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LIVE THE SOLUTION DBA EARN TO LEARN
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 261151754 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P51 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · earntolearn.org
revenue
$3.2M
expenses
$3.0M
net assets
$1.0M
employees
82
volunteers
115
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND BE WORKFORCE READY WITH LITTLE TO NO STUDENT DEBT. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE, FOUR-PILLAR APPROACH TO FINANCIAL PREPARATION INCLUDING:- MATCHED SAVINGS SCHOLARSHIPS: STUDENT SAVINGS ARE MATCHED 8:1 THROUGH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE FUNDING MODEL PROVIDING UP TO $4,500 IN FUNDING PER ACADEMIC YEAR.- SUCCESS COACHING & ADVISING: ASSIST IN COMPLETING APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID, TROUBLESHOOTING OBSTACLES, AND NAVIGATING UNIVERSITY SERVICES.- FINANCIAL EDUCATION: PERSONAL FINANCE TRAINING INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO BEST PRACTICES IN PERSONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND COMMITTING TO A LIFETIME OF SAVING HELPING REDUCE STUDENT LOAN DEBT AND PREPARE FOR A HEALTHY FINANCIAL LIFE. WORKFORCE READINESS STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS SEEK WHEN HIRING, INCLUDING CRITICAL THINKING, PLANNING, LEADERSHIP, AND TEAMWORK. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING SUCH AS RESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEWING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Earn to Learn operates a matched-savings scholarship program that helps eligible students fund their postsecondary education. Students save $500 annually, which is matched 8:1, providing $4,500 per academic year for tuition and other educational costs. The program also includes financial training and success coaching to support students in Arizona and other states.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Matched-Savings Scholarship Program
Students save $500 annually, which is matched 8:1 (up to $4,000) for tuition, fees, room and board, and other educational costs at partner institutions. Includes financial training and success coaching.
Workforce Development Program
Provides students with opportunities for professional network building, business mentorship, paid and unpaid internships, and permanent placement upon graduation.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Matched-Savings Scholarship Program 6 activities
    • Matched-Savings Scholarship Program
      Operates a matched-savings scholarship program that provides an 8:1 match, disbursing scholarships over two semesters to students who save $500 and attend a participating community college or university. The program has disbursed over $28 million in funds and awarded over 7,500 scholarships.
    • Matched-Savings Scholarship Program
      Offers a $4,000 scholarship to students who save $500, disbursed at an 8:1 match rate over two semesters at a participating community college or university. Since 2013, the program has awarded over 7,500 scholarships and disbursed more than $28 million in funds.
    • Matched-Savings Scholarship Program
      Provides an 8:1 matched scholarship, up to $4,000 annually, to students who save $500 and attend a participating community college or university. Funds are disbursed over two semesters (Fall and Spring).
    • Matched-Savings Scholarship Program
      Provides an 8:1 matched scholarship, up to $4,000 annually, to students who save $500 and attend a participating community college or university. Funds are disbursed over two semesters (Fall and Spring).
    • Matched-Savings Scholarship Program
      Provides an 8:1 matched scholarship, up to $4,000 annually, to students who save $500 and attend a participating community college or university. Funds are disbursed over two semesters (Fall and Spring).
    • Matched-savings scholarship program
      Operates a matched-savings scholarship program that provides an 8:1 match, up to $4,000 annually, to students who save $500 and attend a participating community college or university. Funds are disbursed over two semesters.
  • Individualized Student Success Coaching 6 activities
    • Student Success Coaching
      Provides individualized success coaching to students from enrollment through graduation, helping them navigate financial aid and university systems, build social supports, connect to resources, and stay on track to graduate.
    • Student Success Coaching
      Offers individualized success coaching to students from enrollment through graduation, helping them navigate financial aid and university systems, build social supports, connect to resources, and stay on track to graduate.
    • Student Success Coaching
      Provides individualized success coaching to students from enrollment through graduation, helping them navigate financial aid and university systems, build social supports, connect to resources, and stay on track to graduate.
    • Student Success Coaching and Support
      Provides individualized support to students from enrollment through graduation via Success Coaches, helping them navigate financial aid and university systems, build social supports, connect to resources, and stay on track to graduate.
    • Student Success Coaching and Support
      Provides individualized support to students from enrollment through graduation via Success Coaches who help navigate financial aid, university systems, social supports, and community resources. Coaches also assist with enrollment and ongoing student success.
    • Student success coaching and support
      Provides individualized success coaching to students from enrollment through graduation, helping them navigate financial aid and university systems, build social supports, and connect to resources.
  • Job Readiness Training 6 activities
    • Workforce Readiness Programming
      Hosts workforce readiness webinars and online information sessions on topics such as resume writing, job preparation, and professional development. Previously offered in-person resume review mixers as part of its career support services.
    • Workforce Readiness Training
      Offers workforce readiness webinars and online information sessions covering topics such as resume writing and preparing for work, and historically provided in-person resume review mixers.
    • Workforce Readiness Training
      Offers workforce readiness webinars and online information sessions on topics such as resume writing and preparing for work, and historically provided in-person resume review mixers.
    • Workforce Readiness Training
      Offers workforce readiness webinars and online information sessions covering topics such as resume writing and preparing for work, and historically provided in-person resume review mixers.
    • Workforce Readiness Training
      Offers workforce readiness webinars and online information sessions on topics such as resume writing and preparing for work, and historically provided in-person resume review mixers.
    • Workforce readiness training
      Offers workforce readiness webinars and online information sessions covering topics such as resume writing and job preparation, and has historically provided in-person resume review mixers.
