named programs · 1 · from sources
what they call their work
Stay in School and Achieve Program
A program for elementary students in Maricopa County schools that uses workshops, field trips, and interaction with role models and mentors to teach basic life skills, career awareness, and the importance of education. It focuses on interpersonal skills, presentation skills, role playing, and writing, with an emphasis on anti-bullying and teenage suicide prevention.
activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 1
- Youth Career and Life Skills Education Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentDelivers programs and workshops to elementary school students, averaging 200 workshops per year, to encourage them to stay in school by demonstrating how education leads to fulfilling careers and lives. These programs aim to increase student self-awareness and have assisted over 66,000 students.
capacity building · 1
- Publication of Educational Books for Youth Spiritual Teachings PublishingAuthors and publishes books targeting youth aged 10 to 18, with four books published between 2001 and 2025, including titles like "It’s All About Choices For Kids," "Relationship To Self – A 7-Step Game Plan To Become Your Own Best Friend," "Life Skills: Understanding & Utilizing the Power of Self," and "Mindset: A Journey."
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Choice-Based Personal Development and Accountability choice-based personal development unique to this orgTeaches youth that their life outcomes are shaped by personal choices and accountability, reinforcing the belief that mindset and intentional decision-making are central to achieving success.
- Context-Sensitive Youth Support unique to this orgFocuses programming in high-risk areas with gang activity and social challenges, integrating anti-bullying and suicide prevention content to support holistic student well-being.
- Early Intervention with Foundational Life Skills experiential learning/mentorship unique to this orgTargets upper elementary students with workshops and curriculum supplements that build foundational life and school success skills—such as interpersonal communication, presentation, and teamwork—before critical dropout decision points.
- Education-to-Career Pathway Engagement education-to-career pathway unique to this orgConnects education directly to fulfilling careers by showcasing real-world job opportunities, workplace field trips, and guest speakers to increase student motivation and reduce dropout rates by making academic effort relevant to future success.
- Mentorship and Role Model Engagement mentorship unique to this orgEngages professionals and successful individuals as mentors and role models to interact with students, demonstrating career rewards and success factors, thereby inspiring academic and personal advancement.
- Personal Narrative and Experiential Youth Development personal_narrative_youth_development unique to this orgUses personal stories, lived experiences of successful individuals, and experiential learning techniques to foster mindset development, self-awareness, and positive decision-making in youth aged 10 to 18.
- Program Evaluation through Behavioral and Academic Indicators program evaluation unique to this orgMeasures program impact using a Self-Perception Survey and tracks behavioral and academic indicators such as grade improvement, goal setting, participation, and involvement in non-gang activities to assess youth development outcomes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants$98K80%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$48K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$52K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario A Bayne | Founder & President | 40 | $49K |
relationships · 12
who they work with
- 3Steps Ahead, LLC Partner — Abraham Thomas, Vice President, chairs the advisory committee.
- BMO Harris Bank Partner — Patrick Epum, Director & Team Lead, Middle Market Banking, serves on the advisory committee.
- City National Bank Partner — Marques C. Bayne, Sr. VP Franchise Finance, serves on the board of directors.
- Google Partner — Corey Bayne, Enterprise Specialist, serves on the board of directors.
- Maricopa Community College District Partner — Dr. Cathleen Hernandez, Chief of Staff & Associate Vice Chancellor, Office of the Chancellor, serves on the board of directors.
- Molina Fine Jewelers Partner — Hosted a book signing event for Mario A. Bayne's publication Mindset: A Journey.
- Phoenix Fire Department Partner — Tim Gammage, Sr. Assistant Chief, serves on the advisory committee.
- Phoenix Suns Partner — Eric Little, VP, Growth Initiatives & Customer Experiences, serves on the advisory committee.
- Pivotal Group Partner — Blaise Najafi, Investment Associate, serves on the advisory committee.
- Sportech Partner — Chris Mallory, Sr. Director of Business Development & Activation, serves on the board of directors.
- State Farm Insurance Partner — Marcella Busto, Owner, serves on the board of directors.
- UMEC Partner — Bradley Thornton, President and CEO, serves on the advisory committee.