Nonprofit · EIN 86-0593598
TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,711,057 | $6,847,347 | $1,863,710 | $35,408,717 | $2,410,735 | $32,997,982 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,454,960 | $7,598,980 | -$144,020 | $31,330,752 | $2,167,518 | $29,163,234 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,416,068 | $7,372,829 | $7,043,239 | $30,858,017 | $2,425,895 | $28,432,122 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,028,081
- of which government grants
- $189,267
- Program service revenue
- $6,838,235
- Investment income
- $834,149
- Other revenue
- $10,592
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $533,832
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,855,118
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,792,834
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,464
- Accounting fees
- $42,848
- Occupancy
- $181,317
- Travel
- $65,951
- Depreciation
- $87,782
- Program services (functional)
- $4,898,781
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,948,566
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,330,752
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,408,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,410,735
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,997,982
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $51,582
- Publicly traded securities
- $30,495,876
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $32,969,482
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $28,500
- Gross receipts
- $8,711,057
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANUEL SALAZAR | CEO Officer | 50 | $271,484 | $11,805 |
| WENDY ANDERSON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $128,137 | $3,231 |
| RICHARD MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR, FACILITIES & SEC Highest-paid employee | 50 | $123,229 | $3,981 |
| BECKY MARTIN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 45 | $110,062 | $9,113 |
| AMY ROBBINS - ASSOC DIR | CREDIT COUNSELING (THRU 12/24) Highest-paid employee | 45 | $100,050 | $5,462 |
| ALICE SWEENEY | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA BLUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERWIN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL MONTE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH GILBERTSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA WHITE | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID RICHARDSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO (LEFT 03/24) Officer | 50 | $260,673 | $34,364 |
| HEATHER JONES | DIRECTOR, MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 45 | $110,819 | $28,956 |
| WENDY ANDERSON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $124,638 | $12,141 |
| STUART DARNELL | MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEPARTME Highest-paid employee | 45 | $113,159 | $13,582 |
| RICHARD MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR, FACILITIES & SEC Highest-paid employee | 50 | $122,181 | $810 |
| MANUEL SALAZAR | CEO Officer | 50 | $43,569 | $618 |
| RALPH GILBERTSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HAYNES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA BLUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERWIN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE SWEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL MONTE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID RICHARDSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 50 | $231,696 | $22,681 |
| RICHARD MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR, FACILITIES & SECURITY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $126,579 | $521 |
| WENDY ANDERSON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $105,794 | $10,507 |
| STUART DARNELL | MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEPARTMENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $101,350 | $10,328 |
| HEATHER JONES | DIRECTOR, MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 45 | $102,145 | $8,242 |
| RALPH GILBERTSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HAYNES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA BLUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERWIN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY CELAYA | DIRECTOR (THRU 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE SWEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL MONTE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20430 N 19TH AVE STE B155, PHOENIX, AZ 85027-3588
- In care of
- % MANUEL SALAZAR JR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MANUEL SALAZAR, 20430 N 19TH AVE B155, PHOENIX, AZ 850273650
- Signed the 990
- MANUEL SALAZAR, CEO
- Phone
- (623) 266-6100
- Website
- WWW.TAKECHARGEAMERICA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TAKE CHARGE AMERICA (TCA) PROVIDES FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL CREDIT COUNSELING - SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $4,566,954 · revenue $6,835,335
- HOUSING: TAKE CHARGE AMERICA HELPED NEARLY 625 ARIZONANS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF HUD-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. TCA OFFERS SERVICES DESIGNED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS, WHETHER THEY RENT, OWN, OR WANT TO BUY. SPECIALIZED COUNSELING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR GUIDANCE IN RESOLVING DELINQUENCIES IN PAST DUE RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH A HOUSING INTERMEDIARY TO OBTAIN HUD GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE TO CLIENTS.Expenses $331,827 · revenue $2,900
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
- 86-0593598
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P51)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,408,717
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,711,057
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,711,057 | $6,847,347 | $35,408,717 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,454,960 | $7,598,980 | $31,330,752 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,416,068 | $7,372,829 | $30,858,017 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,255,476 | $7,631,667 | $22,881,953 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 86-0593598).
Questions about TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC is 86-0593598.
- Is TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC 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 TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC 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 TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC 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 TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MANUEL SALAZAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $271,484 (MANUEL SALAZAR, CEO).
- How much revenue does TAKE CHARGE AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,711,057, expenses of $6,847,347 and total assets of $35,408,717 at year end.
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