irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $28KAdvocacy work has three primary goals: to maximize Child Care and Development Block Grant utilization by influencing Arizona to use new resources to expand access to quality programs; equitably expand access to high-quality child care; and to drive increased state investments in the children of Arizona.
- #2 $22KArizona Higher Education Accreditation grant - AzAEYC provides resources to partner with institutes of higher education to facilitate their early childhood education departments being accredited by the national Association for the Education of Young Children. Resources include providing technical support, a liaison with NAEYC, and funding for site visits and fees. This grant is ongoing into 2021.
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what they call their work
Honor the Past and Reimagine the Future Early Childhood Scholarship
Annual $1,250 scholarship awarded to one student in Arizona pursuing a degree in early childhood education or a related field, with a focus on equity, public policy, and advocacy
activities · 9 groups
what they do
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Early Childhood Education Advocacy 7 activities
- Advocacy Engagement and Policy RepresentationOrganizes a state-wide team to participate in the annual NAEYC Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., and hosts Arizona Early Childhood Day at the Capitol to advance early childhood education priorities. Participates in national and state-level advocacy efforts as a collaborator and partner.
- Advocacy for Early Childhood EducationThe organization advocates for early childhood education in Arizona and nationally by organizing a state-wide team for the NAEYC Public Policy Forum, participating in national dialogues, collaborating with partners on advocacy efforts, and hosting Arizona Early Childhood Day at the Capitol.
- Advocacy for Early Childhood EducationOrganizes and participates in state and national advocacy efforts, including the NAEYC Public Policy Forum and Arizona Early Childhood Day at the Capitol, to promote early childhood education in Arizona and nationwide.
- Lead statewide early childhood advocacy initiativesHosts Arizona Early Childhood Day at the Capitol, organizes state teams for the NAEYC Public Policy Forum, and partners in statewide advocacy efforts to advance early childhood education policy.
- Member Advocacy and Civic Participation SupportProvides opportunities for members and early childhood education supporters to engage in advocacy efforts at both state and national levels, amplifying collective impact on early learning policy.
- Organize early childhood events and awareness campaignsOrganizes the Week of the Young Child and hosts Arizona Early Childhood Day at the Capitol to promote public awareness and engagement in early childhood education.
- Support national and state-level advocacy engagementProvides opportunities for members and supporters to engage in early childhood advocacy at the state and national levels, including participation in NAEYC’s National Dialogue and policy forums.
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Early Childhood Program Accreditation Support & Professional Recognition 5 activities
- Recognition of Excellence in Early Childhood ProfessionRecognizes and celebrates excellence among early childhood professionals in Arizona, highlighting contributions to the field and promoting high standards of practice.
- Support early childhood higher education accreditationLeads the Arizona Higher Education Accreditation Project (AzHEA) from 2018 to 2021 and supports NAEYC accreditation for early childhood degree programs by recruiting institutions and providing resources.
- Support for Early Childhood Higher Education AccreditationImplemented the Arizona Higher Education Accreditation Project (AzHEA) to support early childhood degree programs in achieving NAEYC accreditation and promotes NAEYC’s Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs.
- Support for Early Childhood Higher Education AccreditationImplemented the Arizona Higher Education Accreditation Project (AzHEA) from 2018 to 2021 to support early childhood degree programs in achieving NAEYC accreditation. Recruited institutions of higher education into accreditation-focused cohorts and promoted NAEYC’s accreditation standards.
- Support for Early Childhood Higher Education ProgramsThe organization supports early childhood degree programs in achieving NAEYC accreditation through projects like the Arizona Higher Education Accreditation Project (AzHEA) and by recruiting cohorts of Institutions of Higher Education.
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Education Conference & Research Dissemination 4 activities
- Deliver professional development and networking opportunitiesFacilitates networking and professional development events for early childhood professionals across Arizona and connects members with continuing education, scholarships, and development resources.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building for Early Childhood EducatorsFacilitates networking, professional development events, and continuing education opportunities for early childhood professionals across Arizona. Connects members with scholarships, training, and resources to advance their practice.
- Professional Development and Networking for Early Childhood EducatorsFacilitates networking events, professional development opportunities, and connects members with continuing education options and scholarships for early childhood professionals across Arizona.