  • Youth Financial Literacy Education 5 activities
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Provides financial literacy training to students, teaching them how to earn, save, and invest their money, and has provided over 43,000 hours of continuing financial literacy education through monthly webinars.
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Provides financial literacy training to students, teaching them how to earn, save, and invest their money through ongoing education and monthly webinars.
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Provides financial literacy training to students, teaching them how to earn, save, and invest their money through ongoing education and monthly webinars.
    • Financial Literacy Education
      Provides financial literacy training to students, teaching them how to earn, save, and invest their money through ongoing education and monthly webinars.
    • Financial literacy education
      Provides financial literacy training to students, teaching them how to earn, save, and invest their money through ongoing education and monthly webinars.
  • Needs-Based Educational Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Student Recruitment and Enrollment Support
      Conducts outreach to prospective students, assists with enrollment, and administers scholarship interest forms as part of the application process to connect students with educational partners.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Financial Literacy Training and Education
      Provides ongoing financial literacy education through in-person and virtual programming, including monthly webinars and a year-long curriculum. The organization has delivered over 43,000 hours of financial literacy training to students, teaching them how to earn, save, and invest money.
    • Mentorship Programs
      Offers year-long mentorship programs connecting students with professionals in their field, including specialized programs for STEM and STEM-related majors with a focus on the Defense Industry, and a virtual pilot program for biomedical majors.
    • Mentorship Programs for Students in STEM and Professional Fields
      Offers a year-long mentorship program connecting students in STEM and related majors with professionals, including employee volunteers from companies like Roche, with a focus on career guidance and opportunities in sectors such as the Defense and biomedical industries. Also includes a two-day Summer Leadership Summit.
    • Mentorship programs
      Offers year-long mentorship programs that connect students with professionals in their field, including specialized programs for STEM and biomedical majors, and provides guidance on work experience and career opportunities.
    • Student Mentorship Programs
      Offers various mentorship programs, including a year-long program for students in STEM and STEM-related majors with work experience in the Defense Industry, a virtual pilot program for biomedical majors, and a general program connecting students with professionals in their field.
    • Student Mentorship Programs
      Offers year-long mentorship programs connecting students with professionals in their field, including specialized programs for STEM and biomedical majors, and hosts a Summer Leadership Summit.
    • Student Mentorship Programs
      Offers year-long mentorship programs connecting students with professionals in their field, including specialized programs for STEM and biomedical majors, and hosts a Summer Leadership Summit.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$3.23M
Contributions & grants$3.21M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$2.99M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$1.57M
Grants paid out$727K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.52M
Cash$859K
Investments$0
Liabilities$500K
Net assets$1.02M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +31.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATHERINE L HOFFMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 50 $191K
LESLIE SHULTZ-CRIST CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 50 $100K
board members · 12
  • ARTURO PEREZ — VICE CHAIR
  • AUTUMN VAN DEN BERG — DIRECTOR
  • BALU NATARAJAN — SECRETARY
  • BEATRIZ RENDON — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH PARSONS — DIRECTOR
  • KARLA MORALES — DIRECTOR
  • KELLIE TERHUNE NEELY — CHAIR
  • MIRANDA YOUSIF — DIRECTOR
  • NIKITA WOLFF — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE COUSER — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE HOLMES — DIRECTOR
  • TERRY NAY — TREASURER
relationships · 44

who they work with

  • APS Partner — Sharee Hurts, a Director on Earn to Learn's Board of Directors, is affiliated with APS.
  • Alliance of Arizona Partner — Partner financial institution for Matched Savings Accounts
  • Arizona Public Service (APS) CTE Scholarship Partner — Educational partner
  • Arizona State University Partner — Educational partner
  • Arizona Technology Council Partner — Karla Morales, a Director on Earn to Learn's Board of Directors, is affiliated with the Arizona Technology Council.
  • Caterpillar Partner — Balu Natarajan, Secretary of Earn to Learn's Board of Directors, is affiliated with Caterpillar.
  • Central Arizona College Partner — Educational partner
  • Eastern Arizona College Partner — Educational partner
  • El Rio Health Partner — Workforce development partner in the Summer Leadership Summit and year-long mentorship program.
  • Elizabeth Parsons, PLLC Partner — Elizabeth Parsons, a Director on Earn to Learn's Board of Directors, is affiliated with Elizabeth Parsons, PLLC.
  • Ferrum College Partner — Educational partner
  • Fidelity Investments Partner — Financial institution partner offering no-fee accounts to participating students.
  • First Citizens Bank Partner — Partner financial institution for Matched Savings Accounts
  • First Citizens Bank Partner — Stephanie Couser, a Director on Earn to Learn's Board of Directors, is affiliated with First Citizens Bank.
  • Front Range Community College Partner — Educational partner
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Educational partner
  • Greater Tucson Leadership Partner — Partners to offer a two-day Summer Leadership Summit and a year-long mentorship program during the school year.
  • Hughes Federal Credit Union Partner — Financial institution partner offering no-fee accounts to participating students.
  • Michigan State University Partner — Educational partner
  • Nevada State University Partner — Educational partner
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Educational partner
  • Northland Pioneer College Partner — Educational partner
  • Ottawa University Partner — Educational partner
  • Pacific Premier Bank Partner — Offered workforce readiness webinars and online information sessions to students, and partners to empower students with financial literacy.
  • Parsons Foundation Funder — Funding partner
  • Parsons Foundation Funder — Listed as a funding partner.
  • Pima Association of Governments Partner — Workforce development partner in the Summer Leadership Summit and year-long mentorship program.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Educational partner
  • Pima Foundation Partner — Educational partner
  • Pima Medical Institute Partner — Educational partner
+ 14 more