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HUMANIST SOCIETY OF GREATER PHOENIX

MESA, AZ · EIN 202849612 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · hsgp.org
revenue
$231K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$559K
employees
0
volunteers
35
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

THE HUMANIST SOCIETY OF GREATER PHOENIX (HSGP) IS YOUR SECULAR OASIS AND HUMANIST COMMUNITY IN PHOENIX AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. WERE PROUD TO BE A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION. WERE PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE FEW OPENLY HUMANIST GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES WITH A PLACE TO CALL HOME. HSGP IS A WARM AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF HUMANISTS, ATHEISTS, AGNOSTICS, FREETHINKERS, AND NON-THEISTS OF ALL TYPES. THE GROUP AIMS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ANY WHO JOIN US THROUGH EXPLORATIONS IN SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, AND THE ARTS. WE ARE PRIMARILY AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING BI-MONTHLY LECTURES BY EXPERTS IN VARIOUS FIELDS; OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTELLECTUAL DISCOURSE OVER BOOKS, ARTS, AND SPECIFIC DISCUSSION TOPICS; AND SOCIAL EVENTS SUCH AS GAME NIGHTS, POTLUCKS, AND SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS THROUGH THE YEAR. OUR MEMBERS HAVE DIVERSE AND PASSIONATE INTERESTS IN TOPICS SUCH AS SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, EVOLUTION, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. OUR COMMUNITY IS

profile · synthesized from sources

Community organization based in Mesa, AZ that fosters humanist values through regular social, educational, and service-oriented events. Offers programs for adults and youth, including discussion groups, family activities, and outreach initiatives. Serves the Greater Phoenix area with in-person and online gatherings focused on reason, empathy, and civic engagement.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

