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DAMES Charities Inc DBA Care 4 the Caregivers
Tempe, AZ · EIN 851013667 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · care4thecaregivers.org
revenue
$52K
expenses
$23K
net assets
$29K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Support those raising disabled children

profile · synthesized from sources

Care 4 the Caregivers supports caregivers of children with disabilities by reducing burnout and building resilience through mental health resources, education, and community connections. The organization serves caregivers across Arizona, offering direct support programs and advocating for policy changes that improve inclusion and access. It also provides training to organizations on supporting caregivers using the Protective Factors Framework.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

DAPA - Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance
Unifies organizations in Arizona’s disability community to collectively advocate for policy changes and legislation that support individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.
Family Services
Offers 1:1 consultations, counseling, and parenting support to strengthen families and build protective factors for caregivers of children with disabilities.
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Offers fitness routines and meditations designed to support caregiver self-care and resilience.
Organization Services
Trains community organizations in the Protective Factors Framework to improve their support for caregivers and children with disabilities.
Visual Supports
Provides printable visual schedules and social stories to help children with disabilities understand routines and learn new skills.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Health Education Resource Provision 6 activities
    • Caregiver Fitness and Routine Support
      Offers free online accounts to help caregivers track progress through fitness routines and roadmaps, and provides printable visual supports for teaching routines like brushing teeth.
    • Caregiver Fitness and Routine Support
      Offers free online accounts to help caregivers track progress through fitness routines and roadmaps, and provides printable visual supports for teaching routines to children with disabilities.
    • Caregiver Fitness and Routine Support
      Offers free online accounts to help caregivers track progress through fitness routines and roadmaps, and provides printable visual supports for teaching routines, such as brushing teeth, for use in relevant locations.
    • Free online platform for caregiver progress tracking
      Offers free online accounts that enable caregivers to track their progress through fitness routines and personalized roadmaps.
    • Printable visual supports for daily routines
      Provides printable visual tools to support teaching daily routines—such as brushing teeth—in context-specific locations like the bathroom, aiding caregivers of children with disabilities.
    • Visual Supports for Routine Teaching
      Provides printable visual supports for teaching routines, such as brushing teeth, to be used in relevant locations like the bathroom.
  • Respite and Personal Care Support 5 activities
    • Caregiver Mental Health and Community Support
      Provides mental health support, resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience for caregivers of people with disabilities.
    • Caregiver Mental Health and Community Support
      Provides mental health support, resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience for caregivers of people with disabilities. This includes early access to community events for those on the email list.
    • Caregiver Mental Health and Community Support
      Provides mental health support, resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience for caregivers of people with disabilities.
    • Caregiver Mental Health and Wellness Support
      Provides mental health support, resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience. This includes offering free online accounts for tracking fitness routines and providing educational webinars, meditations, and fitness programs.
    • Mental health support and community connections for caregivers
      Provides mental health resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience among caregivers of individuals with disabilities.
  • Professional Education for Special Needs Family Support 5 activities
    • Professional Education for Holistic Care
      Provides education to professionals to encourage adoption of a holistic approach to care for caregivers of children with disabilities.
    • Professional Education on Caregiver Support
      Provides education to professionals to encourage the adoption of a holistic approach to care for caregivers of children with disabilities.
    • Professional Education on Holistic Care for Caregivers
      Provides education to professionals to encourage adoption of a holistic approach to care for caregivers of children with disabilities.
    • Professional Education on Holistic Care for Caregivers
      Provides education to professionals to encourage adoption of a holistic approach to care for caregivers of children with disabilities.
    • Professional education on holistic caregiver care
      Delivers educational programs to professionals to promote the adoption of a holistic approach to supporting caregivers of children with disabilities.
  • Community Impact Grantmaking 2 activities
    • D.A.M.E.S. LCC wellness programs
      Launched the Differently Abled Mother’s Empowerment Society (D.A.M.E.S.) LCC in 2018, offering educational webinars, guided meditations, and fitness programs to its members.
    • Free resource provision through D.A.M.E.S. Charities, Inc
      Founded D.A.M.E.S. Charities, Inc in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) to provide free resources and support to parents, particularly those caring for children with disabilities.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support & Navigation 1 activity
    • Care 4 the Caregivers inclusive support initiative
      Launched Care 4 the Caregivers on September 5, 2021, to expand support services to all caregivers, increasing inclusivity beyond previous program scopes.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 1 activity
    • Community Event Access for Caregivers
      Provides early access to community events for caregivers on the email list.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocacy training for caregivers of people with disabilities
      Offers comprehensive advocacy training programs to empower caregivers of people with disabilities with skills to effectively advocate for their needs.
    • Caregiver Advocacy Training
      Provides comprehensive advocacy training for caregivers of people with disabilities.
    • Caregiver Advocacy Training
      Provides comprehensive advocacy training for caregivers of people with disabilities.
    • Caregiver Advocacy Training
      Provides comprehensive advocacy training for caregivers of people with disabilities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$30K58%
Program service revenue$21K41%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Michele Thorne Executive Director 40 $13K
Gabrielle Ficchi Vice President 4 $4K
Illyssa Tussing Board Chair 1 $1K
board members · 3
  • Courtney Deeren — Board Member
  • Matt Wells — Board Member
  • Staci Neustadt — Board Member
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • DAPA Partner — Collaborative advocacy partnership to unify organizations serving Arizona’s disability community.
  • community organizations Partner — Established strong partnerships with community organizations
  • healthcare providers Partner — Established strong partnerships with healthcare providers
  • schools Partner — Established strong partnerships with schools