↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier →

PEER SOLUTIONS INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 861015729 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · peersolutions.org
revenue
$554K
expenses
$509K
net assets
$108K
employees
15
volunteers
16
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

KIDS TEACHING KIDS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Peer Solutions Inc. is dedicated to preventing sexual violence and addressing systemic racism through trauma-informed primary prevention strategies. They serve marginalized communities in Arizona, focusing on youth and individuals affected by oppression, and advocate for safety, equity, and respect across social systems.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Youth Led Coalition
A statewide network of young leaders organizing for change and community-driven solutions.
Guts To Be Good (G2BG)
A youth-led initiative promoting five daily actions to foster positive social change and community safety.
TIPP Talk Podcast
A podcast hosted by Peer Solutions Peer Leaders discussing topics related to trauma-informed practices and community engagement.
Trauma Informed Primary Prevention Programming (TIPP)
Youth-led programming focused on preventing harm before it begins, addressing root causes of violence through peer-led sessions and community engagement.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Trauma-Informed Peer & Community Coaching 4 activities
    • Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) Sessions for Youth
      Conducts weekly peer-led TIPP sessions for high school students during lunch and for middle school students after school. Also offers summer TIPP programming for youth of all ages.
    • Weekly peer leadership training
      Provides weekly training to develop peer leaders in trauma-informed practices and youth-led prevention strategies.
    • Weekly peer-led TIPP sessions for high school students
      Conducts weekly Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) sessions led by peers for high school students during lunch hours.
    • Weekly peer-led TIPP sessions for middle school students
      Conducts weekly peer-led Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) sessions for middle school students after school.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Peer Leadership Training
      Provides weekly peer leadership training to develop youth leaders.
    • Service projects and community engagement activities
      Organizes service projects and hands-on community engagement activities for youth participation and civic involvement.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 1 activity
    • Monthly Family Fun Nights
      Hosts monthly Family Fun Nights to engage families in supportive, community-building activities.
  • Trauma-Informed Arts & Nature Youth Programs 1 activity
    • Summer TIPP programming for youth
      Offers Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) programming during summer for youth of all ages.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 1 activity
    • TIPP Certification Training
      Offers TIPP Certification Training to individuals.
  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 1 activity
    • TIPP Certification Training
      Offers formal TIPP Certification Training to build capacity in trauma-informed primary prevention, likely for peers, educators, or community members.
  • Advocacy & Education Podcasts 1 activity
    • TIPP Talk Podcast production
      Produces the TIPP Talk Podcast, hosted by Peer Solutions Peer Leaders, to amplify youth voices and share prevention messaging.
  • School-Based Youth Workshops and Curriculum Programs 1 activity
    • Weekly Programming for Schools
      Provides weekly programming to elementary, middle, and high school sites.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Community Engagement and Outreach
      Organizes service projects, hands-on community engagement activities, and conducts community and campus-wide outreach initiatives.
    • Community and campus-wide outreach initiatives
      Conducts outreach initiatives on campuses and within communities to promote trauma-informed prevention and youth leadership.
    • Family Fun Nights
      Hosts monthly Family Fun Nights for community members.
    • TIPP Talk Podcast Production
      Produces the TIPP Talk Podcast, which is hosted by Peer Solutions Peer Leaders.
    • Weekly programming at K-12 school sites
      Provides weekly programming at elementary, middle, and high school sites as part of ongoing youth engagement and prevention efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$554K
Contributions & grants$554K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$509K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$416K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$108K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +106.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER RAUHOUSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $125K
board members · 14
  • ADAM JESUDASON — DIRECTOR
  • ALISON CHANDLER — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLIE GANZ — DIRECTOR
  • COURTNEY WARD — DIRECTOR
  • GAVIN MCCULLOUGH — DIRECTOR
  • JAY WIGGINS — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • KEVIN CRISPIN — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTEN NELSON — PRESIDENT
  • KYLE SIMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • LISA STEEN — DIRECTOR
  • MEGYN NEFF — DIRECTOR
  • RAMIRO CALDERON — SECRETARY
  • TONIA SMITH — TREASURER
  • VERONICA MURILLO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Boys & Girls Clubs Partner — Provides weekly afterschool and summer peer education programming at Boys & Girls Clubs.