irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $15KMaintenance of existing signage
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Assigned Area Maintenance
Volunteers are assigned specific areas, usually close to their homes, to keep neat and tidy.
Beautification Committee
Committee focused on landscaping projects, tree planting, and other initiatives to enhance the aesthetic appeal of Sun City.
Education Committee
Offers formal presentations to clubs, businesses, churches, or independent organizations in Sun City to inform them about the PRIDES volunteer group.
Saturday Squad
A group of volunteers who meet every Saturday morning to pick ornamental oranges, pull weeds, or remove litter, often followed by a meal together.
activities · 6 clusters
what they do
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Organized Community Litter Cleanups 11 activities
- Beautification and Landscaping ProjectsLeads beautification initiatives including median landscaping, agave planting, and monument sign redesigns. Notable projects include the Bell Road median, the agave planting at 107th and Peoria, and the completion of PRIDES’ Park at 105th and Peoria Avenues.
- Community Beautification and MaintenanceMaintains 210 miles of streets, parkways, and medians in Sun City by organizing volunteers to pick ornamental oranges, pull weeds, remove litter, paint over graffiti, paint guard rails, and trim shrubs and trees. This includes regular community cleanups, removing plant debris and garbage waste from city streets.
- Community Beautification and MaintenanceMaintains 210 miles of streets, parkways, and medians in Sun City by organizing volunteer groups to pick ornamental oranges, pull weeds, remove litter, paint over graffiti, paint guard rails, and trim shrubs and trees. This includes specific projects like the agave planting at 107th and Peoria and the Bell Road median beautification.
- Community Beautification and MaintenanceMaintains 210 miles of streets, parkways, and medians in Sun City by organizing volunteer groups to pick ornamental oranges, pull weeds, remove litter, paint over graffiti, paint guard rails, and trim shrubs and trees. This includes specific projects like the agave planting at 107th and Peoria and the Bell Road median beautification.
- Community Cleanups and Environmental MaintenanceOrganizes volunteer-driven cleanups of streets, sidewalks, medians, and parkways across Sun City, removing an estimated 2.5 tons of trash weekly and using up to 200 garbage bags per month. Activities include litter removal, weeding, graffiti abatement, guard rail painting, and tree/shrub trimming.
- Community Landscaping ProjectsUndertakes specific landscaping and beautification projects, such as an agave planting project at 107th and Peoria, completing PRIDES’ Park at 105th and Peoria Avenues, and the Bell Road median beautification project. The organization also partners with others to provide landscaping services for homeowners in need.
- Eco-Friendly Cleanup InitiativesTests eco-friendly, petroleum-free, biodegradable garbage bags in partnership with MCDOT for community cleanup efforts to reduce landfill impact.
- Environmental Stewardship InitiativesParticipates in Arbor Day activities focused on tree planting or environmental stewardship and tests eco-friendly, petroleum-free, biodegradable garbage bags for community cleanup efforts in partnership with MCDOT to reduce landfill impact.
- Landscaping Assistance for HomeownersPartners with other organizations to provide landscaping services, including weeding, trimming, and cleaning, for homeowners in need who are unable to do yard work.
- Landscaping Services for HomeownersPartners with other organizations to provide landscaping services, including weeding, trimming, and cleaning, for homeowners in need who are unable to do yard work.
- Support for Homebound ResidentsPartners with other organizations to provide landscaping assistance—including weeding, trimming, and cleaning—for homeowners in need who are unable to maintain their yards.
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Member Luncheons & Educational Events 6 activities
- Community Education and OutreachDelivers 30-minute educational presentations with Q&A to local clubs, businesses, churches, and organizations in Sun City from October through April, covering community topics during meetings, luncheons, or brunches.
- Community Event HostingHosts luncheon events for the community.
- Community Social EventsHosts luncheon events for the Sun City community, often combined with educational presentations.
- Educational PresentationsOffers formal educational presentations to clubs, businesses, churches, and independent organizations in Sun City. These 30-minute presentations, including a Q&A session, are delivered during monthly meetings, lunches, or brunches from October through April.
- Educational PresentationsOffers formal 30-minute educational presentations with Q&A sessions to clubs, businesses, churches, and independent organizations in Sun City during monthly meetings, lunches, or brunches from October through April.
