Benevilla - Cultivating Caring Communities

What Benevilla - Cultivating Caring Communities does

Benevilla is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Surprise, Arizona, serving the West Valley region since 1981 (legal entity: Sun City Area Interfaith Services, Inc.). It delivers an integrated portfolio of human services to older adults, family caregivers, adults with disabilities, and young children through three CARF-accredited Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs (Lucy Anne's Place in Surprise for MCI and early dementia, Mary's Place in Sun City for advanced dementia — the only secure memory care adult day facility in Maricopa County — and the West Valley program in Peoria), the Bene*fitness* Adaptive Gym, Wirtzie's NAC-accredited Preschool & Childcare, the C.A.R.E.S. resource navigation program with a database of 1,000+ senior service providers, free home-based services, caregiver support groups, creative aging programs, and the Enriching Lives Network of 22 vetted partner organizations.

The organization operates on a diversified nonprofit revenue model combining individual donations (including the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program allowing up to $506 individual / $1,009 couple), corporate sponsorships, foundation grants (Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, Tohono O'odham Nation, NEA), vehicle donations through CARS, retail rewards programs (Fry's Community Rewards, Walmart Spark Good Round Up), planned giving via Crescendo Interactive, matching gifts through Double the Donation, and fee-based program services. Free services are explicitly offered for home services, caregiver support groups, and educational workshops. In 2025, the organization served 4,128 individuals through 50,160 acts of care, provided 108,584 hours of respite to family caregivers, and operated with 100+ employees and 264 active volunteers delivering 10,896 volunteer hours. Healthcare partners including Banner Health, Banner Alzheimer's Institute, Hospice of the Valley, and Continuum Care provide referral pipelines, with Benevilla participating in the CMS GUIDE Model as a dementia respite services provider.

Benevilla reaches constituents through community-led and event-driven go-to-market motions including the Night in the Tropics annual fundraiser, Caregiver Connect events, educational workshops, faith community outreach, healthcare provider referrals, email newsletters (The Buzz, Caregiver Newsletter), and a senior care blog. Its go-to-market relies on established trust, CARF and NAC accreditations, exclusive market positions in MCI and secure memory care, and a 44-year regional presence in the West Valley market rather than proprietary technology or AI capabilities. The organization reported $14,366,119 in 2024 ending net assets and continues to expand programmatically through home-based service delivery and partner network growth.

Name

Benevilla - Cultivating Caring Communities

Legal name

Sun City Area Interfaith Services, Inc. dba Benevilla

Website

https://benevilla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Benevilla is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 serving Arizona's West Valley with CARF-accredited adult day programs for dementia and cognitive impairment, caregiver respite, free home services, adaptive fitness, accredited childcare, and intergenerational programming across four physical locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care and Adult Day Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Alzheimer’s & Dementia-Specific Adult Day Programs (HLADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Day Memory Care Programs (Dementia Day Care/Day Health) (HLADACAH), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN), Adult Day Rehabilitation & Therapy Programs (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAIAD), Adult Day Respite Programs (Daytime Relief) (HLADAKAC), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Adult day programs
• Senior care services
• Caregiver support
• Intergenerational programming
• Memory care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Surprise

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Benevilla receives contributions from individual donors including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations through the Partners in Hope program, and tribute/memorial gifts. Donations are tax-deductible through the organization's 501(c)(3) status.
2. Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program: Benevilla participates in the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program, allowing donors to redirect state tax liability to the organization. For 2026, individuals can donate up to $506 and couples filing jointly can donate up to $1,009, providing dollar-for-dollar tax credits.
3. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Benevilla offers legacy giving options including bequests through wills or living trusts, charitable gift annuities, and beneficiary designations on life insurance or retirement accounts. Donors are recognized as Legacy Circle members.
4. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program through partnership with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), converting donated vehicles into cash contributions.
5. Retail Rewards Programs: Benevilla receives donations through Fry's Community Rewards and Walmart Spark Good Round Up programs, where shoppers designate the organization to receive a percentage of purchases or rounded-up amounts.
6. Corporate Sponsorships: Business partnerships including event sponsorships, program sponsorships, and general support. Sponsors receive recognition and visibility within the Benevilla community and events.
7. Corporate Matching Gifts: Employee matching gift programs where employers match employee donations to Benevilla, effectively doubling individual contributions.
8. Program Service Fees: Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs provide services that may include participant fees. As a nonprofit, Benevilla works to make services accessible, with some programs offering free services supported by donations.
9. Enriching Lives Network Partnership Fees: The Enriching Lives Network (formerly Preferred Partners Program) involves vetted partner organizations in a promotional relationship model, with membership fees or promotional arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Benevilla provides integrated human services for seniors, caregivers, adults with disabilities, children, and families in Arizona's West Valley. Core offerings include three CARF-accredited Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs (specializing in MCI, early-to-moderate dementia, and secure memory care), NAC-accredited Wirtzie's Preschool & Childcare with intergenerational programming, the Bene*fitness* Adaptive Gym, free in-home services (transportation, grocery shopping, handyperson), the C.A.R.E.S. resource coordination program, and caregiver support groups.

