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FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE OF ARIZONA

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 866040471 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE Y99 · Mutual & Membership Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · fcaaz.org
revenue
$86K
expenses
$80K
net assets
$29K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE AND USEFUL ASSISTANCE REGARDING CREMATION AND BURIAL.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona (FCAAZ) is a nonprofit organization that provides objective information and advocacy regarding end-of-life and after-death arrangements. It helps consumers make informed choices about burials and cremations, offering member-only pricing with cooperating funeral homes and advocating for consumer rights. FCAAZ has been serving its members and communities since 1961.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Consumer Guide to Arizona Funeral Information
Provides information to consumers regarding funeral services in Arizona, courtesy of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Legislative Advocacy
Advocates for the rights of members and all funeral consumers in legislative matters.
Membership Benefits
Offers members access to knowledgeable staff, informative brochures, newsletters, the right to elect the Board of Directors, and discounts on cremation and funeral costs through cooperating funeral homes.
Price Comparison Report
Provides a comprehensive report of funeral provider prices for direct cremation, direct burial, and economical full funerals across different regions of Arizona to help consumers make informed decisions.
Vessels of Love
Provides free urns for individuals in need to alleviate financial burdens associated with end-of-life expenses.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Advance Directive Assistance & Documentation 2 activities
    • End-of-life planning resources
      Offers a comprehensive end-of-life planner and informative brochures to members, supported by knowledgeable staff and available in print and electronic formats.
    • End-of-life planning resources
      Offers a comprehensive end-of-life planner and distributes informative brochures, newsletters (printed and electronic), and access to knowledgeable staff to support members in planning.
  • Regional Economic and Workforce Research Reporting 2 activities
    • Funeral price comparison reporting
      Compiles and publishes the 2025 Funeral Provider Price Comparison Report for Arizona by region using General Price Lists from funeral providers, enabling consumer price transparency.
    • Funeral price comparison research
      Compiles and publishes price comparison reports for funeral services across Arizona, including the 2025 Funeral Provider Price Comparison Report broken down by region using General Price Lists from funeral providers.
  • Animal Protection Policy Advocacy 2 activities
    • Legislative advocacy for funeral consumer rights
      Engages in legislative advocacy to protect the rights of funeral consumers in Arizona, focusing on member and public protections within the funeral services sector.
    • Legislative advocacy for funeral consumer rights
      Engages in advocacy efforts to influence legislation and protect the rights of funeral consumers in Arizona and beyond.
  • Conservation and Green Burial Services 2 activities
    • Support for affordable burials and cremations
      Provides support to ensure dignified, meaningful, and affordable burials and cremations for members, families, and communities in Arizona.
    • Support for affordable burials and cremations
      Provides support to ensure dignified, meaningful, and affordable burials and cremations for members, families, and communities in Arizona.
  • Funeral and Cemetery Compliance & Operational Support 1 activity
    • Member support and resource access
      Provides members with access to a directory of nearly 50 affiliate Funeral Consumers Alliance organizations nationwide, newsletters, and expert staff guidance.
  • Volunteer-Run Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement
      Relies on and involves volunteers to support its programs and operations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$86K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$420%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • CARLA SUTTER — Director
  • STEVE MCCARTHY — Director
  • WENDY HARN — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Health Services Partner — Provides information for the Consumer Guide to Arizona Funeral Information.
  • Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Government — Received a list of funeral providers from the board to gather General Price Lists (GPL).
  • FCA Network — Is part of a national network of nearly 50 affiliate FCA organizations, offering reciprocal benefits.
  • cooperating funeral homes Partner — Provides member-only pricing through partnerships with cooperating funeral homes.