Save the Family

What Save the Family does

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988 and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, that provides housing, case management, and supportive services to homeless and impoverished families in Maricopa County. The organization serves more than 1,000 families annually through an integrated portfolio of programs including Rapid Rehousing, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, Step Up to Independence (serving families at imminent risk of homelessness who do not qualify under federal definitions), Pathways to Stability, the Youth Enrichment & Achievement (YEA!) children's program, ARM (Affordable Rental Movement) scattered-site affordable housing, Valor on Eighth (veteran-focused housing), and the newly opened Phoenix Scholar House (56 units for single-parent college students). The methodological approach combines evidence-based practices such as Critical Time Intervention, Progressive Engagement, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and the Outcomes Star measurement tool (Youth Star for children).

The underlying operational infrastructure includes a centralized Career Center, in-house mental health counseling, after-school and summer programming at the Escobedo at Verde Vista campus, and administrative intake tools (JotForm waitlist, TFA Forms applications, Family Housing Hub coordinated entry). There are no proprietary AI or ML systems disclosed; technology adoption is limited to standard nonprofit SaaS tooling and website-based donations and outreach. Marketing and donor engagement run through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletters, earned local media (ABC15, AZ Family, 12News, KTAR), and an annual Welcome Home Gala that nets approximately $400K.

The business model is funded through a diversified donation base (approximately 75%+ from individual, corporate, foundation, and United Way contributions, including a dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit up to $987 for married couples), government contracts (approximately 22%, including HUD grants, noted as gradually decreasing year over year), planned giving via the Rooted Legacy Society, corporate matching programs, event sponsorships, and an Adopt-a-Family holiday program. Leadership transitioned in 2022 when CEO Jacki Taylor retired and was succeeded by Robyn Julien. Recent strategic activity has centered on the Phoenix Scholar House (groundbreaking November 2024, grand opening April 2026), developed in partnership with Brinshore Development and Maricopa Community Colleges.

Name

Save the Family

Legal name

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona

Website

https://savethefamily.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides housing, case management, and supportive services to more than 1,000 homeless and impoverished families annually across Maricopa County, including rapid rehousing, affordable housing, and the Phoenix Scholar House.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Family Supportive Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Homeless family services
• Supportive housing programs
• Affordable housing
• Case management services
• Rapid rehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual, corporate, and private donations constitute the largest revenue source. Over 72% of every donated dollar supports programmatic and operational costs. The organization is a 501(c)(3) eligible to receive tax credit donations, stock, and other assets.
2. Government Funding: Government funding accounts for approximately 22% of total revenue, sourced from municipal, state, and federal programs including HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) grants. Government funds are noted as gradually decreasing year over year.
3. United Way: United Way contributions constitute a portion of the revenue mix alongside corporate, private, individual, and foundation giving.
4. Gala and Special Events: Annual Welcome Home Gala generates significant fundraising revenue (netted nearly $400K in 2025), with corporate sponsorships, ticket sales, and auction donations.
5. Planned and Legacy Giving: The Rooted Legacy Society enables donors to make planned gifts (bequests, charitable remainder trusts, etc.) that provide tax benefits and/or income over time.
6. Tax Credit Donations (Arizona): Donors to Save the Family receive a dollar-for-dollar Arizona state income tax credit up to the annual maximum (individuals up to $495, married couples up to $987 as of 2025), making donations more financially attractive.
7. Corporate Matching Gifts: The organization maximizes individual donations through a corporate matching gift program, enabling donors to double or triple their impact by routing gifts through participating employers.
8. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor the annual gala and other events, receive naming recognition, and engage through cause marketing and employee volunteer programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona provides housing, case management, and wraparound supportive services to homeless and impoverished families with children in Maricopa County. Core offerings combine multiple housing pathways (Rapid Rehousing, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, Step Up to Independence, ARM affordable rentals, Phoenix Scholar House, Valor on Eighth) with case management, career development, financial literacy, mental health and substance abuse counseling, children's and youth programs, and veterans' services to move families from crisis to self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rapid Rehousing Program: Short to medium-term housing solutions for families who need intensive assistance to get back on track.
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance
• Step Up to Independence
• Youth Enrichment & Achievement (YEA!) Program
• Pathways to Stability Program
• Valor on Eighth
• Wild Rose Flats

Products and services

• Rapid Rehousing Program Short- to medium-term housing program providing intensive, custom-tailored housing assistance to families experiencing homelessness, helping connect them to permanent housing. For homeless and impoverished families in Maricopa County.
• Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Housing program providing rental assistance to qualifying families. For low-income families meeting program eligibility requirements.
• Step Up to Independence Proprietary housing and supportive services program for families not classified as homeless under federal definitions, including those at imminent risk of homelessness. Bridges the gap for families who do not qualify for traditional homeless programs.
• Youth Enrichment & Achievement (YEA!) Program Program for children and youth enrolled in Save the Family's housing programs, offering after-school programming, summer camps, school supplies, individual education plans, counseling, mentorship, academic enrichment, and trauma-informed care.
• Pathways to Stability Program Comprehensive support program helping at-risk families build lasting self-sufficiency through personalized, trauma-informed services including case management, behavioral health, transportation assistance, career development, financial empowerment, and Triple P-certified children's services.
• ARM of Save the Family (Affordable Rental Movement) Affordable housing rental program providing rental assistance based on household income through HUD-funded programs across scattered-site properties in Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Chandler. For individuals and families at 60% HUD HOME Income Limits.
• Valor on Eighth Affordable housing community in Tempe designed specifically for veteran women and their families. The first community in the nation built for this population.
• Phoenix Scholar House 56-unit affordable housing community in Central Phoenix for single-parent families pursuing higher education. Combines stable, affordable housing with academic support, career development, and wraparound services. Arizona's first education-focused affordable housing community, modeled on the nationally recognized Family Scholar House program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85-90% of families served obtain permanent housing upon program completion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and flagship.

