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TECHFORCE FOUNDATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 593828402 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · techforcefoundation.org
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$3.9M
net assets
$5.0M
employees
17
volunteers
67
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

TO CHAMPION STUDENTS TO AND THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION AND INTO CAREERS AS PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS.

profile · synthesized from sources

TechForce Foundation champions students through technical education and into careers as professional technicians across various sectors like automotive, aviation, and diesel. The organization provides scholarships, grants, and career exploration resources, aiming to address the technician shortage and elevate the perception of skilled trades.

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 $1.62M
    TECHFORCE'S CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT THOSE INTERESTED IN PURSUING THE TECHNICIAN PROFESSION BY CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES, MENTORS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYERS. TECHFORCE WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE CAREER AND DISPEL OUTDATED STIGMAS; PROVIDES HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH TECHNOLOGY, STEM SKILLS, AND MENTORS; CONNECT THESE STUDENTS AND WORKING TECHS WITH RESOURCES, APPRENTICESHIPS, JOBS AND SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREERS.
named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

FutureTechs Rock Awards
Awards celebrating aspiring, next-generation technicians enrolled in various technical training programs.
Grab The Wheel
National social media, PR, advertising, and community promotion campaign to reframe the image and opportunities of the technician career.
Internships & Apprenticeships
Connects students to apprenticeship opportunities with employers across various technology sectors.
Job Board
Cloud-based IT platform connecting students, recent graduates, and working technicians to part-time and full-time technician jobs.
Local, Hands-On Student Experiences
Coordinates free, local, hands-on experiences for students to engage with engines and technology, meet industry mentors, and explore the transportation technician profession.
Scholarships & Grants
Awards millions of dollars annually to students for technical education, including tuition, relocation, and emergency grants.
Techs Rock Awards
Annual awards honoring working technicians across all sectors for their passion and contributions to the profession.
Veterans at Work: Military Transition
Supports veterans in transitioning their military skills to professional technician jobs.
Women Techs Rock
Program dedicated to supporting women in the transportation industry through connections, mentorship, and community building.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Construction & Trades Career Exposure for Youth 2 activities
    • Hands-On Career Exploration and Industry Mentorship Program
      Coordinates free, local, hands-on experiences that connect middle and high school students with industry mentors and employers in the transportation technician field to explore careers and prepare for the workforce.
    • Hands-On Career Exploration and Industry Mentorship Program
      Coordinates free, local, hands-on experiences that connect middle and high school students with industry mentors and employers in the transportation technician field to explore careers and prepare for the workforce.
  • Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Technical Education Scholarships and Grants Program
      Annually awards approximately $6 million in scholarships and grants to around 1,300 financially disadvantaged students pursuing technical education, with 16.5% of awards going to Veterans. Since 2007, has awarded over $18 million and impacted 200,000 students.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • School and Institutional Partnerships for Workforce Development
      Builds and maintains strategic alliances with over 1,200 official school partners to support career exploration, technical education, and workforce development for students pursuing technician careers.
    • School and Institutional Partnerships for Workforce Development
      Operates a network of over 1,200 official school partners to support career exploration, technical education, and workforce development for students pursuing technician careers.
    • Technical Education Scholarships and Grants Program
      Annually awards $6 million in scholarships and grants to approximately 1,300 financially disadvantaged students pursuing technical education, with 16.5% of awards going to Veterans. Since 2007, has awarded over $18 million and impacted 200,000 students.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$4.04M
Contributions & grants$3.92M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$92K2%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$3.92M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$1.27M
Grants paid out$1.34M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.52M
Cash$697K
Investments$1.97M
Liabilities$558K
Net assets$4.97M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER MAHER CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $332K
MICHAEL PRESSENDO CHIEF MARKETING & STRATEGY OFFICER 40 $211K
LISA MATTKE CHIEF OPERATIONS & FINANCE OFFICER 40 $156K
LISA EVANS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $125K
board members · 15
  • ANGELA BABIN — PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN
  • BARRETT CRANE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS BLANCHETTE — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • CODY METCALF — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID ELLIS — TREASURER
  • DENISE KINGSTROM FERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN HEENAN — DIRECTOR (THRU 10/22)
  • JON VESELY — DIRECTOR
  • KIM MCCULLOUGH — VICE CHAIR
  • MARK FERNER — DIRECTOR
  • MARY MAHONEY — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR (THRU 10/22)
  • PAUL HALSCH — DIRECTOR
  • TONY SCIARRA — DIRECTOR (THRU 1/22)
relationships · 42

who they work with

  • 23XI Racing Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Providers" level ($10,000+ annually).
  • ANSED Diagnostic Solutions LLC Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • Advance Auto Parts/CARQUEST Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Providers" level ($10,000+ annually).
  • Austin Healey Association of So. Ca. Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • Auto Care Association / AAPEX Show Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
  • Barrett-Jackson Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • Brad Keselowski Inc Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Providers" level ($10,000+ annually).
  • Breaking Limits Marketing Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • Car ADAS Solutions Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • Cooper Companies, Inc Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Providers" level ($10,000+ annually).
  • Cythero VR Partner — Listed as a collaborator.
  • Denny Hamlin Foundation Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • Dorman Products Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Providers" level ($10,000+ annually).
  • Empire Auto Parts Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
  • Ford Partner — Collaborates with TechForce Foundation on scholarship administration and technician recruitment; Ford Technical Programs Manager provides testimonial support.
  • Ford Motor Company Partner — Selected TechForce to administer all its technician Ford FACT and Ford ASSET scholarships across the U.S. and activates TechForce’s promotions via its dealerships nationwide.
  • Ford Racing Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
  • Ford Technical Programs Partner — Receives support from TechForce Foundation for scholarship administration to gain interest from qualified candidates and provide students with additional assistance.
  • GEARWRENCH / Apex Tool Group Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Providers" level ($10,000+ annually).
  • Helios Service Partners Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
  • Hightower Aspell Charitable Fund Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • Hunter Engineering Company Partner — Listed as a collaborator.
  • Hyak Motorsports Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • JGR Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • JR Motorsports Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
  • Kyle Larson Foundation Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • MOTOR Information Systems Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
  • Mecum Auctions Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
  • Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Champions" level ($1,000+ annually).
  • National Technical Honor Society Funder — Annual donor at the "TechForce Educators" level ($5,000+ annually).
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