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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0428780

AZCEND

Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85225

Financials

$5.8M$6M2022$5.9M$6M2023$6.4M$6.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AZCEND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,426,682$6,941,066-$514,384$4,094,237$357,913$3,736,324
June 30, 2024990$5,857,643$5,963,057-$105,414$4,620,098$369,390$4,250,708
June 30, 2023990$5,820,314$5,972,866-$152,552$4,835,715$479,593$4,356,122
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,201,646
of which government grants
$1,999,181
Program service revenue
$117,355
Investment income
$54,872
Net income from fundraising events
$52,809
Other revenue
$52,809

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,092,999
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$161,000
Other salaries and wages
$1,540,643
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,095,967
Professional fundraising fees
$20,000
Legal fees
$3,050
Accounting fees
$28,655
Occupancy
$113,609
Travel
$83,398
Depreciation
$112,576
Program services (functional)
$6,575,227
Management and general (functional)
$178,442
Fundraising (functional)
$187,397

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,620,098
Total assets, end of year
$4,094,237
Total liabilities, end of year
$357,913
Net assets, end of year
$3,736,324
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,133,435
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,518,126
Net assets with donor restrictions
$218,198
Gross receipts
$6,463,809
Employees
69
Volunteers
1,160
Year formed
1968
State of legal domicile
AZ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRINITY DONOVANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER40$161,000$5,400
ASHLEY SANCHEZPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALEJANDRO RIOSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS MELSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE GRAHAMDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JACQUELINE CLINESDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ANDREW ALTHOFFEX OFFICIO DIR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JESSICA EDGARDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JACKSON GRAVESDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LISA MACAFEEDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
AARON NELSONDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SARAH OGLESBY-DUNEGANVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL SOELBERGDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ALEXA WHIPPODirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATTHEW WHITAKERDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE HEWITTINTERIM CEO0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRINITY DONOVANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER40$140,675$4,820
ASHLEY SANCHEZPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALEJANDRO RIOSVice Pres/Secy
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS MELSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE GRAHAMMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACQUELINE CLINESDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ZACHARY CUMMARDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JESSICA EDGARDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
YOLANDA FRANCEDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JACKSON GRAVESDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LISA MACAFEEDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
AARON NELSONDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SARAH OGLESBY-DUNEGANDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MICHAEL SOELBERGDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ALEXA WHIPPODirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATTHEW WHITAKERDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRINITY DONOVANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER40$133,703$4,850
ASHLEY SANCHEZPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALEJANDRO RIOSVice Pres/Secy
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BARBARA BENHAMTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHELSEA COLLINSMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE GRAHAMDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHRIS MELSONDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DAVE RAMERDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MICHAEL SOELBERGDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHRISTA MCJUNKINPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
345 S CALIFORNIA ST, CHANDLER, AZ 85225-7836
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEVE HEWITT
Signed the 990
STEVE HEWITT, INTERIM CEO
Phone
(480) 963-1423
Return prepared by
RANDY C KIESEL CPA PC

Mission

AZCEND nourishes minds and bodies so that neighbors in need experience a brighter future.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our food bank is one of the nations oldest food banks and is Chandlers largest basic needs service provider. The Food Bank provides emergency and supplemental food boxes to those in need. Food boxes are tailored to family size and special dietary needs (E. G. children and those experiencing homelessness). We partner with many community organizations to provide the food needed. (E. G. grocery stores, restaurants, food drives, civic organizations and in kind donations.)
    Expenses $2,602,137
  • The Senior Centers provide hours of camaraderie, intellectual stimulation, and nutritious meals to the frail, elderly, and disabled in the Chandler and Gilbert communities. In addition to serving a hot meal, both centers offer an array of activities, outings, workshops, classes, medical programs, transportation, referrals, and volunteer opportunities. The Organization also delivers meals and provides wellness checks to the elderly and disabled. The organization operates the local senior center for the Town of Gilbert and the senior meals program in the City of Chandler.
    Expenses $1,699,201
  • Neighborhood Assistance Services (NAS) provides emergency financial assistance to families including utility assistance, eviction prevention and benefits connection and referrals for shelter/housing, food and clothing. NAS also provides case management including goal planning, job training, employment and education referrals, financial education, free tax preparation and electronic filing, referrals to other services and programs, as well as follow up and ongoing support.
    Expenses $1,067,850
  • HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAMS:HOMELESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOT MEALS, MOBILE SHOWER UNITS, LODGING, AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES AIMED TO BREAK THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE INTERFAITH HOMELESS EMERGENCY LODGING PROGRAM (I-HELP) WHICH PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR HOMELESS ADULTS, MALE AND FEMALE, THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND OTHERS. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CONNECT GUESTS TO ADDITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN MEETING THEIR NEEDS TO MOVE FROM HOMELESSNESS TO STABILITY.
    Expenses $642,776
  • THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER provides early childhood and family development in a safe positive environment. Programs include early literacy classes, parenting classes, health programs, and onsite programs from other partnering organizations. The Organization also holds an Operation Santa toy drive at the Center during the holidays.
    Expenses $563,263

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-0428780
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1984
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P28Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,094,237
Income (IRS master file)
$6,463,809

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,426,682$6,941,066$4,094,237IRS
990June 2024$5,857,643$5,963,057$4,620,098IRS
990June 2023$5,820,314$5,972,866$4,835,715XML
990June 2022$17,414,617$16,271,328$5,006,559IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0428780).

Questions about AZCEND

What is the EIN of AZCEND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AZCEND is 86-0428780.
Is AZCEND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to AZCEND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AZCEND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AZCEND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AZCEND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AZCEND?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVE HEWITT.
Who are the officers and directors of AZCEND?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $161,000 (TRINITY DONOVAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does AZCEND have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,426,682, expenses of $6,941,066 and total assets of $4,094,237 at year end.

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