named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Camp Swift
Flagship summer camp for children ages 6–12 from economically disadvantaged backgrounds; includes STEAM activities, outdoor recreation, meals, and access to free clothing and supplies through the Keppies store.
Swift After School
Weekly after-school program offering STEAM activities, leadership training, and sports; delivered by teen and young adult mentors at five school sites in the Phoenix area.
Swift Carnival
Annual free community event introducing Swift programs to kindergarten through second-grade students and families through a day of fun, appreciation, and engagement.
Swift Saturday
Monthly Saturday program extending enrichment and mentorship with STEM, art, sports, and leadership development; includes meals and builds on relationships from Camp Swift and After School programs.
activities · 2 groups
what they do
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Summer and School Break Camps 17 activities
- After-School Program (Swift After School)Operates Swift After School, a weekly program during the school year at five different schools, offering STEAM activities, leadership training, and sports for students from local school districts and other nonprofits. This program is expanding for the 2024-2025 school year.
- After-School Programs (Swift After School)Operates Swift After School, a weekly program during the school year at five different schools, offering STEAM activities, leadership training, and sports for students from local school districts and other nonprofits.
- After-School Programs (Swift After School)Operates Swift After School, a weekly program during the school year at five different schools, offering STEAM activities, leadership training, and sports for students from local school districts and other nonprofits. This program is expanding for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Deliver after-school and weekend youth programsOperates Swift After School, a weekly program during the school year offering STEAM activities, leadership training, and sports for students from local school districts and partner nonprofits, currently provided at five schools with plans for expansion. Also hosts Swift Saturday monthly, featuring STEM activities, art, sports, leadership development, and meals.
- Host Swift Saturday monthly eventsHosts monthly weekend events offering STEM activities, art, sports, leadership development, and meals (lunch and snacks) to maintain year-round engagement with youth. These events are part of ongoing efforts to form and nourish student connections throughout the year.
- Host Swift Saturday monthly eventsHosts monthly weekend events offering STEM activities, art, sports, leadership development, and meals to youth, forming year-round connections with participants and expanding engagement beyond seasonal programs.
- Operate Camp Swift summer camp programRuns a flagship summer camp program with two week-long sessions annually for economically disadvantaged youth aged 6–12 from the Phoenix Metro area, including those from Title I schools, transitional housing, and foster homes. The program serves over 500 youth and teens annually and includes traditional camp activities such as hiking, canoeing, arts and crafts, and sports, alongside STEAM-based learning and social-emotional development.
- Operate Camp Swift summer camp programRuns a flagship summer camp program with two week-long sessions annually for economically disadvantaged youth aged 6–12 from the Phoenix Metro area, including those from Title I schools, transitional housing, and foster homes. The program offers traditional camp activities, STEAM-based learning, nature science education, and social-emotional development, serving over 500 youth and teens each year.
- Operate Camp Swift summer camp programRuns a flagship summer camp program with two week-long sessions annually for economically disadvantaged youth aged 6–12 from the Phoenix Metro area, including those from Title I schools, transitional housing, and foster homes. The program offers traditional camp activities such as hiking, canoeing, arts and crafts, and sports, alongside STEAM-based learning and social-emotional development.
- Run Swift After School programOperates a weekly after-school program during the school year offering STEAM activities, leadership training, and sports for elementary and middle school students from local school districts and partner nonprofits, currently active at five schools with plans for expansion in 2024–2025.
- Run Swift After School programOperates a weekly after-school program during the school year offering STEAM activities, leadership training, and sports for students from local school districts and partner nonprofits. The program is currently offered at five schools and is expanding for the 2024–2025 school year.
- Summer Camp Program (Camp Swift)Operates Camp Swift, a flagship program with two week-long sessions every summer for over 500 economically disadvantaged campers aged 6-12 from the Phoenix Metro area, including students from Title I schools, transitional housing, and foster homes. The camp provides traditional summer camp activities, STEAM-based programming, and outdoor education focused on ecosystems and nature science, while promoting social-emotional development and leadership skills.
