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Arizona Knowledge Empowerment and

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 462865423 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P01 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · azkeag.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$99K
employees
13
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

Our mission is to support, educate, inform and advocate both families and individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. We want to foster knowledge, awareness, and support for individuals with special needs and disabilities throughout Phoenix and its surrounding communities. We believe those with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities are not defined by their disability, but by their abilities and strengths.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Knowledge, Empowerment and Advocacy Group provides comprehensive support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence. Operating primarily in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, the organization offers a range of programs including developmental homes, habilitation services, and attendant care.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Attendant Care Services
Offers personal care, general supervision, and companionship to individuals needing support.
Day Treatment for Adults
Engages adults in various activities and learning opportunities at a farm site, promoting skill development and community integration.
Developmental Home Services
Provides full-time care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities in a family-oriented environment.
Habilitation Services
Aims to help individuals acquire and enhance self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills for successful living.
Respite Services
Provides temporary relief for primary caregivers, improving their mental well-being and that of the individual receiving care.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Residential Support for IDD Adults 7 activities
    • Developmental Home Programs
      Operates licensed Developmental Home services providing full-time, family-oriented care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Includes Child Developmental Homes for those under 18 and Adult Developmental Homes for individuals aged 18 and over, focusing on life skills development, independence, and personal growth. The organization licenses providers and hires staff to support these homes.
    • Licensing Developmental Home Providers
      Licenses Developmental Home Providers to ensure quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
    • Providing Developmental Home Services
      Offers full-time care and supervision for up to three individuals with developmental disabilities in a family-oriented environment, including specialized homes for children under 18 and adults aged 18 and over, focusing on life skills development, independence, and personal growth.
    • Providing Developmental Home Services
      Provides full-time care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities in a family-oriented environment through Child Developmental Homes for those under 18 and Adult Developmental Homes for those 18 and over.
    • Providing Developmental Home Services
      Provides full-time care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities in a family-oriented environment, including specialized homes for children under 18 and adults aged 18 and over, focusing on life skills development, independence, and personal growth.
    • Providing Developmental Home Services
      Offers full-time care and supervision for up to three individuals with developmental disabilities in a family-oriented environment, including specialized homes for children under 18 and adults aged 18 and over, focusing on life skills development, independence, and personal growth.
    • Providing care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides direct care and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including full-time care and supervision in family-oriented Developmental Homes for both children and adults, and Habilitation services to develop self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills.
  • Adult Day Training & Enrichment Programs 6 activities
    • Day Treatment Program for Adults
      Operates a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) program at a farm site in North Phoenix, offering structured activities including gardening, animal interaction, life skills training, arts and crafts, fitness, media use, and community outings to support personal development and community integration.
    • Operating a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) Program
      Runs a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) program at a farm site in North Phoenix, offering activities such as gardening, interaction with farm animals, workout space, life skills learning, media room, arts and crafts, and community outings.
    • Operating a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) Program
      Operates a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) program at a farm site in North Phoenix, offering activities such as gardening, interaction with farm animals, workout space, life skills learning, media room, arts and crafts, and community outings.
    • Operating a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) Program
      Runs a Day Treatment for Adults program at a farm site in North Phoenix, offering activities such as gardening, interaction with farm animals, workout space, life skills learning, media room, arts and crafts, and community outings.
    • Operating a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) Program
      Operates a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) program at a farm site in North Phoenix, providing activities such as gardening, animal interaction, life skills learning, and community outings for individuals with developmental disabilities.
    • Operating a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) program
      Operates a Day Treatment for Adults (DTA) program at a farm site in North Phoenix, offering various activities such as gardening, interaction with farm animals, life skills learning, arts and crafts, and community outings.
  • Respite and Personal Care Support 6 activities
    • Delivering Habilitation, Attendant Care, and Respite Services
      Offers Habilitation services to help individuals acquire and enhance self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills; Attendant Care services for personal care, supervision, and companionship; and Respite services to provide relief and emotional support to primary caregivers.
    • Delivering Habilitation, Attendant Care, and Respite Services
      Provides Habilitation services to help individuals acquire and enhance self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills; offers Attendant Care Services including personal care, supervision, and companionship; and provides Respite services to offer relief and emotional support to primary caregivers.
    • Delivering Habilitation, Attendant Care, and Respite Services
      Provides Habilitation services to help individuals acquire and enhance self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills; offers Attendant Care Services including personal care, supervision, and companionship; and provides Respite services to offer relief and emotional support to primary caregivers.
    • Direct Support Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
      Provides comprehensive direct care and support services for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, including Habilitation services to build self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills; Attendant Care for personal care and supervision; and Respite services to support primary caregivers. Services are delivered through hired direct care staff in home and community settings.
    • Providing Attendant Care and Respite services
      Offers Attendant Care Services, including personal care, general supervision, and companionship, and Respite services to provide relief and emotional support to primary caregivers.
    • Providing Habilitation, Attendant Care, and Respite Services
      Offers Habilitation services to develop self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills; Attendant Care for personal care and supervision; and Respite services to support primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Direct Support Professional & Caregiver Training 6 activities
    • Providing Training for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Caregivers
      Provides training for DSPs and caregivers on behavior change skills, tools, and resources, including Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Article 9 training covering approved teaching techniques, rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, and behavior plans.
    • Providing Training for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Caregivers
      Offers training for DSPs and caregivers on behavior change skills, tools, and resources, including Article 9 training covering approved teaching techniques, rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, and positive behavior support practices.
    • Providing training for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and caregivers
      Provides training for DSPs and caregivers on behavior change skills, tools, and resources, including Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Article 9 training covering approved teaching techniques and the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
    • Training Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Caregivers
      Provides training for DSPs and caregivers on behavior change skills, tools, and resources, including Article 9 training covering approved teaching techniques, rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, and positive behavior support practices.
    • Training Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Caregivers
      Provides training for DSPs and caregivers on behavior change skills, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), and Article 9, covering approved teaching techniques, rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, and behavior plans.
    • Training for Direct Support Professionals and Caregivers
      Provides capacity-building training for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and caregivers on evidence-based practices, including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Article 9 requirements, approved teaching techniques, rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, behavior plan implementation, and CPR/First Aid. Training is provided directly or funded by the organization.
  • Miniature Horse Community Visitation Programs 5 activities
    • Behavioral Support and Quality of Life Improvement
      Implements research-based Positive Behavior Support (PBS) practices to reduce challenging behaviors and improve quality of life and caregiver relationships for individuals with developmental disabilities.
    • Implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
      Implements research-based practices to reduce challenging behavior and improve quality of life through Positive Behavior Support, a person-centered approach to enhance relationships between members and caregivers.
    • Implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
      Implements research-based practices to reduce challenging behavior and improve quality of life through Positive Behavior Support, a person-centered approach to improve relationships between members and caregivers.
    • Implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
      Implements research-based practices to reduce challenging behavior and improve quality of life through Positive Behavior Support, a person-centered approach.
    • Implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
      Implements research-based practices to reduce challenging behavior and improve quality of life through Positive Behavior Support, a person-centered approach to improve relationships between members and caregivers.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.27M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.23M96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$1.25M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$865K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash$40K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$99K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • Christina Bolyard — Director
  • Robert Bergman — Director
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Az DES/DDD Government — Provides funding for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) whose training is covered by Article 9.
  • Az DES/DDD Government — Provides training for Direct Support Professionals funded through Az DES/DDD.