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PAZ DE CRISTO COMMUNITY CENTER

MESA, AZ · EIN 261669496 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE K30 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Medium ($1M-$10M) · pazdecristo.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$2.0M
net assets
$1.9M
employees
17
volunteers
2,353
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO FEED, CLOTHE AND EMPOWER THOSE STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER, POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA AREA, BY SERVING OVER 70,000 HOT EVENING MEALS PER YEAR (365) (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O, STATEMENT 2)

profile · synthesized from sources

Paz de Cristo Community Center is a nonprofit organization based in Mesa, Arizona, that provides essential services to individuals facing hunger, poverty, and homelessness. They serve over 14,000 people annually through programs that include nightly meals, food boxes, clothing assistance, and empowerment services aimed at fostering self-sufficiency.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Clothing Assistance
Provides clean clothing, showers, and haircuts to guests, helping them feel refreshed and prepared for job opportunities.
Empowerment Services
Offers one-on-one coaching and assistance to help individuals find jobs and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.
Food Box Program
Offers emergency food boxes to families in need, providing enough food to sustain a family of four for 3-4 days.
Nightly Meal Service
Provides a hot, nutritious meal every night of the year from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Community Facility Access & Operations 6 activities
    • Mail Service
      Operates a mailroom for guests from Monday to Friday.
    • Mail Service
      Operates a mailroom open Monday – Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for guests to receive mail.
    • Mail and Water Services
      Operates a mailroom for guests and provides water stations throughout the week.
    • Mailroom Services
      Operates a mailroom open Monday – Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for guests.
    • Water Station Operation
      Operates water stations Monday-Friday from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
    • Water Station Operation
      Operates water stations seven days a week with varying hours.
  • Document Assistance and Application Support 4 activities
    • Document and Benefits Assistance
      Assists individuals with securing essential documents such as Arizona ID vouchers and birth certificates, including help with fees and paperwork, and provides access to computers and the internet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
    • Document and Benefits Assistance
      Assists individuals with securing essential documents such as Arizona ID vouchers and birth certificates, including help with fees and paperwork. Also provides access to computers and the internet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
    • Essential Document and Benefits Assistance
      Assists individuals with obtaining essential documents such as Arizona ID vouchers and birth certificates, including help with fees and paperwork. Also provides access to computers and the internet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
    • Identification and Document Assistance
      Provides assistance with securing essential documents such as Arizona ID vouchers and birth certificates, including help with fees and paperwork.
  • Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services for Homeless Individuals 4 activities
    • Hygiene Services
      Provides hot showers and clean clothing items including socks, underwear, and t-shirts to guests, with showers offered on specific days and hygiene products distributed during shower hours.
    • Hygiene Services
      Provides hot showers and clean clothing items including socks, underwear, t-shirts, and hygiene products to guests, with showers offered on Wednesdays.
    • Hygiene and Clothing Services
      Provides hot showers, clean clothing items (including socks, underwear, t-shirts, and professional/casual clothing), free haircuts by licensed cosmetologists, and hygiene products to guests.
    • Hygiene and Clothing Services
      Provides hot showers, clean clothing items (including socks, underwear, t-shirts, and professional/casual clothing), free haircuts by licensed professionals, and hygiene products to guests.
  • Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 3 activities
    • Emergency Food Box Distribution
      Distributes emergency food boxes daily from its warehouse, providing over 50,000 meals each month. This includes participation in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to provide enough food for a family of 4 for 3-4 days.
    • Emergency Food Box Distribution
      Distributes emergency food boxes daily from its warehouse, providing over 50,000 meals each month, including through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) every Tuesday (except the last Tuesday of the month) with enough food for a family of 4 for 3-4 days.
    • Emergency Food Box Distribution
      Distributes emergency food boxes daily from its warehouse, providing over 50,000 meals each month. This includes participation in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to provide enough food for a family of 4 for 3-4 days.
  • Job Readiness Training 2 activities
    • Employment Support
      Assists individuals with job searching and removing barriers to employment, including providing clothing for interviews and bus passes.
    • Job Search and Employment Support
      Assists individuals with job searching and removing barriers to employment, including providing clothing for interviews.
  • Professional Attire for Employment 1 activity
    • Clothing Bank
      Distributes professional and casual clothing to guests, including job seekers preparing for interviews.
  • Free Haircare Services and Education 1 activity
    • Haircuts
      Provides free haircuts to guests performed by licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
  • SNAP Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
    • SNAP Application Assistance
      Provides access to computers and the internet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Clothing and Haircut Services
      Distributes professional and casual clothing to guests, including job seekers, and provides free haircuts performed by licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
    • Nightly Meal Service
      Provides hot, nutritious dinners made from scratch every night of the year in its dining hall to men, women, children, and seniors in the Phoenix East Valley, serving over 2,000,000 meals over 35 years and over 50,000 meals per month.
    • Nightly Meal Service
      Provides hot, nutritious dinners made from scratch every night of the year in its dining hall to men, women, children, and seniors in the Phoenix East Valley, serving over 2,000,000 meals over 35 years and more than 50,000 meals per month.
    • Nightly Meal Service
      Provides hot, nutritious dinners made from scratch every night of the year in its dining hall to men, women, children, and seniors in the Phoenix East Valley, serving over 2,000,000 meals over 35 years and over 50,000 meals per month.
    • Resource Center Navigation
      Operates a Resource Center that provides one-on-one assistance to connect individuals to mental health counseling, addiction recovery services, housing vouchers, benefits assistance, and help finding shelter.
    • Resource Center Support
      Operates a Resource Center that provides one-on-one assistance to connect individuals to mental health counseling, addiction recovery services, housing vouchers, benefits assistance, and shelter.
    • Resource Center Support
      Operates a Resource Center that provides one-on-one assistance to connect individuals to mental health counseling, addiction recovery services, housing vouchers, benefits assistance, job searching, and removal of employment barriers.
    • Resource Center Support Services
      Operates a Resource Center that provides one-on-one assistance to connect individuals to mental health counseling, addiction recovery services, housing vouchers, benefits assistance, job searching, and removal of employment barriers. It also assists with securing temporary shelter and transitioning to permanent housing.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.29M
Contributions & grants$2.29M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.97M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$632K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.92M
Cash$1.51M
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$1.89M
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOE TANSILL EXECUTIVE DI 40 $66K
JACKIE SHELLEY EXECUTIVE DI 5 $24K
board members · 7
  • ARLEN WESTLING — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA REARDON — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS DUNHAM — DIRECTOR
  • FRANCISCO HEREDIA — DIRECTOR
  • LISA RENAUD — DIRECTOR
  • MARCUS ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • SHANNON DAWSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Copa Health Partner — Previously hosted a Copa Health office, which is no longer located at Paz de Cristo.
  • Deseret Industries Partner — Provides clothing vouchers to Deseret Industries, though this service is temporarily on hold.
  • St. Timothy’s Catholic Church Partner — Paz de Cristo was born as an outreach of this church in 1988.
  • St. Timothy’s Catholic Church Partner — Started as an outreach ministry of the church.
  • trusted agencies Partner — Partner organizations that assist job seekers and individuals experiencing homelessness or mental health challenges.