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BRIDGING AZ FURNITURE BANK
Mesa, AZ · EIN 201207001 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.bridgingaz.org
revenue
$482K
expenses
$473K
net assets
$13K
employees
3
volunteers
10
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

Mission Statement: Empowering People and Bridging Lives Toward Self Sufficiency. Bridging AZ is the first and largest Furniture Bank in Arizona we provide basic furniture and household goods to economically disadvantaged veterans, individuals with disabilities living in our community. Vision Statement: A Community of Realized Potential and Personal Dignity.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bridging AZ Furniture Bank is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that provides essential furniture and household goods to veterans and individuals with disabilities transitioning out of homelessness. The organization partners with social service agencies to furnish apartments, helping clients create stable and supportive living environments.

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 $25K
    Veterans Furniture Project - Mobile workshop, started in 2019. We engage previously homeless veterans in therapeutic woodworking. This program has been a huge success but was suspended due to COVID 19. Veterans (many disabled) take a 2 hour class on using equipment (lathes, drill press, band saw...) to make a custom wood pen.
  2. #2 $187K
    Got Legs Furniture Store - in 2020 we officially opened our first retail store Got Legs Furniture & Décor in Scottsdale AZ. Stores mission is to engage volunteers while generating income and in-find donations for the organization. Expenses below does not include value of in-kind donations.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Beds for Vets
Purchases new beds and basic furniture for veterans transitioning into permanent housing.
Welcome Box Program
Provides new items needed to set up an apartment for veterans, with 200-300 boxes distributed annually at a cost of $150 to $200 each.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Veteran Housing Furnishing and Skills Program 13 activities
    • Distribute Welcome Boxes to veterans
      Provides "Welcome Boxes" containing new household items such as kitchenware, bath items, cleaning supplies, and bedding to veterans moving into new homes; distributes 200–300 boxes annually, with each box costing $150–$200. The program was launched in summer 2023.
    • Distributing "Welcome Boxes" to veterans
      Provides 200-300 "Welcome Boxes" annually to veterans, containing new household items such as kitchenware, bath items, cleaning supplies, and bedding, to help them set up their new apartments.
    • Distributing Welcome Boxes to veterans
      Provides "Welcome Boxes" containing new household items such as kitchenware, bath items, cleaning supplies, and bedding to veterans moving into new homes; distributes 200–300 boxes annually, each costing $150–$200, through a program launched in summer 2023.
    • Distributing Welcome Boxes to veterans
      Provides "Welcome Boxes" containing new household items such as kitchenware, bath items, cleaning supplies, and bedding to veterans moving into new homes; distributes 200–300 boxes annually, each costing $150–$200.
    • Furnish apartments for veterans
      Furnishes 200–300 veterans’ apartments annually with new full-size beds and basic furniture, including partnerships with behavioral health agencies.
    • Furnishing apartments for veterans
      Furnishes 200–300 veterans' apartments annually with furniture and new full-size beds, including providing beds and basic furniture for Arizona's largest behavioral health agency.
    • Furnishing apartments for veterans
      Furnishes 200–300 veterans' apartments annually with new full-size beds, basic furniture, and household essentials, including partnerships with behavioral health agencies.
    • Furnishing homes for veterans
      Provides furniture and new beds for veterans moving into new homes, furnishing 200-300 apartments annually. This includes purchasing new full-size beds and basic furniture.
    • Provide furniture and household items to veterans
      Furnishes 200-300 apartments for veterans annually, providing new full-size beds, basic furniture, and "Welcome Boxes" containing new household items such as kitchenware, bath items, cleaning supplies, and bedding. The "Welcome Box" program, launched in summer 2023, distributes 200-300 boxes annually.
    • Provide furniture to behavioral health agencies
      Provides furniture and new beds for Arizona's largest behavioral health agency.
    • Providing furniture to behavioral health agencies
      Provides furniture and new beds for Arizona's largest behavioral health agency.
    • Support partner agencies with furniture services
      Provides furniture and furnishing services to support 2 partner agencies, including Arizona’s largest behavioral health agency.
