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MITCHELL SWABACK CHARITIES INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 270250769 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · mitchellswabackcharities.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$2.7M
employees
11
volunteers
2,000
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING IN A HOPE-FILLED ENVIRONMENT TO THE UNDERSERVED IN THE GREATER PHOENIX AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

MITCHELL SWABACK CHARITIES INC is a nonprofit organization established in memory of Mitch Swaback, a young man who died in 2004 at age 23. The organization honors his legacy by promoting Christian faith, service, and generosity, supporting missions and outreach programs that reflect Mitch's life of bold faith and compassion for others.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Christian Leadership Development
Encourages young adults in bold Christian living and evangelism through testimonies and discipleship initiatives
Homeless Ministry Outreach
Partners with New Hope Church to provide food, clothing, and fellowship to homeless individuals in Chicago
Missions Team Support
Supports student missions teams serving in Peru, including construction and ministry work at the Lima Children’s Home
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 4 activities
    • Educational Scholarships
      Provides full tuition scholarships annually to one male and one female student at Harvest Christian Academy through the Torch Award program in Elgin, Illinois.
    • Provide Torch Award Scholarships
      Provides full tuition scholarships annually to one male and one female student at Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin, Illinois, through the Torch Award program.
    • Torch Award full tuition scholarship program
      Provides one full-tuition scholarship annually to a male and a female student to attend Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin, Illinois, fully funded through the organization’s Torch Award program.
    • Torch Award full tuition scholarship program
      Provides annual full tuition scholarships to one male and one female student at Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin, Illinois, fully funding their education through the Torch Award program.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Provision of food and clothing assistance
      Has provided food assistance to over 150,000 individuals since 2011 through its compassion centers and related programs, serving families in need with basic necessities.
    • Provision of food and clothing assistance
      Provides ongoing food and clothing assistance to over 150,000 individuals since 2011 through organized distribution programs at its compassion centers and community outreach initiatives.
  • International School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Community Athletic Facility Construction
      Oversaw the construction and completion of the "Mitch" athletic center, a 26,000 square foot sports complex for Harvest Bible Chapel Elgin and Harvest Christian Academy.
  • Uncategorized 14 activities
    • Community and Educational Facility Construction
      Oversaw the construction and completion of the "Mitch" athletic center, a 26,000 square foot sports complex for Harvest Bible Chapel Elgin and Harvest Christian Academy, and built cabins at a church camp.
    • Construction and rehabilitation projects
      Designs, funds, and completes construction and renovation projects for community and faith-based facilities, including a 26,000 sq ft athletic center, six orphanage homes, a daycare center in Peru, a women’s shelter renovation, and a seven-phase rehabilitation of a homeless shelter in the U.S.
    • Construction and rehabilitation projects for community facilities
      Designs, finances, and completes construction and rehabilitation projects for community and faith-based facilities, including the 26,000 sq ft “Mitch” athletic center for Harvest Christian Academy, a seven-phase rehabilitation of Tabitha House (a shelter for homeless women and children), and renovation of “Casa de Esperanza,” a women’s transitional shelter in Illinois.
    • International Orphanage and Community Development
      Constructs facilities and provides support at orphanages and communities internationally, including building six orphanage homes and the Cuna Daycare Center in Manchay, Peru, and partnering in the construction and financing of four fresh water wells in Liberia, providing clean water to over 400 individuals.
    • International Orphanage and Community Infrastructure Development
      Constructs and finances orphanage homes and daycare centers, such as six orphanage homes and the Cuna Daycare Center in Manchay, Peru. This includes serving at an orphanage in Lima, Peru, by constructing facilities and engaging with children, and partnering in the construction and financing of four fresh water wells in Liberia, providing clean water to over 400 individuals.
    • International clean water access initiatives
      Partnered in the construction and financing of four fresh water wells in Liberia, providing clean water access to over 400 individuals, including residents of the Christ of Hope Orphanage.
    • International orphanage and childcare infrastructure development
      Fully financed and constructed six orphanage homes and the Cuna Daycare Center in Manchay, Peru, and provided construction support at an orphanage in Lima, Peru, including facility building and direct engagement with children.
    • International water and infrastructure development
      Funds and partners in the construction of critical infrastructure abroad, including four freshwater wells in Liberia that provide clean water to over 400 people, including residents of the Christ of Hope Orphanage.
