Council to take action on the Non-Profit Community Funding sub-committee's recommendations to award funds to various non-profits that serve City of Buckeye residents. Summary: In the Fiscal Year 2027

5.B
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 5.B. CS - Non-Profit
MEETING DATE: 10/06/26 Community Funding Grant Program sub-
committee recommendations.
DATE PREPARED: 10/01/26 DISTRICT NO.:
STAFF LIAISON: Krystian Zebrwoski, Human Services Manager,
kzebrowski@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-6608
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
and Non Consent - New Business Items
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council)
Council to take action on the Non-Profit Community Funding sub-committee's recommendations to
award funds to various non-profits that serve City of Buckeye residents.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS:
A Safe and Sustainable Quality of Life
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
In the FY2027 budget $124,000 is allocated for non-profit organizations that provide social services to
residents in the City of Buckeye. Forty-seven applications were received, requesting $478,857
collectively. The applications were reviewed by a subcommittee comprised of elected officials,
community members and staff including Councilmember Tony Youngker, Councilmember Craig Heustis,
Councilmember Jamaine Berry, Latter-day Saints Community Outreach Michelle Neal, and Maryellen
Madden, Retired Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent at U.S. Department of the Treasury. The
subcommittee recommends the funding of the following organizations listed below:
Amount
Organization
Recommended
A New Leaf $ 5,000.00
All Faith $ 25,000.00
Angels on Patrol $ 6,500.00
AZ Community Impact $ 3,000.00
Buckeye Juneteenth $ 2,500.00
Gervonni Cares, Inc. $ 5,000.00
Girasol $ 5,000.00
Helping Families in Need $ 4,500.00
Mendivil Family Foundation $ 3,000.00
Mirna's Place $ 15,000.00
ROSE $ 4,000.00
Read Better, Be Better $ 3,000.00
Sleep in Heavenly Peace $ 2,500.00
Sounds of Autism $ 7,500.00
Southwest Lending Closet $ 6,500.00

VFW Post 12098 $ 10,000.00
Voices for Casa Children $ 2,500.00
Women 4 Women $ 5,000.00
Youth 4 Youth $ 8,500.00
Total $ 124,000.00
BENEFITS:
This program provides local organizations an opportunity to maintain or expand services they currently
provide to Buckeye residents. These organizations will provide various benefits to the city.
FUTURE ACTION:
Upon Council approval, staff will submit check requests to the Finance Department. Notifications and
checks will be mailed to the awarded organizations starting October 7, 2026. Awarded organizations are
required to give a complete financial accounting of the awarded funds by June 30, 2027, to be eligible for
future funds. Organizations not selected will be notified by email and/or mail.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Funds are allocated in the FY 2027 budget.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
$124,000
BUDGETED:
Yes
FISCAL YEAR:
2027
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
CMO
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
FY2027 Nonprofit Community Funding Applications FY24-27.pdf
FY27 Community Funding Presentation 10-6-26.pptx