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TUCSON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INC
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860199202 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.tucsonyouth.org
revenue
$6.4M
expenses
$6.5M
net assets
$5.1M
employees
175
volunteers
10
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO EQUIP PIMA COUNTY YOUTH TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT, ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY, AND REACH CAREER POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tucson Youth Development Inc. operates two charter high schools, ACE Charter High School and YouthWorks Charter High School, in Tucson, Arizona. The organization provides educational opportunities and support services to young people, focusing on academic and career readiness. It is governed by a Board of Directors committed to youth development in Pima County.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

ACE Charter High School
Charter high school providing secondary education to students in Tucson, AZ
Arizona School Tax-Credit
Allows individuals to contribute to the schools through a state tax credit program.
Arizona School Tax-Credit Program
Enables taxpayers to direct state tax dollars to support TYD schools in exchange for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit
Scholarships
Provides scholarships to students.
YouthWorks Charter High School
Charter high school focused on college and career readiness for students in Tucson, AZ
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Youth Workforce & Education Pathways 6 activities
    • Alternative High School Education
      Provides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for 50–100 at-risk youth annually, supporting them in earning diplomas and transitioning to workforce or post-secondary education. This includes personalized pathways to graduation and employment for youth ages 14–24, both in-school and out-of-school.
    • Alternative High School Education
      Provides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for 50–100 at-risk youth annually, supporting them in earning diplomas and transitioning to workforce or post-secondary education. The program uses a hands-on educational approach and aims for students to advance 1 to 1.5 grade levels per semester on average, with 95% remaining on track toward academic and career goals.
    • Alternative High School Education
      Provides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for 50–100 at-risk youth annually, supporting them in earning diplomas and transitioning to workforce or post-secondary education. This includes personalized pathways to graduation and employment for youth ages 14–24.
    • Alternative High School Education
      Provides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for 50–100 at-risk youth annually, supporting them in earning diplomas and transitioning to workforce or post-secondary education. This includes personalized pathways to graduation and employment for youth ages 14–24, both in-school and out-of-school.
    • Alternative high school education program
      Provides alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction to 50–100 at-risk youth annually through a hands-on educational approach, supporting them in earning diplomas and advancing to workforce or post-secondary education. Students advance 1 to 1.5 grade levels per semester on average, with 95% remaining on track toward their academic and career goals.
    • Personalized youth development and workforce pathways
      Provides personalized pathways to graduation and employment for youth ages 14–24, including both in-school and out-of-school youth, with support in earning diplomas and launching careers. Has served 37,000 at-risk youth over 37 years in Pima County.
  • Test and Course Fee Assistance 5 activities
    • Extracurricular and Career Preparation Funding
      Funds extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, and career preparation programs for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program, including career and technical education assessments and standardized testing fees.
    • Funding support for student programs via tax credit contributions
      Funds career and technical education assessments, standardized testing fees, character education, college readiness exams, extracurricular activities, and career preparation programs for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program.
    • School Tax Credit Program Funding
      Funds extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, career preparation programs, career and technical education assessments, and standardized testing fees for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program.
    • School Tax Credit Program Funding
      Funds extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, and career preparation programs for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program, including career and technical education assessments and standardized testing fees.
    • Student Support and Extracurricular Funding
      Funds extracurricular activities, character education, college readiness exams, career preparation programs, career and technical education assessments, and standardized testing fees for students at qualifying public and charter schools through the Arizona School Tax Credit Program.
  • Youth Internship Placement 5 activities
    • Summer youth employment and internship program
      Operates a summer youth employment program placing youth ages 14 to 21 in paid work sites and internships through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, with a focus on career readiness and skill-building.
    • Youth Employment Programs
      Operates a summer youth employment program placing youth ages 14 to 21 in work sites through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, and places Tucson students in paid internships.
    • Youth Employment Programs
      Operates a summer youth employment program, placing youth ages 14 to 21 in work sites through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, and places Tucson students in paid internships.
    • Youth Employment Programs
      Operates a summer youth employment program placing youth ages 14 to 21 in work sites through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, including paid internships and engagement in public art projects.
    • Youth Employment Programs
      Operates a summer youth employment program, placing youth ages 14 to 21 in work sites through Pima County's Summer Youth Employment Program, and places Tucson students in paid internships.
