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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0778361

ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85040

Financials

$12.9M$12.6M2022$11.3M$14M2023$11.5M$12.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,455,888$12,456,881-$1,000,993$9,397,630$7,100,116$2,297,514
June 30, 2024990$11,336,542$14,006,207-$2,669,665$12,384,606$10,318,960$2,065,646
June 30, 2023990$12,878,495$12,583,142$295,353$15,344,203$10,438,706$4,905,497
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,286,650
of which government grants
$11,148,436
Program service revenue
$104,161
Investment income
$44,531
Net rental income
$5,680
Net gain from sales of assets
-$11,941
Net income from fundraising events
$10,143
Other revenue
$20,546

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$750
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$137,501
Other salaries and wages
$3,528,215
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,612,633
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$158,077
Accounting fees
$272,179
Occupancy
$2,115,264
Travel
$51,112
Depreciation
$515,341
Program services (functional)
$11,474,588
Management and general (functional)
$982,293

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,203,555
Total assets, end of year
$9,397,630
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,100,116
Net assets, end of year
$2,297,514
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,549,508
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,647,071
Net assets with donor restrictions
$650,443
Gross receipts
$11,482,838
Employees
80
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1995
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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Armando RuizCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$139,437$0
Anastacia EuropaCOO
Officer
40$0$99,329
Armando Ruiz JrCFO
Officer
40$0$75,728
Bertha GutierrezDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tom EspinozaChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Isadora GiacomettiVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Rosanna BlacksonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ARMANDO RUIZCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$139,437$9,377
BERTHA GUTIERREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TOM ESPINOZABOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ISADORA GIACOMETTIVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROSANNA BLACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
ARMANDO RUIZCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$96,060$1,940
BERTHA GUTIERREZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
FRANCES CASTILLOVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0$0
NORMA RUIZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ROSEMARY CARDENASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4848 S 2ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85040-2122
In care of
% FERNANDO RUIZ
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Armando Ruiz, 4848 South 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Signed the 990
Armando Ruiz Jr, CFO
Phone
(602) 243-7788
Return prepared by
Archibald Advisory LLC

Mission

Education - Implementing programs and engaging in activities to provide South Phoenix with a vehicle to become self sufficient through education, affordable housing, business development, and community security.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Providing Education - The organization provides education for students in the Phoenix area in Kindergarten through twelfth grade focused on building foundational academic skills and preparing students for long-term success. The program is designed to promote academic achievement, critical thinking, and personal development in a supportive learning environment.
    Expenses $10,454,175 · revenue $47,401
  • Food Program - The organization provides a structured meal program delivering nutritious breakfast and lunch to elementary school students, with a focus on serving children from underserved and low-income communities. By addressing food insecurity, the program supports student health, improves concentration and academic outcomes, and promotes equitable access to essential nutrition.
    Expenses $804,284
  • Sports / Extracurricular Activities - The organization provides sports and extracurricular activities for students to support their physical, social, and emotional development. Programs include organized athletics, clubs, and enrichment activities that promote teamwork, leadership, discipline, and healthy lifestyles.
    Expenses $216,129 · grants $750 · revenue $56,760

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
86-0778361
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
1995
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,397,630
Income (IRS master file)
$11,482,838

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,455,888$12,456,881$9,397,630IRS
990June 2024$11,336,542$14,006,207$12,384,606IRS
990June 2023$12,878,495$12,583,142$15,344,203XML
990June 2022$12,487,638$11,846,686$11,141,797IRS
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 86-0778361).

Questions about ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

What is the EIN of ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 86-0778361.
Is ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Armando Ruiz.
Who are the officers and directors of ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,437 (Armando Ruiz, CEO).
How much revenue does ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,455,888, expenses of $12,456,881 and total assets of $9,397,630 at year end.

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