named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
GPP Kindness Challenge
A program offering 13 activities for kids and teens to spread kindness from home, encouraging creativity, service, and community engagement during quarantine.
Leaders with Heart
An afterschool program for parents/guardians interested in youth empowerment.
Superhero Assembly
A celebratory event for students who complete Greater Purpose Projects, often featuring positive celebrity role models and superhero activities.
Superhero Sports Reporter Contest
A contest that rewards youth for their volunteer efforts with unique experiences, such as interviewing a celebrity.
Youth Heroes Program
Empowers young people to discover their purpose and value through diverse student-led service projects that benefit their local and global communities, with a focus on at-risk populations.
activities · 10 groups
what they do
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 5 activities
- Community Service ProjectsOrganizes and facilitates various community service projects, including collecting and delivering thank you cards to healthcare workers, organizing food drive challenges, creating pop-up libraries for underserved communities, hosting food drives and creating handmade blankets for families on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, facilitating pen-pal packages for US Military Troops, creating handmade blankets and greeting cards for refugee youth, providing care packages for pediatric patients, distributing supply bags to individuals experiencing homelessness, and providing Easter Baskets for Child Crisis Arizona.
- Community Service ProjectsOrganizes and facilitates various community service projects, including collecting and delivering thank you cards to healthcare workers, organizing food drives, creating handmade blankets and welcome banners for refugee youth, providing Jared Boxes for pediatric patients, distributing Quench Bags to individuals experiencing homelessness, and providing Easter Baskets for Child Crisis Arizona.
- Community Service Projects and DrivesOrganizes and facilitates various community service projects and drives, including collecting and delivering thank you cards to healthcare workers, organizing food drives, creating handmade blankets and welcome banners for refugee youth, providing Jared Boxes for pediatric patients, distributing Quench Bags to individuals experiencing homelessness, and providing Easter Baskets for Child Crisis Arizona.
- Community Service Projects and DrivesOrganizes and facilitates various community service projects and drives, including collecting and delivering thank you cards to healthcare workers, organizing food drives, creating handmade blankets and welcome banners for refugee youth, facilitating pen-pal packages for US Military Troops, providing Jared Boxes for pediatric patients, distributing Quench Bags to individuals experiencing homelessness, and providing Easter Baskets for Child Crisis Arizona.
- Seasonal and Holiday Giving ProgramsOrganizes seasonal giving initiatives including Easter baskets for Child Crisis Arizona and holiday-themed care packages and events for vulnerable populations.
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Youth Civic Leadership Development 4 activities
- Youth Heroes After-School ProgramOperates an eight-week after-school program for youth ages 12-18 that supports youth-led service projects benefiting the Tucson community, empowering youth to discover their purpose and value through service, and providing job readiness skills, leadership training, self-esteem, and empathy-building exercises.
- Youth Heroes After-School ProgramOperates an eight-week after-school program for youth ages 12-18 that supports youth-led service projects benefiting the Tucson community, empowering youth to discover their purpose and value through service, and providing job readiness skills, leadership training, self-esteem, and empathy-building exercises.
- Youth Heroes ProgramOperates an eight-week after-school program for youth ages 12-18 that supports youth-led service projects benefiting the Tucson community, and empowers youth in grades K-12 to discover their purpose and value through student-led service projects, job readiness skills, leadership training, self-esteem, and empathy-building exercises.
- Youth-Led Service Projects and Leadership DevelopmentEmpowers youth in grades K-12 through an eight-week after-school program and other initiatives that support student-led service projects, leadership training, and personal development activities including self-esteem and empathy building.
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Library Friends Group Support 3 activities
- Pop-Up Libraries and Book DrivesOrganizes pop-up libraries and book drives for underserved communities, including donating student-designed pop-up libraries to underserved communities in Tucson and Phoenix.
- Pop-Up Libraries and Book DrivesOrganizes pop-up libraries and book drives, donating student-designed pop-up libraries to underserved communities in Tucson and Phoenix.
- Pop-Up Libraries and Book DrivesOrganizes pop-up libraries and book drives for underserved communities, including donating student-designed pop-up libraries to underserved communities in Tucson and Phoenix.
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Youth Service Leadership Clubs 3 activities
- Student-Led FundraisersFacilitates student-led fundraisers for organizations such as Phoenix Children's Hospital and the Puente de Amistad orphanage in Nicaragua.