Product overview

Benevilla is a nonprofit organization offering an integrated suite of programs and services for seniors, caregivers, adults with disabilities, children, and families in Arizona's West Valley. The organization operates three CARF-accredited Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs (Lucy Anne's Place in Surprise serving mild cognitive impairment and early dementia; Mary's Place in Sun City for advanced dementia; and West Valley in Peoria for diverse care needs), supplemented by the Bene*fitness* Adaptive Gym for inclusive fitness. The organization connects children and seniors through its Intergenerational Program pairing Wirtzie's Preschool & Childcare with adult day program members. Core support services include the C.A.R.E.S. program providing resource coordination and referrals, Free Home Services (grocery shopping, transportation, handyperson), and caregiver support groups. Creative Aging, Educational Workshops, and the Enriching Lives Network of vetted community partners round out the offerings, all united by Benevilla's mission to enrich lives through compassion, dignity, and community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs CARF-accredited adult day programs providing respite care, social engagement, and cognitive stimulation for older adults with dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and other conditions across three physical locations.
• Lucy Anne's Place Life Enrichment Adult Day Program serving adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early to mid-stages of dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and fall-related injuries at the Surprise campus. The only day program in Arizona specializing in MCI and early to moderate dementia stages.
• Mary's Place Memory care adult day program for individuals with moderate to advanced Alzheimer's and other dementias located in Sun City. The only secure memory care adult day facility in Maricopa County.
• West Valley Life Enrichment Program Life Enrichment Adult Day Program serving residents of Peoria, Glendale, and West Phoenix, welcoming stroke survivors, individuals with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's/dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Bene*fitness* Adaptive Gym Adaptive fitness facility supporting individuals with different abilities, chronic conditions, and special considerations. Offers Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's, adaptive stretch and movement, seated yoga, personal training, wellness coaching, nutrition guidance, and body composition analysis.
• C.A.R.E.S. Program Resource coordination department staffed with trained Resource Coordinators who access a database of over 1,000 senior services providers to connect older adults, caregivers, and the community to needed services at no cost.
• Free Home Services Free home-based assistance for older adults to maintain independence, including grocery shopping, assisted transportation to medical appointments, business assistance, handyperson services, and friendly visitors/phone pals. Available short- or long-term to those with limited resources.
• Wirtzie's Preschool & Childcare NAC-accredited preschool and childcare program serving children from six weeks to five years old, featuring a unique intergenerational component connecting young children with older adults in Lucy Anne's Place.
• Intergenerational Program Program connecting members of Lucy Anne's Place Life Enrichment Program with children from Wirtzie's Preschool & Childcare for daily exercises, art projects, reading, and other enriching activities at Art's Center for All Ages.
• Caregiver Support Groups Free peer-to-peer support groups for caregivers including dementia caregiver support (Tuesdays), general caregiving (Thursdays), Life During Loss grief support (Wednesdays), and Rebuilding Life After Loss, with respite care available during meetings.
• Creative Aging Program Art and creative programming for older adults including the Benevilla Artist Gallery, Art in the Garden, and TimeSlips storytelling certification led by professional artists and art educators.
• Enriching Lives Network Community collaboration connecting older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families with trusted, vetted service providers across the West Valley, including 22+ vetted organizations.
• Educational Workshops Free educational workshops for caregivers, seniors, and families covering dementia care, fall prevention, nutrition, caregiver stress management, and Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) navigation, with free respite care available during sessions.
• Caregiver Moments of Calm: Painting Respite Free monthly caregiver wellness program providing intentional time for rest, creativity, and connection through guided painting sessions focused on emotional rest, self-expression, and community.
• Dementia Friends Memory Café Social and resource program for people living with memory loss and their care partners, meeting monthly with caregivers in education sessions while those with memory loss engage in life enrichment activities. Free in-person and virtually.
• Surprise Community Garden Community garden on Benevilla's main campus providing raised bed rentals for growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, accessible for older adults and those with limited mobility, with intergenerational programming with Wirtzie's Preschool children.
• Bene*fitness* In-Home Training Program bringing personalized fitness, nutrition, and wellness coaching directly to individuals in their homes, designed for those with transportation challenges, mobility limitations, or recovery needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,160 acts of care and 4,128 individual lives enriched in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

