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HAVASU COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ · EIN 201839858 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE T31 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · havasucommunityhealthfoundation.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$2.6M
employees
5
volunteers
100
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

TO OPERATE AS A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF CARING INDIVIDUALS, AND PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE LAKE HAVASU COMMUNITY BY FACILITATING AND COORDINATING APPROPRIATE HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT OUR LAKE HAVASU COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Havasu Community Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, focused on improving community health and social services. It operates over 20 health-related programs and 9 social service initiatives, serving individuals affected by various health issues, including cancer and dementia, as well as veterans and low-income families.

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. #1 primary $162K
    CANCER AWARENESS AND DETECTION PROGRAMS - OUR CANCER ASSOCIATION FOCUSES ON PROVIDING LOW-COST CANCER SCREENINGS, WHERE EARLY DETECTION IS THE KEY TO RECEIVING THE BEST TREATMENT FOR A FAVORABLE OUTCOME, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE THE PATIENT AND THE CAREGIVER WITH THE TOOLS, COMFORT, AND RESOURCES NEEDED FOR THEIR JOURNEY.
  2. #2 $39K
    STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM IS A PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR STUDENTS K-12. WE MEET AT SCHOOL IN A CLASS SETTING WITH 4-8 STUDENTS AND TALK ABOUT ANYTHING THAT MIGHT CAUSE STRESS. WE WORK WITH SCHOOL COUNSELORS TO FOSTER A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND PRODUCTIVE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Cancer Association of Havasu
Provides support and resources for individuals affected by cancer, including regular support group meetings.
Dementia Connection of Havasu
Offers education, resources, and support for individuals and caregivers affected by dementia, including support groups and memory screenings.
HCHF Food Bank
Provides food assistance to individuals and families in need, aiming to alleviate hunger in the community.
Veterans' Transitional Housing
Offers supportive housing and independent living for veterans at risk of homelessness.
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Community Health Fair & Festival 7 activities
    • Annual Back-to-School Health Fair
      Hosts an annual event providing free school-required immunizations, health screenings, services, and resources to over one thousand attendees.
    • Annual Lake Havasu Health Fair
      Organizes an annual health fair with approximately 75 health-related vendors, offering health and wellness education, demonstrations, influenza vaccinations, and screenings for skin cancer, dental health, hearing, and memory.
    • Back-to-School Health Fair
      Hosts an annual fair providing free school-required immunizations, health screenings, services, and resources to over one thousand attendees.
    • Back-to-School Health Fair
      Hosts an annual Back-to-School Health Fair providing free school-required immunizations, health screenings, services, and resources to over one thousand attendees.
    • Back-to-School Health Fair
      Hosts an annual fair providing free school-required immunizations, health screenings, services, and resources to over one thousand attendees.
    • Lake Havasu Health Fair
      Organizes an annual health fair with approximately 75 health-related vendors, offering health and wellness education, demonstrations, influenza vaccinations, and screenings for skin cancer, dental health, hearing, and memory.
    • Lake Havasu Health Fair
      Organizes an annual health fair with approximately 75 health-related vendors, offering health and wellness education, demonstrations, influenza vaccinations, and screenings for skin cancer, dental health, hearing, and memory.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 5 activities
    • Transitional Living Program
      Operates a Transitional Living Program.
    • Veterans' Housing and Health Services
      Provides supportive housing, independent living, transportation, and essential health services for homeless or at-risk Veterans through the Veterans' Health Awareness Program.
    • Veterans' Supportive Housing and Health Awareness Program
      Provides supportive housing and independent living for Veterans at risk of homelessness, including essential health services, and addresses immediate needs such as food, housing, and medical services.
    • Veterans' Supportive Housing and Health Services
      Provides supportive housing, independent living, transportation, and essential health services for Veterans at risk of homelessness through programs like the Veterans' Health Awareness Program.
    • Veterans' Supportive Housing and Health Services
      Provides supportive housing, independent living, transportation, and essential health services for Veterans at risk of homelessness through the Veterans' Health Awareness Program.
  • Breast Cancer Education & Support Services 3 activities
    • Cancer Screening, Education, and Support
      Provides low-cost cancer screening, education, and support for cancer patients and their families, including specific support for breast cancer patients and caregivers through the "Bosom Buddies" program.
