TEMPE COMMUNITY COUNCIL INCORPORATED

What TEMPE COMMUNITY COUNCIL INCORPORATED does

Tempe Community Council Incorporated (TCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, that functions as the city's central human-services coordinator. Its mission is to connect Tempe residents in need with services, volunteers, and funding. The organization operates a portfolio of programs: an Agency Review funding process that channels City of Tempe General Fund dollars (approximately $1.136M annually) to ~43 partner agencies; an IRS-sponsored VITA free tax-preparation site operated with Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business (885 returns prepared in the 2026 season); the Threadz teen clothes closets at three Tempe Union High School District campuses; Open Horizons dropout-prevention for teen parents; the Tempe Coalition (SAMHSA-funded youth substance-abuse prevention); Together Tempe utility-bill donation program; Triple P parenting curriculum; and the Tempe Community Foundation endowment (established 1992, held at Arizona Community Foundation). TCC also convenes signature annual events including Care Fair Tempe (100+ nonprofits), Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards, and Celebrating Champions for Youth.

TCC has no proprietary technology platform. Operations rely on standard SaaS tools including Galaxy Digital for volunteer management, IRS-provided TaxSlayer/Taxwise for tax preparation, and conventional website/social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). The 1-10 person staff is supplemented by a volunteer workforce (e.g., 57 VITA volunteers contributing 2,054 hours; 61 Agency Review panelists contributing 1,400 hours).

The revenue model is multi-stream nonprofit funding: charitable donations (online, utility-bill round-ups via Together Tempe, Fry's Community Rewards, employer matching gifts), government grants (City of Tempe General Fund administered via Agency Review; SAMHSA STOP Act grant for Tempe Coalition), and corporate sponsorships under the Annual Impact Partner program. All beneficiary services are provided free of charge. Governance is via a volunteer Board of Directors; TCC is independent, with no parent company or private-equity ownership. Recent material events include a 2025 headquarters relocation from the B.B. Moeur historic residence to 117 E 5th St, and a transition to an Interim Executive Director.

Name

TEMPE COMMUNITY COUNCIL INCORPORATED

Legal name

Tempe Community Council Incorporated

Website

https://tempecommunitycouncil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tempe Community Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that serves as Tempe, Arizona's central human-services coordinator, connecting residents in need with volunteer-driven programs including free tax preparation, teen support services, parenting education, and Agency Review funding distribution to ~43 partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Human Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community human services
• Nonprofit social services
• Volunteer coordination
• Human services funding
• Community grantmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: TCC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donation channels include online portals, utility bill donations (Together Tempe program), Fry's Community Rewards program, and employer matching gift programs.
2. City of Tempe Funding: City of Tempe General Fund tax dollars allocated for human services, administered through the Agency Review process managed by TCC. For FY 2026-27, $1.136 million available from this and related sources.
3. Partnerships and Sponsorships: Annual Impact Partner sponsorships supporting signature events (Don Carlos Awards, Celebrating Champions for Youth, Care Fair Tempe) and general organizational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tempe Community Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the central community connector in Tempe, Arizona. It administers the Agency Review funding process that distributes City of Tempe General Fund tax dollars to local human services agencies, and operates direct programs including IRS-sponsored free tax preparation (VITA), Threadz teen clothes closets, Open Horizons teen parent support, Tempe Coalition youth substance abuse prevention, Triple P parenting education, and the Together Tempe community giving program. It also manages the Tempe Community Foundation endowment and convenes community events such as Care Fair Tempe and the Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards.

Product overview

Tempe Community Council operates as a nonprofit human services organization offering multiple community programs rather than a technology product. The organization manages a portfolio of social service programs including: Agency Review Funding (a grant review and distribution process), Free Tax Preparation/VITA (IRS-certified free tax services), Open Horizons (teen parent support), Tempe Coalition (youth risk behavior prevention), Threadz Teen Clothes Closets (free clothing for students), Tempe Community Foundation (endowment and grantmaking), Together Tempe (community donations via utility bills), and Triple P Parenting (positive parenting resources). These programs are delivered through direct service delivery, volunteer coordination, and community partnerships rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tempe Community Foundation (TCF): Endowment fund established in 1992 to build a lasting legacy of care for Tempe by growing and distributing resources that support human service needs. TCF Endowment Fund is held in perpetuity with a percentage distributed annually through competitive grants.
• Tempe Coalition
• Together Tempe
• Threadz
• Open Horizons
• Care Fair Tempe
• Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards

