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Arizona Science Teachers Association

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860622405 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O99 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azsta.org
revenue
$859K
expenses
$214K
net assets
$897K
employees
0
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

Professional Education.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting science educators in Arizona. It provides resources, professional development, and networking opportunities to help teachers prepare K-12 students for success in STEM fields. ASTA also advocates for science education policies and promotes safe and effective science instruction.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Evolution Position Statement
Supports the emphasis of evolution as a unifying concept in K-12 science education and opposes the teaching of non-scientific views.
Learning Hub
Offers up-to-date science content, teaching strategies, and research to enhance professional growth.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Provides free or discounted workshops, webinars, and multi-day learning opportunities for science educators.
Regional Directors Program
A network of 13 regional directors covering all 15 Arizona counties to support and endorse science education in their areas.
Science Safety Position Statement
Advocates for comprehensive safety plans, training, and safe environments in K-12 science instruction.
Teaching of Climate Science Position Statement
Supports the inclusion of climate change science concepts in K-12 education, focusing on scientific arguments.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • STEM Teacher Training & School Support 4 activities
    • Networking Opportunities
      Facilitates networking among science educators through professional development events and organized programs such as the ambassador initiative.
    • Online Learning and Resource Hub
      Provides a centralized learning hub with access to current science content, teaching strategies, and educational research to support the professional growth of science educators.
    • Professional Development Programming
      Offers ongoing professional development through workshops, webinars, multi-day learning opportunities, and an ambassador program that hosts seminars and workshops for science educators. These opportunities are provided free or at a discounted rate to members.
    • Providing professional development for science educators
      Offers professional development events such as workshops, webinars, and multi-day learning opportunities, including free or discounted options for members. This includes a learning hub with current science content and teaching strategies, and an ambassador program hosting seminars and workshops.
  • Youth Mentoring in STEM Fields 2 activities
    • Advocacy Position Statements
      Develops and adopts official position statements on key science education issues, such as the teaching of evolution as a unifying concept in science curricula.
    • Supporting science education advocacy
      Adopts official position statements, such as one supporting the teaching of evolution as a unifying concept in science education.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Communicating with members
      Distributes a bi-monthly e-newsletter and a semi-annual circular to members.
    • Member Communications
      Distributes regular communications to members including a bi-monthly e-newsletter and a semi-annual circular to share updates and resources.
  • Member Benefits and Support Services 2 activities
    • Membership Access and Incentives
      Offers student memberships with full privileges to undergraduate education students and provides a 25% discount on annual memberships for group purchases of five or more through an organization.
    • Offering membership programs
      Provides student memberships to undergraduate education students with full privileges and offers discounted annual memberships for groups of five or more purchased by an organization.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Educator Recognition Program
      Recognizes outstanding science educators by honoring Science Teachers of the Year at the annual conference.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Maintaining a network of regional directors
      Operates a network of 13 regional directors to support and endorse science education across all 15 Arizona counties.
    • Recognizing outstanding science teachers
      Recognizes Science Teachers of the Year at its annual conference.
    • Regional Support Network
      Operates a network of 13 regional directors who provide localized support and endorsement for science education across all 15 counties in Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$859K
Contributions & grants$859K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$898K
Cash$898K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$897K
Liquid reserves50.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +243.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sara Torres Executive Director 20 $39K
Robyn Yewell Treasurer 4 $2K
board members · 4
  • Geneva Baker — Recording Secretary
  • Janet Anderson — 2023 President
  • Kim Adkins — 2022 President
  • Meg Gebert — Membership Secretary
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • AATM Partner — Offers joint annual membership with AATM.
  • Arizona Science Teachers Association Network — State-level affiliate organization supporting science educators across Arizona.
  • AzTEA Partner — Offers joint annual membership with AzTEA.
  • Catalina Foothills School District Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region VI (Pima County)
  • Duncan USD Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region V (Graham and Greenlee Counties)
  • Grand Canyon Unified School District Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region XI (Coconino County)
  • H-O School District Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region XII (Southern Navajo and Apache Counties)
  • Kayenta Unified School District Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region X (Northern Navajo and Apache Counties)
  • Liberty Elementary School District Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region IV-West (West Maricopa County)
  • NSTA Partner — Bases its position statements on those of the NSTA (National Science Teaching Association).
  • NSTA Partner — Offers joint annual membership with NSTA.
  • National Science Education Leadership Association Partner — References NSELA's 2016 Safety Position Statement as a resource.
  • National Science Teachers Association Partner — References NSTA's position statements and minimum safety practices as resources.
  • National Science Teaching Association Network — Adopts NSTA recommendations and position statements on evolution as part of its own policy framework.
  • Payson Unified School District Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region IX (Gila County)
  • Prescott Unified School District Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region III (Yavapai County)
  • Smoketree Elementary School Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region II (Mohave County)
  • Tempe USD Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region IV-East (East Maricopa County)
  • Yuma Union High School Partner — Employer of a regional director serving Region I (Yuma and La Paz Counties)