Nonprofit · EIN 86-0517082
ENCIRCLE FAMILIES
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85034
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,775,164 | $2,784,407 | -$9,243 | $2,477,708 | $352,927 | $2,124,781 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,383,567 | $2,376,307 | $7,260 | $2,661,264 | $558,181 | $2,103,083 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,414,219 | $2,361,877 | $52,342 | $2,246,024 | $184,055 | $2,061,969 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,636,606
- of which government grants
- $1,846,142
- Program service revenue
- $13,313
- Investment income
- $77,553
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,587
- Net income from fundraising events
- $47,692
- Other revenue
- $47,692
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $142,700
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,794,574
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,130,503
- Professional fundraising fees
- $64,000
- Accounting fees
- $88,737
- Occupancy
- $26,304
- Travel
- $28,353
- Program services (functional)
- $2,222,402
- Management and general (functional)
- $306,202
- Fundraising (functional)
- $255,803
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,661,264
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,477,708
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $352,927
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,124,781
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,091,780
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $33,001
- Gross receipts
- $2,878,052
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 1,775
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Tiffany | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $131,043 | $11,657 |
| Alan Tinsley | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Nico | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Chapnek | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Girmar Anwar | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mohan Belthur | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Mann | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Jantzi | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika LeBlanc | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Liolios | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Nigro | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Smith | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Holt | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Bird | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Floth | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Foden | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Kaplan | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia Flores | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Tiffany | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $129,500 | $11,411 |
| Alan Tinsley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Nico | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Chapnek | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Douglass | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Girmar Anwar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mohan Belthur | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Carbone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Mann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Gelder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Jantzi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika LeBlanc | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Liolios | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Moyer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Nigro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Holt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Bird | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Floth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanessa Foden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janna Murrell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Wintle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER TIFFANY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $114,439 | $9,466 |
| Alan Tinsley | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Douglass | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Nico | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Chapnek | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Holt | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika LeBlanc | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Girmar Anwar | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Carbone | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Gelder | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynda Mills | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mohan Belthur | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Moyer | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Jantzi | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Liolios | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Mann | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5025 E WASHINGTON ST STE 204, PHOENIX, AZ 85034-7439
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christopher Tiffany, 5025 East Washington St STE 204, Phoenix, AZ 85034
- Signed the 990
- Christopher Tiffany, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (602) 242-4366
- Website
- raisingspecialkids.org
- Return prepared by
- Baldwin Moffitt Behm LLP
Mission
Strengthening families and systems of care to improve the lives of children with disabilities. We provide support, training, and assistance so families can be effective advocates for their children.
Program accomplishments
- Encircle Families provides support, training, and information to families and caregivers of children with disabilities so they can effectively navigate systems and support their children to thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that informed and supported families lead to better outcomes across education, healthcare, and community life.During the year, Encircle Families delivered services statewide through individualized support, training, and community partnerships. Families received one-on-one guidance from trained staff and Parent Leaders with lived experience, helping them understand their rights, make informed decisions, and advocate for their children. The organization provided trainings for families, educators, and community partners on special education, early intervention, transition, and systems navigation.Encircle Families also expanded coaching and navigation supports, working alongside families to address individual needs and prepare for key decisions. Through outreach and partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations, Encircle Families improved access to accurate information and strengthened coordination across systems.Across all services, families reported increased knowledge, confidence, and ability to support their childs needs.Expenses $2,222,402 · revenue $77,185
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0517082
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,477,708
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,878,052
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,775,164 | $2,784,407 | $2,477,708 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,383,567 | $2,376,307 | $2,661,264 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,414,219 | $2,361,877 | $2,246,024 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,330,586 | $2,034,703 | $2,183,438 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 86-0517082).
Questions about ENCIRCLE FAMILIES
- What is the EIN of ENCIRCLE FAMILIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENCIRCLE FAMILIES is 86-0517082.
- Is ENCIRCLE FAMILIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to ENCIRCLE FAMILIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENCIRCLE FAMILIES 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 ENCIRCLE FAMILIES 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 ENCIRCLE FAMILIES 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 ENCIRCLE FAMILIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Christopher Tiffany.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENCIRCLE FAMILIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,043 (Christopher Tiffany, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ENCIRCLE FAMILIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,775,164, expenses of $2,784,407 and total assets of $2,477,708 at year end.
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