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MORE THAN A BED

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 471660757 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P30 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · morethanabed.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$783K
net assets
$2.1M
employees
11
volunteers
67
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

CHRISTIAN RESOURCE CENTER FOR CHILDREN IN ARIZONA FOSTER, KINSHIP, ADOPTIVE AND CONGREGATE CARE.

profile · synthesized from sources

More Than a Bed provides essential items and support to children in foster care, kinship, and adoptive families, as well as youth in congregate care settings. Operating primarily in Southern Arizona since 2014, the organization aims to create safe and loving environments for children in need.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Parent Cafes
Safe spaces for caregivers to discuss challenges and joys of raising a family, offering food and conversation.
STEP: Active Parenting of Teens
A six-week program designed to support caregivers with tools for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers.
STEP: Strengthening Families Program
A program aimed at improving family relationships and reducing problem behaviors among families raising children with trauma.
Warehouse Shopping Program
Provides essential items at no cost to foster, kinship, and adoptive families through a warehouse shopping experience.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • After-School Youth Development Programs 8 activities
    • Delivery of trauma-informed enrichment and life skills programs
      Offers a range of educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for foster, kinship, and adoptive children, including Taekwondo, Chess Club, Story Time, Creative Expressions Theatre, Cooking Basics, Jewelry Making, "Buttons and More" workshops, and Beat the Odds Drumming Circles—all designed to build life skills, emotional regulation, and cognitive development in trauma-informed settings. Some programs are held off-site while the Enrichment Center is under construction.
    • Development of the Enrichment Center for youth and families
      Planning and development of a dedicated Enrichment Center set to open in 2026, which will provide a trauma-informed space for educational and recreational programs, including martial arts, drama, robotics, visual arts, life-skills classes, and employment resources for youth aging out of foster care.
    • Enrichment Center Programs
      Will open an Enrichment Center in 2026 to offer educational and recreational opportunities in a trauma-informed space, including martial arts, drama, robotics, visual arts classes, and programs for youth aging out of foster care. Currently, select programs are offered at off-site locations.
    • Enrichment Programs for Children and Youth
      Offers various educational and recreational programs for foster, kinship, and adoptive children and youth, including Taekwondo sessions, a Chess Club, Story Time, Creative Expressions Theatre workshops, Cooking Basics classes, Jewelry Making workshops, "Buttons and More" workshops, and Beat the Odds Drumming Circles. These programs are currently offered at off-site locations and will be housed in a new Enrichment Center opening in 2026, which will also include programs for youth aging out of foster care.
    • Enrichment Programs for Foster Youth and Families
      Offers various educational and recreational programs for foster, kinship, and adoptive children and families, including Taekwondo, Chess Club, Story Time, Creative Expressions Theatre workshops, Cooking Basics classes, Jewelry Making workshops, "Buttons and More" workshops, and Beat the Odds Drumming Circles. These programs are offered at no charge, with some currently held at off-site locations while a dedicated Enrichment Center is under construction (expected to open in 2026).
    • Enrichment Programs for Foster Youth and Families
      Offers various educational and recreational programs for foster, kinship, and adoptive children and families, including Taekwondo sessions, a Chess Club, Story Time for young children, Creative Expressions Theatre workshops, Cooking Basics classes, Jewelry Making workshops, "Buttons and More" workshops, and Beat the Odds Drumming Circles. These programs are offered at no charge, with some currently held at off-site locations while an Enrichment Center is under construction, slated to open in 2026.
    • Provide educational and recreational programs for foster youth and families
      Offers select programs at off-site locations and will open an Enrichment Center in 2026 to provide a safe, trauma-informed space for youth and families to participate in programs such as martial arts (Taekwondo), drama (Creative Expressions Theatre), robotics, visual arts (Jewelry Making, Buttons and More), Chess Club, Story Time, Cooking Basics, and Beat the Odds Drumming Circles. The center will also offer life-skills classes and employment resources for youth aging out of foster care.
    • Youth Development Programs
      Offers various programs for children and youth, including Taekwondo sessions, a Chess Club, Story Time for young children, Creative Expressions Theatre workshops, Cooking Basics classes, Jewelry Making workshops, "Buttons and More" workshops, and Beat the Odds Drumming Circles, an evidence-based and trauma-informed program.
  • Foster Youth Birthday & Celebration Events 5 activities
    • Annual Community Events
      Organizes annual activities and events for Back-to-School, Christmas, and Easter to support foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
    • Annual Community Events
      Organizes annual activities and events for Back-to-School, Christmas, and Easter for the foster, kinship, and adoptive community.
    • Annual Community Events
      Organizes annual activities and events for Back-to-School, Christmas, and Easter to support foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
    • Annual event programming for foster families
      Organizes and hosts annual events centered around Back-to-School, Christmas, and Easter to support foster, kinship, and adoptive families with seasonal resources and community engagement.
    • Host annual activities and events
