To prevent and end homelessness among individuals and families while advancing compassionate community solutions.
Central Arizona Shelter Services Inc directs its grantmaking toward homeless assistance and prevention in the Phoenix area, with repeated support for the same local providers across 2023 and 2024. The largest recent grant in the data is $393,143 to Phoenix Rescue Mission for homeless assistance and prevention, followed by a $151,804 grant to Lutheran Social Services Sw for the same purpose. That pattern points to a funder supporting direct-service organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness and those at imminent risk of losing housing. The recent grants list shows a consistent mix of emergency shelter, housing stability, and supportive services. Phoenix Rescue Mission appears multiple times, and Family Promise - Greater Phoenix also receives repeated support, including grants of $139,401 in 2023 and $112,249 in 2024. Other recurring grantees include A New Leaf Inc, Community Bridges Inc, St Joseph the Worker, Maggies Place, and Lost Our Home Pet Rescue. The foundation’s stated focus areas include homelessness, emergency shelter, case management, rapid re-housing, veteran services, senior services, and in-kind donations or drives.
Emergency shelter and homelessness prevention are the clearest themes in the grant list. Central Arizona Shelter Services Inc gave $393,143 to Phoenix Rescue Mission and $151,804 to Lutheran Social Services Sw, both labeled for homeless assistance and prevention. Housing-stability work also appears through grants to Family Promise - Greater Phoenix, including $139,401 in 2023 and $112,249 in 2024, again for homeless assistance and prevention. In Phoenix, St Joseph the Worker received $63,684 in 2023 and $31,162 in 2024. The foundation also supports specialized direct-service organizations. It gave $52,435 to Lost Our Home Pet Rescue in Tempe and $25,000 to Homeless Youth Connection in Phoenix. Additional grants went to Native American Connection, Circle the City, and US Vets - Phoenix, all under the same homeless assistance and prevention purpose.
Typical grants cluster in the low five figures: p25 is $22,243, the median is $32,308, and p75 is $62,468. The recent list shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, including Phoenix Rescue Mission, Family Promise - Greater Phoenix, Lutheran Social Services Sw, A New Leaf Inc, Community Bridges Inc, St Joseph the Worker, Maggies Place, and Lost Our Home Pet Rescue. The foundation does not fund individuals and makes no program-related investments. Grantmaking is local and entirely within Arizona.
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$20.2M
$16.4M
$11M
Most grants fall between $22K and $62K, with a median of $32K.
25th Percentile
$22K
Median
$32K
75th Percentile
$62K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in AZ.
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Grant recipients are all in the United States, and every listed grant goes to Arizona organizations. Phoenix is the main recipient city, with additional grants to Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and Glendale. The state distribution is fully concentrated in AZ, accounting for 100% of grants given to recipients in the headquarters state. The recipient list also includes Phoenix-based providers serving specific populations, such as US Vets - Phoenix and Homeless Youth Connection.
Its stated focus is homelessness and housing stability. The grant list is dominated by homeless assistance and prevention awards, with related areas including emergency shelter, case management, rapid re-housing, veteran services, senior services, and in-kind donations or drives.
The grant-size distribution centers in the low five figures. The p25 is $22,243, the median grant is $32,308, and the p75 is $62,468.
No. All listed grants go to recipients in Arizona, and the country distribution shows 36 grants, or 100%, in the US.
Yes. Phoenix Rescue Mission, Family Promise - Greater Phoenix, Lutheran Social Services Sw, A New Leaf Inc, Community Bridges Inc, St Joseph the Worker, Maggies Place, and Lost Our Home Pet Rescue all appear more than once in the recent grants list.
The recipients are mostly local service organizations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and Glendale. Examples include Phoenix Rescue Mission, Family Promise - Greater Phoenix, St Joseph the Worker, Circle the City, Homeless Youth Connection, US Vets - Phoenix, and Lost Our Home Pet Rescue.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION | Phoenix, AZ | $234,742 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION | Phoenix, AZ | $234,742 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOENIX | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $112,249 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOENIX | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $112,249 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SW | Phoenix, AZ | $62,062 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SW | Phoenix, AZ | $62,062 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| COMMUNITY BRIDGES INC | Mesa, AZ | $34,389 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| COMMUNITY BRIDGES INC | Mesa, AZ | $34,389 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| A NEW LEAF INC | Mesa, AZ | $33,454 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| A NEW LEAF INC | Mesa, AZ | $33,454 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| ST JOSEPH THE WORKER | Phoenix, AZ | $31,162 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| ST JOSEPH THE WORKER | Phoenix, AZ | $31,162 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| MAGGIES PLACE | Phoenix, AZ | $24,778 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| MAGGIES PLACE | Phoenix, AZ | $24,778 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE | Tempe, AZ | $22,368 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE | Tempe, AZ | $22,368 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| AZ YWCA METROPOLITAN | Glendale, AZ | $14,999 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| AZ YWCA METROPOLITAN | Glendale, AZ | $14,999 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| CIRCLE THE CITY | Phoenix, AZ | $9,677 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| CIRCLE THE CITY | Phoenix, AZ | $9,677 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTION | Phoenix, AZ | $7,992 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTION | Phoenix, AZ | $7,992 | 2024 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION | Phoenix, AZ | $393,143 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SW | Phoenix, AZ | $151,804 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOENIX | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $139,401 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| A NEW LEAF INC | Mesa, AZ | $68,181 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| ST JOSEPH THE WORKER | Phoenix, AZ | $63,684 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| COMMUNITY BRIDGES INC | Mesa, AZ | $55,259 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE | Tempe, AZ | $52,435 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| MAGGIES PLACE | Phoenix, AZ | $42,162 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTION | Phoenix, AZ | $31,016 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| CIRCLE THE CITY | Phoenix, AZ | $30,323 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| HOMELESS YOUTH CONNECTION | Phoenix, AZ | $25,000 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| RESILENT HEALTH | Phoenix, AZ | $21,867 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| AZ YWCA METROPOLITAN | Glendale, AZ | $20,000 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
| US VETS - PHOENIX | Phoenix, AZ | $19,142 | 2023 | HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION |
PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION
$234,742HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION
$234,742HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOENIX
$112,249HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOENIX
$112,249HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SW
$62,062HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SW
$62,062HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
COMMUNITY BRIDGES INC
$34,389HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
COMMUNITY BRIDGES INC
$34,389HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
A NEW LEAF INC
$33,454HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
A NEW LEAF INC
$33,454HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER
$31,162HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER
$31,162HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
MAGGIES PLACE
$24,778HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
MAGGIES PLACE
$24,778HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE
$22,368HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE
$22,368HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
AZ YWCA METROPOLITAN
$14,999HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
AZ YWCA METROPOLITAN
$14,999HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
CIRCLE THE CITY
$9,677HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
CIRCLE THE CITY
$9,677HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTION
$7,992HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTION
$7,992HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION
$393,143HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SW
$151,804HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOENIX
$139,401HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
A NEW LEAF INC
$68,181HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER
$63,684HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
COMMUNITY BRIDGES INC
$55,259HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE
$52,435HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
MAGGIES PLACE
$42,162HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTION
$31,016HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
CIRCLE THE CITY
$30,323HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
HOMELESS YOUTH CONNECTION
$25,000HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
RESILENT HEALTH
$21,867HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
AZ YWCA METROPOLITAN
$20,000HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION
US VETS - PHOENIX
$19,142HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION