Nonprofit · EIN 86-6057771
PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION
Also known as PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION HOPELINK
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $34,146,225 | $34,682,335 | -$536,110 | $50,296,847 | $8,878,654 | $41,418,193 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $31,948,432 | $33,809,905 | -$1,861,473 | $51,190,728 | $8,895,113 | $42,295,615 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $33,139,698 | $30,775,661 | $2,364,037 | $49,626,473 | $7,323,695 | $42,302,778 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,577,722
- of which government grants
- $1,644,949
- Program service revenue
- $4,691,619
- Investment income
- $1,834,754
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,216,716
- Other revenue
- $42,130
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $691,018
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,983,248
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,477,171
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,664,735
- Legal fees
- $94,744
- Accounting fees
- $48,480
- Occupancy
- $1,198,151
- Travel
- $267,486
- Depreciation
- $1,472,829
- Program services (functional)
- $27,331,925
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,689,286
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,661,124
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $51,190,728
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,296,847
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,878,654
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,418,193
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $23,313,711
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,579,078
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,523,080
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $895,113
- Gross receipts
- $39,399,632
- Employees
- 244
- Volunteers
- 2,000
- Year formed
- 1954
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BRISSA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $268,512 | $42,447 |
| JEREMY WOODARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $154,965 | $32,694 |
| BEN PARKER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,279 | $33,778 |
| AMANDA HINES | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,751 | $16,125 |
| TA'MELLA EVETTE PIERCE | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,097 | $23,539 |
| ABBY A MULLER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LEADERS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,961 | $12,952 |
| CLAUDIA COTA | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,899 | $384 |
| KATHY MURPHY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KOSTRIVAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY O'HANLON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY EKSTROM | DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMILYN PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WATKINS | DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRINKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL SPATZ | DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL REICHERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL SENSEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TED GUY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY MULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA HOUGHTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERELL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH WOODRUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BRISSA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $240,946 | $39,574 |
| LEO SALGADO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 12/2023) Officer | 40 | $135,900 | $29,683 |
| BEN PARKER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,759 | $35,603 |
| NATHAN SMITH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,277 | $35,747 |
| ABBY A MULLER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,267 | $13,463 |
| JEREMY WOODARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $68,055 | $3,115 |
| CINDY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRINKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY EKSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED GUY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HOUGHTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY MULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMILYN PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL REICHERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SESEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL SPATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERELL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KOSTRIVAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY O'HANLON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MURPHY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BRISSA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $212,676 | $34,094 |
| LEO J SALGADO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,375 | $21,540 |
| NICOLE MARQUIS PENA | CHIEF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,343 | $16,116 |
| BEN B PARKER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $103,743 | $24,669 |
| ABBY A MULLER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,235 | $11,929 |
| TED GUY | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WATKINS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY O'HANLON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KOSTRIVAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMILYN PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRINKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL SPATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL REICHERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SENSEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY MULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY EKSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1540 W VAN BUREN ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85007-2414
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KENNETH BRISSA, 338 N 15TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85007
- Signed the 990
- JEREMY WOODARD, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (602) 233-3000
- Website
- WWW.PHOENIXRESCUEMISSION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED, LIFE-TRANSFORMING SOLUTIONS TO PERSONS FACING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, AND TRAUMA. THE PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION IS A PLACE OF HOPE, HEALING, AND NEW BEGINNINGS FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD DISTRIBUTION - THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY ACROSS THE PHOENIX METRO AREA. THROUGH OUR HOPE FOR HUNGER FOOD BANK IN GLENDALE AND MOBILE PANTRIES, WE DISTRIBUTE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, FRESH PRODUCE, AND ESSENTIAL GOODS TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO FOOD ASSISTANCE, FAMILIES RECEIVE GUIDANCE FROM CASE MANAGERS WHO HELP THEM IDENTIFY GOALS, CREATE A PLAN, AND CONNECT WITH RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY. ON AVERAGE, THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM SERVES 3,847 HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH.Expenses $11,051,985
- CHANGING LIVES CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN -THE CHANGING LIVES CENTER SERVES UP TO 100 ADULT WOMEN AND 50 CHILDREN WITH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES, AND CHILDCARE. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CENTER AIM TO RESCUE PEOPLE FROM CRISIS SITUATIONS INTO A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PLACE THEM ON A PATH TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GOALS. CLIENTS BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS PARTICIPATE IN A 12-MONTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDCARE, AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP.Expenses $4,114,990 · revenue $302,187
- TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER FOR MEN - THE TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER (TLC) SERVES UP TO 360 ADULT MEN WITH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CENTER AIM TO RESCUE PEOPLE FROM CRISIS SITUATIONS INTO A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PLACE THEM ON A PATH TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GOALS. CLIENTS BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS PARTICIPATE IN A 12-MONTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP.Expenses $4,510,121 · revenue $702,234
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESHOMELESS OUTREACH - HOMELESS STREET OUTREACH IS A MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ACROSS THE VALLEY. NEARLY EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR, HOPE COACH VEHICLES TRAVEL THE STREETS, OFFERING WATER, HYGIENE KITS, SOCKS, AND OTHER ITEMS TO MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES LIVING IN PLACES NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. OUTREACH CASE MANAGERS SET CASE PLANS WITH PARTICIPANTS, CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES, AND FOLLOW UP CONSISTENTLY TO KEEP THEM ON TRACK TO REACH THEIR GOALS. THE PROGRAM HELPS AN AVERAGE OF 113 PEOPLE EACH MONTH GET OFF THE STREETS AND INTO A SAFE RESIDENTIAL SETTING.PROGRAM SUPPORT AND OTHER PROGRAMSVOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO MASTER BASIC ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND MOVE FROM FINANCIAL INSTABILITY TO ECONOMIC SECURITY. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITH ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB PREPARATION, AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO USE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES. PRM'S VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH A HOST OF EMPLOYERS IN SEVERAL SECTORS WHO HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT PIPELINE FOR QUALIFIED PRM GRADUATES.Expenses $7,654,829 · revenue $3,687,198
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
- 86-6057771
- 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
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,296,847
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,399,632
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $34,146,225 | $34,682,335 | $50,296,847 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $31,948,432 | $33,809,905 | $51,190,728 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $33,139,698 | $30,775,661 | $49,626,473 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $31,610,891 | $25,064,175 | $46,240,526 | 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 86-6057771).
Questions about PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION
- What is the EIN of PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION is 86-6057771.
- Is PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION 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 PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION 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 PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION 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 PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KENNETH BRISSA.
- Who are the officers and directors of PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $268,512 (KEN BRISSA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does PHOENIX GOSPEL MISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,146,225, expenses of $34,682,335 and total assets of $50,296,847 at year end.
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