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ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY FACULTY ASSOCIATION

Tucson, AZ · EIN 742421188 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B94 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.orangegroveffo.org
revenue
$48K
expenses
$42K
net assets
$33K
employees
mission · from form 990

Provide support for public middle school

profile · synthesized from sources

Parent-led volunteer organization supporting Orange Grove Middle School in Tucson, Arizona. The FFO enhances student education and school culture through teacher grants, staff appreciation events, family engagement activities, and fundraising initiatives. Programs include the Color Run, book fairs, and 8th grade promotion ceremonies.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

8th Grade Promotion
Annual ceremony and系列活动 including cookie reception, dance, and ice cream social to celebrate graduating 8th graders
Book Fair
Event that brings books directly to campus, encourages student reading, and raises funds for the FFO
Color Run
Annual school-wide fundraiser where students run, walk, or jog through the campus while volunteers toss washable colored powder; raises funds for FFO
Dine Out Events
Community gatherings at local restaurants where a portion of proceeds supports the school
Family Support
Committee that provides meals, supplies, and support to student families facing health issues, loss, or other hardships
Staff Appreciation
Committee that organizes events such as breakfasts, gift giveaways, and themed celebrations to show gratitude to teachers and staff
Teacher & Program Grants
Funding program that reimburses teachers or pays for materials to support educational needs not covered by other sources
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • School Community Events & Family Nights 6 activities
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising
      Holds monthly meetings, organizes quarterly community education events for parents, guardians, and middle school students, and coordinates Dine Out events and Spirit Wear activities to support the school community and raise funds.
    • Organizing Student Events
      Organizes and hosts various student events including the Color Run fundraiser, book fairs, an 8th Grade Promotion Dance, Promotion Ceremonies with cookie receptions, an Ice Cream Social, and EduKits.
    • Organizing Student Events
      Organizes and hosts various student events including the Color Run fundraiser, book fairs, an 8th Grade Promotion Dance, Promotion Ceremonies with cookie receptions, an Ice Cream Social, and EduKits.
    • Organizing community education events
      Organizes quarterly community education events for parents, guardians, and middle school students.
    • Organizing student events
      Organizes and hosts various student events including an 8th Grade Promotion Dance, Promotion Ceremonies with cookie receptions, an Ice Cream Social, and a Color Run fundraiser on campus.
    • Promoting School Spirit
      Organizes Spirit Wear activities to support school spirit among students and staff.
  • Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 3 activities
    • Collecting School Supplies and Donations
      Collects specific items for the front office and nurse's office, general school supplies for teachers, decor for promotion dances, and new or gently used games for the library.
    • Collecting School Supplies and Donations
      Collects specific items for the front office and nurse's office, general school supplies for teachers, decor for promotion dances, and new or gently used games for the library.
    • Collecting supplies for the school
      Collects specific items for the front office and nurse's office, general school supplies for teachers, decor for promotion dances, and new or gently used games for the library for student free time.
  • Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 3 activities
    • Funding Educational Materials and Programs
      Provides funding for unique materials and programs to enhance student education at Orange Grove Middle School, processing reimbursement requests and direct payments for approved educational purchases after review at monthly executive board and general meetings.
    • Funding Educational Materials and Programs
      Provides funding for unique materials and programs to enhance student education at Orange Grove Middle School, processing reimbursement requests and direct payments for approved educational purchases after review at monthly executive board and general meetings.
    • Funding educational materials and programs
      Provides funding for unique materials and programs to enhance student education at Orange Grove Middle School, processing reimbursement requests and direct payments for approved educational purchases after reviewing grant requests at monthly executive board and general meetings.
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events 3 activities
    • Organizing staff appreciation events
      Plans and executes staff appreciation events such as a caramel apple bar, potluck breakfasts, gift giveaways, and a "Raffle-A-Day in May" for teachers and staff.
    • Staff Appreciation and Support
      Organizes and executes staff appreciation events such as a caramel apple bar, "Raffle-A-Day in May," potluck breakfasts, gift giveaways, and the annual Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast, while also providing support to staff facing challenges.
    • Supporting bus driver appreciation
      Works with the student body to create gratitude cards and banners for the annual Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast.
  • Lunchtime Student Supervision & Engagement 3 activities
    • Providing Lunch Volunteers
      Provides volunteers to supervise students during lunch periods, allowing teachers to take breaks and enabling students to use the game area in the Commons.
    • Providing Lunch Volunteers
      Provides lunch volunteers to supervise students, allowing teachers to take breaks and enabling students to use the game area in the Commons.
    • Providing lunch volunteers
      Provides lunch volunteers to supervise students, allowing teachers to take breaks and enabling students to use the game area in the Commons.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 1 activity
    • Holding monthly meetings
      Holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am in the school library, featuring updates from the Principal and FFO committee chairs.
  • Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement 1 activity
    • Organizing book fairs
      Organizes book fairs on campus to bring books to students, encourage reading, and raise funds for the FFO.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Community Engagement and Education
      Holds monthly meetings for updates from the Principal and FFO committee chairs, organizes quarterly community education events for parents, guardians, and middle school students, and coordinates Dine Out events to support the school community.
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising
      Holds monthly meetings for updates, organizes quarterly community education events for parents and students, and coordinates Dine Out events and Spirit Wear activities to support the school community and raise funds.
    • Providing support to staff and student families
      Provides support to staff and student families facing challenges, including meals for health issues, school supplies, and condolences during loss.
    • Staff Appreciation and Support
      Organizes and executes staff appreciation events such as a caramel apple bar, "Raffle-A-Day in May," potluck breakfasts, gift giveaways, and the annual Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast, while also providing support to staff facing challenges.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$30K62%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$18K
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$33K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • AJ’s Partner — Participates in the Bashas’ Community Card program, where the FFO earns 6% of reload amounts on cards used at Bashas’, Food City, and AJ’s stores.
  • Bashas’ Partner — Participates in the Bashas’ Community Card program, where the FFO earns 6% of reload amounts on cards used at Bashas’, Food City, and AJ’s stores.
  • Blanco Partner — Past Dine Out partner
  • Catalina Foothills High School Partner — Hosts the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies and Cookie Receptions.
  • Chipotle Partner — Past Dine Out partner
  • DFFO Network — Represented through a liaison on the FFO leadership team.
  • Fini’s Landing Partner — Past Dine Out partner
  • Food City Partner — Participates in the Bashas’ Community Card program, where the FFO earns 6% of reload amounts on cards used at Bashas’, Food City, and AJ’s stores.
  • Jim Wood Partner — Professional photographer at the cookie receptions, with photos available for purchase on his website.
  • Julie Bowden Government — FFO Treasurer responsible for processing reimbursement requests
  • Pic of Sponsor logos Partner — Sponsored the Color Run 2026 event.
  • Zinburger Partner — Past Dine Out partner