American Empathy Project - Make Meal Kits & Birthday Boxes
Nationwide service event where volunteers assemble meal kits and birthday boxes for those in need
Blood Drive at Humanist Center
Quarterly blood drive hosted in partnership with the American Red Cross to support patient needs
Book Club
Monthly book discussion group reading titles such as "Ninth House" by Leigh Bardugo and "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Crochet Sleeping Mats for Folks Sleeping Outdoors
Service outreach program that recycles plastic grocery bags into sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness
Humanist Kids Club
Youth-focused event offering structured activities for children in a humanist community setting
Inquiring Minds Discussion Group
Modulated discussion event where participants take turns sharing thoughts; topics are chosen by group vote
Navigators USA (Youth + Family)
Program for youth and families that meets regularly at the Humanist Center in Mesa, providing community and age-appropriate activities
Period Supply Packing Party w/ Women4Women Tempe
Event to pack period supplies for distribution to those in need, in collaboration with Women4Women Tempe
Philosophy Under The Influence
In-person BYOB philosophy discussion group meeting monthly at the Humanist Center
Sunday Speaker Meetings
Regular events featuring guest speakers on topics related to humanism, social justice, and science
Thursday Zoom Coffee Talk
Weekly online discussion group that meets every Thursday to foster connection and dialogue
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals & Events 4 activities
    • Advocacy and community engagement
      The organization attends Phoenix Pride annually, providing volunteers and financial support to promote acceptance of all humans regardless of sexuality or gender.
    • Advocacy for human rights
      The organization attends Phoenix Pride annually, providing volunteers and financial support to promote acceptance of all humans regardless of sexuality or gender.
    • Advocacy for human rights
      The organization attends Phoenix Pride annually, providing volunteers and financial support to promote acceptance of all humans regardless of sexuality or gender.
    • Engages in LGBTQ+ advocacy and community visibility
      Attends Phoenix Pride annually, providing volunteers and financial support to promote acceptance of all people regardless of sexuality or gender identity.
  • Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement 4 activities
    • Community Center operations
      The organization owns and operates the Humanist Community Center, which includes a Book & Music Bookshelf selling items at low prices, and has remodeled its children's room.
    • Operates book and media programs
      Runs a book club with member-led discussions on fiction, science, and humanities topics, and maintains a Little Free Library and a Book & Music Bookshelf at the Humanist Community Center, offering books, CDs, and DVDs for low-cost access or free exchange.
    • Operating book clubs and a book/music store
      The organization operates a book club where members suggest books and lead discussions, and also runs a Book & Music Bookshelf selling books, CDs, and DVDs at low prices from its community center.
    • Operating book clubs and sales
      The organization operates a book club where members suggest books and lead discussions, and runs a Book & Music Bookshelf selling books, CDs, and DVDs at low prices from their community center.
  • Recycled Plastic Sleeping Mats for Homeless Youth 4 activities
    • Community support and outreach
      The organization operates a 24/7 accessible Little Free Pantry providing food and hygiene supplies, maintains a Little Free Library, and has a crocheting crew that creates sleeping mats from recycled plastic bags for unhoused individuals. They also participate in the American Empathy Project by making meal kits and birthday boxes and host quarterly blood drives for the American Red Cross.
    • Community support and outreach
      The organization operates a 24/7 accessible Little Free Pantry providing food and hygiene supplies, maintains a Little Free Library, and creates sleeping mats from recycled plastic bags for unhoused individuals. They also participate in the American Empathy Project by making meal kits and birthday boxes.
    • Community support and outreach
      The organization operates a 24/7 accessible Little Free Pantry providing food and hygiene supplies, maintains a Little Free Library, and has a crocheting crew that creates mats from recycled plastic bags for unhoused individuals. They also participate in the American Empathy Project by making meal kits and birthday boxes.
    • Provides community resources and mutual aid
      Operates a 24/7 Little Free Pantry offering food, water, and hygiene supplies, and organizes a crocheting crew that recycles plastic bags into sleeping mats for unhoused individuals in Phoenix. Also participates in the American Empathy Project by assembling meal kits and birthday boxes.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 4 activities
    • Facilitates community-building social events
      Hosts regular social gatherings including monthly game nights (both "Cthulhu’s Chosen Gamers" and events in Sackett Hall), biweekly coffee socials in Mesa, Zoom socials on non-speaker Sundays, and themed events like "Let's Geography!" and "Inner Child Play-Care" to foster community engagement.
    • Hosting social and recreational events
      The organization holds monthly game nights, hosts a coffee social every other Tuesday, organizes a Zoom social on non-speaker Sundays, and hosts various other social events like "Inner Child Play-Care" and "Let's Geography!".
    • Hosting social and recreational events
      The organization holds monthly game nights, hosts a coffee social every other Tuesday, organizes a Zoom social on non-speaker Sundays, and hosts various other social events like "Inner Child Play-Care" and "Let's Geography!".
    • Hosting social and recreational events
      The organization holds monthly game nights, organizes various social events like coffee socials and Zoom socials, and hosts a book club where members suggest and discuss books. They also host an "Inner Child Play-Care" event and a "Let's Geography!" event.
  • Member Luncheons & Educational Events 4 activities
    • Hosting educational and discussion events
      The organization arranges and hosts speakers on various topics including science, history, social justice, humanist philosophy, and civic engagement at least twice a month. They also organize monthly "Inquiring Minds" discussions on thought-provoking topics and facilitate weekly Zoom discussion groups and in-person philosophy discussions.
    • Hosting educational and discussion events
      The organization arranges and hosts speakers on various topics including science, history, social justice, humanist philosophy, and civic engagement, meeting at least twice a month. They also organize monthly "Inquiring Minds" discussions on thought-provoking topics and facilitate weekly Zoom discussion groups and in-person philosophy discussions.
    • Hosting educational and discussion events
