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MENTORING TUCSON'S KIDS
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 261750043 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · mentoringtucsonskids.org
revenue
$80K
expenses
$97K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

WE ARE A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION WORKING TO BE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE TO KIDS FACING TOUGH LIFE CHALLENGES THROUGH ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mentoring Tucson's Kids provides one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult Christian volunteers and youth ages 6-17 in Pima County, Arizona. The organization matches mentors and mentees based on shared interests, proximity, and personality, with a focus on supporting at-risk youth facing challenges such as parental incarceration. Mentors commit to at least four hours per month and are supported through training, monthly events, and ongoing coordination.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Mentor Training and Support
Provides orientation, ongoing training, support groups, and coordination for mentors, including background checks, home assessments, and regular check-ins
Monthly Group Activities
Organizes events such as fishing trips, college and professional sports games, theatre outings, photography lessons, and community service projects for mentor-mentee pairs
One-to-One Mentoring
Matches adult Christian mentors with youth ages 6-17 for a year-long commitment, focusing on friendship, skill-building, education, spiritual growth, and community service
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 8 activities
    • Mentor Training and Support Groups
      Plans and facilitates mentor support groups and provides ongoing mentor trainings to support their work with mentees.
    • Mentor Training and Support Groups
      Plans and facilitates ongoing training sessions and support groups for mentors to enhance their skills and provide a forum for shared experiences.
    • Mentor Training and Support Groups
      Plans and facilitates mentor support groups and ongoing training sessions to equip mentors with the necessary skills and resources.
    • Mentor Training and Support Groups
      Plans and facilitates mentor support groups and provides ongoing training for mentors.
    • Mentor and Mentee Support and Oversight
      Provides ongoing match support, coordinates and conducts follow-up interviews with mentors and mentees at 3, 6, and 12 months, and ensures mentors complete monthly contact reports for oversight. The organization also addresses questions and concerns from mentors and mentees/families.
    • Mentor and Mentee Support and Oversight
      Provides ongoing support and oversight for mentor-mentee matches, including an application process for mentors, coordinating initial meetings, conducting 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up interviews, and requiring mentors to submit monthly contact reports. The program also supports alumni matches with quarterly contact reports.
    • Mentor and Mentee Support and Oversight
      Provides ongoing support and oversight for mentor-mentee matches, including a secure application process for mentors, monthly contact reports from mentors, quarterly reports from alumni mentees, and regular follow-up interviews at 3, 6, and 12 months to review relationship status and progress.
    • Mentorship Program Oversight and Support
      Provides ongoing match support through regular check-ins, including 3, 6, and 12-month interviews with mentors and mentees, and requires mentors to submit monthly contact reports to ensure relationship progress and address any concerns.
  • Senior Social & Recreational Activities 4 activities
    • Group Activities and Events
      Organizes monthly group activities and events for mentors and mentees, such as fishing trips, horseback riding, college and professional sports events, theatre tickets, photography lessons, dance and art events, educational activities, and community service projects.
    • Group Activities and Events for Mentors and Mentees
      Organizes monthly group activities and events for mentors and mentees, including horseback riding, fishing trips, college and professional sports events, theatre tickets, photography lessons, dance and art events, educational activities, community service projects, and seasonal events.
    • Group Activities and Events for Mentors and Mentees
      Organizes monthly events and group activities for mentors and mentees, including community service projects, an annual fishing trip, University of Arizona athletic games, photography lessons, dance and art events, educational activities, and seasonal events.
    • Mentor-Mentee Group Activities
      Organizes monthly group events for mentors and mentees, including community service projects, educational activities, and recreational outings such as fishing trips, horseback riding, and attendance at sports and cultural events.
  • Youth Mentoring Center Operations 4 activities
    • One-on-one Mentoring Program
      Recruits, trains, and matches adult Christian mentors with referred youth aged 6-17 in Pima County for one-on-one mentoring with a year-long commitment, with an option to continue as an alumni match. Mentors spend four or more hours per month with their mentees, ideally meeting at least twice monthly, and provide transportation for activities.
    • One-on-one Mentoring Program
      Operates a one-on-one mentoring program in Pima County, matching adult Christian mentors with referred youth aged 6-17, many of whom have incarcerated parents. Mentors commit to spending at least four hours per month with their mentees, providing transportation for activities.
    • One-on-one Mentoring Program
      Recruits, trains, and matches adult Christian mentors with referred youth aged 6-17 in Pima County for one-on-one mentoring with a year-long commitment, with an option to continue as an alumni match. Mentors spend four or more hours per month with their mentees, ideally meeting at least twice monthly, and provide transportation for activities.
    • One-on-one Youth Mentoring Program
      Operates a one-on-one mentoring program for youth aged 6-17 in Pima County, particularly those with incarcerated parents, matching them with adult Christian mentors for a minimum year-long commitment. Mentors spend at least four hours per month with their mentees, providing transportation for activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$56K70%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$72K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 2
  • ANDREW GILBERT — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA SALIK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32

who they work with

  • 4 Tucson Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • AZ Trauma Informed Faith Community Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Amphitheater School District Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Arizona Children’s Association Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Barney Hilton Murray Partner — Executive Director involved in the mentorship program operations
  • Christian Challenge Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Community Renewal Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Department of Child Safety Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • GAP Ministries Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Gospel Rescue Mission Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • J17 Ministries Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Kahuna’s Kids Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • La Frontera Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Lions’ Club Partner — Local Lions’ Club member involved with Mentoring Tucson's Kids through board participation.
  • Marana Chamber of Commerce Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Marana Health Center Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Mentor Kids U.S.A. Partner — Partnered with Mentor Kids U.S.A. to launch a faith-based mentoring program in Tucson
  • Our Family Services Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Parks In Focus Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Parks In Focus Partner — Provides photography lessons for mentors and mentees.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • San Xavier Kiwanis Club Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Southern AZ Mentoring Coalition Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • The Navigators Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Tucson Business Network Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Tucson Unified School District Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
  • Tucson Young Professionals Partner — Listed as a partnering agency.
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