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BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE ASSOCIATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 742382265 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · backtoschoolclothingdrive.com
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$582K
employees
6
volunteers
300
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE NEW SCHOOL OUTFITS AND UNIFORMS, BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Back to School Clothing Drive Association provides new clothing, shoes, and school supplies to high-need children in Arizona, particularly those from Title I schools and other vulnerable populations. Founded in 1967, the organization serves over 25,000 students annually through various programs aimed at enhancing educational success and self-esteem.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $114K
    STUDENT ATTIRE FOR EDUCATION (SAFE)- PROVIDES CLOTHING, BACKPACKS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO OVER 15,000 CHILDREN AT TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH DISCOUNTED SALES TO SCHOOLS. IN 2021, BTSCD LAUNCHED MOMENTUM SCHOOL UNIFORMS, AN ONLINE RETAIL E-COMMERCE PLATFORM AND EXPANSION OF ITS SUCCESSFUL SAFE PROGRAM. BTSCDA SEES THIS AS AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO INCREASE SALES, BROADEN ITS INDIVIDUAL DONOR BASE, AND ULTIMATELY HELP REDUCE THE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL MERCHANDISE-RELATED EXPENSES. PANDEMIC IMPACTS HAVE CAUSED SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS TO BE RELAXED THEREFORE DRIVING DOWN THE NEED FOR SCHOOLS TO STOCK UNIFORMS. BTSCD EXPECTS THIS TREND TO REVERSE ITSELF IN THE ENSUING YEARS AS SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS RECOVER FROM PANDEMIC IMPACTS.
  2. #2 $33K
    MOMENTUM - PROVIDES BTSCD THE ABILITY TO OFFER CLOTHING AND UNIFORMS TO NON-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Backpack Buddies
Partnership initiative providing over 10,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students throughout Arizona.
Momentum School Uniforms
Online store selling uniforms and clothing basics, with proceeds funding the organization's programs.
New Clothes = New Beginnings
Annual clothing distribution event providing new clothes, shoes, and school supplies to over 5,000 students from Title I schools and other organizations.
Stitches of Love
Volunteer program with seamstresses creating handmade clothing items for children served by the organization.
Student Attire for Education (SAFE)
Matching grant program allowing schools to stock their clothing closets for students in need.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 11 activities
    • Large-scale procurement for distribution
      Purchases more than $500,000 worth of new clothing annually for distribution to students in need.
    • Momentum School Uniforms
      Operates Momentum School Uniforms, an online store selling uniforms and clothing basics to schools and retail customers, with all proceeds funding the "New Clothes = New Beginnings" program.
    • Momentum School Uniforms Online Store
      Operates Momentum School Uniforms, an online store selling uniforms and clothing basics to schools and retail customers, with all proceeds funding the "New Clothes = New Beginnings" program.
    • Momentum School Uniforms Online Store
      Operates an online store selling uniforms and clothing basics to schools and retail customers, with all proceeds funding the "New Clothes = New Beginnings" program.
    • Operation of SAFE (Student Attire for Education) program
      Operates the Student Attire for Education (SAFE) program, which includes an online school uniform store and provides matching grants to schools to purchase items for stocking campus clothing closets. The program offers emergency relief to students in need of clean clothes or shoes and supports school-based distribution efforts.
    • Operation of social enterprise uniform store
      Operates Momentum School Uniforms, an online store selling uniforms and clothing basics to schools and retail customers, with all proceeds funding the "New Clothes = New Beginnings" program.
    • School matching grant program
      Provides over $250,000 in matching grants each year to schools to support the purchase of clothing and supplies for students in need.
    • Student Attire for Education (SAFE) Program
      Operates the Student Attire for Education (SAFE) program, which includes an online school uniform store and provides matching grants to schools for purchasing items to stock campus clothing closets, offering emergency relief to students needing clean clothes or shoes.
    • Student Attire for Education (SAFE) Program
      Operates the SAFE program, which includes an online school uniform store and provides matching grants to schools to purchase items for stocking campus clothing closets, offering emergency relief to students needing clean clothes or shoes.
    • Student Attire for Education (SAFE) Program
      Operates an online school uniform store and provides matching grants of over $250,000 each year to schools to purchase items from the store to stock campus clothing closets, offering emergency relief to students needing clean clothes or shoes.
    • Student Attire for Education (SAFE) Program
      Operates an online school uniform store and provides matching grants of over $250,000 each year to schools to purchase items from the store, stocking campus clothing closets for emergency relief to students needing clean clothes or shoes.
  • Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 8 activities
    • Annual "New Clothes, New Beginnings" Distribution Program
      Distributes new clothes, shoes, underwear, backpacks, school supplies, and personal care packs to over 5,000 students from Title I schools, military families, and foster care and transitional housing organizations annually. The program serves over 9,500 students each July, providing each child with over $300 worth of merchandise (retail value) at events held at Grand Canyon University Arena.
    • Annual "New Clothes, New Beginnings" Distribution Program
      Distributes new clothes, shoes, underwear, backpacks, school supplies, and personal care packs to over 5,000 students from Title I schools, military families, and foster care and transitional housing organizations annually. This program serves over 9,500 students each July, providing each child with over $300 worth of merchandise (retail value) at events held at Grand Canyon University Arena.
    • Annual Clothing and School Supply Distribution
      Distributes new clothes, shoes, underwear, backpacks, school supplies, and personal care packs to over 5,000 students from Title I schools, military families, and foster care and transitional housing organizations through its annual "New Clothes = New Beginnings" event. This program serves over 9,500 students each July, distributing more than $1.8 million in merchandise (retail value) with each child receiving over $300 worth of items.