48 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• Banner Health (Boswell & Del Webb Medical Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanner Health is a significant healthcare partner with corporate sponsorship involvement. Banner Boswell & Del Webb Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Erica Dorward serves on Benevilla's Board of Directors. Banner collaborates on dementia care education and research, with Banner Alzheimer's Institute partnering on memory care programs and CMS GUIDE Model participation.
• Hospice of the ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaricopa County's only nonprofit hospice, providing compassionate end-of-life care. Collaborates with Benevilla on dementia care and respite services. A key partner in the CMS GUIDE Model supporting individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
• Continuum CaresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner participating in the CMS GUIDE Model collaboration with Benevilla to support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers through Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs.
• Banner Alzheimer's InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading research and care organization specializing in Alzheimer's disease. Collaborates with Benevilla on dementia care education, programs, and support services for individuals and families affected by memory loss.
• City of SurprisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner collaborating on the Dementia Friendly Surprise initiative and the Surprise Community Garden located on Benevilla's main campus. City recognition includes 2023 Community Legend Outstanding Organization Award.
• Arrowhead Lexus (Presenting Sponsor)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Benevilla events including Night in the Tropics 2026 fundraiser. Provides financial support for community events and programs.
• Landmark CPAs and Financial AdvisorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCompassion & Service sponsor providing financial sponsorship support. Featured as Buzz newsletter sponsor for February 2026 edition.
• WellpointsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCompassion & Service sponsor supporting Benevilla programs and community outreach initiatives.
• Sun HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCompassion & Service sponsor and member of the Enriching Lives Network. Provides senior living options and Life Plan Communities in the West Valley region.
• Home InsteadsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational in-home care provider with local office serving Surprise. Sponsoring partner and member of the Enriching Lives Network, providing non-medical home care services.
• Credit Union WestsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting Benevilla events and programs. Financial institution committed to community service.
• Bliss HospicesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHospice care provider and sponsor. Member of the Enriching Lives Network providing compassionate end-of-life care.
• Hospice of the WestsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHospice provider and Enriching Lives Network member offering compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and emotional support.
• Mountain View HospicesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocally owned, nurse-operated hospice and Enriching Lives Network member focused on personal care. Provides 24/7 response and consistent RN-led support throughout the West Valley.
• Arizona Care Management SolutionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing expert long-term care management and advocacy to help older adults navigate aging with confidence.
• Geriatric ResourcessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member offering expert care management and advocacy for older adults and families navigating health, housing, and support needs.
• Professional Community ServicessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network fiduciary member providing professional financial and decision-making support including powers of attorney and guardianship services.
• Johnson & AshworthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerElder law firm and Enriching Lives Network member providing strategic legal guidance in estate planning, probate, and elder law. Sponsors educational workshops.
• Lihn Law GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerElder law firm and sponsor providing personalized legal guidance in estate planning, special needs planning, and probate.
• Adultcare AssistancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing compassionate in-home support with daily activities to help older adults maintain independence.
• Be Well In-Home CaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member offering personalized in-home care services promoting independence and wellbeing in familiar surroundings.
• ComForCaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing personalized in-home support to help older adults maintain safety and independence.
• Good Neighbor Support ServicessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member and event sponsor providing compassionate in-home care to help older adults remain safe and comfortable at home.
• Visiting AngelssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing compassionate in-home care services supporting independence and quality of life.
• The Heritage TraditionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member offering independent living and assisted living services in Sun City blending comfortable lifestyle options with personalized support.
• Immanuel Campus of CaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member and continuing care retirement community in Peoria offering independent and assisted living with maintenance-free lifestyle.
• Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at SurprisesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member offering warm, secure memory care community with Montessori-based programming for dementia support.
• Rock Creek at The ParksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing specialized memory care and supportive community living for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia.
• Assisted Living LocatorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing expert guidance to help seniors find best living arrangements based on individual needs and budget.
• Gentle Hearts Living SolutionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member and event sponsor providing compassionate senior placement services with personalized support throughout placement process.
• Northstar Memory Care NavigationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing memory care navigation and placement services specifically for families facing dementia and complex cognitive diagnoses.
• Billet Health / Billet Home HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and Enriching Lives Network member providing personalized clinical care in the home for older adults and those managing chronic health needs.
• CenterWell Senior Primary CaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing personalized healthcare for older adults with focus on prevention, wellness, and chronic condition management.
• Homestead HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor and Enriching Lives Network member providing compassionate home-based healthcare tailored to older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions.
• PAM HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member delivering comprehensive care and rehabilitation services with individualized treatment and patient-centered support.
• Reavanti LLCsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member helping older adults and families navigate downsizing and relocation with compassionate support.
• TruBlue Home Service AllysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnriching Lives Network member providing professional handyman and home maintenance services helping older adults safely age in place.
• Salvation Army (Surprise)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting in-person Dementia Friends Memory Café meetings on 4th Tuesday of each month at Surprise location.
• Tohono O'odham NationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant funder supporting scholarships for children attending Wirtzie's Preschool & Childcare, reducing financial barriers to quality early childhood education.
• CARF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation organization that has accredited all Benevilla Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs, demonstrating commitment to quality standards.
• Dementia Friendly AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative committed to fostering community support for people living with dementia. Benevilla is a member with staff trained as Dementia Friends Champions.
• National Center for Creative AgingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization Benevilla is a member of, supporting creative aging initiatives and programs for older adults.
• WHAM (West Valley Arts Council)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Aging partner providing artistic programming and resources supporting Benevilla's art programs for older adults.
• VanguardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Aging partner contributing to art programming and opportunities for local artists and community members to collaborate.
• Theater Works of PeoriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Aging partner contributing to performing arts programming for older adults.
• Rio Salado Lifelong Learning CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner contributing to creative aging programming and lifelong learning opportunities.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerISO 9001 certified nonprofit handling vehicle donations on Benevilla's behalf. Processes vehicle donations, arranges pickup, and converts vehicles to cash contributions.
• Double the DonationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering Benevilla's matching gift and volunteer grant search tool, helping maximize corporate giving opportunities.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Hospice of the Valley: Maricopa County's largest nonprofit hospice and a core Benevilla partner on the CMS GUIDE Model — comparable nonprofit operational scale and West Valley footprint, but focused on end-of-life rather than day programming.
• LeadingAge Arizona: Trade association representing aging-services providers in Arizona, including adult day programs — an ecosystem peer that awarded Benevilla the 2025 Best Practices Award and signals industry positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator offering memory care and assisted living communities nationally — broad incumbent serving overlapping dementia and senior populations, though on a facility-based residential model rather than nonprofit day programming.
• Sunrise Senior Living: National senior living operator with dedicated memory care programs — a broader incumbent in the dementia care space against which Benevilla's adult day services compete for memory care families.

