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FATHER MATTERS INC

Tempe, AZ · EIN 911846806 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · fathermatters.org
revenue
$225K
expenses
$174K
net assets
$190K
employees
1
volunteers
8
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

Father Matters have served men since 1997. Thousands of men have received assistance with job readiness, life skills, child support assistance, housing and re-entry. Our strongest programs continue to be the Fathers Mentoring Fathers and Family Law Legal Assistance Programs. Father Matters has strong partnerships at the state, local and federal levels and always finds opportunities to leverage resources and truly collaborate, which is why we can operate a successful, thriving organization with minimal funds.

profile · synthesized from sources

Father Matters Inc is an operational nonprofit based in Phoenix, Arizona that provides reentry support, supervised parenting services, and community programs for individuals and families. The organization serves formerly incarcerated adults, parents navigating custody challenges, and low-income community members through mentoring, parenting classes, job training, and a community market. Services are focused on strengthening family relationships and reducing recidivism in South Central Phoenix and surrounding areas.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Intouch Phone Program
Provides communication support for incarcerated parents to stay connected with their children
Parenting Workshops
Offers classes including Fathers Mentoring Fathers, Mother 2 Mother, Crossroads for Teen Parents, and Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities
Reentry Mentoring Project
Provides pre- and post-release support, mentoring, life skills classes, and community referrals to formerly incarcerated individuals, with a focus on parenting and family reunification
Supervised Parenting Center
Offers supervised parenting time and monitored exchanges for parents in high-conflict custody situations to ensure child safety and support parent-child relationships
The Gathering Place Market
Community market in South Phoenix featuring local vendors, fresh food, wellness products, and family-friendly activities held on weekends
The Journeyman Job & Training Institute
Provides job readiness training, resume writing, financial management, and workforce development workshops
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 6 activities
    • Family Education and Support Programs
      Offers family education and support programs, including lectures, workshops, multi-session series, support groups, and family-friendly activities to promote healthy relationships and effective communication.
    • Family Education and Support Programs
      Offers family education and support programs, including lectures, workshops, multi-session series, support groups, and family-friendly activities, to promote healthy relationships and effective communication.
    • Free Parenting Classes
      Offers free parenting classes for fathers, mothers, and caregivers in Maricopa County, including "The Mother 2 Mother," "Fathers Mentoring Fathers," "Crossroads for Teen Parents," and "Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities," providing continental breakfast, lunch, and a certificate of completion.
    • Free Parenting Education and Support Programs
      Offers free parenting classes for fathers, mothers, and caregivers in Maricopa County, including programs such as "Fathers Mentoring Fathers," "Mother2Mother," "Crossroads for Teen Parents," and "Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities." Classes include meals and a certificate of completion, and are held in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
    • Free Parenting Education and Support Programs
      Offers free parenting classes and support programs for fathers, mothers, and caregivers in Maricopa County, including "Fathers Mentoring Fathers," "Mother2Mother," "Crossroads for Teen Parents," and "Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities." Programs include meals and a certificate of completion, and are conducted in a safe, supportive environment.
    • Parenting Classes
      Offers free parenting classes for fathers and caregivers in Maricopa County, providing a safe, supportive environment, including meals and a certificate of completion, and connects customers to various parenting programs.
  • Community Market Operations 4 activities
    • Community Market Operation
      Operates "The Gathering Place Outdoor Market" in South Phoenix every Saturday and Sunday from March through August, featuring local vendors selling handcrafted goods, wellness products, fresh food, garage-sale items, and providing community resources.
    • The Gathering Place Outdoor Market
      Operates a seasonal outdoor market in South Phoenix every Saturday and Sunday from March through August, featuring local vendors selling handcrafted goods, wellness products, fresh food, and garage-sale items, while connecting attendees to community resources and parenting programs.
    • The Gathering Place Outdoor Market
      Operates "The Gathering Place Outdoor Market" in South Phoenix, featuring local vendors selling handcrafted goods, wellness products, fresh food, garage-sale items, and providing community resources every Saturday and Sunday from March through August.
    • The Gathering Place Outdoor Market
      Operates "The Gathering Place Outdoor Market" in South Phoenix every Saturday and Sunday from March through August, featuring local vendors selling handcrafted goods, wellness products, fresh food, and garage-sale items, while connecting attendees to community resources and parenting programs.