- Educational PresentationsOffers formal educational presentations to clubs, businesses, churches, and independent organizations in Sun City. These 30-minute presentations, including a Q&A session, are delivered during monthly meetings, lunches, or brunches from October through April.
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Historic Sign and Landmark Installation 4 activities
- Community Signage and Branding ManagementSecured a trade agreement to use the "Sun City" name and "Sunburst" logo for redesigning entrance signs, and redesigned and updated monument signs at various locations in Sun City.
- Community Signage and Branding ManagementSecured a trade agreement with Pulte Homes to use the "Sun City" name and "Sunburst" logo for redesigning entrance signs. This includes redesigning metal entrance signs and monument signs, with the County replacing the metal signs at no cost and receiving donations for monument sign updates.
- Signage Redesign and Brand ManagementRedesigned Sun City entrance and monument signs, secured a trade agreement with Pulte Homes for use of the "Sun City" name and "Sunburst" logo, and coordinated contractor bids and county-funded replacements.
- Sun City Signage and Branding ManagementSecured a Trade Agreement with Pulte Homes for the use of the "Sun City" name and "Sunburst" logo, and redesigned metal entrance signs and monument signs for Sun City. The organization also received donations for updating monument signs.
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General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
- Administrative and Volunteer ManagementManages administrative tasks including answering public inquiries, maintaining member and volunteer records, organizing events, and website maintenance. The organization also assigns volunteers to specific areas for maintenance.
- Volunteer and Administrative ManagementManages organizational operations including volunteer coordination (62,000 hours annually), member records, public inquiries, event planning, and website maintenance.
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Community Park and Playground Development 2 activities
- Community Park DevelopmentCompleted the development of PRIDES’ Park at 105th and Peoria Avenues.
- Park DevelopmentCompleted the development of PRIDES’ Park at 105th and Peoria Avenues.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Donation Collection and FundraisingConducts donation activities including raising $4,200 from community members for the monument sign update project at 99th & Alabama and 111th & Peoria.
- Environmental Stewardship InitiativesParticipates in Arbor Day activities focused on tree planting or environmental stewardship and tests eco-friendly, petroleum-free, biodegradable garbage bags for community cleanup efforts in partnership with MCDOT to reduce landfill impact.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants$3K9%
Program service revenue$9K29%
Investment income$20K62%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$38K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$579K
Cash$16K
Investments$564K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$579K
Liquid reserves182.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -65.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 9
- Bob Geier — Treasurer
- Cindy Hintze — Member
- John Terko — President
- Melinda Wills — Member
- Molly Soblewski — Member
- Ronn Enzweiler — Member
- Rosie Swain — Secretary
- Stan Pastorek — Member
- Valorie Bedoe — Vice President
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Board of Directors 2025 Partner — Leadership team overseeing the organization, including President Molly Soblewski and other elected officers.
- Citizens Utilities Company Partner — Donated a truck with a hydraulic lift for tree trimming.
- Del Webb Corporation Partner — Worked with PRIDES on community beautification projects.
- MCDOT Partner — Works with MCDOT to test environmentally friendly, petroleum-free garbage bags for cleanup efforts.
- Maricopa County Partner — Collaborates on maintenance activities and provides safety vests and supplies.
- Maricopa County Partner — Worked with Maricopa County on planning and completing an agave planting project.
- Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Partner — Teams up with MCDOT for the Sun City Beautification Project and receives supplies like safety vests, trash bags, and paint from the County.
- Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Partners for the SCHOA Sun City Day of Service to help homeowners with landscaping.
- Pulte Homes Partner — Received a Trade Agreement from Pulte Homes, granting full use of the "Sun City" name and "Sunburst" logo for redesigning entrance signs.
- SCHOA Partner — Jim Stark, a past president of SCHOA, joined the Sign Committee for his expertise.
- SVH Landscaping Service Partner — Partners for the SCHOA Sun City Day of Service to help homeowners with landscaping.
- Sun City Fire and Medical Department Partner — Partners for the SCHOA Sun City Day of Service to help homeowners with landscaping.
- Sun City Historical Society Partner — Ben Roloff from the Sun City Historical Society joined the Sign Committee for his expertise.
- Sun City Home Owners Association Partner — Partners for the SCHOA Sun City Day of Service to help homeowners with landscaping.
- THE NIXON GROUP Partner — Partners for the SCHOA Sun City Day of Service to help homeowners with landscaping.