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Quilt for a Cause Inc
Tucson, AZ · EIN 800121263 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE G12 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · quiltforacause.org
revenue
$63K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$72K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Fundraise for breastgynecological cance

profile · synthesized from sources

Quilt for a Cause Inc is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 that raises funds to support organizations combating breast and gynecologic cancers. The organization sells donated quilts and patterns through online and in-person sales, with proceeds distributed to healthcare and support organizations in Southern Arizona. It operates with an all-volunteer board and has raised over $1 million since inception.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Long-Term Quilt Exhibition and Sale
Multi-month exhibitions hosted at venues like Tucson Botanical Gardens, resulting in sales of over 160 quilts and boutique items
Pattern Sales
Sells quilt patterns designed by creative contributors, with proceeds supporting the organization’s mission
Quilt Auction
Large-scale quilt auctions held every three years, with quilts donated by quilters nationwide; first auction in 2003 raised $53,000
The Giving Celebration
Annual event to thank quilters and volunteers and distribute grant checks to recipient organizations
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Community Service Event Coordination 7 activities
    • Community Engagement and Quilt Displays
      Organizes and offers quilt displays at offices, organizations, or businesses in the Tucson, Arizona area to engage the community and promote its mission.
    • Community Engagement and Quilt Displays
      Organizes and hosts quilt displays at offices, organizations, or businesses in the Tucson, Arizona area, and holds events to thank volunteers and distribute grants.
    • Community Engagement and Quilt Exhibitions
      Organizes and hosts quilt displays at offices, organizations, or businesses in the Tucson, Arizona area, and holds events like "The Giving Celebration" to thank volunteers and distribute grants.
    • Community Quilt Displays and Presentations
      Offers quilt displays at offices, organizations, or businesses in the Tucson, Arizona area and provides presentations to groups or organizations.
    • Support for Fundraising Events
      Provides presentations to groups or organizations and assists with coordinating and setting up fundraising events in Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas.
    • Support for Fundraising Events
      Provides presentations to groups or organizations and assists with coordinating and setting up fundraising events in Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas.
    • Support for Fundraising Events
      Provides presentations to groups or organizations and assists with coordinating and setting up fundraising events in Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 4 activities
    • Fundraising through Quilt Auctions and Sales
      Collects donated quilts and organizes auctions and sales events, including large local quilt auctions held every three years, to raise funds. Since 2003, over $1,000,000 has been raised through these efforts.
    • Fundraising through Quilt Sales and Auctions
      Collects donated quilts and sells them through various channels, including online shops, special fundraising events, and large local quilt auctions held every three years. These efforts have raised over $1,000,000 since 2003.
    • Fundraising through Quilt Sales and Auctions
      Collects donated quilts and sells them through various channels, including online shops, special fundraising events, and large local quilt auctions held every three years, to raise funds for cancer-related services in Southern Arizona. Since 2003, over $1,000,000 has been raised.
    • Fundraising through Quilt Sales and Auctions
      Collects donated quilts and sells them through various channels, including online shops, special fundraising events, and large local quilt auctions held every three years. These efforts have raised over $1,000,000 since 2003.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Grantmaking to Southern Arizona Health Organizations
      Distributes proceeds from fundraising efforts as grants to various organizations in Southern Arizona, including El Rio Health Center Foundation, Arizona Oncology Foundation, Bag It!, Tucson Cancer Conquerors, Tucson Medical Center Foundation, and St. Elizabeth's Health Center.
    • Grantmaking to Southern Arizona Health Organizations
      Distributes proceeds from fundraising efforts as grants to various health organizations in Southern Arizona, including El Rio Health Center Foundation, Arizona Oncology Foundation, Bag It!, Tucson Cancer Conquerors, Tucson Medical Center Foundation, and St. Elizabeth's Health Center. All proceeds from the 2019 auction were donated to the Tucson Medical Center Foundation's Genetic Counseling Program.
    • Grantmaking to Southern Arizona Health Organizations
      Distributes proceeds from fundraising efforts as grants to various health organizations in Southern Arizona, including El Rio Health Center Foundation, Arizona Oncology Foundation, Bag It!, Tucson Cancer Conquerors, Tucson Medical Center Foundation, and St. Elizabeth's Health Center.
    • Grantmaking to Southern Arizona Organizations
      Distributes proceeds from fundraising efforts as grants to organizations in Southern Arizona that provide cancer-related services, including El Rio Health Center Foundation, Arizona Oncology Foundation, Bag It!, Tucson Cancer Conquerors, Tucson Medical Center Foundation, and St. Elizabeth's Health Center.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$17K27%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$49K
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$72K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -17.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 11
  • Amber Pate-Mozroll — Director
  • Annaliese DeRuyter — Director
  • Barbara Homan — Director
  • Carol Carpenter — Director
  • Cassie Gribble — Director
  • Connie German — Director
  • Francie Lopez-McMillan — Director
  • Kensi Lewis — Director
  • Sandy Zimberoff — Director
  • Susan Allen — Director
  • Susan Wells — Director
relationships · 29

who they work with

  • 35th Ave Fabric World/Sew & Vac Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Phoenix and Chandler.
  • American Cancer Society Partner — Early recipient of fundraising proceeds.
  • Arizona Oncology Foundation Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
  • Arizona Oncology Foundation Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
  • Arizona Quilter’s Guild Partner — Provides support through quilt donations and fundraising opportunities.
  • Bag It! Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
  • Bernina Connection Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Phoenix.
  • Cactus Quilt Shop Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
  • Cactus Quilt Shop Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Tucson.
  • Cathey’s Sew and Vac Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
  • Cathey’s Sewing and Vacuum Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Oro Valley, Tucson, and Sahuarita.
  • El Rio Health Center Foundation Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
  • El Rio Health Center Foundation Partner — Recent recipient of revenues.
  • Marilyn Pollow Partner — Treasurer and contact for monetary donation inquiries.
  • Quilt Basket Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Tucson.
  • Sainte Healthcare Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
  • Sew Easy Sewing Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Sierra Vista.
  • St. Elizabeth's Health Center Partner — Recent recipient of revenues; nominated Quilt for a Cause for the "Spirit of Philanthropy 2017" award.
  • Terry Gallegos Partner — President and primary contact for general information, pattern publishing, and speaking engagements.
  • The Quilt Basket Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
  • The Quilters Market Partner — Local quilt shop that offers support.
  • The Quilter’s Market Partner — Serves as a drop-off location for donated quilts in Tucson.
  • Travel Adventures by Michelle Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Community supporter listed on Quilt for a Cause sponsor page
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Partnered for long-term exhibitions and sales in 2018 and 2019, and hosted "The Giving Celebration" in 2019.
  • Tucson Cancer Conquerors Partner — Received a grant from Quilt for a Cause.
  • Tucson Medical Center Foundation Partner — Recent recipient of revenues; also received all proceeds from the 2019 Auction for its Genetic Counseling Program.
  • Tucson Medical Center's Joel Childers, M.D. Fund Partner — Early recipient of fundraising proceeds.
  • Tucson Quilters Guild Partner — Continuous and valued supporter since inception.