Tigermountain Foundation

Organization Overview

Tigermountain Foundation is located in Tempe, AZ. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Tigermountain Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tigermountain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TIGERMOUNTAIN FOUNDATION WORKS WITH ADULTS AND YOUTH WHO HAVE REENTERED SOCIETY AND/OR ARE FROM AT-RISK COMMUNITIES ON LIFE SKILLS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT VIA COMMUNITY GARDENS AND EDIBLE LANDSCAPING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TIGERMOUNTAIN FOUNDATION WORKS WITH ADULTS AND YOUTH WHO HAVE REENTERED SOCIETY AND/OR ARE FROM AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO INTERCEPT THEM BEFORE THEY BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, BUT THERE ARE TIMES WE WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ON PROBATION THAT ARE TURNING THEIR LIVES AROUND (PRESENTLY WE ARE WORKING WITH 4 SUCH INDIVIDUALS). THESE PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN OUR LIFE SKILLS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES WORKING IN COMMUNITY GARDENS, OUR KITCHEN AND WITH LANDSCAPING. OUR PERSONAL STRATEGY ROADMAP REQUIREMENTS ASSISTS WITH THE PARTICIPANTS SETTING PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY GOALS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND BECOME INVOLVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SOME OF OUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN PETTY CRIMES OR ARE JUST DIRECTIONLESS AND THEYVE BEEN REFERRED TO US FOR MENTORING, LIFE AND WORK SKILLS. WE DO NOT TAKE ON ANY PARTICIPANTS WITH A CONVICTION FOR CHILD OR ELDER ABUSE. MOST OF THE PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS WERE FOR DRUG OR GANG RELATED CRIMES, BUT THEY ARE NOW FREE FROM ADDICTION AND GANG ACTIVITY. TMF HAS AN 85% SUCCESS RATE OF PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED PARTICIPANTS NOT RETURNING TO JAIL.


PROVIDING ON-THE-JOB LEARNING EXPERIENCES SESSIONS AND LIFE SKILL EDUCATION AND MENTORING TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS THROUGH SUPERVISED AGRI-LANDSCAPING (EDIBLE LANDSCAPING) AND GARDEN/FARM WORK. AS THE LANDSCAPERS LEARN WORK SKILLS AND SELF DISCIPLINE, MOST OF THEM TRANSITION TO FULL-TIME JOBS. SOME OF THEM ARE SENIORS WHO SUPPLEMENT THEIR MEAGER INCOME BY WORKING PART-TIME ONE THE LANDSCAPE JOBS AND THEY SERVE AS MENTORS AND MODELS FOR THE YOUNGER PARTICIPANTS.


HOSTING COMMUNITY GARDEN DEMONSTRATIONS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES EVERY 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS, OPEN TO ALL. HARVESTED VEGETABLES ARE OFFERED FOR DONATIONS. VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENT INTERNS WORK IN THE GARDEN ALONGSIDE TIGERMOUNTAIN CLIENTS IN TEAMS SUPERVISED BY TIGERMOUNTAIN STAFF MEMBERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nicholas Kelly
Chair Board Of Directors
$0
Ben Van Maren
Secretary Board Of Directors
$0
Michael Shelton
Treasuer Bd. Of Directors
$0
Donna Williams
Board Member
$0
Tom Waldeck
Board Member
$0
Steven Grier
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $958,350
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$342,728
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,301,078
Total Program Service Revenue$215,155
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,516,233

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