- Summer Camp Program (Camp Swift)Operates Camp Swift, a flagship summer camp program with two week-long sessions annually for over 500 economically disadvantaged youth aged 6-12 from Title I schools, transitional housing, and foster homes in the Phoenix Metro area. The camp provides traditional activities like hiking, canoeing, and sports, alongside STEAM-based programming to promote deeper thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.
- Summer Camp Programs (Camp Swift)Operates Camp Swift, a flagship program with two week-long sessions every summer for over 500 economically disadvantaged campers aged 6-12 from the Phoenix Metro area, providing traditional summer camp activities, STEAM-based programming, and outdoor education.
- Weekend Program (Swift Saturday)Hosts Swift Saturday at least once a month, providing STEM activities, art, sports, leadership development, lunch, and snacks for participants. This program helps maintain connections with students throughout the year.
- Weekend Programs (Swift Saturday)Hosts Swift Saturday at least once a month, offering STEM activities, art, sports, leadership development, lunch, and snacks for students, fostering year-round connections.
- Weekend Programs (Swift Saturday)Hosts Swift Saturday at least once a month, offering STEM activities, art, sports, leadership development, lunch, and snacks for participants, and is planned and executed by the Teen Leadership Board.
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Uncategorized 17 activities
- Annual Swift CarnivalHosts an annual Swift Carnival to introduce kindergarten through second-grade students to Swift programming and provide a day of activities for current participants, involving over 100 volunteers, lunch, snacks, and various carnival attractions.
- Annual Swift CarnivalHosts an annual Swift Carnival to introduce kindergarten through second-grade students to Swift programming and provide a day of activities for current participants, involving over 100 volunteers, lunch, snacks, and various carnival attractions.
- Community Engagement Events (Swift Carnival)Hosts an annual Swift Carnival to introduce kindergarten through second-grade students to Swift programming and provide a day of activities for current participants, involving over 100 volunteers and various carnival attractions.
- Community Outreach and FundraisingOrganizes multiple events, community outreach, and fundraising initiatives, including spearheading campaigns for Arizona Gives Day, to expand the organization's impact and support its programs.
- Deliver teen leadership and mentorship developmentEquips teen and young adult mentors with leadership skills through structured programs including Club Swift and the Teen Leadership Board, which engage high school students in program delivery, fundraising, outreach, and planning. Approximately 100 teens serve as volunteer counselors annually, and Club Swift chapters operate at five high schools.
- Deliver teen leadership and mentorship developmentEquips teen and young adult mentors with leadership skills through structured programs including Club Swift and the Teen Leadership Board. Approximately 100 teens serve annually as volunteer counselors at Camp Swift, and teen-led chapters at multiple high schools engage in fundraising, outreach, and program support.
- Engage teen and young adult mentors in leadership developmentEquips teens and young adults with leadership skills through mentorship roles at Camp Swift and other programs, including training and volunteer opportunities. Approximately 100 teens serve annually as volunteer counselors at Camp Swift, and teen leaders participate in program planning and community outreach.
- Host annual Swift Carnival and community eventsOrganizes the annual Swift Carnival to introduce young students to Swift programming and provide a day of fun for current participants, featuring carnival attractions, meals, snacks, and over 100 volunteers. Also conducts additional community outreach and fundraising events to expand organizational impact.
- Maintain Club Swift high school chaptersSupports Club Swift chapters at multiple high schools—including Brophy College Preparatory, Horizon High School, Desert Mountain High School, Phoenix Country Day School, and Chaparral High School—to engage teen volunteers in leadership, fundraising, and program delivery across Swift programs.
- Middle School Leadership Program (Swift Jr)Operates the Swift Jr program to foster the positive development of middle school youth through leadership training with teen mentors.
- Middle School Leadership Program (Swift Jr)Operates the Swift Jr program to foster the positive development of middle school youth through leadership training with teen mentors.
