The Caritas Project

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 472860080 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · thecaritasproject.org

revenue

$3K

expenses

$2K

net assets

$8K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

pro bono legal services

profile · synthesized from sources

The Caritas Project provides pro bono legal services to low-income elderly individuals experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, Arizona. It focuses on resolving legal barriers that contribute to or exacerbate homelessness, such as eviction judgments, post-eviction liabilities, Social Security and child support issues, and financial fraud. The organization serves around 200 clients annually and is the only legal aid group in the county dedicated exclusively to this population.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Legal Advocacy for Elderly Homeless

Offers pro bono legal services addressing issues such as Social Security, child support arrearages, insurance coverage, and financial fraud affecting low-income seniors

Post Eviction Liability Initiative

Provides legal representation to resolve eviction judgments and unadjudicated post-eviction claims (e.g., cleaning fees, property damage) that prevent rehousing of elderly clients

activities · 1 group

what they do

Free Civil Legal Assistance for Low-Income Communities 3 activities
- Legal intervention in individual client cases involving housing, financial justice, and family law
  
  Delivers targeted legal representation resulting in measurable client outcomes, including recovery of stolen funds, resolution of insurance and housing issues post-eviction, and reduction of child support arrearages with waived interest. Each case demonstrates direct legal advocacy in civil justice matters affecting low-income individuals.
- Provision of free legal services to elderly low-income and homeless individuals
  
  Provides pro bono legal representation and advice to elderly, low-income, and homeless residents in Maricopa County, Arizona, including assistance with housing, insurance, fraud, and child support issues. Serves approximately 200 individuals annually.
- Provision of free legal services to elderly, low-income, and homeless individuals
  
  Provides pro bono legal services to elderly, low-income, and homeless residents in Maricopa County and Phoenix, Arizona, with an estimated 200 individuals served annually. Services include legal representation in housing, insurance, child support, and financial fraud cases.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

revenue

Total revenue$3K

Contributions & grants$3K100%

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expenses

Total expenses$2K

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balance sheet

Total assets$8K

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Net assets$8K

2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -70.0%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1

Ernest Shaver — Executive Director

relationships · 4

who they work with

Camelback Chapter Partner — Sponsored The Caritas Project for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Excellence in Community Service award.
Horace Rumople Inn of Court Partner — Awarded Ernest Shaver, founder and director of The Caritas Project, its TOPs Citizen of the Year award.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Awarded The Caritas Project the Excellence in Community Service award.
homeless advocacy organizations Partner — Partners with homeless advocacy organizations to access resources for clients.