• Ulysses Development GroupnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025Ulysses Development Group, a national developer, selected Save the Family as the on-site supportive services provider for Wild Rose Flats — a new affordable housing community under construction at Thomas and 43rd Ave in Phoenix. Save the Family provides wraparound support services to residents.
• Maricopa Community Colleges (MCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Maricopa Community Colleges is the first academic partner for Phoenix Scholar House, directly supporting single-parent students by combining affordable housing with the college system's educational resources and pathways. Save the Family CEO Robyn Julien was featured as the first guest on MCC's new video podcast 'A Better Way to Do College,' hosted by MCC Chancellor Steven B. Davis.
• Brinshore DevelopmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Brinshore Development is the development partner for Phoenix Scholar House, Arizona's first education-focused affordable housing community for single-parent families pursuing higher education. Brinshore is also a development partner for the Wild Rose Flats project. As co-developer, Brinshore brings development expertise to the design, financing, and construction of affordable housing communities.
• United Food BanknotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Partnership with United Food Bank to supply families with healthy food options and additional shelf-stable pantry staples. Addresses food insecurity for families who have experienced homelessness and extreme hardship.
• Midwest Food BanknotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Partnership with Midwest Food Bank to supply families with healthy food options and additional shelf-stable pantry staples, complementing the United Food Bank partnership.
• SRP (Salt River Project)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerSRP is a major corporate sponsor of Save the Family, notably sponsoring the Adopt-a-Family holiday program in 2025 and contributing to gala sponsorship. SRP is also listed as a matching gift company.
• Phoenix Mercury and Fry's Food StoresnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Trading Places event partnership where Phoenix Mercury players and Fry's Food Stores partner with Save the Family to surprise families with $1,000 grocery shopping sprees. Two families selected each year (documented: Lakasha Johnson and family; Shandra Blackmon and family in 2026).
• YMCAnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerYMCA partnership enables Save the Family to offer summer camp opportunities to children in its programs. Featured in Nancy and Aamoria's story, where Aamoria attended Camp Sky-Y through this partnership, an experience that would not have been possible otherwise.
• Fry's Food StorescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFry's Community Rewards program allows Fry's V.I.P. card holders to link their account to Save the Family, generating donations with each purchase. Also partner for annual Trading Places grocery spree events.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network focused specifically on family homelessness prevention and shelter. Comparable mission, family-centered model, volunteer-driven approach, and case management methodology — though operating through affiliate network rather than direct service.
• Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC): Phoenix-based community development organization operating affordable housing, workforce, and social service programs across Arizona. Comparable scale and multi-program family services portfolio including housing assistance.
• Maggie's Place: Phoenix-based nonprofit serving pregnant women and families experiencing homelessness with residential programs and wraparound services. Direct service peer with similar housing-plus-case-management model serving the same regional population.
• UMOM New Day Centers: Phoenix-based nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and supportive services to homeless families across the Valley. Directly comparable target population (homeless families with children), geographic market, and service mix including rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and case management.
• Homeward Bound: East Valley (Mesa/Tempe) nonprofit providing transitional housing and support services to homeless families with children. Direct geographic and service peer operating in overlapping ZIP codes with similar Rapid Rehousing methodology.
• Community Bridges, Inc. Arizona-based nonprofit providing integrated behavioral health, housing, and social services including homeless services and case management. Comparable wraparound, evidence-based program design serving similar low-income populations in Maricopa County.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona: Regional affordable housing nonprofit serving Maricopa County with homeownership and home repair programs. Related housing-affordability mission but focuses on asset-building rather than emergency shelter/rehousing.
• Catholic Charities Community Services (Arizona): Regional arm of Catholic Charities USA operating refugee services, adoption, family services, and housing programs across Arizona. Broader portfolio but overlapping services in case management and family stabilization in Maricopa County.

Regional players

• Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness: Statewide advocacy and systems-change organization addressing homelessness across Arizona. Comparable mission space but operates as a coalition/advocate rather than direct service provider.

Others

• Brinshore Development: National affordable housing developer partnered with Save the Family on Phoenix Scholar House and Wild Rose Flats. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor; comparable to supportive-services providers Brinshore engages in other markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkzw6Po9Vuw2e6yp-ZMn_Aw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SavetheFamilyAZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/save-the-family-foundation-of-arizona
• Instagraminstagram.com/savethefamily
• Xx.com/save_arizona

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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