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ARIZONA STRUT
MESA, AZ · EIN 860977732 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · azstrut.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$369K
employees
13
volunteers
22
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT APPLIED LEARNING IN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND DONATED ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY AND TO PROVIDE REFURBISHED EQUIPMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

AZ StRUT is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that refurbishes and distributes used technology to support technical education and digital inclusion. They serve Title I students, public schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations, promoting sustainability through the recycling of electronics. The organization operates primarily in Arizona.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Equipment Donation Program
Accepts donations of used electronics to refurbish and distribute to eligible entities, promoting sustainability and digital inclusion.
Techie Experience
Hands-on educational experiences for students focusing on computer hardware, networking, and online safety, often including the distribution of devices.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Electronics Reuse and Recycling Services 4 activities
    • Electronic Device Donation and Recycling Program
      ARIZONA STRUT accepts donations of a wide range of electronic items, including computers, audio/video equipment, and cell phones, for reuse. They also offer responsible recycling for items like CRT and rear projection TVs for a fee, and accept other TVs regardless of condition or age.
    • Electronic Waste Collection and Recycling
      Collects a wide range of electronic items, including LCD, LED, and plasma TVs, computers, cell phones, and medical equipment, for reuse and responsible recycling. A fee of $1.00 per pound is charged for CRT and rear projection TVs to cover recycling costs.
    • Electronics Donation Program
      Accepts donations of a wide range of electronic items—including TVs, computers, cell phones, audio/video equipment, medical devices, and consumer electronics—at its Tempe facility on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. CRT and rear projection TVs are accepted for a fee of $1.00 per pound to cover responsible recycling costs.
    • Electronics Donation and Recycling Program
      Accepts donations of a wide range of electronic items—including TVs, computers, cell phones, audio/video equipment, medical devices, and consumer electronics—for reuse or responsible recycling. The program operates at a facility in Tempe open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, charging $1.00 per pound for CRT and rear projection TVs to cover recycling costs.
  • IT Hardware and Cyber Safety Training 4 activities
    • Technology Education Courses
      Offers "Techie Experience" courses to students, including Hardware Techie Experience (computer hardware, maintenance, security), Networking Techie Experience (networking operations, equipment, protocols), and Cyber Safety Experience (online safety, secure passwords, identifying spam).
    • Technology Education Courses for Students
      ARIZONA STRUT offers "Techie Experience" courses for students, including Hardware, Networking, and Cyber Safety. These courses introduce students to computer hardware, networking concepts, and online safety practices, with some programs allowing students to keep devices or equipment they work with.
    • Youth Tech Education Courses
      Offers hands-on technology education programs for students, including the Hardware Techie Experience (covering computer components and maintenance), Networking Techie Experience (focusing on network setup and cable creation), and Cyber Safety Experience (teaching online safety, password security, and identity protection). Some courses include take-home devices such as Chromebooks.
    • Youth Tech Education Programs
      Offers hands-on technology education courses for students, including the Hardware Techie Experience (covering computer components, maintenance, and security), the Networking Techie Experience (focusing on network setup and cable creation), and the Cyber Safety Experience (teaching online safety, password security, and malware identification). Some programs include take-home devices such as Chromebooks or allow students to keep built equipment.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Equipment Request Processing for Organizations
      Manages a centralized membership portal for approved organizations to submit equipment requests and charges a $50 annual application processing fee per entity.
    • Equipment Request Program for Organizations
      ARIZONA STRUT operates a centralized membership portal for approved organizations to submit equipment requests online. There is a $50 annual application processing fee for this service.
    • Equipment Request and Membership System
      Operates a centralized membership portal that enables approved organizations to submit equipment requests online, with a $50 annual application processing fee per entity for participation in the program.
    • Equipment Request and Membership System
      Operates a centralized membership portal enabling approved organizations to submit equipment requests online, supported by a $50 annual application processing fee per entity for access and request submission.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.21M
Contributions & grants$757K62%
Program service revenue$454K37%
Investment income$7390%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.42M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$316K
Grants paid out$500K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$376K
Cash$168K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$369K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +44.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TOM MEHLERT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 $48K
board members · 12
  • BOB SAMSON — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLOTTE RAUCHFUSS — TREASURER
  • JACI JUHAY-JONES — DIRECTOR
  • JACLYN SMITH — DIRECTOR UNTIL 9/9/22
  • JACLYN TERRY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOHN BRULEY — DIRECTOR
  • LEANN SHAFFER — SECRETARY
  • MARTIN DORRIS — PRESIDENT
  • NICOLE UMAYAM — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT PLATSKY — DIRECTOR
  • SPENCER BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • TONY CALDWELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Partner — Collaborates to support digital inclusion and equipment lending at small, rural, and tribal libraries in Arizona.
  • Treasures 4 Teachers Partner — Located at Treasures 4 Teachers facility for donations.
  • schools Partner — Partners with over 50 schools statewide.