Rangers Madera Company Partner — Received $10,000 in contributions.
  • Arrivaca Action Center Partner — Received $3,000 in contributions.
  • Arrivaca Community Center Facilities Partner — Received $3,000 in contributions.
  • Arrivaca Community Center Parks and Recreation Partner — Received $4,000 in contributions.
  • Arrivaca Helping Hearts Partner — Received $7,000 in contributions.
  • Arrivaca Human Resources Partner — Received $22,000 in contributions.
  • Bag It Partner — Received $7,000 in contributions.
  • Ballet Continental Partner — Received $20,000 in contributions.
  • Ben’s Bell Partner — Received $6,000 in contributions.
  • Beyond Borders Partner — Received $2,000 in contributions.
  • Big Band Sounds of GV Partner — Received $1,400 in contributions.
  • Borderlands Foodbank Partner — Received $60,000 in contributions.
  • Boys & Girls Club – Santa Cruz Partner — Received $29,000 in contributions.
  • Calabasas Middle School Partner — Received $18,000 in contributions.
  • Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Partner — Received $13,000 in contributions.
  • Challenger Elementary School Partner — Received $17,000 in contributions.
  • Coatimundi Middle School Partner — Received $15,000 in contributions.
  • Community Performance & Art Center Partner — Received $10,000 in contributions.
  • Continental School District Partner — Received $14,000 in contributions.
  • Continental School District Education Foundation Partner — Received $3,000 in contributions.
  • Continental School PTC Partner — Received $4,000 in contributions.
  • Copper Hills Little League Partner — Received $10,000 in contributions.
  • Copper View Elementary School Partner — Received $14,000 in contributions.
  • Coronado Elementary School Partner — Received $20,000 in contributions.
  • Country Fair White Elephant Scholarship Foundation Partner — Scholarship foundation that awards funds to local students using revenue from the thrift store.
  • Crossroads Nogales Mission Partner — Received $35,000 in contributions.
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