  • Reentry Mentorship and Transitional Support 4 activities
    • Reentry Support Services
      Helps men and women successfully reintegrate into their communities after incarceration by providing tools for building strong relationships, creating life strategies, and offering pre-release transition planning and mentorship.
    • Reentry Support and Mentoring Program
      Helps men and women successfully reintegrate into their communities after incarceration by providing pre-release transition planning, personal and familial asset identification, educational opportunities, life skills classes, post-release one-on-one mentorship, employment and education readiness workshops, and community referrals. This includes a mentoring program with comprehensive training for mentors.
    • Reentry Support and Mentorship Program
      Supports individuals reentering the community after incarceration through pre-release planning, life skills training, post-release mentorship, employment and education readiness, and referrals for health, mental health, and substance abuse services. Mentors receive comprehensive training on criminal justice, transitional services, and ethical standards.
    • Reentry Support and Mentorship Program
      Supports individuals reentering the community after incarceration through pre-release planning, life skills training, post-release mentorship, employment readiness, and referrals to health and social services. Mentors receive comprehensive training on criminal justice, transitional services, and ethical standards. Also hosts reentry conferences to connect individuals and families with resources.
  • Family Law Legal Assistance 4 activities
    • Resource Referrals and Wrap-Around Services
      Provides resource referrals and information to community agencies for parents participating in workshops, and offers wrap-around services including assistance with child support/modification, legal assistance, and family law matters.
    • Wrap-Around Legal and Family Support Services
      Provides wrap-around support including assistance with child support modification, legal aid, and family law matters for participating parents.
    • Wrap-Around Legal and Social Support Services
      Provides wrap-around support including assistance with child support modification, legal aid, family law matters, and referrals to community agencies for health, mental health, and case management services.
    • Wrap-Around Services
      Offers wrap-around services to customers, including assistance with child support/modification, legal assistance, and family law matters to support families in need.
  • Supervised Family Visitation Services 4 activities
    • Supervised Parenting Time Services
      Provides supervised parenting time services and monitored exchanges for parents in a safe, monitored environment, arranging staggered pick-up and drop-off times to prevent parental contact and reduce child exposure to conflict.
    • Supervised Parenting Time and Monitored Exchanges
      Provides supervised parenting time services and monitored exchanges in a safe, structured environment to prevent direct contact between parents and reduce child exposure to conflict. Arranges staggered pick-up and drop-off times to further minimize interaction.
    • Supervised Parenting Time and Monitored Exchanges
      Provides supervised parenting time services and monitored exchanges for parents in a safe, monitored environment. Arranges staggered pick-up and drop-off times to prevent parental contact and reduce children's exposure to conflict.
    • Supervised Parenting Time and Monitored Exchanges
      Provides supervised parenting time services and monitors exchanges for parents in a safe, monitored environment, arranging staggered pick-up and drop-off times to prevent parental contact and reduce child exposure to conflict.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Job & Training Institute
      Operates a Job & Training Institute that includes presentations on housing, savings and checking account management, resume writing, and job workforce training to assist individuals in gaining employment skills.
    • Job & Training Institute
      Operates a Job & Training Institute that includes presentations on housing, savings and checking account management, resume writing, and job workforce training.
    • Job and Financial Readiness Training
      Operates a Job & Training Institute offering workforce development services, including resume writing, job readiness workshops, housing education, and financial literacy training on savings and checking account management.
    • Job and Financial Readiness Training
      Operates a Job & Training Institute offering workforce training, resume writing, housing assistance, and financial literacy education, including savings and checking account management.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$225K
Contributions & grants$225K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$174K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$37K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$190K
Cash$190K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$190K
Liquid reserves13.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +20.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Vance Simms President/CEO 40 $37K
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Community Awareness and Readiness Collective (CARC) Partner — Collaborates with CARC to build supportive communities for ex-offenders and their families.
  • Simms Agency Partner — Insurance agency founded by the same individual to extend family empowerment through financial security.