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Pima County Community Land Trust

Tucson, AZ · EIN 272635994 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE L21 · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.pcclt.org
revenue
$2.4M
expenses
$586K
net assets
$5.4M
employees
5
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

PIMA COUNTY LAND TRUST'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A PERMANENT INVENTORY OF AFFORDABLE HOMES IN OUR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE LAND TRUST CREATED HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS BY REMOVING THE LAND COST FROM THE PURCHASE PRICE AND LEASING THE LOT TO THE HOMEOWNER

profile · synthesized from sources

The Pima County Community Land Trust (PCCLT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing permanently affordable housing for low to moderate-income individuals and families in Pima County, Arizona. Founded in 2010, PCCLT acquires land, rehabilitates existing homes, or builds new ones, selling the homes at a discounted price while retaining ownership of the land through a ground lease model. They also offer HUD-approved counseling services and down payment assistance to support homeownership.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Affordable Homeownership Program
Acquires land, rehabilitates existing homes, or builds new ones, then sells them at a discounted price to income-qualified families while retaining land ownership through a ground lease.
Affordable Rentals
Develops and manages rental properties to provide affordable housing options.
Down Payment Assistance
Offers up to $33,000 through WISH and HOME programs for eligible first-time home buyers.
HUD-approved Counseling Services
Provides counseling to help families achieve, preserve, and sustain affordable housing.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Equitable Housing
      The organization conducts workshops for community members on the legacy of racist covenants and how to file deed amendments to remove them from properties, advocating for more equitable housing practices.
    • Advocacy for Equitable Housing
      The organization conducts workshops for community members on the legacy of racist covenants and how to file deed amendments to remove them from properties.
    • Housing Stability Assistance
      The organization assists individuals struggling with mortgage payments by working with mortgage servicers to find workout options and prevent foreclosure, and helps those struggling with rent payments to achieve stable, affordable housing and prevent eviction. They also offer down payment assistance.
    • Housing Stability and Foreclosure/Eviction Prevention
      Pima County Community Land Trust assists individuals struggling with mortgage payments by working with mortgage servicers to find workout options and prevent foreclosure, and helps those struggling with rent payments to achieve stable, affordable housing and prevent eviction.
  • Financial Literacy and Homeownership Workshops 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Homeowner Support Events
      The organization hosts "HomeTalks" events and Homeownership Fairs to engage the community and provide information on topics such as taxes and solar energy education for homeowners. They also provide an online payment form for homeowners to pay their land lease.
    • Land Lease Management
      The organization provides an online payment form for homeowners to pay their land lease, which is part of their community land trust model.
  • Housing Counseling & Homebuyer Education 2 activities
    • Housing Counseling and Education
      The organization provides HUD-approved housing counseling services, including homebuyer education workshops and certificates, financial coaching on money management and credit building, and one-on-one financial counseling. They also host community events like HomeTalks and Homeownership Fairs to support prospective and current homeowners.
    • Housing Counseling and Education
      The organization provides HUD-approved housing counseling services, including homebuyer education workshops, financial coaching on money management and credit building, and one-on-one financial counseling. They also offer certificates through e-Home America, which are required for most Down Payment Assistance programs.
  • Permanent Affordable Housing Development 1 activity
    • Affordable Housing Development and Stewardship
      The organization builds, rehabilitates, and stewards permanently affordable housing for purchase and rent, including acquiring and rehabilitating foreclosed homes and vacant properties, and developing new single-family homes and rental units. Since 2010, it has enabled 123 families to achieve homeownership.
  • Homeownership Down Payment Assistance 1 activity
    • Down Payment Assistance
      Pima County Community Land Trust offers down payment assistance to help individuals achieve homeownership.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Affordable Housing Development and Stewardship
      Pima County Community Land Trust builds, rehabilitates, and stewards permanently affordable housing for purchase and rent, including acquiring and rehabilitating foreclosed homes and vacant properties, and developing new single-family homes and rental units. Since 2010, the organization has enabled 123 families to achieve homeownership.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.38M
Contributions & grants$2.46M104%
Program service revenue$207K9%
Investment income$780%
Other revenue$-293K
expenses
Total expenses$586K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$357K
Grants paid out$44K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.41M
Cash$492K
Investments$0
Liabilities$52K
Net assets$5.36M
Liquid reserves10.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +209.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Maggie Amado Tellez Executive Dir. 40 $87K
board members · 10
  • Albert Celaya — Director
  • Clintonia Blanson — Director
  • Crystal Atwell — Director
  • Gregory Kennedy — Secretary
  • Guadalupe Mitz — Director
  • Jill Weickhardt — Director
  • Johanna Simental — Director
  • Monica Ortiz — Director
  • Nancy Escarrega — Director
  • Richard Ysmael — Director
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona Partner — Irene Coppola, a Director on the PCCLT Board, is affiliated with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona.
  • Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) Partner — Maggie Amado-Tellez previously worked for CPLC for over nine years, managing their housing counseling programs.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Jason Huaraque, a Director on the PCCLT Board, is affiliated with the City of Tucson.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Partnered in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
  • HUD Government — Approved as a HUD Counseling Agency.
  • Mascoma Bank Partner — Gregory F. Kennedy, Treasurer of the PCCLT Board, is retired from Mascoma Bank.
  • Pima County Partner — Partnered in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
  • Pima County CDNC Partner — Richard Marcos Ysmael and Gary Bachman, Directors on the PCCLT Board, are affiliated with Pima County CDNC.
  • SERI Partner — Collaborated on solar energy education for homeowners and has a Solar Empowerment Program for low-income homeowners.
  • Technicians for Sustainability Partner — Partners with SERI on a Solar Empowerment Program for low-income homeowners.
  • The Solar Maven Partner — Collaborated on solar energy education for homeowners.
  • Tucson Indian Center Partner — Angela Reyes, a Director on the PCCLT Board, is affiliated with the Tucson Indian Center.
  • U.S. Housing and Urban Development Partner — Partnered in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
  • Washington Federal Bank Partner — Recognized as an honoree for leadership and partnership in strengthening the community.
  • Wells Fargo Bank Partner — Joshua Taylor, President of the PCCLT Board, is affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank.
  • Worker Inc. Partner — Bill Mackey, a Director on the PCCLT Board, is affiliated with Worker Inc.
  • e-Home America Partner — Provides homebuyer education certificates through e-Home America.