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Tanner Community Development Corporation

EIN 86-1027651 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DELIVER AND PROVIDE OUTREACH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE LIVES FOR HEALTHIER SUSTAINABLE LIVING, SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

Income
$725,418
Spending
$956,609
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
9
Volunteers
196
Highest pay
$76,311, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $321,375 spent. YOUTH - HEAAL/SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION - HEAAL (HELP ENRICH AND ADVANCE LIVES) COALITION ENVISIONS A POPULATION THAT STANDS APART AS AN ICON OF POSITIVE CHANGE AND LIFE ENRICHMENT, THEREBY REDUCING HARMFUL EPIDEMICS THAT AFFECT OUR COMMUNITY AND EMBRACING A LIFE-LONG PHILOSOPHY OF HEALING AND RECOVERY. AS A PARTNER OF HEAAL, THE ORGANZATION FACILITATES AND COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF COMMUNITY COALITIONS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE PROGRAM ENTAILS ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS IT PERTAINS TO SUBSTANCE MISUSE, ASSESSING THE RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY, AND BRINGING LIKE-MINDED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER TO UTILIZE LOCAL RESOURCES TO FOSTER AWARENESS AND PREVENTION.
  2. $207,072 spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS - PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL CHOICES. PROVIDES ACCESS TO INFORMATION, RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, SERVICE REFERRALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS RESIDING IN SOUTH PHOENIX. PROVIDES INCREASED ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING A TEMPORARY CRISIS RELATED TO BASIC HUMAN NEED.
  3. $103,970 spent. SENIORS - PROVIDES CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN GENERATIONS AND PROVIDES INFORMATION AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OUTINGS FOR SENIORS IN FIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES. TCDC PROVIDES HEALTHY LIVING AND EATING EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALIZE WITH THE GREATER COMMUNITY, AND OPTIONS FOR THE MORE THAN 500 RESIDENTS LIVING IN THESE COMMUNITIES.
  4. $14,584 spent. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHOUT THE GREATER PHOENIX AREA. WE BELIEVE THAT SAFE, STABLE, AND AFFORDABLE HOMES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF THRIVING COMMUNITIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, WE WORK TO CREATE HOUSING SOLUTIONS THAT SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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