Direct peers

• Duet: Partners in Health & Aging: Phoenix-based nonprofit providing caregiver support, resource navigation, and home-based services for older adults and family caregivers — closely mirrors Benevilla's C.A.R.E.S. and caregiver support group offerings in the same metro.
• East Valley Senior Services: Arizona nonprofit operating adult day programs and senior services focused on the East Valley — comparable mission (adult day, caregiver support) in a different Phoenix-area geography.
• Pima Council on Aging: Tucson-based Area Agency on Aging providing caregiver support, adult day, and community resources for seniors — a same-model regional aging services nonprofit, serving a different Arizona geography.
• Sun Health: West Valley nonprofit providing senior living, Life Plan Communities, and health support services. A listed Benevilla Enriching Lives Network partner that operates overlapping senior-support programs in Surprise / Sun City.
• Area Agency on Aging, Region One: Maricopa County's designated Area Agency on Aging, the most directly comparable regional aging-services organization. Overlaps with Benevilla on caregiver support, resource navigation, and community-based services for older adults in the same geography.

Emerging players

• Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter: National nonprofit with a strong Arizona presence providing dementia education, support groups, and care consultation — partial overlap with Benevilla's dementia caregiver programs and adult day services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SurpriseCommunityGarden
• Xx.com/BenevillaAZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/benevilla_372862

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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