Nonprofit · EIN 86-0739613
FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA
Also known as FREE ARTS OF ARIZONA
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,194,280 | $2,331,962 | -$137,682 | $5,398,557 | $193,828 | $5,204,729 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,100,022 | $2,956,098 | -$856,076 | $5,385,635 | $134,740 | $5,250,895 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,310,619 | $3,106,006 | -$795,387 | $6,107,218 | $142,853 | $5,964,365 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,127,940
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $32,953
- Net rental income
- $33,387
- Other revenue
- $33,387
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,792
- Other salaries and wages
- $910,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,272,021
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10
- Accounting fees
- $172,030
- Travel
- $11,006
- Depreciation
- $136,468
- Program services (functional)
- $1,599,974
- Management and general (functional)
- $420,199
- Fundraising (functional)
- $311,789
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,385,635
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,398,557
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $193,828
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,204,729
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,305,002
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,178,479
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $26,250
- Gross receipts
- $2,194,280
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 538
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT SANDOVAL | CEO Officer | 40 | $114,468 | $0 |
| BLAIN LOGAN | VP OF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $30,474 | $2,850 |
| COREE NEUMEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMARIA MOORE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HARGIS | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LOOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY GRAHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANEL VEGH LAMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE JAUREGUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SHABAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JADE SUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RESTREPO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY HOPLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LUDOLPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MANNY TARANGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARGARET BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARGARITA CORTEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NURA ELTAIB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT FREEBORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIESHA HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOLGA TUNCAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA SUTTON CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $140,121 | $13,487 |
| MATT SANDOVAL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $96,021 | $0 |
| CATHERINE BRENNAN | FINANCE MANA Officer | 40 | $66,912 | $5,402 |
| LISA DEBOCK | SR FINANCE C Officer | 40 | $27,612 | $3,593 |
| MATT HARGIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHADWICK CAMPBELL | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COREE NEUMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA A SOTO | VP OF GOVERN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SHABAKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LUDOLPH | VP OF EXTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYRA FLORES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW YOCOPIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY GRAHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET BLACKWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARITA CORTEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NURA ELTAIB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMONTE' MCDUFFIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANEL VEGH LAMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MANNY TARANGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JADE SUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMARIA MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RESTREPO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA SUTTON CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $107,932 | $7,004 |
| BRIDGET COSTELLO | VP OF PHILAN Officer | 40 | $88,685 | $7,004 |
| STEPHANIE SMITH | VP OF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $84,004 | $0 |
| MATT SANDOVAL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $15,869 | $7,004 |
| MATT HARGIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHADWICK CAMPBELL | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COREE NEUMEYER | VP OF GOVERN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA A SOTO | VP OF INTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SHABAKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LUDOLPH | VP OF EXTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYRA FLORES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW YOCOPIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY CAMPO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET BLACKWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARITA CORTEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NURA ELTAIB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMONTE' MCDUFFIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LANE SEYMOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE SIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RESTREPO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 352 E CAMELBACK RD STE 100, PHOENIX, AZ 85012-1646
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MATT SANDOVAL, 352 EAST CAMELBACK ROAD NO 100, PHOENIX, AZ 85012
- Signed the 990
- MATT SANDOVAL, CEO
- Phone
- (602) 258-8100
- Website
- WWW.FREEARTSAZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FESTER & CHAPMAN PLLC
Mission
FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA (FREE ARTS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT TRANSFORMS CHILDREN'S TRAUMA TO RESILIENCE THROUGH THE ARTS SINCE 1993, FREE ARTS HAS SERVED MORE THAN 172,000 CHILDREN IN ARIZONA. FREE ARTS HAS 19 STAFF ROLES BL1.1AND OVER 500 VOLUNTEER SERVING APPROXIMATELY 6,000 CHILDREN EACH YEAR. FREE ARTS PARTNERS WITH 40+ SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AT MORE THAN 120 LOCATIONS AND 30 ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN ARIZONA TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF ARTS, TRAUMA-INFORMED CURRICULUM AND MENTORING TO CHILDREN WHO ARE IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE.
