↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier →

CARING COALITION AZ
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 474003960 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P40 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · www.caringcoalitionaz.org
revenue
$66K
expenses
$68K
net assets
$7K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE FOOD FOR AT RISK FAMILIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Caring Coalition AZ is a grassroots nonprofit based in downtown Phoenix that provides food assistance to low-income families and children facing food insecurity. The organization delivers family-sized food boxes, supports working high school students with portable meals, and partners with supportive housing programs for survivors of sex trafficking. All services are volunteer-run and funded entirely by community donations.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Family Food Box Deliveries
Delivers two family-sized boxes of nutritious, shelf-stable food monthly to food-insecure families in downtown Phoenix, costing approximately $75 per box
Phoenix Starfish Place Partnership
Operates a food pantry on the campus of Phoenix Starfish Place, providing weekly food access to survivors of sex trafficking and their children
Produce Program
Supplements food boxes with fresh produce monthly, funded by donors passionate about plant-based diets and health
Working High School Students
Provides portable food and snacks to high school students in downtown Phoenix who work early or late hours and lack time or resources to eat
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 3 activities
    • Food Distribution and Pantry Services
      Operates a food pantry that packs and delivers family-sized food boxes, including fresh vegetables and produce, to individuals and families in need on a weekly and monthly basis. This includes providing weekend food for students and expanding services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Food Pantry Operation
      Operates a food pantry, including one created on the Phoenix Starfish Place campus in 2020, to support its food distribution efforts.
    • Food pantry operations at Phoenix Starfish Place
      Operates a food pantry on the Phoenix Starfish Place campus, established in 2020, that supports local families with home-delivered food boxes.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 1 activity
    • Holiday and seasonal food support programs
      Organizes holiday meal distributions and seasonal food programs, including holiday food, decorations, and toys collected through donation drives. Also provides holiday meals and weekend food to families.
  • Nutritional Support for Malnourished Youth 1 activity
    • Weekly and weekend food distribution for students and families
      Provides weekly food boxes and weekend meals to local families and students, including 90 students served every weekend during the school year by January 2020. The program has been linked to improved school attendance among middle schoolers.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Community Donation Drives and Support
      Organizes community donation drives to collect food, holiday items, toys, clothing, and funds to support families in need, and distributes gift cards for groceries and necessities.
    • Community Donation Drives and Support
      Organizes and hosts community donation drives to collect food, holiday items, toys, clothing, and funds to directly support families in need, including distributing gift cards for groceries and necessities.
    • Emergency food delivery and donation coordination
      Delivers food and donated goods to families in need, including multi-load deliveries due to volume. Coordinates community donation drives and uses donated funds to distribute gift cards for groceries and necessities.
    • Family housing and financial assistance
      Rehoused a family of five after eviction and homelessness, and raised $1,500 through a GoFundMe campaign to support a family in crisis, demonstrating emergency housing and financial aid interventions.
    • Food Distribution Program
      Distributes food boxes, including fresh vegetables and snacks, to individuals and families in need on a weekly or monthly basis, often utilizing volunteers for packing and home delivery. This program also provides holiday meals and weekend food for students, and expanded services during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
    • Housing Assistance
      Provides rehousing assistance to families facing eviction and homelessness.
    • Housing Assistance
      Provides rehousing assistance to families facing eviction and homelessness, helping them secure apartment living.
    • Monthly food distribution and pantry services
      Distributes food monthly to individuals and families in need through a pantry that packs family-sized boxes containing nutritious foods, including fresh vegetables and produce added monthly. Expanded services during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve entire families.
    • Student-focused food support in Phoenix
      Provides portable food and snacks to working high school students in downtown Phoenix, addressing food insecurity among youth.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$66K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +42.4%
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Amazon Smile Partner — Donates a portion of shopping totals from registered users to Carin Coalition AZ.
  • Arizona State University Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research (STIR) Partner — Phoenix Starfish Place, a partner of Caring Coalition AZ, is a partnership between the City of Phoenix and Arizona State University Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research (STIR).
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Phoenix Starfish Place, a partner of Caring Coalition AZ, is a partnership between the City of Phoenix and Arizona State University Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research (STIR).
  • Coronado Neighborhood Facebook message board Partner — Platform used to engage local neighbors in supporting a family in need.
  • Phoenix Starfish Place Partner — Partnered to create a food pantry on their campus, providing food security for residents of their supportive permanent housing program for sex-trafficked women and their minor children.
  • Sat Kaur Khalsa Partner — Team member and public representative of Caring Coalition AZ.