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ESPIRITU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860778361 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.espiritu.org
revenue
$12.5M
expenses
$11.8M
net assets
$4.4M
employees
64
volunteers
15
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION - IMPLEMENTNG PROGRAMS AND ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE SOUTH PHOENIX WITH A VEHICLE TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT THROUGH EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SECURITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

ESPIRITU Community Development Corp. is a nonprofit organization established in 1995 by faith-based leaders. It focuses on community renewal through servant leadership and community development, operating educational programs, including charter schools, and initiatives like affordable housing and small business development in South Phoenix, Arizona.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC)
After-school enrichment activities, academic support, and homework assistance for students.
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
After-school enrichment program offering academic support, homework assistance, and personal growth activities funded by a federal grant through the Arizona Department of Education
FamilyLink
A web portal for families to access their child's grades and school information.
MaryTown Community Development Model
Four-component model focusing on building spirit and values, knowledge and intellect, servant leadership, and new infrastructure including schools and affordable housing.
MaryTown-Espiritu Campus
15-acre campus offering integrated educational, faith-based, and community development programs including schools, leadership training, and infrastructure projects
NFL YET College Prep Academy
Charter school providing college preparatory education with a focus on leadership, service, and community development in South Phoenix
Servant Leadership Model
Educational system to develop leaders who assist communities in developing strong moral and values-based codes of ethics and launch service projects.
Smiles from Caleb
Student wellness and joy initiative launched in memory of Caleb Pabustan, bringing hope and support to students at ESPIRITU Schools through community generosity
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • International School Infrastructure Development 8 activities
    • Construction and facility development
      Undertakes construction projects at its educational facilities, such as building a cafeteria and viewing suites at NFL YET College Prep Academy.
    • Construction projects for educational facilities
      Undertakes construction projects at its educational facilities, such as building a cafeteria and viewing suites at NFL YET College Prep Academy.
    • Operating Charter Schools and Educational Programs
      Operates a charter school and the Youth Education Town (NFL-YET) program on a 15-acre campus called MaryTown-Espiritu, which also hosts other educational and faith-based programs. This includes responsibility for school policy and statutory duties for schools within the Espiritu Network.
    • Operating and developing educational campuses
      Builds and operates educational campuses, including a charter school and the Youth Education Town (NFL-YET) program, and develops multi-program campuses like MaryTown-Espiritu.
    • Operating and developing educational campuses
      Builds and operates educational campuses, including a charter school and the Youth Education Town (NFL-YET) program, and develops multi-program campuses like MaryTown-Espiritu.
    • Operating and developing educational facilities
      Builds and operates charter schools and educational campuses, including the NFL YET College Prep Academy and the 15-acre MaryTown-Espiritu campus, which hosts various educational and faith-based programs. This includes undertaking construction projects like building cafeterias and viewing suites.
    • Operating and developing educational facilities
      Builds and operates charter schools and educational campuses, including the NFL YET College Prep Academy and the 15-acre MaryTown-Espiritu campus, which hosts various educational and faith-based programs.
    • School Infrastructure Development
      Undertakes construction projects at NFL YET College Prep Academy, including building a cafeteria and viewing suites.
  • Memorial and Honorific Community Projects 6 activities
    • Community Event Hosting
      Hosts the Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon at NFL YET College Prep Academy to honor community leaders and promote equity and justice.
    • Community engagement and events
      Hosts community events such as the Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon to honor community leaders and promote equity and justice.
    • Community event hosting
      Hosts community events such as the Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon to honor community leaders and promote equity and justice.
    • Hosting community events
      Hosts annual community events such as the South Phoenix MLK Luncheon to honor community leaders and promote themes of equity and justice.
    • Hosting community events
      Hosts annual community events such as the South Phoenix MLK Luncheon to honor community leaders and promote equity and justice.
    • Hosting community events
      Hosts community events such as the Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon to honor community leaders and promote equity and justice.
  • Public Meeting Notices & Agendas 5 activities
    • Governing Board Meeting Transparency
      Posts notices of Governing Board meetings electronically on its website and physically outside the district office and at the school site in compliance with Arizona law.
    • Governing school policy and operations
      Responsible for establishing school policy and fulfilling statutory duties for schools within the Espiritu Network, including posting notices of Governing Board meetings electronically on its website and physically at the district office and school sites in compliance with Arizona law.
    • Providing educational governance and oversight
      Responsible for school policy and statutory duties for schools within the Espiritu Network, including posting notices of Governing Board meetings electronically and physically.
    • School governance and policy
      Responsible for school policy and statutory duties for schools within the Espiritu Network, including posting notices of Governing Board meetings electronically and physically.
    • School governance and policy
      Responsible for school policy and statutory duties for schools within the Espiritu Network, including posting notices of Governing Board meetings electronically and physically.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • After-School Enrichment Programs
      Plans to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance through a 21st CCLC grant application.
    • After-school enrichment and academic support
      Plans to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance through a 21st CCLC grant application.
    • After-school enrichment and academic support
      Plans to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance through a 21st CCLC grant application.
    • Developing after-school enrichment programs
      Plans to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance through a 21st CCLC grant application.
    • Providing after-school enrichment programs
      Plans to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance through a 21st CCLC grant application.
    • Providing performance dashboards
      Provides access to academic, financial, and operational performance dashboards.
    • Seeking funding for after-school programs
      Applies for grants, such as the 21st CCLC grant, to offer free after-school enrichment, academic support, and homework assistance.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$12.49M
Contributions & grants$9.17M73%
Program service revenue$3.27M26%
Investment income$5910%
Other revenue$50K
expenses
Total expenses$11.85M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.13M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.14M
Cash$2.72M
Investments$1K
Liabilities$6.78M
Net assets$4.36M
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ARMANDO RUIZ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $98K
ISADORA GIACOMETTI DIRECTOR 5 $58K
board members · 3
  • BERTHA GUTIERREZ — PRESIDENT
  • ROSANNA BLACKSON — DIRECTOR
  • TOM ESPINOZA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Espiritu Schools Partner — Shared board membership and governance structure between Espiritu Community Development Corp and Espiritu Schools.
  • Giving Assistant Partner — Partnership enabling donors to contribute through online shopping earnings.
  • NFL YET Partner — Partner organization linked for performance dashboard access
  • NFL YET College Prep Academy Partner — Collaborates on construction and educational programming initiatives.
  • NFL YET College Prep Academy Partner — Hosted the 9th Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon and is the school where Nehosia "Mama" Johnson serves as Dean of Students.
  • NFL YET College Prep Academy Partner — Hosted the 9th Annual South Phoenix MLK Luncheon at its campus.
  • National Football League Partner — Selected ESPIRITU to operate the Youth Education Town (NFL-YET) program on its campus.
  • Reyes Maria Ruiz Partner — Partner organization linked for performance dashboard access