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YAVAPAI COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PRESCOTT, AZ · EIN 331101967 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · ycefoundation.com
revenue
$34K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$65K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT CLASSROOM TEACHERS IN YAVAPAI COUNTY

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit foundation providing classroom and schoolwide grants to support education projects in Yavapai County, Arizona. Focuses on funding for disadvantaged communities and recognizing outstanding educators across all 102 county schools. Programs include hands-on learning materials, social-emotional development resources, and educator recognition through an annual tribute magazine.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Classroom Grants
Provides up to $500 for classroom projects, with emphasis on schools where 50% or more students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch
Educator of Excellence Recognition
Annual program recognizing outstanding educators, programs, or school features from all 102 Yavapai County schools in a published tribute magazine
Matching Schoolwide Grants
Provides up to $1,000 for schoolwide initiatives that support educational goals and student development
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom Projects 3 activities
    • Classroom and Schoolwide Grant Program
      Awards Classroom Grants (up to $500) and Matching Schoolwide Grants (up to $1,000) to teachers and schools in Yavapai County, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged communities. In 2024-2025, 75% of classroom grants were awarded to schools with 50% or more student participation in free or reduced-cost lunch programs, supporting 101 classrooms and providing over $72,872 in funding.
    • Classroom and Schoolwide Grant Program
      Awards Classroom Grants (up to $500) and Matching Schoolwide Grants (up to $1,000) to teachers and schools across Yavapai County, with a focus on supporting classrooms in disadvantaged communities. In 2024-2025, 75% of classroom grants were awarded to schools where 50% or more of the student population participates in free or reduced-cost lunch programs, providing over $72,872 in grants and supporting 101 classrooms.
    • Classroom and Schoolwide Grantmaking
      Awards Classroom Grants (up to $500) and Matching Schoolwide Grants (up to $1,000) to teachers and schools in Yavapai County, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged communities. In 2024-2025, 75% of classroom grants were awarded to schools where 50% or more of the student population participates in free or reduced-cost lunch programs, supporting 101 classrooms across the county.
  • Education Personnel Recognition Programs 2 activities
    • Educator Recognition and Awareness
      Recognizes outstanding educators in Yavapai County schools and promotes awareness of the positive impact of these schools. This includes publishing an annual magazine, "Champion of Education: A Tribute To Yavapai County Educators," which features nominations from 102 campuses.
    • Educator Recognition and Promotion
      Recognizes outstanding educators in Yavapai County schools and promotes awareness of the positive impact of these schools. This includes publishing an annual magazine, "Champion of Education: A Tribute To Yavapai County Educators," which features nominations from 102 campuses.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$22K
balance sheet
Total assets$65K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$65K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • BRIT FLORES — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLETTE HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
  • GENNA ADAMS — DIRECTOR
  • HILARY SPARKES — DIRECTOR
  • KELLIE BURNS — DIRECTOR
  • SELINA BLISS — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE JONES — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN KLEVER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Camp Verde Bugle Partner — Distributes the "Champion of Education" magazine to its print subscribers.
  • Chino Valley Review Partner — Distributes the "Champion of Education" magazine to its print subscribers.
  • Cottonwood Oak Creek School District Partner — Board member Stephanie Jones is a retired Elementary Principal from the district.
  • Daily Courier Partner — Emeritus member Tim Wiederaenders is the Emeritus Editor of the Daily Courier.
  • Mingus Springs Charter School Partner — Board member Dr. Michelle Davis is a teacher at the school.
  • NAU Partner — Emeritus member Ray Newton is a Retired NAU Professor.
  • National Bank of Arizona Partner — Board member Lynn Trumper is Vice President/Branch Manager at the bank.
  • Prescott Courier Partner — Distributes the "Champion of Education" magazine to its print subscribers.
  • Prescott Newspapers Inc. Partner — Distributes the "Champion of Education" magazine to its print subscribers.
  • Prescott Valley Tribune Partner — Distributes the "Champion of Education" magazine to its print subscribers.
  • Tri-City College Prep Partner — Board member Dr. Mary Ellen Halvorson is the Founder/Superintendent of Tri-City College Prep.
  • Verde Independent Partner — Distributes the "Champion of Education" magazine to its print subscribers.
  • Yavapai College Partner — Emeritus member Dr. Ron Minnich is a Retired Director of Teacher Education from Yavapai College.
  • Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools Partner — Board member Steve King is the Secretary/Treasurer and the Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools.
  • corporate sponsorships Funder — Provides financial support to YCEF
  • individuals Funder — Provides financial support to YCEF
  • other foundations Funder — Provides financial support to YCEF