    • Cancer Screening, Education, and Support
      Provides low-cost cancer screening, education, and support for cancer patients and their families, including specific support for breast cancer patients and caregivers through the "Bosom Buddies" program.
    • Cancer Support and Screening
      Provides low-cost cancer screening, education, and support for cancer patients and their families, including support for individuals undergoing cancer treatment through the Community Relief program and specific support for breast cancer patients via the "Bosom Buddies" program.
  • Surplus Food Rescue and Redistribution 3 activities
    • Food Bank Program
      Operates a food bank that distributes over one million pounds of food annually, providing clients with monthly boxes of commodities, bread, and produce.
    • Food Bank Program
      Operates a food bank that distributes over one million pounds of food annually, providing monthly boxes of commodities, bread, and produce to an average of 100 to 157 families four days a week.
    • Food Bank Program
      Operates a food bank that distributes over one million pounds of food annually, providing clients with monthly boxes of commodities, bread, and produce, with additional bread and produce available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
  • Respite and Personal Care Support 3 activities
    • Memory Screening
      Performs free memory screens upon request.
    • Memory Screening
      Performs free memory screens upon request.
    • Memory Screening
      Performs free memory screens upon request to assess cognitive function.
  • Parkinson's-Specific Exercise & Wellness Programs 3 activities
    • Parkinson's Disease Fitness and Support Programs
      Operates a fitness program for individuals with Parkinson's disease focusing on adapted exercises to improve physical abilities, and provides support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
    • Parkinson's Disease Fitness and Support Programs
      Operates a fitness program for individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on adapted exercises, and provides support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
    • Parkinson's Disease Fitness and Support Programs
      Operates a fitness program for individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on exercises to improve physical abilities, and provides support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
  • Disease-Specific Health Education & Prevention 3 activities
    • Stroke Prevention Education
      Distributes information on stroke risk factors and prevention at local community health fairs, veteran's stand-down events, and back-to-school fairs.
    • Stroke Prevention Education
      Distributes information on stroke risk factors and prevention at local community health fairs, veteran's stand-down events, and back-to-school fairs.
    • Stroke Risk Education
      Distributes information on stroke risk factors and prevention at various community events, including local community health fairs, veteran's stand-down events, and back-to-school fairs.
  • Veteran Transportation Assistance 3 activities
    • Veterans' Transportation Program
      Provides transportation for Veterans in the Treatment Court to court, lab testing, and counseling, established in 2018.
    • Veterans' Transportation Program
      Provides transportation for Veterans in the Treatment Court to court, lab testing, and counseling, established in 2018.
    • Veterans' Transportation Program
      Provides transportation services for Veterans in the Treatment Court to attend court, lab testing, and counseling appointments.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support & Navigation 2 activities
    • Virtual Dementia Tour
      Provides a 30-minute Virtual Dementia Tour experience designed to help professionals and family caregivers understand dementia.
    • Virtual Dementia Tour
      Provides a 30-minute Virtual Dementia Tour experience designed to help professionals and family caregivers understand dementia.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups
      Facilitates support group meetings twice a month at the Havasu Community Health Foundation office for individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
    • Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups
      Facilitates support group meetings for individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, held twice a month at the Havasu Community Health Foundation office.
    • Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups
      Facilitates support group meetings for individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, held twice a month at the Havasu Community Health Foundation office.
    • Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Groups
      Facilitates support group meetings for individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, held twice a month at the Havasu Community Health Foundation office, and offers free memory screens upon request.
    • Community Relief Program
      Offers support for individuals undergoing cancer treatment and Veterans, addressing immediate needs such as poverty, disaster recovery, and economic hardship by allocating funds for food, housing, medical services, agency services, childcare, and senior services.
    • Community Relief Program
      Offers support for individuals undergoing cancer treatment and Veterans, addressing immediate needs such as poverty, disaster recovery, and economic hardship by allocating funds for food, housing, medical services, agency services, childcare, and senior services.
