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SPEAK UP STAND UP SAVE A LIFE

LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ · EIN 834138682 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE F40 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · www.speakstandsave.com
revenue
$26K
expenses
$42K
net assets
$36K
employees
—
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

EMPOWER YOUTH TO SPEAK UP BY PROVIDING STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS WITH THE TOOLS TO RECOGNIZE AND POSITIVELY RESPOND TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CUES IN THEIR PEERS TO ENHANCE SCHOOL SAFETY AND PREVENT TRAGIC RESULTS FROM THE ILL EFFECTS OF UNINFORMED SELF-MEDICATION AND SELF-COMPENSATION, SUCH AS SUICIDE AND OVERDOSE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization focused on youth suicide prevention, bullying intervention, and mental health awareness through an annual conference and outreach initiatives in Arizona. The organization empowers students to recognize warning signs in peers and speak up by reporting concerns to trusted adults, while training educators, law enforcement, and community members to respond effectively. Founded in 2016 following a school shooting, it operates as a cross-sector collaboration involving government, education, and nonprofit leaders.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Difference Maker Awards
Recognition program honoring outstanding students, teachers, school resource officers, and social workers in Arizona who exemplify leadership in youth mental health and school safety.
Safe Adult Pledge
Initiative encouraging adults to commit to being supportive, non-judgmental listeners for students and advocates for safe and respectful school climates.
Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference
Annual virtual and in-person conference for K-12 students, educators, law enforcement, and community members focused on suicide prevention, anti-bullying, peer intervention, and mental health resilience.
activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 9
  • Difference Maker Awards Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Presents Difference Maker Awards to students, law enforcement officials, and teachers to recognize their contributions.
  • Difference Maker Awards Program Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Presents Difference Maker Awards to students, law enforcement officials, and teachers to recognize their contributions.
  • Juvenile Diversion Program Youth Justice Diversion & Reentry Support
    Partnered with School Resource Officers in the City of Surprise to create a juvenile diversion program in 2018, aiming to keep low-level juvenile offenders out of the criminal justice system while holding them accountable.
  • Juvenile Diversion Program Partnership Youth Justice Diversion & Reentry Support
    Partners with School Resource Officers to operate a juvenile diversion program in the City of Surprise, aiming to keep low-level juvenile offenders out of the criminal justice system while holding them accountable.
  • Organizing the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Organizes an annual virtual conference for K-12 students across Arizona to address bullying, depression, and suicide among youth, inspiring peer intervention and reporting to trusted adults.
  • Youth Suicide Prevention and Anti-Bullying Conferences Suicide Prevention Training Programs
    Organizes an annual virtual conference and the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference to engage thousands of students, teachers, and law enforcement officers in suicide prevention, anti-bullying, and addressing depression among youth. These conferences inspire students to intervene and report when another student is in trouble.
  • Youth Suicide Prevention and Anti-Bullying Education Suicide Prevention Training Programs
    Engages students, teachers, and law enforcement in suicide prevention efforts and creates educational experiences focused on suicide prevention and anti-bullying.
  • Youth Vaping Education Youth Substance Use Prevention Education
    Partners with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to educate youth and parents about the dangers of vaping through resource nights and educational materials.
  • Youth Vaping Education Youth Substance Use Prevention Education
    Partnered with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in 2018 to educate youth and parents about the dangers of vaping through "resource nights" and educational materials. The organization also educates law enforcement partners at national and state conferences about youth vaping trends.
advocacy · 1
capacity building · 1
strategies · 11