    • Operate Harvest Compassion Centers
      Fully funds and operates Harvest Compassion Centers in the Phoenix area, which provide basic necessities like food and clothing to over 150,000 individuals since 2011, serving vulnerable populations including unemployed individuals, single parents, orphans, widows, immigrants, and those experiencing health or personal crises. These centers are donation-based and volunteer-run, with volunteers sorting donations, stocking shelves, and assisting guests.
    • Operating Harvest Compassion Centers
      Fully funds and operates Harvest Compassion Centers that provide basic necessities, including food and clothing, and services to people in need in the Phoenix area. These centers are donation-based and volunteer-run, offering weekly direct service and having provided food assistance to over 150,000 individuals since 2011.
    • Operation of Harvest Compassion Centers
      Operates donation-based, volunteer-run Harvest Compassion Centers in the Phoenix area that provide food, clothing, and basic necessities to vulnerable populations, including unemployed individuals, single parents, orphans, widows, immigrants, and those in personal or health crises. These centers offer weekly direct service addressing both physical and spiritual needs.
    • Operation of Harvest Compassion Centers
      Operates fully funded, donation-based, volunteer-run Harvest Compassion Centers in the Phoenix area that provide ongoing food and clothing assistance to vulnerable populations, including unemployed individuals, single parents, orphans, widows, immigrants, and those experiencing health or personal crises. Services include weekly direct support, with volunteers sorting donations, stocking shelves, and shopping with guests.
    • Shelter Renovation and Construction
      Undertakes construction and renovation projects for shelters and community facilities, including a seven-phase rehabilitation project for Tabitha House (a shelter for homeless women and children), renovating "Casa de Esperanza" (a women's transitional home), and building cabins at a church camp.
    • Shelter Renovation and Construction
      Undertakes construction and renovation projects for shelters, including a seven-phase rehabilitation project for Tabitha House (a shelter for homeless women and children) and renovating "Casa de Esperanza," a women's shelter operated by New Life Covenant Ministries.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.82M
Contributions & grants$1.76M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.43M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$403K
Grants paid out$475K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.70M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$1.05M
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$2.69M
Liquid reserves17.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICOLEE THOMPSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60 $95K
board members · 9
  • BRAD SWABACK — TREASURER
  • DAVID MITROFF — DIRECTOR
  • GAYE SWABACK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JAMES FRIEDKIN — DIRECTOR
  • KIM FLEMING — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT SWABACK — CHAIRMAN
  • SHAWNA MARTINO THRU 100122 — DIRECTOR
  • WALTER ROHDE III — DIRECTOR
  • YADRIA DAVIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Provides an Amazon Wishlist to facilitate in-kind donations to the center.
  • Fry's Food Stores Partner — Enables customers to support the center through grocery purchases via a designated donation program.
  • Harvest Bible Chapel Partner — Mitch Swaback participated in the college ministry and missions activities through Harvest Bible Chapel.
  • Harvest Bible Chapel Elgin Partner — Partnered to construct the Mitchell Swaback Athletic Center and to renovate Casa de Esperanza.
  • Harvest Christian Academy Partner — Co-established the Torch Award scholarship program with Mitchell Swaback Charities.
  • Harvest Christian Academy Partner — Partners to offer the Torch Award, an annual full scholarship opportunity.
  • Harvest Compassion Center Partner — Collaborates with Harvest Compassion Center through board member involvement and volunteer service.
  • Harvest Compassion Center Partner — Harvest Compassion Center operates as a project of Mitchell Swaback Charities, providing food and clothing services in the Phoenix area.
  • Harvest Compassion Center Partner — Mitchell Swaback Charities is associated with Harvest Compassion Center through memorialized service and donation initiatives.
  • Harvest Compassion Center Partner — Operates Harvest Compassion Centers through full funding and management.
  • Kid’s Alive International Partner — Partnered to fully finance and construct six orphanage homes and a daycare center in Peru.
  • Living Water International Partner — Partnered in the construction and finance of four fresh water wells in Liberia.
  • McDowell Mountain Community Church Partner — Donated diaper bags to Harvest Compassion Center.
  • New Hope Church Partner — Collaborated with Mitch Swaback in homeless ministry efforts, including distributing food and clothing.
  • New Life Covenant Ministries Partner — Partnered to renovate Casa de Esperanza, a women's shelter run by New Life Covenant Ministries.
  • Tabitha House Partner — Partnered for a seven-phase construction rehabilitation project for their shelter.
  • Walmart Partner — Partners on a "Round-Up for Charity" program enabling supporters to donate during online shopping.