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ABC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 461264670 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · abceducationalfoundation.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$2K
net assets
$2K
employees
mission · from form 990

TEACHING CHILDREN TO READ

profile · synthesized from sources

ABC Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 that supports students through academic enrichment, college readiness, and scholarship programs. The organization offers after-school, weekend, and summer programs in SAT preparation, college counseling, and core academic subjects for students in grades 3–12. It focuses on helping students gain admission to top-tier U.S. colleges through personalized instruction and family engagement.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

College Counseling and College Application
Guidance program assisting students with college applications, personal statements, and strategies to stand out in competitive admissions processes
College Planning
Workshops and counseling sessions for students in grades 5–11 to plan academic and college pathways
English / Reading / Writing
Reading Club and language programs designed to strengthen literacy as a foundation for academic success
Math
Instruction to build strong mathematical skills and reinforce educational success
Parenting Workshops
Workshops designed to equip parents with tools and strategies to support their children’s academic journeys and foster lifelong learning
SAT Preparation
Test preparation program focused on improving SAT scores in reading, writing, grammar, and math to help students meet college admission requirements
Science
Program led by top science teachers to help students reach their full potential in science subjects
Social Skills Training
Training to improve communication, empathy, relationship-building, active listening, and conflict resolution for personal and professional development
Speech and Debate
Program that builds communication, critical thinking, confidence, and academic performance through debate and public speaking training
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • FAFSA & Scholarship Application Support 2 activities
    • College Admissions Counseling
      Provides one-on-one college counseling to students from 5th to 11th grade, including guidance on test selection (SAT/ACT), AP course strategies, and demystifying the application process for first-generation students. This service has helped over 10,000 students gain admission to selective universities.
    • College Counseling and Application Support
      Provides one-on-one college counseling, including guidance on SAT/ACT choices, personalized AP course strategies, and demystifying the application process for first-generation students. The program has helped over 10,000 students gain admission to universities, including prestigious institutions.
  • College Entrance Exam Preparation 2 activities
    • SAT and ACT Test Preparation
      Operates SAT and ACT preparation programs designed to improve student scores, with evidence of students increasing scores by over 100 points and achieving scores qualifying them for merit scholarships and university admissions.
    • Test Preparation Programs (SAT/ACT)
      Operates SAT and ACT preparation programs through one-on-one and small group tutoring, helping hundreds of students achieve scores qualifying them for merit scholarships and university admissions, with some students improving scores by over 100 points.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Youth Journalism Program
      Operates a Youth Journalist Club that trains high school students in journalism, leading to the creation and publication of student-led e-magazines shared with the public.
    • Youth Journalist Club
      Operates a Youth Journalist Club that trains high school students in journalism, leading to the creation and public publication of student-led e-magazines.
  • Special Needs Academic Tutoring & Support 1 activity
    • Academic Tutoring and Enrichment Programs
      Offers small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions, after-school programs, weekend, and summer programs for students in grades 1 through 12. These programs focus on academic foundations, English enrichment, and overall educational enrichment, leading to improved learning outcomes and communication skills.
  • After-School & Extracurricular Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-School and Summer Educational Enrichment Programs
      Offers comprehensive after-school, weekend, and summer programs for students in grades 1 through 12 to expand educational access in underserved communities and build academic foundations for college preparation.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Holiday Celebrations
      Organizes annual holiday celebrations, including Thanksgiving and Christmas events, providing free food and festive activities to local children and families to strengthen community bonds. Also organizes volunteer outreach events and gestures of appreciation for community service members.
  • School-Based Youth Mentoring Programs 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Mentorship
      Provides mentorship to support students' academic, emotional, and social development, organizes volunteer outreach events, and hosts annual holiday celebrations to strengthen community bonds and foster youth participation in community-building initiatives.
  • Adult Literacy and HSE/ESL Instruction 1 activity
    • English Enrichment Program
      Offers an English Enrichment Program that helps participants improve vocabulary, hone advanced communication skills, elevate creative thinking and writing, and gain confidence in descriptive conversation.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Academic Tutoring and Mentorship
      Provides small group and one-on-one tutoring to improve student learning outcomes and offers mentorship to support students' academic, emotional, and social development, building life skills.
    • Career Readiness and Entrepreneurship Training
      Delivers career readiness programming through workshops, job shadowing, and guest speakers, and hosts Entrepreneurial Swap Meets where students gain hands-on experience in financial literacy and entrepreneurship by creating and selling products.
    • Career Readiness and Entrepreneurship Training
      Delivers career readiness programming through workshops, job shadowing, and guest speakers, and hosts Entrepreneurial Swap Meets where students gain hands-on experience in financial literacy and entrepreneurship by creating and selling products.
    • Scholarship Guidance and Awards
      Provides scholarship guidance to connect students with financial aid opportunities and annually awards scholarships to students demonstrating academic and personal excellence.
    • Scholarship and Financial Aid Guidance
      Annually awards scholarships to students demonstrating academic and personal excellence and provides guidance to connect students with financial aid opportunities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$2K
2 years on record · 2021–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • DAVID DODGE — DIRECTOR
  • JACOB CHAVEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN CAHAL — DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
  • LAURA HEIDENREICH — DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
  • RITA MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Azusa Lighthouse Mission Partner — Hosted a volunteer outreach event in partnership with student volunteers from ABC Educational Foundation.
  • College Board Network — References College Board as the administrator of AP courses and exams in its guidance materials.
  • Keystone Education Partner — Partner school mentioned in success stories and testimonials.
  • Keystone Education Partner — Partner school that provides test preparation and college counseling.
  • PA College Prep Partner — Partner school mentioned in success stories and testimonials.
  • PA College Prep Partner — Partner school that helps students with SAT prep and college applications.