It is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is the second largest nonprofit organization in the city.
Southwest Human Development was founded in 1981 with six staff members, a small budget of $150,000 and a single support program, serving 175 families.
In 2003, the organization obtained and renovated a 50,000 square foot facility in Phoenix, which is currently used at its headquarters.
By 2004, the organization had grown to 450 staff members, with a budget of $23 million, serving 50,000 families.
Currently, the organization has grown to a staff of over 900, with a budget of $72 million, serving 135,000 families annually.