- Youth Fundraisers for External OrganizationsFacilitates student-led fundraisers for other organizations, such as Phoenix Children's Hospital and the Puente de Amistad orphanage in Nicaragua.
- Youth Fundraising and Community Benefit EventsFacilitates student-led fundraising campaigns benefiting organizations such as Phoenix Children's Hospital and Puente de Amistad orphanage in Nicaragua, and hosts community events like the Chili Cook-Off and Bingo for a Cause.
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Care Package and Correspondence Programs 2 activities
- Care Package and Letter Distribution for Military and RefugeesFacilitates the creation and distribution of care packages, greeting cards, and pen-pal letters for U.S. military troops serving overseas and for refugee youth, including handmade blankets and welcome banners.
- Support for US Military TroopsFacilitates pen-pal packages and letters for US Military Troops serving overseas, including organizing care package drives and pen-pal letter projects with students.
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Youth Mental Health Education & Training 2 activities
- Mental Health Awareness InitiativesSupports mental health awareness initiatives through proceeds from product sales and provides a downloadable "Mental Health Bingo" activity to boost mental health for all ages.
- Mental Health Awareness and Support InitiativesSupports mental health awareness through proceeds from product sales and by providing free downloadable resources such as the "Mental Health Bingo" activity for all ages.
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Summer Transition Programs for Youth 2 activities
- Teen Challenge ProgramHosts a four-week Teen Challenge program beginning in early May.
- Teen Challenge ProgramHosts a four-week Teen Challenge program beginning in early May.
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Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 1 activity
- Homelessness Support through Supply DistributionDistributes Quench Bags—supply and resource bags—to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Comfort and Care Kits for Hospitalized Youth 1 activity
- Support for Healthcare Workers and Pediatric PatientsCollects and delivers thank you cards to healthcare workers in hospitals across Greater Phoenix and Tucson, and provides care packages (Jared Boxes) for pediatric patients at Maricopa County Hospital.
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Uncategorized 13 activities
- Community Food Drives and Hunger Relief InitiativesOrganizes food drive challenges involving teenagers and schools across Arizona to support local food pantries and families facing food insecurity, including partnerships with communities such as the San Carlos Apache Reservation.
- Fundraising EventsOrganizes and hosts various fundraising events such as the annual #GPP Superhero Runs, the Patrick Taylor Memorial: Superhero Fun Run, "The Gold Carpet Event" for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and a Chili Cook-Off, with proceeds benefiting its School Heroes Program, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, St. Baldrick's Foundation, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and Puente de Amistad orphanage in Nicaragua.
- Fundraising Events for Community CausesOrganizes and hosts various fundraising events, including the annual #GPP Superhero Runs, the Patrick Taylor Memorial: Superhero Fun Run (benefiting its School Heroes Program and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation), "The Gold Carpet Event" for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (benefiting St. Baldrick's Foundation), and a Chili Cook-Off (benefiting its School Hero Program). The organization also participates in other fundraising events like "Bingo for a Cause" to benefit its School Heroes Program.
- Fundraising Events for Community ProgramsOrganizes and hosts various fundraising events, including the annual #GPP Superhero Runs, the Patrick Taylor Memorial: Superhero Fun Run (benefiting the School Heroes Program and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation), "The Gold Carpet Event" for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (benefiting St. Baldrick's Foundation), a Chili Cook-Off (benefiting the School Hero Program), and participating in "Bingo for a Cause" (benefiting the School Heroes Program).
- Fundraising Events for Partner OrganizationsOrganizes and hosts various fundraising events, such as the superhero-themed Patrick Taylor Memorial event benefiting its School Heroes Program and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, "The Gold Carpet Event" for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month benefiting St. Baldrick's Foundation, and student-led fundraisers for Phoenix Children's Hospital and Puente de Amistad orphanage in Nicaragua.
- Mental Health Awareness InitiativesSupports mental health awareness initiatives through proceeds from product sales and provides a downloadable "Mental Health Bingo" activity to boost mental health for all ages.
- Pop-Up Libraries and Book Access ProgramsDonates student-designed pop-up libraries and organizes book drives to increase access to reading materials in underserved communities in Tucson and Phoenix.
- School Engagement and Inspiration ProgramsConducts school visits through the "School Heroes Tour" and delivers keynote speeches to education leaders and parents on inspiring youth purpose and leadership in school communities.
