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ARIZONA FAMILIES FOR HOME EDUCATION

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 860669658 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B90Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.afhe.org
revenue
$338K
expenses
$307K
net assets
$184K
employees
0
volunteers
70
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

Arizona Families for Home Education is the statewide organization that has been serving the needs and protecting the rights of the Arizona Homeschool Families since 1983. AFHE is a non-profit 501c3 educational, religious and charitable corporation run by a Christian board of Directors. AFHE Memberships is open to all homeschool parents in Arizona.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE) provides financial assistance to eligible Arizona homeschooled students pursuing post-secondary education. The organization offers general and designated scholarships to recognize student achievements and support their educational goals. AFHE is overseen by a Board of Directors and a Scholarship Committee.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $102
    Leadership conference to equip homeschool group leaders 45 in attendance
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund (AHSF)
Provides financial assistance to eligible Arizona homeschooled students for post-secondary education, including general and designated scholarships.
Lewis Scholarship
A $3,000 scholarship for a graduating senior planning to study Journalism, Law, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Economics, or related fields, with a focus on civic-minded students with a Christian worldview.
Molinari Building Trades Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship for a homeschool junior or graduating senior enrolling in a trade school for building and construction trades, including fields like fiber optics, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Homeschool Community Conventions & Leadership Support 9 activities
    • Facilitate community connections and event sharing
      Maintains a list of Arizona homeschool support groups, accepts and publishes event announcements, and provides information about homeschool events and venues.
    • Homeschool Community Events and Networking
      Organizes and promotes events for the homeschooling community, such as an annual Arizona Home Education Convention, a used curriculum sale, regional workshops, a senior high graduate recognition ceremony, and publishes event announcements.
    • Homeschool Events and Workshops
      Hosts an annual used curriculum sale, an annual Arizona Home Education Convention, periodic regional or online workshops, and a senior high graduate recognition ceremony.
    • Homeschool Success Recognition
      Highlights the achievements of Arizona homeschooled students in their quarterly magazine and blog through the "Homeschoolers Excel" column.
    • Homeschool Support Group Directory
      Maintains a list of homeschool support groups across Arizona to connect homeschooling parents with local communities.
    • Homeschooler Recognition and Promotion
      Highlights the achievements of Arizona homeschooled students in their quarterly magazine and on their blog through the "Homeschoolers Excel" column.
    • Host annual and regional homeschool events
      Organizes the annual Arizona Home Education Convention, a used curriculum sale, regional or online workshops, and a senior high graduate recognition ceremony.
    • Support for Homeschool Group Leaders
      Provides capacity-building support for Arizona homeschool group leaders through an annual Leadership Conference or webinar.
    • Support for Homeschool Group Leaders
      Provides support for Arizona homeschool group leaders through an annual Leadership Conference or webinar.
  • Homeschooling Support Services 5 activities
    • Homeschool Educational Resources and Support
      Offers various resources for homeschooling families, including a "Homeschooling 101" e-booklet, an online "Start Strong" course, a monthly newsletter, a mobile app, and a list of companies offering educator discounts.
    • Homeschool University Online Courses
      Offers an online course called "Start Strong" through Homeschool University, providing videos and written content to equip and inspire homeschooling families.
    • Information on Homeschooling Regulations
      Provides information and resources regarding Arizona homeschooling regulations, including an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool form, contact information for County School Superintendents, and answers to frequently asked questions.
    • Offer foundational homeschooling guidance and training
      Provides free resources including the "Homeschooling 101" e-booklet, the "Start Strong" online course, and FAQs to help new and ongoing homeschool families in Arizona.
    • Provide administrative and legal support tools for homeschooling
      Offers an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool form, maintains updated County School Superintendent contact information, and compiles educator discount providers to assist families with compliance and cost savings.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 3 activities
    • Administer post-secondary scholarships for homeschool graduates
      Provides scholarships to homeschooled students for post-secondary education through an annual application cycle, having awarded $155,000 to 139 students from 2001 to 2025.
    • Homeschool Scholarship Program
      Administers an annual scholarship program for homeschooled students pursuing post-secondary education, having awarded $155,000 to 139 students from 2001 to 2025.
    • Homeschool Scholarship Program
      Administers an annual scholarship program for homeschooled students pursuing post-secondary education, having awarded $155,000 to 139 students from 2001 to 2025.
  • Private School Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships 3 activities
    • Financial Grants for Homeschool Families
      Provides grants to support homeschool families and groups facing difficult circumstances, including disaster relief, emergency response, military families, single-parent families, special needs children, and widows.
    • Homeschool Family Grants
      Provides grants to support homeschool families and groups facing difficult circumstances, including disaster relief, emergency response, military families, single-parent families, special needs children, and widows.
    • Provide emergency and situational financial grants to homeschool families
      Offers financial grants to support homeschool families and groups during difficult times, including disasters, military deployment, single parenting, special needs, and bereavement.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Advocacy for Homeschooling Families
      Supports and advocates for home educating families in Arizona by monitoring and guiding state and national legislation, addressing propositions, and clarifying legal implications of new laws affecting homeschooling.
    • Advocacy for Homeschooling Families
      Supports and advocates for home educating families in Arizona by monitoring and guiding state and national legislation, addressing propositions, and clarifying legal implications of new laws affecting homeschooling.
    • Advocate for homeschooling rights and legislative clarity
      Monitors and responds to state and national legislation affecting homeschooling, including issuing public letters and blog posts to clarify legal implications of bills like HB 2853 and opposition to Proposition 139.
    • Distribute educational and legislative resources to homeschool families
      Produces a monthly newsletter, maintains a mobile app, and publishes a quarterly magazine and blog to share legislative updates, event news, resources, and student achievements with Arizona homeschool families.
    • Homeschool Resources and Information Dissemination
      Distributes a monthly newsletter, publishes event announcements, provides a free e-booklet for new homeschoolers, maintains a list of support groups, offers a reference list of educator discounts, and provides information on homeschool events and venues.
    • Homeschooling Guidance and FAQs
      Recommends that parents review Arizona state statutes regarding homeschooling and publishes blog posts answering frequently asked questions about homeschooling in Arizona with helpful links and resources.
    • Mobile App for Homeschooling Resources
      Maintains a mobile app that provides access to articles, courses, notifications, and events for the homeschooling community.
    • Support homeschool group leadership development
      Provides capacity-building support to homeschool group leaders through an annual Leadership Conference or webinar.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$338K
Contributions & grants$92K27%
Program service revenue$245K72%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$307K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$185K
Cash$177K
Investments$0
Liabilities$476
Net assets$184K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +30.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Christina Garretson — Secretary
  • Cindy Duell — Director
  • David Garretson — Treasurer
  • Jeff Jibben — Vice President
  • Michelle Jibben — Director
  • Shawn Duell — President
relationships · 40

