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CAMP CATANESE FOUNDATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 813263828 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · campcatanese.com
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$1.2M
employees
3
volunteers
154
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, THROUGH EXPERIENTAL LEARNING AND THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

CAMP CATANESE FOUNDATION operates summer camps and college conferences, providing educational and recreational opportunities. The organization also offers scholarships to support participation in its programs. It serves campers and alumni, with a focus on youth development.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

College Conference
An annual conference for college-aged individuals, with a 2024 event documented.
Scholarships
Financial aid provided to support camper registration.
Summer Camp
Provides recreational and educational experiences for campers.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Leadership & Counselor Training Camps 11 activities
    • Staff Training for Camp Programs
      Conducts staff training prior to the start of its summer camp programs, such as for the 2025 season.
    • Staff Training for Camp Programs
      Conducts staff training prior to the start of its summer camp programs, such as for the 2025 program.
    • Staff Training for Camp Programs
      Conducts staff training prior to the start of its summer camp programs, such as for the 2025 program, and recruits staff for future programs like the 2026 summer camp.
    • Summer Camp Programs
      Hosts summer camp programs for high school students, including three sessions to increase participation, providing mentorship and life-changing experiences. These camps have been held in 2023, 2024, and are planned for 2025 and 2026.
    • Summer Camp Programs
      Hosts summer camp programs for high school students, including three sessions to increase participation, providing mentorship and life-changing experiences. These camps have been hosted annually, including in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
    • Summer Camp Programs
      Hosts multiple sessions of summer camp annually, including a college access and STEAM camp, providing mentorship and life-changing experiences for first-generation youth. The program has been hosted in 2023, 2024, and is promoted for 2025, and relies on over 400 volunteers.
    • Summer Camp Programs
      Hosts summer camp programs for high school students, including three sessions to increase participation, providing mentorship and life-changing experiences. These camps have been hosted in 2023, 2024, and are promoted for 2025.
    • Winter Camp Programs
      Hosts winter camp programs for high school students, with programs held in 2023 and 2024.
    • Winter Camp Programs
      Hosts winter camp programs for high school students, with programs hosted in 2023 and 2024.
    • Winter Camp Programs
      Hosts winter camp programs for high school students, with recent camps held in 2023 and 2024.
    • Winter Camp Programs
      Hosts winter camp programs for first-generation youth in Arizona, with programs hosted in 2023 and 2024.
  • Arizona-Based College Scholarship Programs 4 activities
    • Higher Education Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships for higher education opportunities to scholars in the greater Phoenix area, having awarded over 450 scholarships totaling over $350,000 in the last eight years, including 171 scholarships totaling over $128,000 in spring 2024, and emergency scholarships for financial assistance.
    • Higher Education Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships for higher education opportunities to scholars in the greater Phoenix area, including emergency college scholarships. Over the last eight years, nearly 400 scholarships totaling over $350,000 have been awarded, with 171 scholarships totaling over $128,000 awarded in spring 2024.
    • Higher Education Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships for higher education opportunities to scholars in the greater Phoenix area, having awarded over 450 scholarships totaling over $350,000 over the last eight years, including 171 scholarships totaling over $128,000 in spring 2024, and emergency scholarships for financial assistance.
    • Higher Education Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships for higher education opportunities to scholars in the greater Phoenix area, having awarded over 450 scholarships totaling over $350,000 over the last eight years, including 171 scholarships totaling over $128,000 in spring 2024, and emergency college scholarships.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 3 activities
    • College Conference Events
      Hosts college conference events, with recent conferences held in 2024.
    • College Conference Events
      Hosts college conference events, with events held in 2024.
    • College Conference Events
      Hosts college conference events, with events held in 2024.
  • Alumni Digital Engagement Platforms 2 activities
    • Online Portals for Campers and Alumni
      Provides dedicated online portals for both current campers and alumni to support their engagement and ongoing connection with the organization.
    • Online Portals for Campers and Alumni
      Provides dedicated online portals for both current campers and alumni to support their engagement and ongoing connection with the organization.
  • Volunteer-Staffed Medical & Operational Camp Support 2 activities
    • Volunteer Network Management
      Relies on and manages a network of over 400 volunteers to staff its camping programs.
    • Volunteer Network Management
      Relies on and manages a network of over 400 volunteers to staff its camping programs.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Alumni Support Program
      Provides an alumni program to support students through college, including a dedicated online portal for alumni.
    • College Access and Preparation Programs
      Operates a comprehensive year-round college-preparation program for first-generation students in Arizona, which includes a one-week summer camp at Arizona State University's West Campus, weekend retreats, Saturday ACT/SAT prep tutoring, educational field trips, and support with college and scholarship applications and financial aid.
    • College Access and Preparation Programs
      Operates a comprehensive, year-round college-preparation program for first-generation students in Arizona at no cost. This includes a one-week summer camp at Arizona State University's West Campus, weekend retreats, Saturday ACT/SAT prep tutoring, educational field trips, and support with college and scholarship applications and financial aid.
    • College Access and Preparation Programs
      Operates a year-round college-preparation program for first-generation students in Arizona, which includes a one-week summer camp at Arizona State University's West Campus, weekend retreats, Saturday ACT prep tutoring, educational field trips, and support for college and scholarship applications and standardized test preparation.
    • College Access and Preparation Programs
      Operates a comprehensive year-round college-preparation program for first-generation students in Arizona, which includes a one-week summer camp at Arizona State University's West Campus, weekend retreats, Saturday ACT/SAT prep tutoring, educational field trips, and support with college and scholarship applications and financial aid.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.55M
Contributions & grants$1.53M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$192K
Grants paid out$121K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.44M
Cash$237K
Investments$1.09M
Liabilities$255K
Net assets$1.19M
Liquid reserves12.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +62.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JASON CATANESE PRESIDENT 20 $57K
board members · 11
  • ANEES MOKHIBER — VICE PRESIDE
  • CORY GLASS — DIRECTOR
  • ERIKA DAVID PARR — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL ALPERIN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL MEANY — DIRECTOR
  • MONICA TREJO — DIRECTOR
  • MUSA FARMAND — DIRECTOR
  • NATHAN CATANESE — SECRETARY
  • NICHOLAS SLEEM — DIRECTOR
  • SAMUEL CATANESE — TREASURER
  • WAYNE PARR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona State University Partner — Hosts the annual summer camp at ASU's West Campus.
  • Arizona State University West Campus Partner — Hosts the annual one-week summer college access and STEAM camp for first-generation college students.
  • Burton Family Foundation Funder — Featured in an article by the Burton Family Foundation.
  • Helios Education Foundation Funder — Received an award from the Helios Education Foundation.
  • Pueblo Del Sol Gym Partner — Hosts camper registration events for Camp Catanese.