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THUNDERBIRD PARENT ASSOCIATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 451603676 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B94 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · thunderbirdhighschoolparentassociation.com
revenue
$26K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$60K
employees
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT THE STUDENTS OF THUNDERBIRD HIGH SCHOOLS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Thunderbird Parent Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Thunderbird High School in Phoenix, AZ. It functions as a parent-teacher organization, dedicated to enhancing the experience for students, teachers, staff, and families through various programs, fundraising, and volunteer efforts. The association aims to foster a vibrant school community and provide resources for student activities and teacher appreciation.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Fun Fridays
Monthly on-campus events during lunch periods featuring games, visits from local sports teams, and prizes to provide a break from the school day.
Reserved Senior Parking Spaces
A fundraising program allowing senior students to reserve and decorate their parking spots, with proceeds supporting TPA programs.
Senior Grad Night Celebration
Provides a safe and sober post-graduation party for graduating seniors, reducing ticket costs and offering activities and prizes.
Stock the Break-room!
Stocks the teacher break-room with snacks and goodies at the beginning of the school year and new year.
Student Scholarships
Offers small scholarships to graduating seniors for academic and career technical education opportunities.
Student of the Month Program
Provides funds for recognition and rewards for students acknowledged for their academic and school contributions.
T-Squad
A program for incoming freshmen to ease their transition to high school, including providing special logo t-shirts.
Teacher Appreciation Program
Provides gestures of appreciation to teachers throughout the school year, including candy/treat deliveries, meals, and decorations.
Teacher Wish List
Funds specific items or program ideas requested by teachers and administrators.
Teacher and Admin Breakfast
Hosts breakfast for Thunderbird High School employees at the start of each semester.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 2 activities
    • Facilitating parent and community involvement
      Supports family involvement in school, recruits volunteers for school activities, and hosts meetings where parents can hear directly from school administrators.
    • Facilitating parent involvement and communication
      Supports family involvement in school to improve student academic performance and satisfaction, recruits volunteers for school activities, hosts meetings for parents to hear from school administrators, and maintains an events calendar for families.
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events 2 activities
    • Supporting teachers and staff
      Conducts Teacher Appreciation Week activities, provides candy, meals, and decorations to teachers, hosts breakfast for teachers and administrators, and stocks teacher break rooms with snacks at Thunderbird High School.
    • Supporting teachers and staff
      Conducts Teacher Appreciation Week activities, provides candy, treats, meals, and decorations to teachers, hosts breakfast for teachers and administrators, and stocks teacher break-rooms with snacks at Thunderbird High School.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 1 activity
    • Organizing fundraising events
      Hosts the annual Strides for Schools 5K fundraiser and organizes specific fundraising events such as Auction Night, Golf Tournament, and Casino Night to raise money for Thunderbird High School.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 1 activity
    • Organizing student engagement and appreciation events
      Organizes monthly "Fun Fridays" with games, sports team visits, and prizes, and hosts Grad Night celebrations for graduating seniors at Thunderbird High School, including providing entertainment, food, and prizes.
  • Event and Facility Parking Management 1 activity
    • Providing student amenities
      Offers students the opportunity to reserve and decorate campus parking spots.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Funding school programs and initiatives
      Covers part of the cost for special logo t-shirts for the T-Squad freshman orientation program and fulfills wish list items and program funding ideas brought by teachers and administrators at Thunderbird High School.
    • Funding school programs and initiatives
      Covers part of the cost for special logo t-shirts for the T-Squad freshman orientation program, funds student recognition programs, and fulfills wish list items and program funding ideas brought by teachers and administrators at Thunderbird High School.
    • Organizing fundraising events
      Hosts the annual Strides for Schools 5K fundraiser and organizes specific fundraising events such as Auction Night, