irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $141K
- #2 $47K
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Caregiver Support Services
Provides support and resources for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Housing Assistance Program
Provides long-term housing solutions for low-income families, including transitional housing and case management services.
Independent Living Skills Program
Offers training and resources to individuals with disabilities to enhance their independent living skills.
activities · 8 groups
what they do
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Grant Review & Funding Allocation 6 activities
- Facilitate nonprofit funding through agency reviewManages an agency review process in which trained volunteer reviewers evaluate nonprofit proposals to guide community-funded grant allocations.
- Nonprofit Funding FacilitationFacilitates funding for nonprofits through an agency review process, engaging volunteers to review proposals and understand community needs.
- Nonprofit Funding Facilitation and Volunteer TrainingFacilitates funding for nonprofits through an agency review process, engaging volunteers to review proposals and understand community needs. Provides training sessions for these volunteer reviewers.
- Nonprofit Funding Facilitation and Volunteer TrainingFacilitates funding for nonprofits through an "Agency Review" process where volunteers review proposals and assess community needs. The organization also provides training sessions for these volunteer reviewers.
- Train volunteer reviewersProvides training sessions for volunteers who participate in the nonprofit agency review and funding recommendation process.
- Volunteer Reviewer TrainingProvides training sessions for volunteers who participate in the agency review process.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 4 activities
- Community-Funded Storm ReliefRaises funds for community-funded storm relief, such as the $23,000 raised through the Tempe Needs You campaign.
- Organize fundraising eventsConducts fundraising initiatives such as the TechRec Recycling Fundraiser and the Tempe Needs You campaign, which raised $23,000 for community storm relief.
- Storm Relief FundraisingRaises funds for community-funded storm relief through campaigns like "Tempe Needs You."
- Storm Relief FundraisingRaises funds for community-funded storm relief, such as the $23,000 raised through the Tempe Needs You campaign.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 4 activities
- Free Tax Preparation ServicesProvides free tax preparation services for low/moderate income individuals/families, seniors, and people with disabilities, including accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Volunteers contribute over 1,200 hours annually, preparing 1,184 Federal and State tax returns.
- Free Tax Preparation Services (VITA)Provides free tax preparation services for low/moderate income individuals/families, seniors, and people with disabilities, including accommodations like sign language interpretation. In one year, volunteers provided over 1,200 hours of service and prepared 1,184 Federal and State tax returns.
- Free Tax Preparation Services (VITA)Provides free tax preparation services for low/moderate income individuals/families, seniors, and people with disabilities, including accommodations for individuals with disabilities. In one year, volunteers provided over 1,200 hours of service and prepared 1,184 Federal and State tax returns.
- Offer free tax preparation servicesOperates a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program that prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost for low- to moderate-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities, supported by over 1,200 volunteer service hours annually.
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Community-Wide Human Services Needs Assessments 3 activities
- Address human service needs in TempeProvides ongoing support to meet both immediate and long-term human service needs within the Tempe community.
- Community Needs AssessmentConducts and releases results from Community Needs Assessments to understand and address human service needs in Tempe.
- Community Needs AssessmentConducts and releases results from Community Needs Assessments to understand and address human service needs in Tempe.
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Community Health Needs Assessment 1 activity
- Conduct Community Needs AssessmentCarries out research through a Community Needs Assessment to inform programming and community investment decisions.
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Member Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Presentation of Connector AwardPresents the Connector Award to individuals or organizations that strengthen community connections.
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Residential Electronics & Hazardous Waste Collection 1 activity
- TechRec Recycling FundraiserOrganizes recycling fundraisers, such as the TechRec Recycling Fundraiser.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Annual Care FairHosts an annual Care Fair event that provides free fresh produce, breakfast, lunch, ice cream, haircuts, clothing and accessories through its Threadz program, gift card giveaways, a job fair, on-site health screenings, kid activities, and live music to the community.
- Annual Care FairOrganizes and hosts an annual Care Fair to provide free fresh produce, breakfast, lunch, ice cream, haircuts, clothing and accessories through its Threadz program, gift card giveaways, a job fair, on-site health screenings, kid activities, and live music to the community.
- Annual Care FairOrganizes and hosts an annual Care Fair event that provides free fresh produce, meals, haircuts, clothing, gift card giveaways, a job fair, on-site health screenings, and activities for children to the community. The 8th Annual Care Fair was held in March 2026.
- Host annual Care Fair eventOrganizes the annual Care Fair, which provides free resources such as fresh produce, meals, haircuts, clothing, health screenings, job fair access, gift cards, children’s activities, and live music; the 8th annual event was held in March 2026 with plans for the next in Spring 2027.
- Recognize youth champions annuallyHosts the annual "Celebrating Champions for Youth" event, recognizing individuals who support youth in the community; the 9th annual event included awardees.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$637K
Contributions & grants$470K74%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$180K28%
Other revenue$-13K
expenses
Total expenses$564K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$53K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.25M
Cash$156K
Investments$2.00M
Liabilities$142K
Net assets$2.10M
Liquid reserves45.9 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue +39.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 19
- Anjali Patel — Director
- Brandon Willey — Director
- Chris Rabussay — Director
- Christina Hudson — Director
- Dorothy Rasmussen — Director
- Jacqueline Destremps — Director
- Julie Armstrong — Treasurer
- Lona Teague — Director
- Margaret Vick — Director
- Nancy Blevins — Secretary
- Natalie Barela — Director
- Nathanael Pretlow — Immediate Past President
- Nikki Ripley — Director
- Octavia Harris — Executive Director
- Rachel Lambert — Vice Chair
- Raveen Arora — Director
- Sharon Doyle — Director
- Tamara Reed — Chair
- Will Vucurevich — Director
relationships · 19
who they work with
- A New Leaf Partner — Partner in providing long-term housing solutions for low-income families at La Mesita Apartments and emergency shelters for single men at East Valley Men's Center.
- A New Leaf Partner — Partners to provide resources and services at community events.
- ACCEL Partner — Partner in providing educational and therapeutic services for individuals with special needs.
- Ability360 Partner — Partner in the Tempe Home Accessibility Program (THAP) and Independent Living Skills program, assisting people with disabilities.
- Advocacy31Nine Partner — Partner in providing educational success for foster youth with disabilities through training caregivers and educational advocacy.
- Arizona Office of Civil Rights Government — Designated external body to which discrimination complaints can be filed regarding TCC services or practices.
- BEST BUDDIES ARIZONA Partner — Supports students with disabilities through leadership and friendship programs.
- Board of Directors Partner — Volunteer board that establishes policy, identifies programs, and collaborates with staff on program implementation.
- Borrosos Partner — In-kind partner for the Care Fair event
- City of Tempe Partner — Collaborates on the Care Fair to provide community resources.
- City of Tempe Partner — Works in partnership with the City of Tempe to advance human services.
- Galaxy Partner — Utilizes Galaxy, an online volunteer management program, for volunteer registration and management.
- Galaxy Digital Partner — Uses Galaxy Digital for its volunteer portal and registration.
- IRS Government — Provides certification for volunteer training for the VITA program.
- Sesame Donuts Partner — In-kind partner for the Care Fair event
- Teen Lifeline Partner — Provides peer support and safety planning for teens in crisis.
- Tempe Union High School District Partner — Engages with students through events like Tempe Youth Talks.
- United Way Network — Became a United Way agency soon after incorporation.
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Partner — Hayden Partner for the Care Fair event