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LABOR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860300832 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.lcsaphx.org
revenue
$2.0M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$3.5M
employees
11
volunteers
172
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

TO SERVE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE AND DEPENDENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Labor's Community Service Agency (LCSA) is a nonprofit established in 1974 through a partnership between United Way and AFL-CIO. It provides outreach and referral services to working poor families, aiming to stabilize and empower them. LCSA has been operating for over 40 years.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    SECURING HELP IN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION (SHIFT): THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM OFFERS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN AGENCY MAINTAINED AFFORDABLE VEHICLE. LCSA SECURES AND MAINTAINS VEHICLES FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS ENABLING FAMILIES TO SEEK AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT WHILE AVOIDING PREDATORY CAR LENDERS AND DESTABILIZING MAINTENANCE COSTS. AFTER 36 MONTHS THE FAMILY OWNS THE VEHICLE OUTRIGHT. CORE TO THE SHIFT PROGRAM IS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL STABILITY THAT INCLUDES RESUME WRITING, JOB SEARCH, BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES.
  2. #2 $90K
    EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (ERF): THIS PROGRAM OFFERS VULNERABLE, LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING AN UNFORESEEN CRISIS WITH A ONE-TIME CASH ASSISTANCE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. SITUATIONS SUCH AS EMERGENCY RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL SERVICES, FOOD OR OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. DURING FY 2021-2022, 307 FAMILIES AVERTED CRISIS BY UTILIZING THIS FUND.
named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Outreach and Referral Services
Provides outreach and referral services to working poor families to stabilize and empower them.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 8 activities
    • Community Needs Programs Development
      Developed programs to address unmet needs in the community, focusing on various social issues.
    • Outreach and Referral Services
      Provides outreach and referral services to union members in the community, helping them access necessary resources.
    • Outreach and referral services for union members
      Provides ongoing outreach and referral services to union members in the community, supporting access to resources and assistance since 1974.
    • Outreach and referral services for union members
      Provides ongoing outreach and referral services to union members in the community, connecting them with needed resources and support. This service has been offered since the organization's establishment in 1974.
    • Outreach and referral services for union members
      Provides ongoing outreach and referral services to union members in the community, supporting access to resources and assistance since 1974.
    • Program development for unmet community needs
      Develops targeted programs to address unmet needs in the community, focusing on basic necessities and support services.
    • Program development for unmet community needs
      Develops targeted programs to address unmet needs in the community, focusing on practical and responsive solutions.
    • Union Member Outreach and Referral Services
      Provides outreach and referral services to union members in the community, a service offered since 1974.
  • Permanent Affordable Housing Development 5 activities
    • Affordable Housing Provision
      Provides affordable housing units including apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes in the Phoenix area.
    • Affordable Housing Provision
      Provides affordable housing units, including apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes, in the Phoenix area.
    • Affordable housing development and management
      Provides affordable housing units—including apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes—in the Phoenix area to support community housing needs.
    • Affordable housing development and management
      Provides affordable housing units—including apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes—in the Phoenix area to support low-income and working families.
    • Provision of affordable housing units
      Owns and operates affordable housing units—including apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes—in the Phoenix area to support low-income households.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 5 activities
    • Supportive Services for Homeless Families
      Provides supportive services to homeless families including assistance with basic needs, employment, financial coaching, and permanent housing placement.
    • Supportive Services for Homeless Families
      Provides supportive services to homeless families, including assistance with basic needs, employment, financial coaching, and permanent housing placement.
    • Supportive services for homeless families
      Offers comprehensive supportive services to homeless families, including assistance with basic needs, employment support, financial coaching, and permanent housing placement.
    • Supportive services for homeless families
      Provides comprehensive supportive services to homeless families, including assistance with basic needs, employment support, financial coaching, and permanent housing placement.
    • Supportive services for homeless families
      Provides comprehensive supportive services to homeless families, including assistance with basic needs, employment support, financial coaching, and permanent housing placement.
  • Hygiene and Diaper Distribution 4 activities
    • Diaper Distribution Program
      Distributes over 1,000,000 diapers annually to local nonprofits to support Arizona families with basic necessities.
    • Diaper distribution to local nonprofits
      Distributes over 1,000,000 diapers annually to local nonprofits in Arizona to help families meet basic needs.
    • Distribution of diapers to families via local nonprofits
      Distributes over 1,000,000 diapers annually to local nonprofits in Arizona to support families with basic necessities.
    • Distribution of diapers to local nonprofits
      Distributes over 1,000,000 diapers annually to local nonprofits in Arizona to support families with basic necessities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.95M
Contributions & grants$183K9%
Program service revenue$547K28%
Investment income$1.17M60%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$1.14M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$405K
Grants paid out$79K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.21M
Cash$2.46M
Investments$0
Liabilities$678K
Net assets$3.54M
Liquid reserves25.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +102.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
REBEKAH FRIEND EXEC DIR & 3 40 $96K
board members · 20
  • ALAN STEPHENS — BOARD MEMBER
  • BETH MEYER — BOARD MEMBER
  • BILL MCDONOUGH — BOARD MEMBER
  • BOB BEAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHAD WELBORN — SECRETARY/TR
  • DAWN SCHUMANN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEAN WINE — 1ST VICE PRE
  • ERICA GONZALEZ-MELENDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRED YAMASHITA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JIM MCLAUGHLIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JIM WEEKS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK CUNNINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL PETERSON-INCORVAIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIKE COLLETTO — PRESIDENT
  • MOLLY MCGOVERN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHILLIP DUFEK — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL SULKES — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD HUDSON — 2ND VICE PRE
  • STEVE GALLARDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOM CARETTO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AFL-CIO Partner — Co-founded LCSA in 1974 to provide outreach and referral services to union members.
  • AFL-CIO Partner — Founding partner with United Way in establishing LCSA for community outreach to union members.
  • AFL-CIO Partner — Founding partner with United Way in establishing LCSA to serve union members in the community.
  • The Diaper Bank of Central Arizona Partner — Partner organization receiving diapers for distribution to families in need.
  • United Way Partner — Co-founded LCSA in 1974 to provide outreach and referral services to union members.
  • United Way Partner — Founding partner in establishing LCSA to provide outreach and referral services to union members.
  • United Way Partner — Founding partner in establishing LCSA to provide outreach and referral services.
  • Web Connectivity Partner — Union-affiliated web development firm that built the LCSA website.
  • Web Connectivity Partner — Union-based web development firm that built the LCSA website.