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Comprehensive Education and Training for Adults targeted_training_and_education unique to this org
    The organization provides targeted education and training to various adult stakeholders, including teachers, staff, parents, law enforcement, and government leaders, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to serve as trusted adults who can respond effectively to students in crisis and promote a safe school climate.
  • Empowering Youth for Crisis Intervention youth_empowerment unique to this org
    The organization empowers students to identify warning signs of crisis, including suicide risk, and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to speak up and report concerns to trusted adults, fostering a culture of peer intervention and safety.
  • Empowering Youth for Crisis Intervention youth_empowerment unique to this org
    The organization empowers students to identify warning signs of crisis, including suicide risk, and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to speak up and report concerns to trusted adults, fostering a culture of peer intervention and safety within schools.
  • Multi-Sector Collaborative Prevention community_collaborative_prevention unique to this org
    The organization fosters a collaborative model involving schools, law enforcement, community resource partners, local leaders, and various other sectors to create a unified approach to youth suicide prevention and address broader youth issues within schools.
  • Multi-Sector Collaborative Prevention community_collaborative_prevention unique to this org
    The organization promotes a collaborative model involving schools, law enforcement, community resource partners, and local leaders across various sectors (government, education, business, non-profit) to collectively address youth issues, prevent suicide, and create safer school environments.
  • Multi-Sector Collaborative Prevention community-collaborative prevention unique to this org
    The organization fosters a collaborative model involving schools, law enforcement, community resource partners, local leaders, and various other sectors to create a comprehensive network for youth suicide prevention and to address broader youth issues in schools.
  • Pledge-Based Engagement and Awareness pledge_based_engagement unique to this org
    The organization uses a pledge-based approach to engage adults in promoting respectful and safe school climates, and addresses youth suicide prevention through educational events featuring speakers who discuss themes of hope, resilience, and the importance of intervention.
  • Pledge-Based Engagement for Safe School Climates pledge-based engagement unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a pledge-based approach to engage adults in actively promoting respectful and safe school environments, thereby encouraging their commitment to youth well-being and crisis prevention.
  • Promoting Hope and Resilience through Education education_and_awareness unique to this org
    The organization addresses youth suicide prevention through educational initiatives featuring speakers who discuss themes of hope, resilience, self-compassion, empathy, and the critical importance of intervention, aiming to foster positive mental health and well-being.
  • Targeted Education and Training for Adults targeted_training_and_education unique to this org
    The organization provides specialized training and educational sessions for various adult groups, including teachers, staff, parents, law enforcement, and government leaders, to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to serve as trusted adults and effectively respond to students in crisis.
  • Youth Empowerment and Adult Engagement for Crisis Intervention youth_empowerment_and_adult_engagement unique to this org
    The organization empowers students to identify warning signs of crisis in their peers and equips adults (teachers, staff, parents, law enforcement) with the tools and training necessary to respond effectively, fostering a network of trusted individuals who can intervene and connect students to support.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$26K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$36K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -71.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • KRISTA ANDERSON — BOARD PRESIDENT
relationships · 122

who they work with

  • 1GPA Partner — Sponsor of the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference.
  • AAEC Estrella Mountain Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • ACE's Consortium Partner — Sponsor of the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference.
  • ASU Preparatory Academy Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Alhambra Elementary School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • All Saints’ Episcopal Day School Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Apache Junction Mayor Walter “Chip” Wilson Government — Official proclaiming January as Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life Month
  • Apache Junction USD Partner — Superintendent Dr. Krista Anderson is a board member.
  • Apache Junction Unified School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Arizona Charter Academy Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Arizona Collegiate High School Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Arizona Federal Credit Union Funder — Received funding from their Local Artist, Local Causes debit card giveback program.
  • Arizona School Boards Association Partner — Executive Director Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams is a board member.
  • Attorney General of Arizona Mark Brnovich Government — Official proclaiming January as Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life Month
  • Avondale Elementary School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise Government — Official proclaiming January as Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life Month
  • Baboquivari School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Bill Gates Government — Member of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, proclaiming January as Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life Month
  • Buckeye Elementary School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn Government — Official proclaiming January as Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life Month
  • Buckeye Unified School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Casa Grande Elementary School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Cave Creek Mayor Ernie Bunch Government — Official proclaiming January as Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life Month
  • Cave Creek Unified School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke Government — Official proclaiming January as Speak Up Stand Up Save a Life Month
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • City of Surprise Youth Services Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Creighton Elementary School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
  • Dave Ramsey Financial Coach Partner — Angelo Rossetti is a board member.
  • Deer Valley Middle School District Partner — Participates in the program to support local educational initiatives.
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