- School Heroes Tour and Educational OutreachConducts a "School Heroes Tour" at elementary schools, featuring personal stories, Q&A sessions, and activities, and delivers keynote speeches to parents and education leaders on inspiring a superhero campus.
- School Heroes Tour and Educational OutreachKicks off the "School Heroes Tour" at elementary schools, which includes personal stories, Q&A sessions, tricycle races, and ticket giveaways, and delivers keynote speeches to parents and education leaders on inspiring a superhero campus.
- School Heroes Tour and Inspirational SpeakingConducts a "School Heroes Tour" at elementary schools, featuring personal stories, Q&A sessions, and activities. The founder also delivers keynote speeches to parents and education leaders on inspiring youth.
- School Heroes Tour and Keynote SpeechesConducts a "School Heroes Tour" at elementary schools, featuring personal stories, Q&A sessions, and activities, and delivers keynote speeches to parents and education leaders on inspiring a "Superhero Campus."
- Superhero-Themed Community Events and Awareness CampaignsHosts recurring superhero-themed events including the #GPP Superhero Runs, Patrick Taylor Memorial Fun Run, and the Gold Carpet Event for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with proceeds supporting youth programs and external nonprofits like St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$39K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$50%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash$22K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$31K
Liquid reserves33.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +82.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 2
- Lesa Grimes — Trustee
- Michelle Campuzano — Trustee
relationships · 30
who they work with
- Boys and Girls Club (Peoria) Partner — Students hosted an item drive for Jared Boxes for Maricopa County Hospital.
- Casa Concerts Partner — Hosted a "Bingo for a Cause" event benefiting The Greater Purpose Project School Heroes Program.
- Child Crisis Arizona Partner — Recipient of Easter Baskets.
- Corona Del Sol High School Girls' Lacrosse Team Partner — Collaborated with the organization on a food drive challenge.
- Deer Valley Times Partner — Featured the organization in an article.
- El Gran Taquito Partner — Restaurant partner for a "round-up at the register" fundraising event for the Youth Heroes Program.
- Enlighten Studio Partner — Collaborates on "The Gold Carpet Event" to fight pediatric cancer.
- Gilbert Public Schools Volunteer Network (VNET) Partner — Partnered with the organization to host a keynote speech by the founder.
- Greenfield Elementary School Partner — Students created Quench Bags for people experiencing homelessness.
- Groundworks Partner — Hosts the Leaders With Heart program at its location in Tucson, AZ.
- In The Zone Arcadia Partner — Featured the organization in an article.
- Kylie Hughes Partner — Teen artist leading a team to design and paint pop-up libraries for the Teen Challenge.
- Kyrene Family Resource Center Partner — Supported through food drive challenges.
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Partner — A portion of race proceeds support the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Partner — Receives proceeds from the Patrick Taylor Memorial event.
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Partner — Supported by the Patrick Taylor Memorial: Superhero Fun Run.
- Noah Webster Schools Partner — Students hosted a care package drive and pen-pal letter project for US Military Members.
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Partner — Beneficiary of student-led fundraisers.
- Pima County Partner — Founder and Executive Director Lauren Burgoyne Hollick is a Youth Panel Moderator at Pima County's Behavioral Health Summit.
- Pima County Health Department Partner — Promotes joining the "You Are NOT Alone Campaign" through the department.
- Puente de Amistad Partner — Sister orphanage in Nicaragua, beneficiary of student-led fundraisers.
- Robbie Gould Partner — NFL kicker who participated in and promoted the "School Heroes Tour."
- Rubio's Partner — Restaurant partner that donates 30% of orders on a specific date.
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration) Partner — Provides resources related to mental health issues for children.
- San Marcos Elementary School Partner — Hosted the "School Heroes Tour" kickoff event.
- St. Baldrick's Foundation Partner — Receives proceeds from "The Gold Carpet Event."
- The Forum at Tucson Funder — Sponsored the Kid Zone at the event.
- Tucson ER and Hospital Funder — Sponsored the event.
- Tucson Fire Fighter Charities Partner — Partnered with GPP at the 24th annual Tucson Firefighter Chili Cook-Off.
- Vail Christian Church - Run for God Partner — Participated as the largest team (54 participants) in the Superhero Fun Run.