Child Crisis Arizona

What it reported doing in 2025

Our work falls into two key areas child abuse prevention, and intervention when abuse or neglect has occurredwith wellness intentionally woven throughout each as a vital foundation for children and families.through local, federal, private partnerships and philanthropy, child crisis Arizona is able to provide the following statewide services: child abuse prevention programming: at child crisis Arizona, we believe in the power of early intervention and family support for those of all backgrounds and abilities. Our early education services, spanning two centers in mesa and phoenix, pave the way for children from low-income families to thrive. Through early head start and preschool programs, we not only prepare children for academic success but also break barriers of racial and ethnic inequities, fostering a brighter future, free from the grip of generational poverty. For those embarking on the journey of parenthood, our healthy families program is a transformative initiative. Parents of infants are paired with family support specialists who serve as mentors, guides, and champions of success. Together, we connect caregivers to local resources and invaluable parenting education, laying the foundation for a lifetime of love, learning, and growth. With family education/safe kids maricopa, we equip parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of their children. Through free classes, workshops, and events, we reduce the risk of child abuse, neglect, and accidents, creating a community where every child can flourish. Our resource distribution center extends a lifeline through the distribution of basic-needs items like clothing, hygiene products, and diapers which supports children in our care and families in need. The mobile pantry addresses food insecurity with monthly, holiday and special event on-site food distribution for families in our early education programs. Child crisis Arizona is also the program administrator of the pool fence safety program which provides families in-need throughout maricopa county with new pool fences. Child abuse prevention programs served 16,682 individuals in 2025. Lifelong wellness programs: the sustainably built center for child & family wellness welcomed hundreds throughout the year to enjoy both our programming as well as community collaboration from 31 nonprofit partners offering classes in music, dance, movement, mindfulness, technology and wellness to individuals of all ages. Within our counseling center, we provide therapeutic services tailored to the unique needs of children and youth in the child welfare system, fostering healing and resilience. Our all-ability camp, whispering hope ranch, is a sanctuary where children, youth, and adults of all backgrounds embark on a journey of empowerment and discovery through transformative therapeutic and recreational camp experiences. Partnering with nonprofits and embracing children in our care, we connect campers to animals, nature and create moments of magic and healing that transcend limitations.our wellness programs served 5,038 individuals in 2025

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 80%; rating input score 80
• Program expense ratio: 81.8%; rating input score 82
• Fundraising efficiency: $15.35 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 3.2%; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.38; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5%; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 12.8% per year; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 12.5% per year; rating input score 100; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 18.1% per year; rating input score 100; 88th percentile among comparable filings