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ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF TUCSON
Tucson, AZ · EIN 237295606 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.aftucson.com
revenue
$74K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$37K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Further the study of the French language and Francophone cultures offering small group French classes and cultural programs to the general public for which fees are charged.

profile · synthesized from sources

Alliance Française de Tucson promotes the French language and Francophone cultures through language instruction, cultural events, and community engagement in Tucson, Arizona. The organization offers group and private classes for adults at all levels, following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It also hosts discussion groups, film screenings, book clubs, and social events for members, fostering cross-cultural exchange and language practice.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Book Club (Le Club des Livres)
Book discussion group for high beginner/intermediate French learners, conducted in French
Ciné Discussion
Online film discussion events in French, featuring Francophone films
Corporate French Classes
Tailored French language and cultural training for businesses and employees, including off-site instruction
Cultural Events & Potlucks
Seasonal events including Bastille Day, Beaujolais Nouveau, and potlucks conducted in French to promote cultural engagement
Free Conversation Groups
Weekly conversation practice sessions for beginners/advanced beginners and intermediate/advanced students, free for members
Group French Classes
Small-group language instruction for adults at all levels (A1–C2) following the CEFR framework, offered online and in person
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
One-on-one or two-person French or Spanish instruction available online or in person with native-speaking teachers
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Francophone Cultural Events & Digital Access 8 activities
    • Access to Digital Cultural Resources
      Provides members with exclusive access to the Culturethèque digital library, offered by the Institut français, and free access to online cultural events organized by the Federation of AFUSA.
    • Digital Cultural Resource Access
      Provides members with exclusive access to the Culturethèque digital library, offered by the Institut français, and free access to online cultural events organized by the Federation of AFUSA.
    • Digital Library Access
      Provides exclusive access to the Culturethèque digital library, offered by the Institut français, and free access to online cultural events organized by the Federation of AFUSA.
    • Digital Library Access
      Offers exclusive access to the Culturethèque digital library, provided by the Institut français, and free access to online cultural events organized by the Federation of AFUSA.
    • Francophone Cultural Events and Discussions
      Hosts a variety of cultural and social events to share Francophone cultures, including book clubs ("Le Club des Livres," "Le Cercle Littéraire," "le Club de Lecture"), online film discussions ("Ciné discussion," "Zoom Ciné-discussion"), and free weekly conversation groups in French and Spanish. The organization also hosts potluck events and offers discounted admission to larger cultural events like Bastille Day and Beaujolais Nouveau.
    • Francophone Cultural Events and Discussions
      Hosts a variety of cultural and social events, including book clubs ("Le Club des Livres", "Le Cercle Littéraire", "le Club de Lecture"), online film discussions ("Ciné discussion", "Zoom Ciné-discussion"), and potlucks, to share Francophone cultures.
    • Francophone Cultural Events and Discussions
      Hosts a variety of cultural and social events to share Francophone cultures, including book clubs ("Le Club des Livres," "Le Cercle Littéraire," "le Club de Lecture"), online film discussions ("Ciné discussion," "Zoom Ciné-discussion"), and free weekly conversation groups in French and Spanish, both online and in-person. The organization also hosts potluck events and offers discounted admission to cultural events like Bastille Day and Beaujolais Nouveau.
    • Francophone Cultural and Social Events
      Hosts a variety of cultural and social events to share Francophone cultures, including annual potlucks, book clubs, film discussions, and free weekly conversation groups in French and Spanish, both online and in-person. Members receive discounted admission to specific cultural events like Bastille Day.
  • Structured Language Classes and Conversation Practice 5 activities
    • French and Spanish Language Instruction
      Offers private, semi-private, and small group language classes in French and Spanish, available in-person or online via Zoom. Classes range from beginner to advanced levels, with typical sessions lasting 6 weeks (4 weeks for beginner French courses) and free placement evaluations for new students.
    • French and Spanish Language Instruction
      Offers private, semi-private, and small group language classes in French and Spanish, available in-person and online via Zoom, for all levels from beginner to advanced. Classes typically run for 6 weeks, with beginner courses being 4 weeks long.
    • French and Spanish Language Instruction
      Offers private, semi-private, and small group language classes in French and Spanish, available in-person or online via Zoom, with classes typically lasting 6 weeks for all levels from beginner to advanced. Free placement evaluations are provided for first-time students.
    • French and Spanish Language Instruction
      Offers private, semi-private, and small group language classes in French and Spanish, available in-person and online via Zoom, for all levels from beginner to advanced. Classes are typically 6 weeks long, with beginner courses being 4 weeks.
    • Weekly Conversation Groups
      Offers free weekly conversation practice groups in French and Spanish for members, catering to beginners, advanced beginners, intermediate, and advanced students, available both online and in-person.
  • Adult Literacy and HSE/ESL Instruction 2 activities
    • Language Placement Evaluations
      Provides free placement evaluations for first-time students to help them select the appropriate language class.
    • Language Placement and Evaluation
      Provides free placement evaluations for first-time students to assist them in selecting the appropriate language class level.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$18K25%
Program service revenue$55K75%
Investment income$800%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$37K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • Ann Barry — Board President
  • Karen Levyspiro — Board Member at Large
  • Liudmila Klimanova — Board Secretary
  • Lucinda Bush — Board Member at Large
  • Octavio Armendariz — Board Treasurer
  • Ralph Morales — Board Member at Large
  • Robert Foley — Board Vice-President
  • Rosann Gonzalez — Board Assistant Treasurer and Accountant
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Casa Chica Partner — Host venue for events in Tucson, AZ
  • Federation of AFUSA Partner — Provides access to online cultural events organized by the Federation.
  • Federation of Alliances Françaises USA Network — Member of the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA.
  • Institut français Partner — Offers the Culturethèque digital library to members.
  • Zoom Partner — Platform used for delivering online language lessons.