      The organization arranges and hosts speakers on various topics including science, history, social justice, humanist philosophy, and civic engagement at least twice a month. They also organize monthly "Inquiring Minds" discussions on thought-provoking topics and facilitate weekly Zoom discussion groups and in-person philosophy discussions.
    • Hosts regular speaker events and discussions
      Arranges and hosts speakers on topics such as science, history, social justice, humanist philosophy, and civic engagement, meeting at least twice a month. Also hosts in-person and Zoom discussions on philosophy and thought-provoking topics, including the "Inquiring Minds" series where attendees suggest and vote on future subjects.
  • Blood Drive Organization 3 activities
    • Community health initiatives
      The organization hosts quarterly blood drives for the American Red Cross and hosts a NAMI Connection Support Group.
    • Community health initiatives
      The organization hosts quarterly blood drives for the American Red Cross and hosts a NAMI Connection Support Group.
    • Hosts health and support services
      Hosts quarterly blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross and provides space for a NAMI Connection Support Group, offering mental health support to community members.
  • Children's Faith Formation & Parental Equipping 3 activities
    • Operating youth and family programs
      The organization offers a supervised children's program ("Sunday Funday") during Sunday Speaker meetings, operates a secular and inclusive family scouting program called Navigators USA, and hosts a Youth Art Exploration Club at the Humanist Community Center. They also operate a Humanist Kids Club and a Navigators USA program for youth and families.
    • Operating youth and family programs
      The organization offers a supervised children's program ("Sunday Funday") during speaker meetings, operates a secular and inclusive family scouting program called Navigators USA, and hosts a Youth Art Exploration Club at the Humanist Community Center. They also run a Humanist Kids Club and a Navigators USA program for youth and families.
    • Provides children and youth programs
      Offers supervised children's programming during speaker meetings, including "Sunday Funday" with games, crafts, and reading. Operates the Humanist Kids Club, Youth Art Exploration Club on Wednesday afternoons, and a secular family scouting program (Navigators USA) that meets every other Sunday, focusing on learning, outdoor exploration, and badge earning.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 1 activity
    • Produces and archives event content
      Records nearly all Sunday Speaker events and maintains a video archive spanning over ten years, supporting accessibility and continuity of programming.
  • Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Groups 1 activity
    • Supporting mental health
      The organization hosts a NAMI Connection Support Group.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 1 activity
    • Supports organizational governance and sustainability
      Conducts annual Board of Directors elections each November, allows all members to attend and contribute to board meetings, and manages an Endowment Fund to ensure long-term financial security. Owns and maintains the Humanist Community Center, the first building owned by a humanist organization in the U.S.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Fundraising and financial management
      The organization established an Endowment Fund to invest funds for long-term financial security and organizes a Hike-A-Thon fundraiser for HSGP Navigators.
    • Operating youth and family programs
      The organization offers a supervised children's program ("Sunday Funday") during Sunday Speaker meetings, operates a secular and inclusive family scouting program called Navigators USA, and hosts a Youth Art Exploration Club at the Humanist Community Center. They also operate a Humanist Kids Club.
    • Organizes fundraising events
      Hosts a Hike-A-Thon fundraiser to support the HSGP Navigators youth program.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$231K
Contributions & grants$221K96%
Program service revenue$7K3%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$559K
Cash$278K
Investments$112K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$559K
Liquid reserves78.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +78.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 11
  • ALEX ZYGMUNT — PRESIDENT
  • ATHENA GIBBONS — VICE PRESIDE
  • CATHERINE PATTERSON — DIRECTOR
  • CIENNA COLLICOTT — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD JOHNSON — TREASURER
  • JENNIFER WHITE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN WURM — DIRECTOR
  • JORDAN FOLTZ — DIRECTOR
  • MARS DE LA TOUR — DIRECTOR
  • ROGER BLAIN — TREASURER
  • SARAH JONES — SECRETARY
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • American Humanist Association Network — HSGP is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.
  • American Humanist Association Partner — Sponsors the American Empathy Project, in which HSGP participates.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Hosts blood drives for the American Red Cross.
  • Bashas’ Partner — Participates in the Bashas’ Community Gift Card program, where HSGP earns 6% of funds loaded onto gift cards used at Bashas’, Food City, and AJ’s stores.
  • Bruce Pettycrew Partner — Librarian responsible for managing access to the organization's video library.
  • Camp Quest Partner — Many parents associated with the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix support and send their children to Camp Quest, a secular summer camp, though it is not directly affiliated with HSGP.
  • Folding@home Partner — Encourages members to contribute computer processing power to Folding@home, a distributed computing project for disease research.
  • Fry’s Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards Program, where Fry's donates a percentage of shopping bills to HSGP when customers use their VIP card.
  • Humanist Community at Harvard Partner — Supports the Humanist Community at Harvard.
  • Humanists International Network — HSGP is a member of Humanists International.
  • Little Free Library Partner — Supports the mission of Little Free Library, a nonprofit organization focused on building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access.
  • Little Free Pantry Partner — Participates in the Little Free Pantry movement, which is a grassroots, crowdsourced solution to immediate and local need.
  • Navigators USA Partner — Operates a local chapter of Navigators USA, a secular and inclusive family scouting program.
  • Patreon Partner — Uses Patreon to receive monthly donations to improve audio/video capabilities and create online content.
  • PayPal Government — Payment processor for HSGP donations
  • PayPal Partner — Accepts donations via PayPal, including through a PayPal Giving account that takes zero fees.
  • Phoenix Pride Partner — Supports Phoenix Pride with volunteers and financial contributions to promote acceptance of all humans regardless of sexuality or gender.
  • Secular Coalition for Arizona Partner — Closely allied with the Secular Coalition for Arizona, working together to ensure secular voices are heard by representatives.
  • eBay Partner — Approved charity on eBay, allowing sellers to designate a portion of their sales to HSGP.