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ARIZONA HELPING HANDS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860935988 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B82 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · azhelpinghands.org
revenue
$6.1M
expenses
$4.2M
net assets
$11.4M
employees
19
volunteers
439
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

ARIZONA HELPING HANDS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING BASIC ESSENTIAL (CONT'D ON SCH O) NEEDS TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN FOSTER CARE IN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Foster Alliance provides essential needs and support to children in foster care and the families and agencies who care for them. Operating in Arizona and New Mexico, the organization offers programs for safe sleep, birthday celebrations, back-to-school supplies, and holiday gifts, aiming to ensure children in foster care feel valued and supported.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Back to School
Provides brand new backpacks, school supplies, and essentials for foster children year-round.
Birthday Dreams
Provides personalized birthday gifts monthly to foster children, teens, and young adults.
Essential Services
Provides a variety of brand-new essentials for foster children, including clothing, shoes, diapers, wipes, and personal care items, to support foster families.
Holiday Toy Fest
Organizes a holiday gift drive to provide toys and gifts for foster youth ages 0-21 during the holiday season.
LSI – Licensing & Safety
Provides custom household safety kits for new foster families going through the state licensing process.
Safe Sleep
Provides brand-new beds, cribs, and linens to ensure all foster children have a safe place to sleep.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Foster and Kinship Family Support Services 2 activities
    • Distribution of household safety kits to new foster families
      Provides custom household safety kits to new foster and kinship families during the state licensing process, including fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, outlet covers, first aid kits, and cabinet locks to ensure home safety.
    • Household Safety Kit Distribution
      Provides custom household safety kits, including items like fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors, to new foster families during the state licensing process.
  • Foster Youth Birthday & Celebration Events 2 activities
    • Distribution of personalized birthday gifts to foster youth
      Provides over 400 personalized birthday gifts monthly to foster children, teens, and young adults, supporting emotional well-being and recognition during milestone moments.
    • Personalized Birthday Gift Program
      Provides over 400 personalized birthday gifts monthly to foster children, teens, and young adults.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 2 activities
    • Holiday Toy and Gift Distribution
      Organizes an annual holiday toy drive and distributes toys and gifts to over 12,000 foster youth ages 0–21 in Arizona and New Mexico, starting in October.
    • Holiday toy drive and gift distribution for foster youth
      Organizes an annual holiday toy drive, including "Fill Santa's Sleigh" events, to distribute toys and gifts to over 12,000 foster youth ages 0–21 in Arizona and New Mexico. Accepts toy donations and conducts packing events at the Phoenix and TFA Foster Resource Centers.
  • Distribution of Essential In-Kind Items for Foster and Kinship Families 2 activities
    • Provision of Beds and Linens for Foster Children
      Provides brand-new beds, cribs, and linens to foster children to ensure safe sleep environments.
    • Provision of safe sleep items to foster children
      Provides brand-new beds, cribs, and linens to foster children to ensure safe sleep environments. This service is consistently mentioned across multiple evidence items as a core offering.
  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 1 activity
    • Hosting pop-up shops for foster families
      Hosts pop-up shops throughout the year to provide foster families with access to essential goods and services in flexible, community-based settings.
  • Regional Service Center Operations 1 activity
    • Operation of mobile units and physical resource centers
      Operates a network of physical and mobile service locations including the Phoenix Resource Center, a boutique in Flagstaff with scheduled walk-in hours starting March 2025, and two mobile units deployed in 2025. Conducts deliveries in partnership with state and tribal child safety and welfare agencies.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Expansion of services to New Mexico
      Expanded operations to serve families in New Mexico in 2024 through a combination with another organization, extending the reach of its foster support programs across state lines.
    • Foster Resource Center Operations
      Operates resource centers in Phoenix and Flagstaff, and deploys mobile units, to provide services and distribute items to foster families, including pop-up shops and deliveries in partnership with state and tribal agencies.
    • Provision of school supplies and backpacks to foster children
      Provides brand-new backpacks and school supplies year-round to foster children, ensuring they have essential educational resources.
    • School Supply and Backpack Distribution
      Provides brand-new backpacks, school supplies, and essentials to foster children year-round.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$6.07M
Contributions & grants$6.05M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$4.23M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$792K
Grants paid out$2.86M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.48M
Cash$4.45M
Investments$1.55M
Liabilities$123K
Net assets$11.36M
Liquid reserves17.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -45.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JODIE SPRAYBERRY INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU DEC) 40 $106K
KATHY DONALDSON CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR 5 $15K
board members · 10
  • JAY SPECTOR — CHAIRMAN
  • JENNIFER KUSH — DIRECTOR (THRU SEPT)
  • JOHN SMITH — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • KEVIN FOX — DIRECTOR
  • KIM ANDERSON — SECRETARY
  • MARY KATHERINE HARPER — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLE EDGINGTON MCDANIEL — DIRECTOR
  • SANDRA YANG SCIRPO — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH VEDAS — DIRECTOR
  • STACIE SHELBY — TREASURER
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Legacy Beverage Partner — Partners for a pub crawl event to collect gifts.
  • Markus Golden Partner — Former NFL player who supported The Foster Alliance and foster families through holiday gift distribution events.
  • Mercy Care Funder — Supports the organization's services, including those for the whole state of Arizona and beyond with a location in Flagstaff, AZ and mobile service.
  • Mercy Care Partner — Partner in supporting The Foster Alliance's Flagstaff location and mobile services.
  • The Foster Alliance Partner — Arizona Helping Hands transitioned into The Foster Alliance, indicating organizational continuity and rebranding.
  • The Scottsdale Quarter Partner — Hosts a holiday event to collect toys.