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City Help Inc of Phoenix

EIN 86-1001113 · Phoenix, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO REACH IN AND MINE THE INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL WE BELIEVE LIES WITHIN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH, THE HOMELESS, AND NEEDY FAMILIES OF OUR COMMUNITY BY RESTORING HOPE AND ALLOWING THEM TO DREAM AGAIN.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
125
Volunteers
1,080
Highest pay
$135,909, ceo/executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.9 million spent. WHERE HOPE LIVES - THANKS TO DONOR SUPPORT, OUR WHERE HOPE LIVES HUMAN TRAFFICKING RECOVERY PROGRAM OFFERS A LIFELINE TO YOUNG SURVIVORS, AND TRAFFICKING AFFECTED FAMILIES PROVIDING SAFE HOUSING WITH ACCESS TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATION, JOB READINESS, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SO MUCH MORE. EVERY SERVICE IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE BRAVE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS REBUILDING THEIR LIVES, THANKS TO THE COMPASSIONATE GIVING OF DONORS LIKE YOU, ALONG WITH GRANTS AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS. WITH 90 DEDICATED RECOVERY BEDS, WE'RE HONORED TO WALK ALONGSIDE 150 TO 200 YOUNG ADULTS EACH YEAR ON THEIR JOURNEY FROM EXPLOITATION TO RESTORATION.
  2. $1.2 million spent. PHOENIX DREAM CENTER - THANKS TO DONOR SUPPORT, OUR PHOENIX DREAM CENTER'S LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM OFFERS CRITICAL SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS AND STRUGGLING AT-RISK YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, WE PROVIDE SAFE HOUSING WITH ACCESS TO ADDICTION RECOVERY, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PREPARATION, AND ONGOING COMMUNITY OUTREACH. WITH 180 RECOVERY BEDS, WE SERVE BETWEEN 700 AND 800 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR OFFERING HOPE, HEALING, AND A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. AND BECAUSE OF DONORS LIKE YOU, EVERY SERVICE IS COMPLETELY FREE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.
  3. $308,047 spent. DREAM GOODS OUTREACH AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - OUR DREAM GOODS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MEETS PEOPLE AT THEIR GREATEST POINT OF NEED PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION SERVICES, HOUSING, NUTRITION, AND VITAL SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND AT-RISK YOUTH. EACH YEAR, WE OFFER SHELTER TO 5,080 INDIVIDUALS AND REACH OVER 14,000 PEOPLE EVERY MONTH THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD FEEDING PROGRAMS, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS DISTRIBUTION, AND DISASTER RELIEF.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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