Products and services

• Free Tax Preparation / VITA IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program providing free tax preparation and e-filing services for low-to-moderate income individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. Operated at Gracie's Village site with ASU W.P. Carey School of Business student volunteers.
• Open Horizons Dropout prevention program providing quality child care and support services to teen parents in the Tempe Union High School District so they can complete their education.
• Threadz Teen Clothes Closets Free clothing resource for Tempe middle and high school teens providing new and gently-used clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and school supplies at three locations in local high schools (Marcos de Niza, Tempe, Mountain Pointe).
• Tempe Coalition Community coalition dedicated to reducing youth risk behaviors (substance abuse, underage drinking) and promoting health and wellness through awareness, education, advocacy, and connecting youth to community resources. Funded by SAMHSA's STOP Act Program.
• Triple P - Positive Parenting Program Free online parenting sessions and resources for caregivers of youth ages 12-17, providing practical strategies for managing teen behavior and building stronger family relationships.
• Care Fair Tempe Annual community event bringing together 100+ nonprofit organizations and human service providers to connect individuals and families with support services in one location.
• Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards Annual awards ceremony honoring humanitarian contributions in the Tempe community, celebrating individuals who make a difference. Held in October each year.
• Agency Review Funding Community-driven grant review process in which Tempe residents volunteer to evaluate and recommend funding for human services agencies serving Tempe residents, distributing approximately $1.136 million annually.
• Tempe Community Foundation Endowment fund held in perpetuity that builds a lasting legacy of care for Tempe by growing and distributing resources that support human service needs, with grants awarded annually through a competitive process. Affiliated with the Arizona Community Foundation.
• Together Tempe Community giving program (formerly Help to Others) allowing Tempe residents to donate through utility bills or direct contributions to support human services for those in need in Tempe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 885 tax returns prepared free of charge for low-income individuals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• United HealthCare Community PlanmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 March 2026Hayden Partner level sponsor for Care Fair Tempe 2026 event. Major event sponsor providing financial and promotional support.
• Salt River Project (SRP)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 March 2026Changemaker Partner level sponsor for Care Fair Tempe 2026. Major sponsor with history of support for TCC programs and events.
• City of TempecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing City of Tempe General Fund allocation ($1.136M annually) for human services. TCC serves as administrator of human services funding through Agency Review process. Partnership includes co-location at City facilities and collaboration on community events.
• Arizona Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated foundation holding and managing the Tempe Community Foundation Endowment Fund in perpetuity. TCF was established in 1992 to create a centralized way to give back to the community.
• Arizona State University (W.P. Carey School of Business)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership operating the VITA tax preparation program. ASU W.P. Carey School of Business provides student volunteers and academic integration for free tax services.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCC operates an IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. IRS provides certification training, software (TaxSlayer, Taxwise), and program guidelines for free tax preparation services.
• Gracie's VillagemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing space for the VITA tax preparation site at 1540 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe for the 2027 tax season.
• APS (Arizona Public Service)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding Partner sponsor for Care Fair Tempe. Provides long-standing support for community events and programs.
• Tempe Union High School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner hosting Threadz teen clothes closets at Marcos de Niza, Tempe, and Mountain Pointe High Schools. District provides space and access for student services.
• Tempe Union High School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Open Horizons teen parent support program. District staff determine scholarship recipients and provide referrals for childcare and support services.
• Tempe Community Action AgencymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner agency providing emergency shelter (I-HELP), food pantry, and Neighbors Helping Neighbors senior care services. Funded through Agency Review process.
• Risas Dental & BracesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvocate Partner level sponsor for Care Fair Tempe 2026 event.
• Fry's Food StoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards program partner allowing shoppers to donate to TCC through Fry's Rewards card (Organization #MP490).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arizona Community Foundation: Statewide community foundation that holds and manages the Tempe Community Foundation endowment. Operates a competitive grantmaking model supporting human services across Arizona and is directly comparable as a community foundation peer, especially given its formal relationship with TCC's TCF subsidiary.
• 211 Arizona: Statewide information and referral network for health and human services. TCC coordinates referrals through 211 Arizona, and the two share the same community connector role — linking residents in need with service providers across housing, food, and mental health categories.
• Maggie's Place: Phoenix-based nonprofit providing housing and support services to pregnant women and young families experiencing homelessness. Comparable service model (direct service + community partnership), Arizona geography, and reliance on volunteers and donations.
• Valley of the Sun United Way: Regional United Way affiliate serving Maricopa County, including Tempe. Operates the same community-led Agency Review-style funding model, partners with municipal governments and corporations, and convenes volunteers for human services — making it the closest structural peer to TCC in the Phoenix metro.
• Tempe Community Action Agency: Federally designated Community Action Agency serving Tempe with comparable programs — emergency shelter (I-HELP), food pantry, and senior services. TCC funds Tempe Community Action Agency through its Agency Review process, and the two organizations are directly comparable as hyperlocal Tempe-based human services providers.
• Save the Family: Arizona-based nonprofit providing housing, family support, and self-sufficiency programs to families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable in target population (low-income families), service portfolio (housing stabilization, family support), and funding mix (government grants, donations).

Others

• Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business: Partner institution providing student volunteers for TCC's VITA tax program. Comparable as an institutional partner embedded in TCC's service delivery, and ASU's presence in Tempe makes it a relevant stakeholder peer in the local human services ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization for the United Way network; TCC became a United Way agency in 1976. Comparable in operating model (community-led funding allocation, volunteer mobilization, partnership with municipal government) but operates at global scale rather than hyperlocal.

Regional players

• Helios Education Foundation: Arizona-based education-focused foundation supporting college access, persistence, and workforce development. Comparable as an Arizona-based philanthropic institution with human services orientation, though focused on education rather than multi-service delivery.
• St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance: Arizona's largest food bank, serving Maricopa County including Tempe. Comparable as a community-driven human services nonprofit relying on donations and volunteer labor, though operating at much larger scale and with food distribution as primary focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tempecommunitycouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tempe-community-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/tempecommunitycouncil
• Xtwitter.com/tempecommunitycouncil

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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