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PROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 262470375 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · cdoprojectgraduation.com
revenue
$46K
expenses
$46K
net assets
$53K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

AN ANNUAL SAFE & SOBER GRADUATION EVENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization that provides a safe, alcohol- and drug-free all-night celebration for graduating seniors from Canyon Del Oro High School in Tucson, Arizona. The event is entirely volunteer-run and funded through community donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising activities. Founded in 2004, it aims to prevent graduation-night tragedies by offering an engaging alternative to risky behaviors.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Graduate Letter Initiative
Parents write personal letters to their graduates, collected and distributed in souvenir bags during the event
Memory Lane Collage
Parents create or order photo collages of their graduating seniors, displayed at the event and returned as keepsakes
Oro Valley Cup Golf Fundraiser
Annual golf tournament that raises funds for Project Graduation and two other high schools in the Amphitheater School District
Project Graduation All-Night Celebration
Annual all-night, alcohol- and drug-free event for Canyon Del Oro High School seniors following graduation, featuring themed decorations, games, food, prizes, and activities
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • General Volunteer Support Services 4 activities
    • Facilitating Volunteer Engagement
      Provides various volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including event setup, decoration work days, event night support, and event breakdown, and manages a volunteer sign-up system.
    • Facilitating Volunteer Opportunities
      PROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO provides various volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including event setup, decoration work days, event night assistance, and event breakdown, utilizing a sign-up system for volunteers.
    • Provide Volunteer Opportunities for Event Execution
      Offers various volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including event setup, decoration workdays, event night support, and event breakdown, utilizing a sign-up system for participation.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Coordination
      PROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO recruits and coordinates volunteers for various tasks throughout the year, including event setup, decoration work days, event night support, and event breakdown. They have launched a volunteer sign-up system for their annual events.
  • Safe Graduation Celebration Events 4 activities
    • Organize and Host a Safe, Themed Graduation Celebration
      Organizes and hosts an annual, themed, all-night graduation celebration for high school seniors from three Amphi District high schools (Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge) to provide a safe, alcohol- and drug-free environment. This includes event planning, decoration, and setup/takedown.
    • Organizing and Hosting Post-Graduation Celebrations
      PROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO organizes and hosts themed, alcohol- and drug-free graduation parties for high school seniors from Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge schools. These events include decorations, photo collages, and personalized letters for graduates, with themes chosen by the seniors themselves through a voting process.
    • Organizing and Hosting Themed Graduation Events
      PROJECT GRADUATION CANYON DEL ORO organizes and hosts an annual themed graduation party for high school seniors from Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge. This includes selecting themes through a student voting process, creating decorations, and managing event setup and takedown.
    • Organizing and Hosting a Safe, Themed Graduation Celebration
      Organizes and hosts an annual, themed, all-night graduation celebration for high school seniors from three Amphi District high schools (Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge) to provide a safe, alcohol- and drug-free environment. This includes selecting themes, decorating the venue, and coordinating event logistics.
  • School Yearbook & Memory Book Production 3 activities
    • Create and Distribute Keepsake Items for Graduates
      Creates and displays photo collages of graduating seniors, which are later given to them as keepsakes. The organization also collects personalized letters from parents to include in souvenir bags for graduates and provides generic letters for those who do not receive personalized ones.
    • Creating Personalized Keepsakes for Graduates
      Creates and displays photo collages of graduating seniors at the annual event, which are later given to graduates as keepsakes. The organization also collects personalized letters from parents to include in souvenir bags for graduates, and provides generic letters for those who do not receive personalized ones.
    • Providing Keepsakes and Personalized Letters to Graduates
      The organization creates and displays photo collages of graduating seniors, which are later given to them as keepsakes. They also collect personalized letters from parents to include in souvenir bags for graduates, and provide generic letters for those who do not receive personalized ones.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Provide Scholarships for Event Tickets
      Provides 5-6 scholarships annually to cover the cost of event tickets for graduates in need, ensuring their participation in the graduation celebration.
    • Providing Financial Support for Students
      The organization provides funding to support students at three Amphi District high schools: Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro High, and Ironwood Ridge. This includes offering 5-6 scholarships annually to cover ticket costs for graduates in need to attend the post-graduation celebration.
    • Providing Scholarships for Event Tickets
      The organization provides 5-6 scholarships annually to cover the cost of event tickets for graduates in need, ensuring broader participation in the graduation celebration.
    • Providing Scholarships for Event Tickets
      Offers 5-6 scholarships annually to cover the ticket costs for graduates who are in need, ensuring their participation in the graduation celebration.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$8K18%
Program service revenue$38K82%
Investment income$600%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$53K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +45.3%
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Canyon Del Oro High School Partner — Collaborates with the school to collect parent letters and collages through a drop box in the school office.
  • Canyon Del Oro High School Partner — Supports the graduates of Canyon Del Oro High School by providing a safe graduation celebration.
  • Oro Valley Cup Partner — Fundraising event that directs proceeds to Canyon Del Oro Project Graduation and other Amphi District high schools.
  • Oro Valley Cup Partner — Organizes a golf fundraiser in partnership with Oro Valley Cup.
  • Sign Up Genius Partner — Uses Sign Up Genius as a volunteer coordination platform for event participation.
  • local businesses Partner — Partner with local businesses for donations to support the organization.