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VNSA-VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT SERVICE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 866053762 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S50Z · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.vnsabooksale.org
revenue
$448K
expenses
$360K
net assets
$867K
employees
0
volunteers
125
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

VNSA WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO OTHER (501)(C)(3) (SEE SCHEDULE O) ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY THROUGH AN ANNUAL BOOK SALE. BOOKS ARE DONATED.

profile · synthesized from sources

VNSA, or Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association, is an Arizona-based organization that raises funds for human service charities in Maricopa County. Its primary activity is organizing an annual used book sale, supplemented by online book sales. Since 1957, VNSA has contributed over $10 million to local nonprofit organizations.

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. #1 primary $4K
    ANNUAL YEARBOOK TO HIGHLIGHT EACH YEAR'S ACTIVITIES AND MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR BOOK SALE AS WELL AS OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual VNSA Used Book Sale
A large-scale annual event selling used books, media, and related items to the public at reduced prices, with all proceeds benefiting local human service charities.
Online Book Sales
Ongoing sales of used books through platforms like eBay to reach a wider audience and generate additional funds for Maricopa County charities.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Used Book and Media Sales 15 activities
    • Annual Used Book and Media Sale
      Organizes and operates a large-scale annual sale each February featuring over 500,000 books, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, and other media, attracting over 12,000 shoppers and raising more than $500,000 annually for local human service charities in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • Annual used book and media sale
      Organizes a large-scale annual sale each February featuring over 500,000 books, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, and other media, attracting over 12,000 shoppers and raising more than $500,000 annually for local human service charities in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • Collecting and processing donated books and media
      VNSA collects donations of various media, including books, CDs, DVDs, and games, from drop boxes, retail locations, and private donors in the Phoenix metro area. These items are then sorted, priced, and stored in preparation for the annual book sale.
    • Collecting and processing donated books and media
      VNSA collects donations of various media, including books, CDs, DVDs, and games, from drop boxes, retail locations, and private donors in the Phoenix metro area. These items are then sorted, priced, and stored in preparation for the annual book sale.
    • Discount pricing at book sale
      Offers half-price discounts on most items on Sundays during the annual book sale to increase accessibility and sales volume.
    • Donation Collection and Processing
      Collects donated books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassettes, records, games, puzzles, and maps from drop boxes, retail locations, and private donors across the Phoenix metro area; then sorts, prices, boxes, and stores them for use in the annual and online book sales.
    • Donation collection and processing of books and media
      Collects books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassettes, records, games, puzzles, and maps from drop boxes, retail locations, and private donors across the Phoenix metro area; sorts, prices, boxes, and stores them for use in annual and online sales.
    • Online Book Sales
      Operates an ongoing online platform to sell used books and media, expanding access beyond the annual sale and generating additional proceeds for local human service charities in Maricopa County.
    • Online used book sales
      Operates ongoing online sales of used books and media to expand access beyond the annual event, generating additional proceeds for local human service charities in Maricopa County.
    • Operating an online book sales platform
      VNSA maintains an online presence for selling used books to a wider audience, generating additional funds to benefit human service charities in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • Operating an online used book sales platform
      VNSA maintains an online presence for selling used books to a wider audience, generating additional funds to benefit human service charities in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • Organizing and hosting an annual used book and media sale
      VNSA organizes and hosts an annual used book and media sale, typically in February, offering over 500,000 items including books, CDs, DVDs, games, and puzzles. These sales attract thousands of shoppers and generate significant funds for local charities.
    • Organizing and hosting an annual used book and media sale
      VNSA organizes and hosts an annual used book and media sale, typically in February, offering over 500,000 items including books, CDs, DVDs, games, and puzzles. These sales attract thousands of shoppers and generate significant funds for local charities.
    • Post-sale bulk sales of remaining inventory
      Sells remaining books and media after each annual sale to a bulk purchaser to generate additional revenue, except for rare and unusual books which are retained for specialized sale.
    • Sale Operations and Pricing
      Sells books, media, and related items at reduced prices during the annual sale, including offering half-price discounts on Sundays, and sells remaining inventory (except rare books) to bulk purchasers after the event.
  • Local Community Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Financial Grants to Local Charities
      Distributes proceeds from book sales as financial support to local human service agencies in Maricopa County, including organizations such as D.U.E.T. - Partners in Health & Aging, Literacy Phoenix, and Phoenix Conservatory of Music; has contributed over $10 million since 1957.
    • Financial grants to local human service charities
      Provides financial support to local nonprofits such as D.U.E.T. - Partners in Health & Aging, Literacy Phoenix, and Phoenix Conservatory of Music; has contributed over $10 million to Maricopa County charities since 1957.
  • Event Vendor Marketplace & Accommodation Coordination 1 activity
    • Event logistics and attendee support for book sale
      Provides a building map and layout planning for attendees to navigate the large-scale annual book sale.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Event Logistics and Attendee Support
      Provides logistical support for the annual book sale, including a building map to help attendees navigate the event space.
    • Providing financial support to local human service agencies
      VNSA distributes proceeds from its book sales to support human service charities in Maricopa County, Arizona, having contributed over $9.5 million to local agencies and over $1 million in single-issue community grant funding since 1998.
    • Providing financial support to local human service agencies
      VNSA distributes proceeds from its book sales to support human service charities in Maricopa County, Arizona, having contributed over $9.5 million to local agencies and over $10 million to local nonprofit organizations since 1957, including specific grants to organizations like D.U.E.T., Literacy Phoenix, and Phoenix Conservatory of Music.
    • Rare and Unusual Books Sales
      Hosts specialized sales of rare and unusual books, including collectible and signed editions, with proceeds benefiting local charities; these items are not sold in bulk after the main sale.
    • Sale of rare and unusual books
      Hosts specialized sales of rare and unusual books, including collectible and signed editions, distinguishing them from bulk sales and standard inventory.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$448K
Contributions & grants$445K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6050%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$360K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising35%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$225K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$867K
Cash$765K
Investments$59K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$867K
Liquid reserves27.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +1895.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 15
  • CANDY DUGDALE — RECORDING SECRETARY - VOL SERVICES
  • DAN MALLEN — COLLECTION
  • HEIDI CAPRIOTTI — BULLETIN
  • JEFFREY RAYNOR — TREASURER AS OF NOV 2021
  • JENNIFER DOAN — PUBLICITY
  • JOYCE NOLAN — SOCIAL CHAIR
  • KARIN FEDO — WAYS & MEANS
  • LESLIE CHESSER NON VOTING — PAST PRESIDENT
  • MATTHEW HINRICHS — VICE - PRESIDENT
  • PAM BROWN-ELWOOD — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
  • RICHARD HANSEN — DROP BOX
  • ROBERT LUNN — BUILDING CHAIR
  • SANDRA STIRNWEIS — PRESIDENT
  • TERI HARNISCH NON VOTING — YEARBOOK & HISTORIAN
  • VISTA THOMPSON — MONITORING CHAIR
relationships · 50