who they work with

  • AS YOU WISH Partner — Lists AS YOU WISH as a venue offering simple workshops for homeschoolers at monthly Homeschool Socials.
  • AZ ON THE ROCKS Partner — Lists AZ ON THE ROCKS as a venue offering special discount days to homeschool families for indoor rock climbing.
  • America's Navy Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Apple Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Arizona Christian University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Committee Partner — Administers the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund under the oversight of the AFHE Board of Directors.
  • Arizona State Legislature Government — Provides links to Arizona Revised Statutes regarding home education directly from the State of Arizona website.
  • BJU Press Homeschool Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • BRAVE Books Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND Partner — Lists BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND as a venue offering flexibly structured Homeschool Days for families to learn together.
  • Blackbird & Company Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Bookmans Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Brain Balance Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Cedarville University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Partner — Lists GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL as a venue offering to host Home School Family Swim groups.
  • GREAT WOLF LODGE Partner — Lists GREAT WOLF LODGE as a venue offering exclusive Homeschool Community Rates and Value Dates including water park passes.
  • Gravity Extreme Zone Partner — Offers a homeschool discount Monday-Thursday on basic, gravity, and extreme access.
  • HSLDA Partner — HSLDA Member ID card is accepted as proof of home educating parent status for educator discounts.
  • HSLDA Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Half Price Books Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Home School Legal Defense Association Partner — AFHE is not a substitute for membership with HSLDA.
  • HomeWorks by Precept Partner — Partner with BJU Press Homeschool and sponsor for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Homeschool University Partner — Collaborates to offer the "Start Strong" online course for homeschooling families.
  • Huntington University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
  • Joann Fabric and Craft Stores Partner — Offers a 15% discount on purchases to educators.
  • KRAZY AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK Partner — Lists KRAZY AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK as a venue hosting monthly events for homeschool families.
  • Lakeshore Learning Store Partner — Offers a 15% discount on essential items to educators through its Teacher’s Club.
  • Michaels Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
  • Microsoft Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
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