      Organizes annual activities and events for Back-to-School, Christmas, and Easter for foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
  • Donated Goods Processing & Warehousing 4 activities
    • Donation Management
      Operates a Donation Center warehouse (Warehouse 2) for receiving in-kind donations, housing offices, and storing large items.
    • Donation Management and Warehousing
      Operates a Donation Center warehouse for receiving in-kind donations, housing offices, and storing large items to support the essential item provision program.
    • Donation Management and Warehousing
      Operates a Donation Center warehouse (Warehouse 2) for receiving in-kind donations, housing offices, and storing large items.
    • Operate a Donation Center warehouse
      Operates a Donation Center warehouse (Warehouse 2) for receiving in-kind donations, housing offices, and storing large items.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Board engagement and governance
      Ensures board members contribute actively by volunteering at a minimum of one organizational event per year and serving on at least one committee aligned with their expertise or interests.
    • Distribution of essential items to foster and kinship families
      Provides new or like-new essential items—including beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, baby items, household goods, school supplies, and bikes—at no cost to foster, kinship, and adoptive families through a 5,000 sq. ft. retail-style Resource Center warehouse where caregivers can shop. Also manages a Donation Center warehouse for receiving in-kind donations and storing large items.
    • Operation of online and in-person sharing systems for families
      Manages a private Facebook Marketplace page for registered families to share and access larger items not stored in the warehouse, complementing in-person distribution services.
    • Provide essential items to foster, kinship, and adoptive families
      Operates a 5,000 sq. ft. Resource Center warehouse, set up like a retail store, where foster, kinship, and adoptive families and children can obtain new or like-new essential items such as beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, baby items, household items, school supplies, and bikes at no cost. Also manages a private Facebook Marketplace page for registered families to share and find larger items not stored in the warehouse.
    • Provision of Essential Items for Foster Families
      Operates a 5,000 sq. ft. Resource Center warehouse, set up like a retail store, where foster, kinship, and adoptive families can obtain new or like-new essential items such as beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, baby items, household items, school supplies, and bikes at no cost. Also manages a private Facebook Marketplace for registered families to share and find larger items not stored in the warehouse.
    • Provision of Essential Items for Foster Families
      Operates a 5,000 sq. ft. Resource Center warehouse, set up like a retail store, where foster, kinship, and adoptive families can obtain new or like-new essential items such as beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, household items, school supplies, and bikes at no cost. The organization also manages a private Facebook Marketplace for registered families to share and find larger items not stored in the warehouse.
    • Provision of Essential Items for Foster Families
      Operates a 5,000 sq. ft. Resource Center warehouse, set up like a retail store, where foster, kinship, and adoptive families and children can obtain new or like-new essential items such as beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, household items, school supplies, and bikes at no cost. The organization also manages a private Facebook Marketplace page for registered families to share and find larger items not stored in the warehouse.
    • Provision of Essential Items for Foster Families
      Operates a 5,000 sq. ft. Resource Center warehouse, set up like a retail store, where foster, kinship, and adoptive families and children can obtain new or like-new essential items such as beds, clothing, shoes, diapers, toys, baby items, household items, school supplies, and bikes at no cost. The organization also manages a private Facebook Marketplace page for registered families to share and find larger items not stored in the warehouse.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.34M
Contributions & grants$1.33M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$783K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$179K
Grants paid out$479K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.09M
Cash$877K
Investments$544K
Liabilities$753
Net assets$2.08M
Liquid reserves21.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +67.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GRACE L STOCKSDALE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $57K
board members · 8
  • BRANDON JACOBSON — SECRETARY
  • ELI BUNCH — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA GRAVES — VICE CHAIR
  • JON REARDON — CHAIR
  • KELLY L MELTZER — TREASURER
  • LARA IACOBUCCI — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL MUELLER — DIRECTOR
  • RACHAEL BAKER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Catalyst Creative Collective Partner — Hosts several enrichment programs at their location inside the Tucson Mall.
  • Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Offers classes, trainings, and workshops for caregivers through the Children's Advocacy Center.
  • Creative Expressions Fine Arts Partner — Leads Creative Expressions Theatre workshops.
  • Edge High School Partner — Carla Rivera, a board member of More Than a Bed, serves as Dean of Students at Edge High School, indicating a professional connection and potential alignment in serving youth.
  • Keys to Success Partner — Partnering to support youth aging out of foster care.
  • REMO Partner — Utilizes their "Beat the Odds" program for drumming circles.
  • Rainbow Service Dogs Partner — Promotes Rainbow Service Dogs, which offers service dog training for children and families with various conditions.
  • University of Arizona Early Childhood Education Partner — Teachers-in-training lead Story Time sessions.
  • anonymous benefactor Funder — Donated three warehouses over 11 years.