    • Backpack Buddies Initiative
      Delivers over 10,000 backpacks filled with brand new school supplies and personal care packs to students across Arizona.
    • Backpack Buddies Initiative
      Delivers more than 10,000 backpacks filled with brand new school supplies and personal care packs to students across Arizona.
    • Backpack Buddies Program
      Delivers over 10,000 backpacks filled with brand new school supplies and personal care packs to students across Arizona through its "Backpack Buddies" initiative.
    • Backpack and school supply distribution initiative
      Distributes more than 10,000 backpacks filled with brand new school supplies and personal care packs to students across Arizona annually through the "Backpack Buddies" initiative and related efforts.
    • New Clothes, New Beginnings Annual Distribution
      Operates an annual distribution program providing new clothes, shoes, underwear, backpacks, school supplies, and personal care packs to over 5,000 students from Title I schools, military families, and foster care/transitional housing organizations. This event distributes over $1.8 million in merchandise (retail value) to more than 9,500 students each July, with each child receiving over $300 worth of items.
  • Youth Clothing Production through Volunteer Sewing 4 activities
    • "Stitches of Love" Program
      Manages a program involving approximately 500-600 volunteer seamstresses who sew, crochet, and craft handmade clothes and other items for children attending events year-round.
    • Stitches of Love Program
      Manages the "Stitches of Love" program, involving approximately 500-600 volunteer seamstresses who sew, crochet, and craft handmade clothes and other items for children attending events year-round.
    • Stitches of Love Program
      Manages the "Stitches of Love" program, engaging approximately 500-600 volunteer seamstresses who sew, crochet, and craft handmade items for children attending events year-round.
    • Stitches of Love volunteer crafting program
      Manages the "Stitches of Love" program, engaging approximately 500–600 volunteer seamstresses who sew, crochet, and craft handmade clothing and items for children attending events year-round.
  • School-Based Behavioral Health Prevention 1 activity
    • Statewide program reach and engagement
      Serves more than 25,000 high-need students annually across over 260 schools in 40 school districts, with major participation from Phoenix and surrounding communities including Glendale, Surprise, Tolleson, Mesa, and others.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distribution of new clothing and school supplies through annual event
      Operates the "New Clothes, New Beginnings Annual Distribution" program, distributing new clothes, shoes, underwear, backpacks, school supplies, and personal care packs to over 5,000 students from Title I schools, military families, and foster care and transitional housing organizations. The event distributes more than $1.8 million in merchandise annually (retail value), with each child receiving over $300 worth of items, and is held at Grand Canyon University Arena.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.09M
Contributions & grants$1.03M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2330%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$280K
Grants paid out$424K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.03M
Cash$310K
Investments$8K
Liabilities$445K
Net assets$582K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +29.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KARL GENTLES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $91K
board members · 15
  • ADAM REEDER — DIRECTOR
  • AMY GILNER — SECRETARY
  • APRIL CAMPING — DIRECTOR
  • BILL HAWLEY — PRESIDENT
  • BONNIE SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • DIANE FREI — DIRECTOR
  • ELVY BARTON — DIRECTOR
  • IAN SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE CALLAWAY — DIRECTOR
  • KEN JACOBSON — TREASURER
  • LISA H DEANE — DIRECTOR
  • MARIE BRENNAN — DIRECTOR
  • MATT ODAY — DIRECTOR
  • ROSA CASAS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SCOTT LAVIT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • Avnet Partner — Ken Jacobson, Treasurer, is associated with Avnet.
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of BTSCD.
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation Partner — Partner organization in an initiative delivering more than 10,000 backpacks to students in Arizona.
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation Partner — Partners on the "Backpack Buddies" initiative to deliver backpacks filled with school supplies.
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation Partner — Partners on the "Backpack Buddies" program, which is part of the "New Clothes, New Beginnings" clothing distribution.
  • CBS5 KPHO/3TV KTVK/AZFamily.com Partner — Ian Schwartz, a Director, is associated with CBS5 KPHO/3TV KTVK/AZFamily.com.
  • Charles Schwab Partner — Bill Hawley, a Director, is associated with Charles Schwab.
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Charmane Osborn, a Director, is associated with the City of Phoenix.
  • Deer Valley Education Foundation Partner — Marie G. Brennan, a Director, is associated with Deer Valley Education Foundation.
  • Fennemore Craig Partner — Katie Callaway, a Director, is associated with Fennemore Craig.
  • First American Title Partner — Bonnie Smith, a Director, is associated with First American Title.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Delivers its main program services (Distribution) at Grand Canyon University Arena.
  • Intel Partner — Vincent Payne, Board President, is retired from Intel.
  • Platinum Living Realty Partner — Amy Gilner, a Director, is associated with Platinum Living Realty.
  • SRP Partner — Elvy Barton, a Director, is associated with SRP.
  • Stardust Companies Partner — Assumed operations of the SAFE online school uniform store from Stardust Companies in 2000.
  • State Bar of Arizona Partner — Lisa Deane, a Director, is associated with the State Bar of Arizona.
  • Stitches of Love Partner — Provides hand-made items for distribution at the annual event.
  • The Order of True Sisters Partner — Supported the founding group of women in 1967 to raise money for back-to-school clothes.
  • UPS Partner — Jorge Hernandez, a Director, is associated with UPS.
  • Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Partner — Works closely with the Trust each year to leverage their provided dollars with matching grants.
  • Wells Fargo Partner — Rosa Casas, a Director, is associated with Wells Fargo.