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Liberty Partnership Community Council

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860709757 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE I21 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.lpknc.org
revenue
$339K
expenses
$311K
net assets
$-14K
employees
12
volunteers
25
program ratio
41%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

The mission of Liberty Partnership Community Council DBA LPKNC is to bring together residents, organizations, and agencies that are committed to serving, fostering, and maintaining drug-free communities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Liberty Partnership Community Council (doing business as LPKNC) is a Tucson-based nonprofit focused on preventing youth substance use and promoting mental wellness. The organization serves youth, families, and communities through education, training, and awareness campaigns on issues like alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug misuse. It emphasizes youth-adult partnerships and community mobilization to support positive adolescent development.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Breaking Barriers with YOUth (BBY)
Highlights youth experiences and transitions, focusing on overcoming challenges; more programming to be announced
Prescription Medications Campaign
Educates the public on safely storing, disposing of, and not flushing prescription drugs through videos and local events
Social Host Law Awareness Campaign
Uses videos and written materials to educate the community that hosting underage drinking events is illegal
activities · 9

what they do

direct service · 4
  • Community prevention education and grassroots mobilization
    Facilitates community-wide prevention efforts including model programming, training, cross-sector networking, and curriculum development, with a focus on youth transitions and risk prevention.
  • Community volunteer coordination and engagement Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Organizes and facilitates volunteer opportunities for community members to participate in events and initiatives.
  • Youth and Family Mental Health Promotion Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Enhances education, training, and services for youth, families, and communities to support mental health and positive adolescent development through direct programming and community engagement.
  • Youth and family mental health promotion through education and training
    Provides education, training, and services aimed at promoting mental health and supporting positive adolescent development among youth, families, and communities.
advocacy · 3
  • Community Prevention Education Campaigns
    Conducts targeted public education campaigns on social host laws and prescription medication safety using videos, written materials, local events, and workshops to promote community awareness and behavior change.
  • Prescription medication safety campaign Prescription Drug Disposal Programs
    Runs a community education initiative using videos and local events to promote secure storage, proper disposal, and awareness of environmental risks associated with flushing medications.
  • Social Host Law awareness campaign
    Conducts a targeted public education campaign using videos and written materials to inform the community about the legal and social risks of hosting minors consuming alcohol.
capacity building · 2
  • Capacity building through organizational development Nonprofit Formation and Legal Structuring
    Established Liberty Partnership Community Council as an independent nonprofit in 2018, building institutional capacity for ongoing community programming and advocacy.
  • Grassroots Community Mobilization and Capacity Building
    Facilitates community mobilization, cross-sector networking, training, and curriculum development to strengthen prevention education efforts; also organizes volunteer opportunities and community events to engage residents in local initiatives.
strategies · 7

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Community Engagement Through Events and Volunteerism community_engagement_through_events unique to this org
    We build community involvement and ownership by using volunteer events, local gatherings, and interactive programming to connect residents with initiatives. This fosters sustained participation and strengthens local networks around shared goals.
  • Community engagement via participatory events and multimedia outreach community_engagement_through_multimodal_outreach unique to this org
    We use workshops, volunteer events, local gatherings, and multimedia tools—including video and written materials—to engage communities, amplify local voices, and increase awareness around public health and legal issues.
  • Community-Based Youth Development with Empowerment Focus positive_youth_development unique to this org
    We support youth and families through education, training, and services that promote mental health and positive adolescent development by engaging them as active partners in community change. This approach emphasizes youth empowerment, community mobilization, and youth-adult partnerships to prevent substance misuse and build resilience.
  • Community-based youth development through empowerment and prevention community-based_youth_development unique to this org
    We support youth and families by combining prevention education, mental health promotion, and youth empowerment strategies, grounded in community-based development principles that advance positive adolescent outcomes.
  • Integrated Advocacy and Capacity Building advocacy_and_education unique to this org
    We advance youth and community well-being by combining advocacy with enhanced education and services, ensuring systemic support for mental health and adolescent development. This strategy strengthens both policy and practice through coordinated action.
  • Prevention Through Education and Awareness Campaigns prevention_education unique to this org
    We prevent youth substance use (alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs) by delivering targeted education via workshops, multimedia content, and community campaigns that raise awareness and promote safe behaviors. This strategy integrates public health messaging with accessible outreach tools.
  • Prevention education through targeted workshops and campaigns prevention_education unique to this org
    We deliver evidence-informed prevention education via workshops and awareness campaigns focused on reducing youth substance use and promoting mental wellness.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$339K
Contributions & grants$339K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$311K
Program expenses41%
Admin / overhead59%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$168K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash$34K
Investments$0
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$-14K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +118.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jamal Givens President CEO 40 $69K
Heaven Rendon Employee - Program Manager 40 $42K
board members · 3
  • Dani Vince — Chair
  • Daniel Morales — Director
  • Diana Valenzuela — Director
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Apollo Middle School Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter
  • Barrio Nopal Association Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter
  • Desert View High School Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter
  • Donors & Partners Partner — Collaborates with donors and partners to support community programs.
  • Donors & Partners Partner — Collaborates with donors and partners to support programs and events.
  • Intel Funder — Supports LPKNC through donations, as referenced in the "Support LPKNC" call to action inspired by Albert Einstein.
  • LPKNC Network — Liberty Partnership Community Council participates in or is affiliated with the Liberty Partnership Kino Neighborhoods Coalition (LPKNC) for awareness campaigns.
  • Lambda Theta Phi – U of A Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter
  • Liberty Partnership Kino Neighborhood Partner — Collaborates on organizing workshops and community events.
  • Pima County Juvenile Court Center Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter
  • Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter
  • Tucson Police Department Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter
  • Ward 5 City of Tucson Council Partner — Listed as a partner or supporter