named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Advocacy
Consulting and advocacy services for children with unique needs, including research, IEP, MET, data review, FBA, and BIP review, aiming to repair communication breakdowns and provide holistic solutions.
BICA Social Group
Center-based group for ages 8-16 focusing on interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, responsibility, personal space awareness, body language, manners, and friendships, with community-based activities.
DanceFit
Instructor-led dancing for all ages and abilities to build physical strength, body awareness, musicality, gross motor skills, social skills, executive functioning, and listening skills.
Educator and Program Consulting
Customized training and consulting for schools, programs, or faculty/staff to accommodate diverse needs, particularly for individuals with chronic debilitating conditions, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
Extended Day Academy
Before and after-school support for ages 4+ focusing on academic, social-emotional, job readiness, activities of daily living, and interpersonal relationship building, provided by special education teachers and coaches.
I Can Camps
Camps (Winter, Spring, Summer) with specialized instruction for individuals with unique needs, organized and taught by certified Special Education Teachers, focusing on community awareness, social interactions, and educational growth.
Private Tutoring
Educational enrichment with specialized instruction for individuals with unique needs, utilizing private tutors accessed through the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.
Teen C.A.N. Group
Center-based group for ages 11-20 focusing on life skills, building relationships, job skills, conflict resolution, manners, and etiquette, with activities like gardening, cooking, and sewing.
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Special Education Advocacy Services 2 activities
- Advocacy Services for Children with Unique NeedsProvides advocacy services for children with unique needs, including research, IEP, MET, data review, FBA, and BIP review.
- Advocacy Services for Children with Unique NeedsProvides advocacy services for children with unique needs, including research, review of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) reports, data, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
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Special Needs Academic Tutoring & Support 2 activities
- Educational and Enrichment Programs for Individuals with Unique NeedsProvides a range of educational and enrichment services, including tuition-based programs, before and after-school care, tutoring, and specialized camps (Winter, Spring, and Summer Break Camps) for individuals with unique needs, taught by certified Special Education Teachers and Program Specialists.
- Educational and Enrichment Programs for Individuals with Unique NeedsProvides a variety of educational and enrichment services, including tuition-based programs, before and after-school care, tutoring, and specialized camps (Winter, Spring, Summer) for individuals with unique needs, taught by certified Special Education Teachers and Program Specialists.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Community Inclusion and Social Skill Development ProgramsOffers teen and social groups (BICA Social Group, Teen C.A.N. Group), DanceFit classes, volunteer service, fundraisers, and festivals to support community inclusion, develop interpersonal skills, life skills, and promote physical and social well-being for individuals of all ages and abilities.
- Community Inclusion and Social Skill Development ProgramsOffers teen and social groups, DanceFit classes, volunteer service opportunities, fundraisers, and festivals to support community inclusion and develop interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and life skills for individuals with different abilities.
- Training and Consulting for Diverse NeedsOffers customized training and consulting services for schools, programs, or faculty/staff to help them accommodate individuals with diverse needs, including those with chronic debilitating conditions, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
- Training and Consulting for Diverse Needs AccommodationOffers customized training and consulting services for schools, programs, faculty, and staff to help them accommodate diverse needs, particularly for individuals with chronic debilitating conditions, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$554K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$554K100%
Investment income$900%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$448K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$174K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$473K
Cash$347K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$447K
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +30.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Davis | Director | 40 | $55K |
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Utilizes private tutors accessed through the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program from the Arizona Department of Education.
- Paul's Ace Hardware Stores Partner — Participating stores in Tempe are supporting Believe I Can Academy through a "Round Up at the register" program for the month of June 2025.