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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
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 · 5 groups

what they do

  • Suicide Prevention & Postvention Services 5 activities
    • Hosts annual virtual conference on youth mental health and safety
      Organizes an annual virtual conference focused on bullying, depression, and suicide prevention among youth, most recently held on January 19, 2021, free of charge and open to K-12 students across Arizona. The conference aims to inspire peer intervention and reporting to trusted adults.
    • Organizing the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference
      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.
    • Provides youth suicide prevention and anti-bullying education programs
      Engages thousands of students, teachers, and law enforcement officers in suicide prevention and anti-bullying efforts through educational experiences and a broad-based movement promoting student well-being and peer support.
    • Youth Suicide Prevention and Anti-Bullying Conferences
      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
      Engages students, teachers, and law enforcement in suicide prevention efforts and creates educational experiences focused on suicide prevention and anti-bullying.
  • Youth Resilience & Substance Use Prevention Education 4 activities
    • Law Enforcement Training on Youth Vaping
      Educates law enforcement partners at national and state conferences about the dangers and trends of youth vaping.
    • Trains law enforcement on youth vaping trends and prevention
      Educates law enforcement partners at national and state conferences about the dangers and evolving trends of youth vaping to improve prevention and response strategies.
    • Youth Vaping 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.
    • Youth Vaping 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.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 3 activities
    • Difference Maker Awards
      Presents Difference Maker Awards to students, law enforcement officials, and teachers to recognize their contributions.
    • Difference Maker Awards Program
      Presents Difference Maker Awards to students, law enforcement officials, and teachers to recognize their contributions.
    • Recognizes youth and community leaders through Difference Maker Awards
      Presents annual Difference Maker Awards to students, teachers, and law enforcement officials who demonstrate leadership in creating safe and supportive school environments.
  • Youth Diversion and Restorative Justice Programs 2 activities
    • Juvenile Diversion Program
      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
      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.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Advocacy for Safe School Environments
      Engages other adults in creating safe and welcoming school environments for students.
    • Advocates for safe and welcoming school environments with adult stakeholders
      Engages adults, including educators and law enforcement, in efforts to create safe and welcoming school environments as part of its broader youth mental health and safety mission.
    • Partners with law enforcement on juvenile diversion and youth education programs
      Collaborated with School Resource Officers in the City of Surprise in 2018 to create a juvenile diversion program keeping low-level offenders out of the criminal justice system, and partnered with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to educate youth and parents about vaping risks through resource nights and outreach.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
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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