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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2948288

SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC

Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85712

Financials

$2.6M$1.9M2023$2.2M$2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,212,148$2,021,189$190,959$21,356,910$6,088,205$15,268,705
December 31, 2023990$2,569,672$1,891,881$677,791$20,670,576$5,623,871$15,046,705
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,848
Program service revenue
$1,897,866
Investment income
$238,867
Net gain from sales of assets
$215,433
Other revenue
$39,567

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$274,319
Other salaries and wages
$277,120
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$674,978
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$18,816
Accounting fees
$20,336
Occupancy
$590,412
Travel
$21,850
Depreciation
$357,815
Program services (functional)
$1,827,595
Management and general (functional)
$193,594

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,670,576
Total assets, end of year
$21,356,910
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,088,205
Net assets, end of year
$15,268,705
Land, buildings and equipment
$17,007,792
Publicly traded securities
$1,162,352
Net assets without donor restrictions
$15,268,705
Gross receipts
$2,907,106
Employees
7
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
AZ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GREGG T SASSEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$144,550$23,556
DEBRA SEIDLACCT/FINANCE
Officer
40$90,100$16,113
SHAIMA NAMAZIFORDBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
KENNETH SILVERMANBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
0.33$0$0
FRANK VALENZUELABOARD CHAIRM
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GREGG T SASSEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$154,790$23,022
DEBRA SEIDLACCT/FINANCE
Officer
40$93,035$14,850
SHAIMA NAMAZIFORDBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
KENNETH SILVERMANBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
0.33$0$0
FRANK VALENZUELABOARD CHAIRM
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3044 N ALVERNON WAY, TUCSON, AZ 85712-1431
In care of
% RUSSO RUSSO & SLANIA PC
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GREGG T SASSE, 3044 N ALVERNON WAY, TUCSON, AZ 85712
Signed the 990
GREGG T SASSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(520) 352-2626
Return prepared by
LUDWIG KLEWER & RUDNER PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC. IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTERESTS IN PIMA COUNTY AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA BY INVESTING IN AND REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • INVEST AND REVITALIZE AREAS IN TUCSON HIT HARDEST IN THE GREAT RECESSION WITH GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2 (NSP2) AND IN SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PIMA COUNTY. ACCOMPLISHMENT: TOTAL RENTAL PORTFOLIO INCLUDES 130 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, 20% OF WHICH, SERVE FAMILIES AT OR BELOW 50% OF MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). THIS PROGRAM SERVICE CONTINUES TO ACCOMPLISH STABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF OCCUPANCY OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE (5) YEARS.
    Expenses $1,827,595 · revenue $1,925,787
  • SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF PIMA AND IT'S AFFILIATES. ACCOMPLISHMENT: DEVELOPED AND CONSTRUCTED 3 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (BENTLEY) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO 120% AMI OR BELOW TENANTS. 100% OF THE HOMES BUILT WERE ADDED TO THE EXISTING RENTAL PORTFOLIO. THE 1M PROJECT AT S BENTLEY AVE PROVIDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBCONSTRACTORS, VENDORS AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS. THIS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TRANSFORMED A DONATED LAND PARCEL INTO NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES AND ADDED VAUABLE HOUSING STOCK TO A COMMUNITY THAT IS LACKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVENTORY. SALES OF SELECTED HOMES IN CURRENT RENTAL PORTFOLIO PROVIDED FUNDING NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT.
    revenue $325,119
  • PROVIDE NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN TUCSON THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANDBANK PROPERTIES. ACCOMPLISHMENT: BELNOR VISTA: SECURED WATER TO BLOCK IV. WORK IN PROGRESS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR BLOCK I AND THE ONSITE SEWER SYSTEM PLANS. EMERY PARK PLACE: FULLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE 1.3-ACRE SITE AND COMPLETED 80% OF FOUR (4) NEW DUPLEXES IN CONJUNCTION WITH AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION. PINAL VISTA PLACE: SOLD THE PROPERTY TO AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION FOR A FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. ELSTONE II: DESIGN THREE (3) HOUSE PLANS AND WORKING ON PREDEVELOPMENT FOR THIS FUTURE TEN (10) LOT AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUBDIVISION.
    revenue -$109,686

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2948288
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,356,910
Income (IRS master file)
$2,907,106

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,212,148$2,021,189$21,356,910XML
990December 2023$2,569,672$1,891,881$20,670,576XML
990December 2022$2,439,427$1,855,560$19,963,207IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2948288).

Questions about SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC is 26-2948288.
Is SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GREGG T SASSE.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,550 (GREGG T SASSE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAND TRUST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,212,148, expenses of $2,021,189 and total assets of $21,356,910 at year end.

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