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PREMIER ALLIANCES INC
BISBEE, AZ · EIN 860186105 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE J30Z · Employment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.premieralliances.org
revenue
$2.1M
expenses
$2.9M
net assets
$4.3M
employees
55
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF PREMIER ALLIANCES, INC. IS TO IMPROVE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILIITES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Premier Alliances Inc. is an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, primarily through federal contracts for grounds maintenance and custodial services. The organization also offers educational programs, scholarships, and accessible community spaces to support the independence and well-being of people with disabilities in Cochise County.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Custodial Services
Provides employment for individuals with disabilities through contracts to maintain the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
Education Conference Center
A newly refurbished, ADA accessible professional space for meetings, training, and events, available for a fee to nonprofits, businesses, and government organizations.
Founders Garden
A 30,000 square-foot accessible therapeutic space on the Bisbee Campus for healing activities, open to the public and community partners.
Founders Scholarship Program
Provides up to $2,000 in tuition support for Cochise County residents with disabilities or their caretakers, in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation.
Grounds Maintenance
Provides employment for individuals with disabilities through contracts to maintain thousands of acres on the Fort Huachuca Army Installation, including the Old Post Cemetery.
In-house Educational Programs
Tailored educational programs for employees to learn new skills, including certifications, management skills, and disability awareness.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Supported Employment for People with Disabilities 4 activities
    • Employ Individuals with Disabilities
      Employs individuals with disabilities, with over 75% of direct labor hours performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, providing well-paying jobs with benefits through federal contracts via the AbilityOne Program.
    • Employ Individuals with Disabilities
      Employs individuals with disabilities, with over 75% of direct labor hours performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, providing well-paying jobs with benefits through federal contracts via the AbilityOne Program.
    • Employ individuals with disabilities
      Employs individuals with disabilities, with over 75% of direct labor hours performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, providing well-paying jobs with benefits through federal contracts via the AbilityOne Program.
    • Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
      Provides well-paying jobs with benefits for individuals with disabilities, with over 75% of direct labor hours performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, primarily through federal contracts via the AbilityOne Program for grounds maintenance and custodial services.
  • Employee Education & Development Support 4 activities
    • Employee Continuing Education Support
      Provides in-house educational programs tailored to the needs and goals of individual employees and offers tuition support to encourage their continuing education.
    • Support Employee Continuing Education
      Supports the continuing education of its employees through tuition support and in-house educational programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
    • Support Employee Continuing Education
      Supports the continuing education of its employees through tuition support and in-house educational programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
    • Support employee continuing education
      Provides in-house educational programs tailored to individual employee needs and goals, and offers tuition support for the continuing education of its employees.
  • Desert & Native Plant Garden Management 3 activities
    • Founders Garden Operation
      Operates and maintains the 30,000 square-foot Founders Garden on its Bisbee Campus, a therapeutic space open to the public at no cost, incorporating sensory experiences and natural healing elements.
    • Operate the Founders Garden
      Operates the 30,000 square-foot Founders Garden on its Bisbee Campus, a therapeutic space open to the public at no cost, incorporating sensory experiences and natural healing elements.
    • Operate the Founders Garden
      Operates the 30,000 square-foot Founders Garden on its Bisbee Campus, a therapeutic space open to the public at no cost, incorporating sensory experiences and natural healing elements.
  • Private School Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships 3 activities
    • Founders Scholarship Program
      Offers up to $2,000 in tuition support to Cochise County residents with disabilities or who are caretakers of someone with a disability to support their educational goals.
    • Provide Founders Scholarship Program
      Provides up to $2,000 in tuition support through the Founders Scholarship Program for Cochise County residents with disabilities or who are caretakers of someone with a disability to support their educational goals.
    • Provide Founders Scholarship Program
      Provides up to $2,000 in tuition support through the Founders Scholarship Program for Cochise County residents with disabilities or who are caretakers of someone with a disability to support their educational goals.
  • Native Landscaping & Xeriscape Installation 3 activities
    • Provide Grounds Maintenance and Custodial Services
      Provides grounds maintenance services for the Fort Huachuca Army Installation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and custodial services for the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
    • Provide Grounds Maintenance and Custodial Services
      Provides grounds maintenance services for the Fort Huachuca Army Installation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and custodial services for the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
    • Provide grounds maintenance and custodial services
      Provides grounds maintenance services for the Fort Huachuca Army Installation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and custodial services for the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
  • Community Resource Directory Development 1 activity
    • Community Resource Guide
      Highlights the Legacy Foundation Community Resource Guide, a comprehensive and updated directory connecting Cochise County residents to community resources.
  • Community Facility Rental Services 1 activity
    • Operate an Education and Conference Center
      Operates a fully furnished, ADA accessible education and conference center in Bisbee, Arizona, available for rent to nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments for professional development, training, meetings, and retreats.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Education and Conference Center Rental
      Operates a fully furnished, newly refurbished, and ADA accessible Education/Conference Center on its Bisbee Campus, available for rent to nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments for professional development, training, meetings, and retreats.
    • Operate an Education and Conference Center
      Operates a fully furnished, ADA accessible education and conference center in Bisbee, Arizona, available for rent to nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments for professional development, training, meetings, and retreats.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.13M
Contributions & grants$29K1%
Program service revenue$2.46M116%
Investment income$-375K-18%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$2.85M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.93M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.51M
Cash$434K
Investments$2.52M
Liabilities$201K
Net assets$4.31M
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -38.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN CHARLEY CEO 40 $114K
board members · 4
  • JOEL EVANS — PRESIDENT
  • MARY GOMEZ — VICE PRESIDE
  • MIGNONNE HOLLIS — SECRETARY
  • SID DOWNEY — TREASURER
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Arizona Cardinals Partner — Launched a program with Pal Experiences to aid fans with developmental disabilities.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Partner in administering the Founders Scholarship Program.
  • Arizona Community Foundation of Cochise Partner — Named Nonprofit of the Year by the foundation in 2022.
  • Arizona Complete Health Partner — Partner organization working on initiatives aligned with the mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities.
  • Bisbee Science Partner — Partner organization involved in joint programs and activities supporting people with disabilities.
  • CHR Partner — Partner organization collaborating on mission-aligned projects and services for people with disabilities.
  • Cochise College Partner — Local educational resource through which employees access educational opportunities.
  • Legacy Foundation Partner — Created the Community Resource Guide highlighted by Premier Alliances.
  • Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Partner — Collaborates on projects, events, activities, and programs aligned with improving the lives of people with disabilities.
  • Norris Design Partner — Designed the Founders Garden.
  • Pal Experiences Partner — Launched a program with the Arizona Cardinals to aid fans with developmental disabilities.
  • Sierra Vista Symphony Association Partner — Presented the first Special Needs Children’s Concert.
  • SourceAmerica Network — Member of a nonprofit advocacy group that supports smaller nonprofit agencies in securing and maintaining federal contracts.
  • SourceAmerica Partner — Provider of educational opportunities for employees.
  • University of Arizona’s Sierra Vista Campus Partner — Local educational resource through which employees access educational opportunities.