Program accomplishments
- IN THE PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SERIES PROGRAM (PAS), PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS LEAD THE CHILDREN THROUGH FOCUSED ART-MAKING SESSIONS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY. ART FORMS INCLUDE PAINTING, DRAWING, COOKING, DANCING, DRUMMING, AND BEAT MAKING. AT THE END OF EACH SERIES, CHILDREN CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SHARE THEIR SKILLS AND TALENTS WITH THEIR PEERS AT A CULMINATING EVENT.Expenses $54,025
- DURING FREE ARTS DAYS (FAD), CHILDREN IN PARTNER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES PRACTICE SELF-EXPRESSION WITH THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEER MENTORS DURING THESE ONE-DAY PROGRAMS HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $45,854
- THE WEEKLY MENTOR PROGRAM (WMP) MATCHES ADULT VOLUNTEER MENTORS WITH GROUPS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND PROVIDES WEEKLY ART SESSIONS FOR UP TO 16 WEEKS. MENTORS USE TRAUMA-INFORMED TECHNIQUES TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR GROUP, HELPING CHILDREN TO BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY.Expenses $33,680
- THE FREE ARTS FAMILY POPULATION (FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS A PROGRAM) FOCUSES ON FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA THROUGH SITUATIONS SUCH AS FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEPARATION, OR HOMELESSNESS. FREE ARTS AIMS TO ENCOURAGE HARMONY AND RESILIENCE WITHIN THE FAMILY UNIT BY EMPOWERING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH EDUCATION ON TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND ENGAGING CHILDREN IN ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-DISCOVERY DURING THEIR FAMILY TRANSITIONS. PROGRAM EVENTS ARE DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY INCLUDING FOSTER, KINSHIP, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND CATER TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WITH THEIR PARTICIPATION, FREE ARTS HOPES TO FOSTER A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS FAMILY MEMBERS- BOTH PARENT/CAREGIVER AND CHILD- TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND USE THEM TO CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER TO CREATE A STRONG AND SECURE HOME ENVIRONMENT. (THE CHANGE OF REFERENCES FROM PROGRAM TO POPULATION REFLECTS THAT THIS GROUP ENGAGES IN THE SAME PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AS OUR OTHER POPULATIONS; NAMELY, FREE ARTS DAYS, PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SERIES, ETC.) THE RESILIENT ROOTS POPULATION (FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS A PROGRAM) IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SERVE UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE MINORS IN COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INCORPORATE ASPECTS OF THEIR CULTURE OF ORIGIN SUCH AS LANGUAGE, VALUES, AND CUSTOMS INTO THE INTENTIONAL ART ACTIVITIES TO HELP THEM BUILD RESILIENCY FROM BOTH PAST TRAUMAS AND NEW CHALLENGES THAT COME FROM BEING IN AN UNFAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT. BY HONORING THEIR STORIES WITH CULTURALLY FOCUSED ART ACTIVITIES, THEY WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALISTIC COPING STRATEGIES THAT WILL ENCOURAGE STRENGTH, PROMOTE FEELINGS OF HOPE, AND HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR UNIQUE IDENTITIES. (THE CHANGE OF REFERENCES FROM PROGRAM TO POPULATION REFLECTS THAT THIS GROUP ENGAGES IN THE SAME PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AS OUR OTHER POPULATIONS; NAMELY, FREE ARTS DAYS, PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SERIES, ETC.) CAMP BRINGS TOGETHER CHILDREN FROM MULTIPLE PARTNER AGENCIES TO ENGAGE IN ART ACTIVITIES WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS AND VOLUNTEER MENTORS LEAD WORKSHOPS AND EMPOWER CHILDREN TO ARTISTICALLY EXPRESS THEIR PERSONAL STORIES. INTENTIONAL STRUCTURE AND A FOCUS ON COLLABORATION CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS. EACH CAMP SERIES CONCLUDES WITH A FINAL PERFORMANCE WHERE PARTICIPANTS SHARE THEIR ART AND STORIES WITH THE PUBLIC.Expenses $1,466,415
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0739613
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I72Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,398,557
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,194,280
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,194,280 | $2,331,962 | $5,398,557 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,100,022 | $2,956,098 | $5,385,635 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,310,619 | $3,106,006 | $6,107,218 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,167,408 | $2,268,869 | $6,734,357 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 86-0739613).
Questions about FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA
- What is the EIN of FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA is 86-0739613.
- Is FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA 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 FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MATT SANDOVAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,468 (MATT SANDOVAL, CEO).
- How much revenue does FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,194,280, expenses of $2,331,962 and total assets of $5,398,557 at year end.
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