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BELIEVE I CAN ACADEMY INC

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 471967015 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P82 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · believeicanacademy.org
revenue
$554K
expenses
$448K
net assets
$447K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Provide education services and advocacy on behalf of developmentally challenged children.

profile · synthesized from sources

Believe I Can Academy (BICA) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational services and advocacy for individuals with different abilities. They offer private tutoring, advocacy, and social programs like group activities and DanceFit, aiming to foster independence and an inclusive environment. BICA serves families and communities primarily in Arizona.

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

  • Special Education Advocacy Services 2 activities
    • Advocacy Services for Children with Unique Needs
      Provides advocacy services for children with unique needs, including research, IEP, MET, data review, FBA, and BIP review.
    • Advocacy Services for Children with Unique Needs
      Provides 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).
  • Special Needs Academic Tutoring & Support 2 activities
    • Educational and Enrichment Programs for Individuals with Unique Needs
      Provides 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 Needs
      Provides 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.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Community Inclusion and Social Skill Development Programs
      Offers 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 Programs
      Offers 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 Needs
      Offers 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 Accommodation
      Offers 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.
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
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
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.