irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $8KCONNECTING WITH KIDS - A SERVICE CENTER PROVIDING FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF:MEDICAL SERVICES, DENTAL SERVICES,HYGIENE ITEMSSCHOOL SUPPLIES,EYE CARE,CLOTHING,BACKPACKSSCHOLARSHIPS AND TRANSPORTATION - FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUMMER ENRICHMENT SCHOOLMUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - FOR STUDENTS SO THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN BAND AND ORCHESTRAAWARDS - FOR STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONSCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLASSIFIED STAFF AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS - TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEEDHANDS-ON MATERIALS - FOR SCIENCE AND MATH CLASSES
- #2 $7KPROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS IN THE TEMPE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Beans and Rice Program
Distributes approximately 30,000 pounds of food annually to over 2,500 Tempe families
Connecting With Kids
Service center providing clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and support for medical, dental, and eye care to students in need
Hands-on Materials for Science and Math
Funds classroom materials to support experiential learning in STEM subjects
Musical Instruments Program
Provides instruments so students can participate in band and orchestra
Scholarships for Classified Staff and Certified Teachers
Provides up to $2,500 for professional development courses at accredited institutions for full-time employees with at least three years of service
Student Scholarships and Transportation
Funds summer enrichment programs for students, including transportation support
TIE Holiday Shoppe
Annual event serving 200 students, allowing them to select gifts for family members
activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 3
- Basic Needs Service Center for Students Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates a service center that provides everyday essentials such as clothing and personal items to students in need, supporting over 400 students annually through programs like the Connecting With Kids clothing bank.
- Food Distribution Program for FamiliesDistributes approximately 31,000 pounds of beans and rice each year to over 1,800 families in the Tempe Elementary School District community.
- Funding for Student Arts and Cultural Experiences Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides $6,000 annually to support Childsplay experiences for Tempe Elementary students and hosts events such as the TIE Holiday Shoppe, which served 200 students in a recent year.
capacity building · 2
- Community Resource CollaborationCollaborates with community groups to secure resources for students, families, and educators in the Tempe Elementary School District.
- Professional Development Scholarships for District EmployeesOffers scholarships of up to $2,500 twice a year to full-time employees of the Tempe Elementary School District for professional development courses; funds are distributed directly to accredited colleges or universities on behalf of recipients.
strategies · 4
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community-driven resource collaboration community_collaboration unique to this orgLeverages volunteer-driven partnerships with community groups to secure and distribute resources for students, families, and educators, enhancing support through local engagement.
- Comprehensive student support for school readiness school-readiness_support unique to this orgEnhances school readiness by providing essential non-academic supports such as medical and dental services, hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, and backpacks through dedicated service centers.
- Direct educational enrichment and access education_support unique to this orgExpands student learning opportunities by providing hands-on classroom materials, musical instruments, and summer enrichment programs with transportation support.
- Invest in educators through scholarships invest-in-educators unique to this orgSupports student success by funding professional development for educators, particularly through targeted scholarships for certified and classified staff in critical need areas.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$149K
Contributions & grants$97K65%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K10%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$30K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.00M
Cash$338K
Investments$663K
Liabilities$69K
Net assets$931K
Liquid reserves397.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -30.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 11
- ADRIANNE REXIUS — DIRECTOR
- BOBBIE CASSANO — DIRECTOR
- BRAD WHITELY — DIRECTOR
- BRITTANY FRANKLIN — DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNER
- EVAN ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH SPRACALE — PAST PRESIDENTCHAIRMAN EMERI
- KIM BAUMAN — DIRECTOR
- LORETTA MEADOR — DIRECTOR
- MARK MITCHELL — DIRECTOR
- SHARON DOYLE — DIRECTOR
- TOM CANASI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Tempe Elementary Partner — Partner school district receiving support from the Connecting With Kids program.
- Tempe Elementary School District Partner — Primary beneficiary and collaborator in supporting students, families, and educators.
- Tempe Elementary School District Partner — Provides scholarships to full-time employees of the district for professional development.
- United Way Network — Member organization with United Way designation #1274.