  • Youth Public Art Projects 3 activities
    • Youth Public Art Projects
      Engages teens in public art projects during summer.
    • Youth Public Art Projects
      Engages teens in public art projects during summer.
    • Youth engagement in public art projects
      Engages teens in public art projects during the summer as part of youth development and community engagement initiatives.
  • School Safety Reporting Systems 2 activities
    • School Safety and Reporting
      Reports suspected serious crimes or threats of death or serious physical injury on school property to local law enforcement, and notifies parents or guardians of students involved in suspected criminal conduct or who have been harassed, threatened, or intimidated on school grounds.
    • School Safety and Reporting
      Reports suspected serious crimes or threats of death or serious physical injury on school property to local law enforcement, and notifies parents or guardians of students involved in suspected criminal conduct or who have been harassed, threatened, or intimidated on school grounds.
  • Youth Business Leadership & Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Youth leadership and business competition preparation
      Prepares youth for leadership and entrepreneurship through support in business competitions, fostering skill development in innovation and enterprise.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards scholarships annually to graduating seniors from ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schools and hosts an annual scholarship workshop for eligible students at YouthWorks Charter High School.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards scholarships annually to graduating seniors from ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schools and hosts an annual scholarship workshop for eligible students at YouthWorks Charter High School.
    • Youth scholarship and college readiness support
      Annually awards scholarships to graduating seniors from ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schools and hosts scholarship workshops to support college access and financial readiness for eligible students.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6.41M
Contributions & grants$6.58M103%
Program service revenue$8K0%
Investment income$-176K-3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.48M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.73M
Cash$1.78M
Investments$1.77M
Liabilities$608K
Net assets$5.13M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR MICHAEL OLGUIN EXECUTIVE DI 40 $97K
board members · 6
  • ELIZABETH GAXIOLA — DIRECTOR
  • JOSE ARIAS — TREASURER
  • JULIE KUDRNA — DIRECTOR
  • LAWRENCE LUCERO — PRESIDENT
  • MARISSA AMEZCUA — SECRETARY
  • REENA JOSEPH CRISBON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Affiliated charter high school under the Tucson Youth Development Local Education Agency.
  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Charter high school operated by Tucson Youth Development to support at-risk youth.
  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Collaborates with ACE Charter High School to provide scholarship opportunities to its graduating seniors.
  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Operates ACE Charter High School as part of Tucson Youth Development's schools program
  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Operates under the governance of Tucson Youth Development, Inc.
  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Partner school receiving tax-credit contributions to support student programs.
  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Provides academic and career support services to students at ACE Charter High School.
  • ACE Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development is the governing district/LEA of ACE Charter High School.
  • ACE Charter School Partner — Subsidiary school maintaining an active Facebook presence while TYD rebuilds its social media platforms.
  • Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Government — Regulatory and oversight body for the charter holder, with public dashboards on academic, operational, and financial performance.
  • Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Government — State agency overseeing the charter holder's operational and financial compliance
  • Cognia Network — Accrediting body for YouthWorks Charter High School
  • Pima County Partner — Collaborates with Pima County on the Summer Youth Employment Program.
  • Pima County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council Partner — Collaborated on youth recognition and workforce development, including naming TYD's Amber Warne as 2014 Youth of the Year.
  • Sunnyside Unified School District Partner — Former employer of the Executive Director, with shared focus on alternative education and youth development.
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Affiliated charter high school under the Tucson Youth Development Local Education Agency.
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Charter high school operated by Tucson Youth Development to support at-risk youth.
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Collaborates with YouthWorks Charter High School to provide scholarship opportunities to its graduating seniors and hosts scholarship workshops.
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Operates YouthWorks Charter High School as part of Tucson Youth Development's schools program
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Operates under the governance of Tucson Youth Development, Inc.
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Partner school receiving tax-credit contributions to support student programs.
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Provides academic and career support services to students at YouthWorks Charter High School.
  • YouthWorks Charter High School Partner — Tucson Youth Development is the governing district/LEA of YouthWorks Charter High School.
  • YouthWorks Charter School Partner — Charter school affiliated with TYD that lost its Facebook page and is part of the social media rebuilding effort.