AZCEND
Mission Statement
For 60 years, AZCEND has been changing lives by helping individuals and families overcome hunger, homelessness, poverty, and other barriers to stability. Our enduring mission is to nourish minds and bodies so that neighbors in need experience a brighter future. Founded in 1966, AZCEND serves more than 20,000 people each year through an integrated network of programs that provide food assistance, shelter, family support, early childhood education, and services for older adults. By addressing both urgent needs and their root causes, AZCEND empowers people of all ages to achieve greater stability, independence, and opportunity. Our programs serve residents of Chandler, Gilbert, Higley, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Coolidge, Bapchule, Sacaton, Sun Lakes, and Ahwatukee, ensuring the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation's investment will benefit targeted communities.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2023| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
94.9% | 85.4% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
3.6% | 11.4% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
1.5% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
92.0% | 134.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
8.8 mo | 8.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
9.9% | 14.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
96.8% | 93.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-66.6% | 7.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-63.3% | 10.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-2.6% | 2.0% |
P10P90
|
Impact
4 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clients receive food and housing assistance, aging in place support, and/or early childhood literacy | 15,000 | $469.00 | — | Per Year |
| People of all ages receive emergency and supplemental food boxes and prepared meals. | 16,506 | $249.00 | — | Per Year |
| No cost involved. AZCEND sourced 1.2 million lbs of food for distribution through the Food Bank. | 15,500 | $1.00 | — | Per Day |
| 3,719 people of all ages benefited from utility and housing assistance funds from AZCEND. | 3,719 | $147.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | $6.0M | N/A | — | 59 |
| 2023 | $5.8M | $6.0M | $4.4M | 94.9% | 66 |
| 2022 | $17.4M | $16.3M | $4.5M | 98.4% | 70 |
| 2021 | $23.2M | $11.0M | N/A | — | 61 |
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