- Organize annual Swift CarnivalHosts an annual carnival introducing kindergarten through second-grade students to Swift programming, providing a day of recreational activities, meals, and snacks for current participants, with involvement from over 100 volunteers and various attractions.
- Organize annual Swift CarnivalHosts an annual carnival event that introduces kindergarten through second-grade students to Swift programming and provides a day of activities for current participants. The event involves over 100 volunteers and includes lunch, snacks, and carnival attractions.
- Provide essential support and supplies to youth participantsProvides balanced meals and snacks daily to campers and operates a free "Keppies store" where youth can obtain clothing, sleeping bags, and toiletries, ensuring basic needs are met during programming.
- Teen Leadership Development (Club Swift and Swift Jr)Builds up teen and young adult mentors by equipping them with leadership skills and opportunities through programs like Club Swift, which has chapters at multiple high schools, and Swift Jr, which fosters positive development in middle school youth. These teens serve as volunteer counselors at Camp Swift and lead various activities.
- Teen Leadership Development (Club Swift)Builds up teen and young adult mentors by equipping them with leadership skills and opportunities through Club Swift, which operates chapters in multiple high schools and involves teens in fundraising, program development, and volunteering as counselors for younger campers.
- Teen Leadership Development (Club Swift)Builds up teen and young adult mentors by equipping them with leadership skills and opportunities through Club Swift, which operates chapters in multiple high schools. These teen volunteers serve as counselors at Camp Swift, lead Swift After-School programs, and participate in fundraising and community outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$288K
Contributions & grants$255K89%
Program service revenue$21K7%
Investment income$7K2%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$332K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$151K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$255K
Cash$40K
Investments$215K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$254K
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +51.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Mielke | Co-Executive Director | 25 | $33K |
| Joanne Sumner | Co-Executive Director | 25 | $24K |
board members · 10
- Donald Weintraub — Treasurer
- Hugo Vasquez — Director from 5/12/22
- John Owens — President
- Lauren Bostick — Director from 10/26/21
- Lori Berman — Secretary
- Malia Sperling — Director from 10/26/21
- Mark Kaplan — Past President
- Mona Desai — Director from 10/26/21
- Roger Cohen — Vice President
- Wendy Miller — Director
relationships · 24
who they work with
- Able Financial Group Partner — Sponsor
- Acme Meat Partner — In-kind supporter
- Alyssa James Foundation Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, actively worked with this foundation.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Source of information on tax credits for donations to Swift Youth Foundation
- Arizona Foundation for Women Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, has been a mentor for She Leads through this foundation for multiple years.
- Arizona Women Lawyers Association Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, is a Member and serves on the Leadership and Social Committee.
- Call Christina Now Partner — Community partner
- Call Christina Now Partner — Sponsor
- Community Legal Services Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, previously served on this organization.
- DPR Construction Partner — Community partner
- For Your Record Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, helped assist in the start-up of this non-profit organization.
- Maricopa County Bar Association Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, is a Past President.
- Maricopa County Bar Foundation Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, serves on the Executive Board of Directors as President.
- Matthew Lopez Law Partner — Charitable supporter
- Next Level Custom Signs Partner — In-kind supporter
- Niagara Partner — In-kind supporter
- Opportunity4Kids Partner — Community partner
- Phoenix Fire Department Partner — Provides special visits to the Swift Carnival.
- Phoenix Legacy Foundation Partner — Sponsor
- Redd Legend Partner — In-kind supporter
- Scottsdale Bar Association Partner — Lauren A. Bostick, a Swift board member, is a Member.
- Sprouts Partner — Sponsor
- Steve and Lois Mihaylo Foundation Partner — Referred to as "Madam Chairman," indicating a leadership or governance relationship with Swift Youth Foundation
- Steve and Lois Mihaylo Foundation Partner — Sarah, a Swift board member, connects the Mihaylo Foundation to local 501c3s in need of support.