PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1954

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KENNETH BRISSA

Phone

6022333000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION, founded in 1954, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $34.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED, LIFE-TRANSFORMING SOLUTIONS TO PERSONS FACING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, AND TRAUMA. THE PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION IS A PLACE OF HOPE, HEALING, AND NEW BEGINNINGS FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $11,051,985

FOOD DISTRIBUTION - THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY ACROSS THE PHOENIX METRO AREA. THROUGH OUR HOPE FOR HUNGER FOOD BANK IN GLENDALE AND MOBILE PANTRIES, WE DISTRIBUTE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, FRESH PRODUCE, AND ESSENTIAL GOODS TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO FOOD ASSISTANCE, FAMILIES RECEIVE GUIDANCE FROM CASE MANAGERS WHO HELP THEM IDENTIFY GOALS, CREATE A PLAN, AND CONNECT WITH RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY. ON AVERAGE, THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM SERVES 3,847 HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH.

Program 2

Expenses: $4,114,990 Revenue: $302,187

CHANGING LIVES CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN -THE CHANGING LIVES CENTER SERVES UP TO 100 ADULT WOMEN AND 50 CHILDREN WITH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY...

CHANGING LIVES CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN -THE CHANGING LIVES CENTER SERVES UP TO 100 ADULT WOMEN AND 50 CHILDREN WITH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES, AND CHILDCARE. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CENTER AIM TO RESCUE PEOPLE FROM CRISIS SITUATIONS INTO A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PLACE THEM ON A PATH TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GOALS. CLIENTS BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS PARTICIPATE IN A 12-MONTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDCARE, AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP.

Program 3

Expenses: $4,510,121 Revenue: $702,234

TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER FOR MEN - THE TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER (TLC) SERVES UP TO 360 ADULT MEN WITH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CENTER AIM TO RESCUE PEOPLE FROM CRISIS SITUATIONS INTO A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PLACE THEM ON A PATH TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GOALS. CLIENTS BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS PARTICIPATE IN A 12-MONTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,577,722

Program Service Revenue $4,691,619

Investment Income $1,834,754

Other Revenue $42,130

TOTAL REVENUE $34,146,225

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $14,477,171

Fundraising Expenses $4,661,124

Program Expenses $27,331,925

Other Expenses $18,540,429

TOTAL EXPENSES $34,682,335

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$34,146,225	$31,948,432	+0.1%
Expenses	$34,682,335	$33,809,905	+0.0%
Net Income	$-536,110	$-1,861,473	-0.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

244

Volunteers

2000

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

$498,618

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHY MURPHY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY KOSTRIVAS	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY O'HANLON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAY EKSTROM	DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMILYN PIERCE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL JOHNSON	DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CINDY ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WATKINS	DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON PHILLIPS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW BRINKMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHANIEL SPATZ	DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL REICHERT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL SENSEMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE FERNANDEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TED GUY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY MULLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA HOUGHTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERELL WELCH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH WOODRUFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN BRISSA	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$268,512	$42,447	$310,959
JEREMY WOODARD	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$154,965	$32,694	$187,659
BEN PARKER	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$135,279	$33,778	$169,057
AMANDA HINES	CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$131,751	$16,125	$147,876
ABBY A MULLER	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LEADERS	40.00	Highest	$130,961	$12,952	$143,913
TA'MELLA EVETTE PIERCE	CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$123,097	$23,539	$146,636
CLAUDIA COTA	CONTROLLER	40.00	Highest	$109,899	$384	$110,283

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	$34,146,225	$34,682,335	$50,296,847	$-536,110
2024	$31,948,432	$33,809,905	$51,190,728	$-1,861,473
2023	$33,139,698	$30,775,661	$49,626,473	$2,364,037
2022	$31,610,891	$25,064,175	$46,240,526	$6,546,716
2021	$31,352,062	$23,504,656	$43,066,445	$7,847,406
2020	$27,179,659	$21,197,893	$36,647,073	$5,981,766
2019	$20,230,887	$18,775,904	$25,981,815	$1,454,983
2018	$18,323,194	$16,017,605	$24,803,121	$2,305,589