    • Low-Cost Labs & Screenings Program
      Operates a program offering low-cost medical testing and screenings for uninsured individuals or those with high deductibles, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Lake Havasu City location.
    • Low-Cost Labs & Screenings Program
      Operates a program offering low-cost medical testing services, including lab services and various health screenings, for uninsured individuals or those with high deductibles. Services are available Monday through Friday at their Lake Havasu City location.
    • Low-Cost Labs & Screenings Program
      Operates a program offering low-cost medical testing and screenings for uninsured individuals or those with high deductibles, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Lake Havasu City location.
    • Parkinson's Disease Fitness and Support Programs
      Operates a fitness program for individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on exercises to improve physical abilities, and provides support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
    • Student Assistance Program
      Operates a Student Assistance Program.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2.57M
Contributions & grants$2.43M95%
Program service revenue$102K4%
Investment income$-56K-2%
Other revenue$93K
expenses
Total expenses$2.26M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$217K
Grants paid out$1.48M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.91M
Cash$1.06M
Investments$1.00M
Liabilities$296K
Net assets$2.61M
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LINDA SEAVER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $25K
board members · 9
  • DAWIT TESFASILASSE — DIRECTOR
  • HANNE DOLAN — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD WEISKE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN NYGREN — DIRECTOR
  • JOLENE JENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY CHALMERS — TREASURER
  • ROSE MARIE EATON — SECRETARY
  • SCOTT TAYLOR — VICE CHAIR
  • VIRGINIA LATTION — CHAIR
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • Arizona Attorney General Government — Listed as a resource/link for Advance Directives/Life Care Planning.
  • Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Partner — Listed as a resource/link on the website.
  • Banner Health Partner — Successor to Samaritan Health System, its foundation supported the hospital and related health care needs in Lake Havasu Community.
  • Banner Health Foundation Partner — Approached local Havasu Community Health Trust Officers to spin off into an independent 501(c)(3) public charity, leading to the formation of Havasu Community Health Foundation.
  • Bosom Buddies Partner — Works as a subcommittee of the Cancer Association of Havasu, providing support to breast cancer patients and caregivers.
  • Cancer Association of Havasu Partner — Operates under the direction of the Havasu Community Health Foundation, focusing on cancer programs.
  • Daughters of the Revolution Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, supports the organization through Dillard's by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
  • Dillard's Department Store Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, is a store manager at Dillard's and supports various charitable organizations, including HCHF, by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
  • Feeding America Partner — Cited by the organization regarding hunger statistics.
  • HCHF Cancer Association of Havasu Partner — Carole Cathcart, Director, volunteered with the HCHF Cancer Association of Havasu for several years, serving as chair for four of those years.
  • Havasu Regional Medical Center Partner — Carole Cathcart, Director, serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Havasu Regional Medical Center.
  • Kathryn Hammond MS CCC Partner — Facilitator for the Stroke Support Group, a retired speech-language pathologist who provides suggestions for local resources and information on speech-language-cognitive-swallowing deficits.
  • Keep Memory Alive Partner — Listed as a resource/link on the website.
  • Lake Havasu Partner agencies Partner — Provide information and resources at the Back-to-School Health Fair.
  • Mojave County K-9 foundation Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, supports the foundation through Dillard's by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
  • North Country Health Care Partner — Launa Robertson, Coordinator of Labs & Screenings, previously worked at North Country Health Care providing patient care.
  • Province Healthcare, Inc. Partner — Acquired Havasu Regional Hospital from Samaritan in 1998.
  • Samaritan Health System Partner — Predecessor in interest to Banner Health, acquired Havasu Regional Hospital in 1985, and later transferred a portion of sale proceeds to The Samaritan Foundation for supporting healthcare needs in Havasu community.
  • SoldOnGiving.com Partner — Linda Denovan, Director, came to the attention of HCHF through her SoldOnGiving.com program, which donates to local charities chosen by buyers and sellers with each house sold.
  • Sunrise Rotary Partner — Virginia Lattion, Vice Chair, supports the organization through Dillard's by donating gift baskets for fundraising and silent auctions.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Partner — Hosts the Veterans' Stonebridge Coffee Time Meeting at their location.
  • Vial of Life Partner — Listed as a resource/link on the website.