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We Care Tucson

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860830973 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B91Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · wecaretucson.org
revenue
$198K
expenses
$219K
net assets
$165K
employees
7
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

WE CARE TUCSON REMOVES BARRIERS TO EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND WELLNESS BY RESTORING DONATED TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT A SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

We Care Tucson is an operational nonprofit that expands access to technology, delivers hands-on youth STEM and workforce-readiness experiences, and promotes environmental sustainability through responsible recycling in Southern Arizona. They refurbish donated electronics for community use and responsibly recycle unrepairable items, reducing e-waste and bridging the digital divide.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $63K
    HEALTH WE LOAN OUT DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE WITH INSUFFICIENT MEDICAL COVERAGE, AND IS AVAILABLE TO SERVE TO THE COMMUNITY FIVE DAYS PER WEEK. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED ANNUALLY IS 500.
  2. #2 $26K
    ENVIRONMENTAL WE RECYCLE NON-REUSABLE DONATED GOODS AND BREAK THEM DOWN FOR RECYCLING. THIS PROGRAM SERVES THE ENTIRE TUCSON COMMUNITY BY REDUCING WASTE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Affordable Computers
Restores donated computers and makes them available to the community at affordable prices, with a low-cost program for economically challenged individuals.
Low-Cost Computer Referral Program
Places affordable laptops into the hands of students and families who need them most.
Recycling
Breaks down donated items that cannot be refurbished and recycles them through partnerships with recycling facilities, diverting waste from landfills.
Student Tech Connection
Places affordable laptops into the hands of students and families who need them most.
Workforce Development
Equips adults and young adults with job-seeking, job-keeping, and digital workplace skills.
Youth Initiative Programs
Includes camps, school break STEM intensives, family workshops, and high school career exploration to build technical skills, confidence, and leadership.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Community-Based Digital Literacy Training 3 activities
    • In-Store Customer Assistance and Computer Repair
      Assists customers in the store with medical and technological needs, including computer issues and repairs.
    • Volunteer Computer Repair Instruction
      Instructs volunteers in computer repair.
    • Volunteer training in technical skills
      Trains volunteers in computer repair and technical support, building community capacity through hands-on instruction.
  • Device Distribution for Education 2 activities
    • Affordable Computer Provision
      Places affordable laptops and refurbished computers with students and families through its Low-Cost Computer Referral Program and Student Tech Connection initiative, making them available to economically challenged individuals.
    • Electronics refurbishment and redistribution
      Collects donated desktop and laptop computers, refurbishes viable devices, and provides them at low cost to economically challenged individuals, students, and families through programs such as the Low-Cost Computer Referral Program and Student Tech Connection.
  • Electronics Reuse and Recycling Services 2 activities
    • Computer Collection, Refurbishment, and Recycling
      Collects donated electronics from individuals and businesses, refurbishes viable devices for community use, and responsibly recycles unrepairable items, diverting thousands of pounds of potential waste from local landfills.
    • Responsible electronics recycling
      Recycles unrepairable donated electronics, diverting thousands of pounds of e-waste from landfills in Southern Arizona.
  • Job Readiness Training 2 activities
    • Workforce Development Program
      Operates a Workforce Development program that equips adults and young adults with job-seeking, job-keeping, and digital workplace skills.
    • Workforce development and digital literacy training
      Provides job-seeking, job-keeping, and digital workplace skills training to adults and young adults through a structured Workforce Development program.
  • Technical Support Services 1 activity
    • In-store technical support and customer service
      Provides direct customer assistance with computer repairs, technical issues, and product needs at the organization’s store location, including support from staff and trained personnel.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Youth Initiative Programs
      Operates Youth Initiative Programs, including camps, school break STEM intensives, family workshops, and high school career exploration, to build technical skills, confidence, and leadership.
    • Youth technology and leadership programs
      Operates Youth Initiative Programs including STEM camps, school break intensives, family workshops, and high school career exploration to build technical skills, confidence, and leadership in young people.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$198K
Contributions & grants$55K28%
Program service revenue$11K5%
Investment income$6K3%
Other revenue$127K
expenses
Total expenses$219K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$128K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$167K
Cash$167K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$165K
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MeMe Aguila Exec Director from 8/15/22 40 $25K
Yasmin Badri Exec Director through 5/15/2022 40 $22K
Michelle Blumenberg Interm Exec Director through 8/15/2022 40 $18K
board members · 5
  • David Romero — Director
  • Debbie Keller — Treasurer
  • Mandy McNeill — Secretary
  • Michael Gonzales — Vice President
  • Pamella Greeb — Chair
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • ACC AmeriCorps Partner — Jade Childress is an ACC AmeriCorps member involved in Youth Initiatives and the repair shop.