    • Supporting partner agencies
      Provides furniture and support services to 2 partner agencies, including Arizona’s largest behavioral health agency.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 6 activities
    • Operate retail store for donated furniture
      Operates a physical retail store open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 PM, selling donated furniture to generate funds for supporting programs.
    • Operating a furniture resale store
      Operates a physical store open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 PM, selling donated furniture through online platforms to generate funds for purchasing new twin beds and frames.
    • Operating retail store for donated furniture
      Operates a physical store open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 PM, selling donated furniture to generate funds for supporting programs.
    • Operating retail store for donated furniture
      Operates a physical store open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 PM, selling donated furniture to generate funds.
    • Sell donated furniture to fund new bed purchases
      Sells donated furniture through online platforms to generate funds specifically for purchasing new twin beds and frames.
    • Selling donated furniture online
      Sells donated furniture through online platforms to generate funds for purchasing new twin beds and frames.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 5 activities
    • Accept tax-credit eligible donations
      Accepts donations eligible for Arizona state tax credits, up to $495 for individual filers and $987 for joint filers.
    • Accepting tax-credit eligible donations
      Accepts donations eligible for Arizona state tax credits up to $495 for individual filers and up to $987 for joint filers.
    • Facilitate tax-credit-eligible donations
      Accepts donations that qualify for Arizona state tax credits up to $495 for individual filers and $987 for joint filers.
    • Facilitating Arizona tax-credit donations
      Accepts donations eligible for Arizona state tax credits up to $495 for individual filers and $987 for joint filers.
    • Facilitating tax-credit-eligible donations
      Accepts donations that qualify for Arizona state tax credits up to $495 for individual filers and $987 for joint filers.
  • Community Facility Access & Operations 1 activity
    • Operate a physical store
      Operates a physical store open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 PM.
  • Community Facility Development and Support 1 activity
    • Supporting partner agencies
      Supports 2 agencies with its services.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Long-term distribution of household items
      Distributed over 400,000 household items to families in need over the past 20 years.
    • Long-term distribution of household items
      Distributed over 400,000 items to families in need over the past 20 years.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$482K
Contributions & grants$412K85%
Program service revenue$78K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$473K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$143K
Grants paid out$79K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$183K
Cash$9K
Investments$0
Liabilities$170K
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jim Piscopo Executive Director 50 $51K
board members · 1
  • Pat Dodds — Director
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • 211arizona.org Partner — Refers individuals in need of services to 211 Arizona.
  • Adobe Express Partner — Sponsor contributing over $250 per year to support overhead, volunteering, and marketing
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Administers the Qualifying Charitable Organization tax credit program in which the organization participates
  • Arizona Housing Coalition Partner — Supports the Arizona Housing Coalition and its Veterans program.
  • Avery Lane Partner — Funded Bridging AZ Furniture Bank at $5,000 or more level
  • Chairish Partner — Platform used to list and sell donated furniture
  • Etsy Partner — Platform used to list and sell donated furniture
  • Facebook Marketplace Partner — Platform used to list and sell donated furniture
  • H&R Fabrics Partner — Funded Bridging AZ Furniture Bank at $500 or more level
  • Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Refers individuals to Maricopa Association of Governments for information on homelessness and resources.
  • OfferUp Partner — Platform used to list and sell donated furniture
  • Saint Barnabas Partner — Volunteer group supporting Bridging AZ Furniture Bank
  • Sargon Law Group Partner — Sponsor contributing over $250 per year to support overhead, volunteering, and marketing
  • St Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church Partner — Bridging AZ began as a ministry of this church in 2003.
  • Sundt Partner — Funded Bridging AZ Furniture Bank at $1,000 or more level
  • The Arizona Housing Coalition Partner — Works with the coalition to help chronically homeless veterans get off the streets through a permanent supportive housing program.
  • Union Pacific Partner — Funded Bridging AZ Furniture Bank at $10,000 or more level
  • United Way Partner — Accepts payroll deduction donations through United Way with designated code #7107.
  • Wilson Goodman Law Group Partner — Funded Bridging AZ Furniture Bank at $250 or more level
  • ZenBusiness Partner — Sponsor contributing over $250 per year to support overhead, volunteering, and marketing
  • eBay Partner — Platform used to list and sell donated furniture