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Housing & Shelter (L41Z) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES INC

EIN: 86-0500753 · PHOENIX, AZ 85007-3101 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 73 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 82/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 93/100
Impact (25%) 55/100
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness among individuals and families while advancing compassionate community solutions.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$17.5M
Total Revenue
$11.2M
Total Expenses
$25.1M
Net Assets
154
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 81.1%
Fundraising Efficiency 16440.4%
Operating Reserve 26.98x
Liability-to-Asset 7.4%
Revenue Diversification 96.1%
Executive Compensation $546K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 456 similar organizations (United States, Housing & Shelter, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
81.1% 87.9%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
11.6% 10.3%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
7.4% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
16440.4% 546.2%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
27.0 mo 6.7 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
7.4% 61.2%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
96.1% 91.0%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
6.9% 9.8%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
2.1% 7.9%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
36.0% 0.4%
P10P90
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Access to safe housing and case management services 7,000 $1,441.00 Per Year
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $17.5M $11.2M $25.1M 81.1% 154
2023 $16.4M $10.9M $18.7M 72.3% 119
2022 $22.4M $12.8M $13.2M 79.1% 119
2021 $22.6M $10.8M N/A 159
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Organization Details
EIN
86-0500753
State
AZ
City
PHOENIX
ZIP
85007-3101
Classification
L41Z
Category
Housing & Shelter
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1984
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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