- Professional Development and Networking for Early Childhood ProfessionalsThe organization facilitates networking and professional development events, connects members with continuing education options, and promotes high-quality early learning by connecting practice, policy, and research for early childhood professionals across Arizona.
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Early Childhood Education Scholarships & Mini-Grants 4 activities
- Early Childhood Education Scholarship ProgramAwards one $1,250 scholarship annually to an early childhood education student in Arizona and engages recipients in outreach or project support activities such as interviews, blog posts, or organizational projects.
- Early Childhood Education ScholarshipsThe organization awards one annual $1,250 scholarship to an early childhood education student in Arizona and engages recipients in outreach or project support activities.
- Provide scholarships and engage recipients in professional contributionsAwards one $1,250 scholarship annually to an early childhood education student in Arizona and engages recipients in outreach or project support such as interviews, blog posts, or organizational projects.
- Scholarship Program for Early Childhood Education StudentsAwards an annual $1,250 scholarship to an early childhood education student in Arizona and engages recipients in outreach or project support activities.
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Member Benefits and Support Services 4 activities
- Facilitate member savings through group purchasingProvides members access to a nationwide purchasing pool to save on child care products, office supplies, safety supplies, credit card processing, and payroll services.
- Group Purchasing Program for Child Care ProductsThe organization provides access to a nationwide purchasing pool, enabling members to save on child care products, office supplies, safety supplies, credit card processing, and payroll services.
- Member Purchasing Benefits ProgramProvides access to a nationwide purchasing pool that enables members to save on child care products, office supplies, safety supplies, credit card processing, and payroll services.
- Member Services and BenefitsProvides members with access to a nationwide purchasing pool for child care products, office supplies, and other services, and seeks and implements grants and projects to serve its members.
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Early Childhood Celebration & Awareness Campaign 3 activities
- Week of the Young Child CoordinationOrganizes the Week of the Young Child, an annual event that celebrates early childhood and promotes awareness of the needs of young children and their families.
- Week of the Young Child OrganizationThe organization organizes the annual Week of the Young Child.
- Week of the Young Child OrganizationOrganizes the Week of the Young Child to celebrate young children and early learning.
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Community Engagement & Volunteer Mobilization 1 activity
- Grant and Project Implementation for MembersThe organization seeks and implements grants and projects that directly serve its members.
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Curriculum-Specific Teacher Training 1 activity
- Promotion of High-Quality Early LearningPromotes high-quality early learning for young children from birth through age 8 by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research, and recognizes excellence in the early childhood profession.
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Uncategorized 9 activities
- AZToolkit Job BankThe organization manages the AZToolkit Job Bank, an online tool for early childhood education job seekers and employers to post and distribute job listings and manage the hiring process.
- AZToolkit Job Bank ManagementManages the AZToolkit Job Bank, an online tool for early childhood education job seekers and employers to post and find job listings.
- AZToolkit Online Platform for Early Care ProvidersThe organization operates AZToolkit, an online platform that provides resources, curriculum ideas, tip sheets, early literacy guides, and teacher tools to help early care providers save time, increase quality, reduce costs, and manage their programs. It also offers reduced or complimentary subscriptions to eligible providers.
- AZToolkit Platform OperationOperates AZToolkit, an online subscription platform providing resources, curriculum ideas, and tools for early education professionals to manage their programs, improve quality, and save time.
- Administer AZToolkit platform and related servicesOperates AZToolkit, an online subscription platform that provides early care providers with resources to improve program quality, manage operations, and access a job bank; offers reduced and complimentary subscriptions to eligible Arizona providers through June 30, 2025.
- Grant Implementation and Special ProjectsSeeks and implements grants and special projects that directly serve members and advance organizational goals in early childhood education.
- Management of AZToolkit Job BankManages the AZToolkit Job Bank, an online service that enables early childhood education job seekers and employers to post positions, distribute listings, and manage hiring processes.
- Operation of AZToolkit PlatformOperates AZToolkit, a subscription-based online platform that provides early care providers with tools to improve program quality, save time, reduce costs, and access curriculum ideas, tip sheets, literacy guides, and classroom resources. Offers reduced and complimentary subscriptions to eligible Arizona providers through June 30, 2025.
