Arizona Community Action Association Inc
- Assets
- $37.4m
- Revenue
- $47.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 08/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 86-0311619
Organization Overview
Arizona Community Action Association Inc, operating under the name Wildfire, is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wildfire employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildfire is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Wildfire generated $47.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $42.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACAA ADDRESSES POVERTY ACROSS ARIZONA. THROUGH A COLLABORATION OF NEARLY 300 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, ACAA DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS AND ULTIMATELY ELIMINATE POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE FUND PARTNERS WITH 32 ORGANIZATIONS MADE UP OF NON-PROFITS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO SERVE VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN ALL 15 COUNTIES. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED UTILITY BILL AND DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE, WEATHERIZATION, SERVICES, UTILITY APPLIANCE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SUPPORT. THE OUTCOME OF THESE PROGRAMS IS MORE AFFORDABLE UTILITY BILLS AND HOUSING SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
WILDFIRES 60 COMMUNITY PARTNERS EXPLAINED THE SNAP ELIGIBILITY PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS TO CLIENTS, ASSISTED WITH THE COMPLETION OF HEALTHY ARIZONA PLUS HEAPLUS APPLICATIONS AND, INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH ARIZONA SELF HELP PRESCREENING TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND ASSIST WITH ENROLLMENT WHERE APPROPRIATE.
WILDFIRE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT EDUCATING ARIZONA COMMUNITIES ON THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY. OUR FOCUS INCLUDES POLICY ISSUES, ANTI-RACISM, PRIVILEGE, OPPRESSION, AND ECONOMIC EQUITY, INCLUDING LIVING WAGES, WEALTH BUILDING, EMPLOYMENT AND ENDING ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION AND PREDATORY LENDING. IN ADDITION, WE TRAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON SOLUTIONS FOR ENDING POVERTY, INCLUDING ACTIVISM, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION, SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, PUBLIC POLICY AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE. PROGRAMS ENDED IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Zwick Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $121,802 |
Norma Gutierrez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Moises Gallegos Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Dinolfi President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eva Felix Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Senseman Executive Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $10,980 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $40,801,850 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,899,042 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $44,711,872 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $294,891 |
| Investment income | $372,476 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,692,032 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $47,071,381 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,507 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,396 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,366 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $416,719 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,516 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,113 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,676 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,828 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $116,785 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $101,227 |
| Fees for services: Other | $171,634 |
| Advertising and promotion | $536 |
| Office expenses | $55,911 |
| Information technology | $728,616 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $66,230 |
| Travel | $19,410 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,774 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,287 |
| Insurance | $5,602 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,377,059 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $506,323 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,577,797 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $316,551 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $73,144 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,495 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,235 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $33,935,143 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $37,430,688 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $947,753 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,658,081 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $2,287,081 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $21,892,915 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,527,522 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,010,251 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,430,688 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arizona Community Action Association Inc has awarded $133,954 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Mesa, AZ PURPOSE: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | $35,503 |
Mesa, AZ PURPOSE: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | $35,503 |
Tempe, AZ PURPOSE: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | $17,530 |
Tempe, AZ PURPOSE: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | $17,530 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Federal lobbying activity | $13,944 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Federal lobbying activity | $13,944 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Arizona Community Action Association Inc has recieved totaling $263,736.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
California Community Action Partnership Association Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $98,736 |
Trico Electric Cooperative Inc Marana, AZ PURPOSE: POWER GRANTS 2021 | $50,000 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR ARIZONA EQUAL VOICE NETWORK. | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $8,299,954 |
| Earnings | $1,174,928 |
| Net Contributions | $3,825,697 |
| Other Expense | $2,290,328 |
| Ending Balance | $11,010,251 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Action Partnership Of Kern Bakersfield, CA | $40,550,672 | $119,116,159 |
The Neighborhood House Assn San Diego, CA | $20,146,968 | $97,699,697 |
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc Tucson, AZ | $20,477,573 | $94,704,086 |
Chicanos Por La Causa Inc Phoenix, AZ | $7,948,599,708 | $121,803,796 |
Sbcs Corporation Chula Vista, CA | $44,117,675 | $87,559,700 |
Bay Area Community Services Inc Oakland, CA | $30,842,402 | $71,014,541 |
United Movement Inc Las Vegas, NV | $7,228,928 | $63,347,968 |
Nevada H A N D Inc Las Vegas, NV | $197,568,857 | $83,930,370 |
Lift To Rise Palm Desert, CA | $10,036,798 | $56,799,508 |
Catholic Charities Of Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | $37,221,303 | $52,659,902 |
Farmlink Project Pacific Palisades, CA | $3,073,736 | $51,204,063 |
Arizonas Children Association Tucson, AZ | $18,515,748 | $50,621,725 |