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AIM RIGHT MINISTRIES
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860821440 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · aimright.org
revenue
$550K
expenses
$585K
net assets
$297K
employees
6
volunteers
78
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

AIM RIGHT IS EMPOWERING YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED DISCIPLESHIP, TO CREATIVELY INFLUENCE THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR LIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Aim Right Ministries is a nonprofit organization focused on guiding middle school students in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, through a developmental model that emphasizes belonging, identity, and purpose. With over 35 years of experience, they provide a safe environment and supportive programming to help youth navigate critical developmental years and build generationally healthy homes.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Aim Right Clubs
After-school clubs for grades 5-8 that provide a safe space for students to engage in activities and discussions.
Aim Right Groups
Small mentor groups for grades 6-8 that focus on identity formation and emotional intelligence.
Aim Right Leaders
A leadership program for grades 8-12 that empowers students to mentor younger peers and engage in community service.
Student Union Summer Camp
An annual summer camp for students that fosters community bonds and personal growth.
The New Story Pathway
A developmental model guiding students through phases of belonging, identity, and purpose, tailored for middle schoolers.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 5 activities
    • Future Program Development
      Will launch the New Story Pathway program and install HVAC to enable year-round programming in 2025, and will launch Aim Right Groups (small group mentoring) and the PULA apprenticeship program in Fall 2026.
    • Future program expansion (planned)
      Plans to launch Aim Right Groups (small group mentoring) and the PULA apprenticeship program in Fall 2026.
    • Future program expansion: New Story Pathway, Aim Right Groups, and PULA apprenticeship
      Launched the New Story Pathway program in 2025 with infrastructure improvements (HVAC installation) to enable year-round programming. Plans to launch Aim Right Groups (small group mentoring) and the PULA apprenticeship program in Fall 2026.
    • New Story Pathway and facility development
      Launched the New Story Pathway program in 2025 and upgraded facilities with HVAC installation to enable year-round programming.
    • Teen and Alumni Programming
      Leads Aim Right Leaders and alumni programming, planning and executing monthly Teen Night events, maintaining connections with program graduates, and supporting the 8th-grade-to-high-school transition. This also includes an annual Student Union Camp for middle and high school students.
  • Transitional Housing for Recovery 3 activities
    • Transitional Housing Program
      Operated a transitional housing program for young men leaving the juvenile justice system in the early 1990s.
    • Transitional housing and neighborhood ministry for youth in downtown Phoenix
      Provided transitional housing and comprehensive neighborhood ministry services, including Bible studies, church services, Teen Night, Vacation Bible School, and Teen Camp, for young people in the Garfield and Edison neighborhoods of downtown Phoenix. Operated a transitional housing program specifically for young men leaving the juvenile justice system in the early 1990s.
    • Transitional housing and youth reintegration program
      Operated a transitional housing program for young men leaving the juvenile justice system, providing structured support and spiritual development through Bible studies and church services, primarily in the Garfield neighborhood of downtown Phoenix.
  • Youth & Children's Evangelistic Clubs 2 activities
    • Neighborhood Ministry and Community Programs
      Provides comprehensive neighborhood ministry activities including Bible studies, church services, Teen Night, Vacation Bible School, and Teen Camp in the Garfield and Edison neighborhoods of downtown Phoenix, with a history of 30 years in the Garfield neighborhood.
    • Neighborhood-based youth and community ministry
      Provides comprehensive neighborhood ministry in downtown Phoenix (Garfield and Edison neighborhoods), including weekly Bible studies, church services, and recurring teen programming such as Teen Night and Teen Camp, with expansion occurring between the 1990s and 2010s.
  • Community Health Needs Assessment 2 activities
    • Strategic Planning and Community Needs Assessment
      Conducted strategic planning and a community needs assessment between 2020 and 2024 to inform future programming.
    • Strategic planning and community needs assessment
      Conducted strategic planning and a community needs assessment between 2020 and 2024 to inform organizational direction and programming.
  • Community Needs Assessment for Aging Populations 1 activity
    • Strategic planning and community needs assessment
      Conducted strategic planning and a community needs assessment between 2020 and 2024 to inform organizational direction and programming decisions.
  • After-School Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Mentoring and After-School Programs
      Operates Aim Right Clubs four days a week for students in grades 5-8, providing a structured environment for engagement and community building. This includes curriculum development, volunteer coordination, and student outcomes measurement.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Aim Right Clubs after-school program
      Operates Aim Right Clubs four days a week for students in grades 5–8, offering a structured environment for engagement, curriculum-based activities, volunteer coordination, and community building, with ongoing measurement of student outcomes.
    • Annual camp and seasonal youth programming
      Hosts an annual Student Union Camp for middle and high school students to deepen community bonds and provide space for reflection and growth. Also includes seasonal programs such as Vacation Bible School and Teen Camp.
    • Annual youth camp programming
      Hosts an annual Student Union Camp for middle and high school students to strengthen community bonds and provide opportunities for personal reflection and growth.
    • Leadership and alumni engagement for program graduates
      Leads Aim Right Leaders and alumni programming, including planning and executing monthly Teen Night events, maintaining connections with program graduates, and supporting students’ transition from 8th grade to high school.
    • Ongoing youth development programming through Aim Right Clubs
      Operates Aim Right Clubs four days a week for students in grades 5–8, offering a structured environment for engagement, mentorship, and community building. Includes curriculum development, volunteer coordination, student outcomes measurement, and collaboration with community partners.
    • Youth leadership and alumni development
      Leads programming for Aim Right Leaders and alumni, including monthly Teen Night events, support for the transition from 8th grade to high school, and ongoing engagement with program graduates.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$550K
Contributions & grants$532K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$585K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$159K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$297K
Cash$114K
Investments$18K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$297K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -30.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFFREY CHUPP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 40 $38K
CALEB REED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO UNTIL 2/2022 40 $11K
board members · 4
  • ADAM MILER — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • DARRELL BACHER — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • JAMES MILLER — SECRETARY
  • ROMAN ROUVAUN — TREASURER
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Beloved Stories Partner — Produced a short film about Aim Right Ministries.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Jeff, the Executive Director, holds a BA in Youth Ministry from the university.
  • Kickflip Kids Partner — Partners with Kickflip Kids to run the Skateboard Club for students.
  • Paradise Valley Mennonite Church Partner — Aim Right Ministries was founded out of this church.
  • Paradise Valley Mennonite Church Partner — Founded as a transitional housing program out of the church.
  • Phoenix Fuel Network Partner — Jeff, the Executive Director, coordinates the network.
  • Reframe Youth Partner — Jeff, the Executive Director, writes curriculum for Reframe Youth.