irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $2.75MSNAP OUTREACH AND EDUCATION Wildfires 60 community partners explained the SNAP eligibility process and requirements to clients, assisted with the completion of Healthy Arizona Plus HEAplus applications and, individuals received assistance with Arizona Self Help prescreening to determine eligibility and assist with enrollment in the SNAP program where appropriate.
- #2 $106KCSBG Wildfire supports the Community Action Agency network as they implement the CSBG organizational performance standards, new Results Oriented Management and Accountability Standards- Next Generation, and advocated on their behalf with various state and federal entities for funding support. The Community Action Network provides direct support through the provision of emergency services and case management helping to lift families out of poverty. Our work supports the CAAs ability to provide the services necessary, focusing on critical needs and programmatic and community-based solutions to poverty in their service territory.
named programs · 10 · from sources
what they call their work
Arizona Self Help
A free, confidential resource that helps individuals determine eligibility for over 40 public benefit programs.
HEAF Program
Assists families in accessing the Home Energy Assistance Fund (HEAF) to help cover energy costs and prevent utility shutoffs.
Home Energy Assistance Fund (HEAF)
Assists families in accessing energy assistance.
Raise Arizona
An initiative that encourages Arizona employers to voluntarily pay a living wage and promotes them to consumers who support such practices.
SNAP Partnership
Helps eligible families access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by connecting them with resources and support.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Helps eligible families access food assistance.
VITA / TCE
Partners with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs to help low-income individuals file taxes for free.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Helps low-income persons file their taxes for free.
Wildfire Family Resilience Fund
Provides financial assistance to qualifying households at risk of eviction due to economic hardships, including those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, through partner agencies.
Wildfire Toolkit
Educational resource for employers on strategies to eliminate race, gender, and ability wage gaps in the workplace.
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Free Tax Preparation ServicesOperates tax preparation sites in multiple locations (Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix, West Valley, Gila County) to assist individuals and families with tax return preparation, benefit claims, and connections to financial education and asset-building opportunities.
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Low-Income Home Weatherization & Energy Upgrades 1 activity
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) AdministrationDistributes financial assistance to low-income families for new air conditioning units and replaces non-functioning units, as evidenced by the distribution of $225,000 and the replacement of 25 units.
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Annual Membership Subscriptions 1 activity
- Membership ProgramOffers annual memberships for organizations ($300) and individuals ($30).
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Poverty Reduction AdvocacyAdvocates for fair practices, collaborates on policy issues, and supports community action initiatives aimed at addressing poverty.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$25.10M
Contributions & grants$24.20M96%
Program service revenue$252K1%
Investment income$647K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$22.93M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$619K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.00M
Cash$2.08M
Investments$16.27M
Liabilities$3.38M
Net assets$15.62M
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -46.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Zwick | Executive Director | 40 | $129K |
board members · 23
- Anthony Young — Director
- Bonnie Temme — Director
- Brian Babiars — Director
- Chris Fetzer — Director
- David Burzynski — Director
- Emma Garcia — Director
- Eva Felix — Treasurer
- Jaoquin Rios — Director
- Jaqueline Edwards — Director
- Jean Moreno — Director
- Kathy Dinolfi — President
- Kathy Senseman — HEAF Advisory
- Malissa Buzan — Director
- Manira Cervantes — Director
- Marchelle Franklin — Director
- Mary Lou Rosales — Director
- Michael Patten — Director
- Michele Axlund — Director
- Moises Gallegos — Secretary
- Norma Gutierrez — Vice President
- Phil Byrum — Director
- Wayne Tormala — Director
- Yvette Ramirez — Director
relationships · 34
who they work with
- A New Leaf Partner — Partner organization operating a VITA site in the West Valley.
- A New Leaf/Mesa CAN Partner — Board member organization represented by Eva Felix, Vice President on the Wildfire AZ board.
- AZ RUCO Partner — Board member organization represented by Cynthia Zwick.
- Arizona Community Action Association Network — Member organization of Wildfire AZ, a network focused on ending poverty in Arizona.
- Arizona Public Interest Research Group Partner — Board member organization represented by Diane Brown.
- Arizona Public Service Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Annual Conference
- Arizona Public Services Partner — Board member organization represented by Lisa Gearhart.
- Avondale Neighborhood and Family Services Partner — Partner organization through which the Avondale Community Action Program operates or refers clients
- City of Glendale Community Action Program Partner — Board member organization represented by Kimberly Hall.
- City of Phoenix Government — Silver sponsor of the 2024 Annual Conference
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partnered to ensure efficient distribution of short-term rental assistance during the pandemic.
- City of Phoenix Human Services Department Partner — Board member organization represented by Jaqueline Edwards.
- Coconino County Community Services Partner — Board member organization represented by Michele Axlund.
- Community Action Human Resources Agency Partner — Board member organization represented by Lucy Rangel and Loretha Rushing.
- Equality Health Partner — Board member organization represented by Genesis Verduzco.
- Gila County Community Services Partner — Board member organization represented by Joshua Beck.
- Maricopa County Human Services Department Partner — Board member organization represented by Tamara Bridwell.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2024 Annual Conference
- Northern Arizona Council of Governments Partner — Board member organization represented by Chris Fetzer.
- Phoenix Community Alliance Partner — Partnered to launch the Wildfire Family Resilience Fund.
- Pima County Community Action Agency Partner — Board member organization represented by Manira Cervantes, Secretary on the Wildfire AZ board.
- Raise Arizona Partner — Collaborative initiative to increase the number of employers voluntarily paying a living wage in Arizona.
- SRP Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Annual Conference
- Salt River Project Partner — Board member organization represented by Jackie Castrellon.
- Snell and Wilmer Partner — Board member organization represented by Michael Patten.
- Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program Partner — Board member organization represented by Yvette Ramirez.
- Southwest Gas Partner — Board member organization represented by Norma Gutierrez, Treasurer on the Wildfire AZ board.
- Tax Counseling for the Elderly Partner — Partner organization providing free tax counseling services to elderly individuals.
- Tucson Electric Power Partner — Board member organization represented by Wendy Erica Werden.
- Tucson Electric Power Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2024 Annual Conference
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