who they work with

  • All Star Kids Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Anytown, USA Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Arizona Aid to Adoption of Special Kids Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Arizona Friends of Foster Children Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Arizona State Fairgrounds Partner — Hosts the VNSA book sale at the Ag Center Building.
  • Arizona State Fairgrounds Partner — Hosts the annual VNSA Used Book Sale at its Ag Center Building.
  • Arizona Veterans Standdown Alliance-Coalition to End Homelessness Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Caring Coalition “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Challenger Learning Center of Arizona Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Children’s Cancer Network Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Chrysalis Shelter, Inc. Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • D.U.E.T. - Partners in Health & Aging Partner — Receives financial support from VNSA's book sales.
  • DOVES, Area Agency on Aging, Region One Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Duet - Partners in Health & Aging Partner — Benefitting charity for the 2025 and 2026 sales.
  • Duet - Partners in Health & Aging Partner — Supported by VNSA
  • Duet Partners in Health and Aging Partner — Beneficiary of the 2025 Book Sale proceeds and a past recipient of community grant funding.
  • Eve’s Place Against Domestic Violence Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Greater Phoenix Community Clinical Encology Program Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Happily Ever After League Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Home Base Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Hush-a-Bye Foundation Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Justa Center Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Lions Camp Tatiyee Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
  • Literacy Phoenix Partner — Beneficiary of the 2025 Book Sale proceeds.
  • Literacy Phoenix Partner — Benefitting charity for the 2025 and 2026 sales.
  • Literacy Phoenix Partner — Receives financial support from VNSA's book sales.
  • Literacy Phoenix Partner — Supported by VNSA
  • Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County Partner — Formerly known as Literacy Phoenix, supported by VNSA
  • MANA House Partner — Recipient of single-issue community grant funding.
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