CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES INC

EIN: 860500753 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

PHOENIX, AZ

Total Revenue
$17,475,131
Total Expenses
$11,179,587
Total Assets
$27,151,764
Net Assets
$25,131,185
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
NATHAN SMITH
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES INC, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $17.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $6.3M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

The Organizations mission is to prevent and end homelessness among individuals and families while advancing compassionate community solutions.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,181,363

CASS SINGLE ADULT SHELTER PROVIDES SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SINGLE ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT, BEDS, SHOWERS, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE...

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CASS SINGLE ADULT SHELTER PROVIDES SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SINGLE ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT, BEDS, SHOWERS, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE ITEMS-ALL AT NO COST TO RECIPIENTS. THIS FISCAL YEAR CASS PROVIDED 195,323 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 5,051 UNDUPLICATED SINGLE ADULTS. ALL PEOPLE SERVED HAVE ACCESS TO CASS PROGRESSIVE ENGAGEMENT CASE MANAGEMENT DESIGNED TO ENGAGE INDIVIDUALS IN ORDER TO EMPOWER THEM TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS. OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE RAPID RE-HOUSING SERVICES, RENT AND UTILITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE, EVICTION PREVENTION, AND EASY ACCESS TO OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY ON-CAMPUS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, DENTAL CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND MUCH MORE).

Program 2
Expenses: $1,493,920

THE HAVEN SENIOR SHELTER PROVIDES LOW-BARRIER, NON-CONGREGATE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR ADULTS AGED 55 AND OLDER EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE FACING MEDICAL, MOBILITY, AND HOUSING...

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THE HAVEN SENIOR SHELTER PROVIDES LOW-BARRIER, NON-CONGREGATE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR ADULTS AGED 55 AND OLDER EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE FACING MEDICAL, MOBILITY, AND HOUSING CHALLENGES. THE 130-UNIT FACILITY OFFERS AGE-APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE HOUSING BARRIERS AND CONNECT WITH HEALTHCARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LEGAL, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND COMMUNITY, THE HAVEN USES A TRAUMA-INFORMED, CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH AND INCLUDES PROGRAMMING TO REDUCE ISOLATION AND FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTION AMONG RESIDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,219,356

CASS PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE FAMILY HAVEN SHELTER (ALSO KNOWN AS VISTA COLINA). SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ACCESS...

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CASS PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE FAMILY HAVEN SHELTER (ALSO KNOWN AS VISTA COLINA). SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ACCESS TO BEDS, SHOWERS, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE ITEMS AT NO COST TO RECIPIENTS. THIS FISCAL YEAR, SHELTER WAS PROVIDED TO 377 UNDUPLICATED PARENTS/ ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS AND CHILDREN FOR A TOTAL OF 93 FAMILIES SERVED. THROUGH OUR CASE MANAGEMENT, WE ASSIST FAMILIES IN ENDING THEIR HOMELESSNESS AND REGAINING THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,798,591
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $18,712
Other Revenue $657,828
TOTAL REVENUE $17,475,131

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $408,753
Salaries & Benefits $5,107,807
Fundraising Expenses $822,018
Program Expenses $9,061,960
Other Expenses $5,663,027
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,179,587

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $17,475,131 $16,352,492 +0.1%
Expenses $11,179,587 $10,946,134 +0.0%
Net Income $6,295,544 $5,406,358 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
154
Volunteers
1125

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA GLOW JD CEO FORMER 40.00
$260,435 $25,353 $285,788
PHILLIP SCHARF CEO FORMER 0.00
$115,750 $16,871 $132,621
DAYNA GABLER CDO FORMER 40.00
$119,566 $8,164 $127,730
LIA CHRISTIANSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY EULANO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA SCHOENHARDT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIASIA PASHA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL OBERGH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN MURPHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BIXBY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUY MIKKELSEN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLEO LEWIS VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL MORLAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KAISER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN SMITH CEO 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $16,629,796 $11,078,490 $27,014,120 $5,551,306
2024 $17,475,131 $11,179,587 $27,151,764 $6,295,544
2023 $16,352,492 $10,946,134 $20,397,871 $5,406,358
2023 $16,352,492 $10,961,191 $20,232,271 $5,391,301
2022 $22,356,024 $12,750,225 $14,727,580 $9,605,799
2021 $11,292,364 $10,784,627 $4,455,147 $507,737
2021 $11,292,364 $10,784,627 $4,455,147 $507,737
2020 $7,639,460 $6,185,131 $4,462,401 $1,454,329
2019 $6,229,961 $5,620,362 $2,070,369 $609,599
2018 $5,959,747 $5,725,338 $2,157,355 $234,409
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