- Produce and disseminate early childhood education resourcesAuthors and distributes resources to support early childhood educators and students, including curriculum ideas, learning tip sheets, early literacy guides, and classroom tools.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$210K
Contributions & grants$30K14%
Program service revenue$181K86%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$207K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$116K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$287K
Cash$287K
Investments$0
Liabilities$187K
Net assets$101K
Liquid reserves16.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -31.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 10
- Ann Marie Marino — VP - Professional Development
- Beth Frost — Northern AZ Chapter Representative
- Cotillion Sneddy — VP-Membership
- Daniella Barreras — Member-at-Large
- Jini Maxwell — Northern Arizona Chapter Representative
- Kamaie Clark — VP - Advocacy
- Lisa Cobb — Valley of the Sun Chapter Representative
- Patricia Miranda — Yuma Chapter Representative
- Sherilyn Analla — Member-at-Large
- Ysidro Holmes — Member-at-Large
relationships · 39
who they work with
- Arizona Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Partner — Executive Director of AZASCD leads the organization with a focus on early learning and educational equity.
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Partner — Collaborates with the Arizona Department of Economic Security to align local priorities with state and national early childhood goals.
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Child Care Funder — Provides funding for complimentary AZToolkit subscriptions and sponsors AZToolkit.
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Contracted with AzAEYC to implement the Arizona Higher Education Accreditation Project (AzHEA) using funding from the Preschool Development Grant.
- Arizona Department of Education: Early Childhood Division Partner — Offers professional development opportunities throughout the state.
- Arizona State University Partner — Dr. Björg LeSueur serves as a clinical associate professor of Early Childhood Studies at Arizona State University.
- Arizona’s PBIS Board Partner — Liz Gonzalez serves on Arizona's PBIS Board.
- Chamberlain Group, Inc. Partner — Harry Clapek previously served in senior accounting and leadership roles with the Chamberlain Group, Inc.
- FLAEYC Partner — Victoria Damjanovic served on the Florida Chapter of NAEYC (FLAEYC) board.
- First Things First Partner — Collaborates with First Things First to align local priorities with state and national early childhood goals.
- Maricopa County Chapter Partner — AzAEYC affiliate chapter serving members in Maricopa County.
- Mayor’s Youth and Education Commission Partner — Liz Gonzalez is a Commissioner on the Mayor's Youth and Education Commission.
- Mesa Community College Partner — Kim Hatt is an adjunct faculty member, supporting early childhood coursework at Mesa Community College.
- NAEYC Network — Affiliate of NAEYC
- NAEYC Network — Collaborates with NAEYC through shared membership and alignment with NAEYC's equity position statement.
- NAEYC Network — Follows NAEYC Strategic Direction
- NAEYC Network — Member of the NAEYC Affiliate Network, providing local engagement for shared members.
- NAEYC Partner — Offers annual subscription savings for AZToolkit to its members and special pricing for NAEYC Accredited Centers.
- NAEYC Partner — Offers joint membership with NAEYC, providing universal benefits grounded in the CARES framework (Community, Advocacy, Resources, Events, and Support).
- NAEYC Partner — Promotes NAEYC's Public Policy Forum and Week of the Young Child events.
- NAEYC Partner — Promotes the mission and goals of NAEYC in Arizona.
- NAEYC Partner — Provides professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals and leads the "Power to the Profession" national collaboration.
- NAEYC Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs Network — Partners with NAEYC to support early childhood degree programs in achieving NAEYC higher education accreditation.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Affiliate member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — State affiliate of NAEYC since October 1989, participating in national initiatives and maintaining affiliate status through re-approval in 2017.
- Northern Arizona Chapter Partner — AzAEYC affiliate chapter serving members in northern Arizona.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Dr. Victoria Damjanovic serves as an assistant professor of early childhood education and early childhood special education at Northern Arizona University.
- Pyramid Model Consortium Partner — Anthony Flores contributes to his school’s leadership team through the Pyramid Model Consortium.
- Quality First Partner — Collaborates with Quality First to align local priorities with state and national early childhood goals.
- Rio Salado College Partner — Kim Hatt is an adjunct faculty member, supporting early childhood coursework at Rio Salado College.
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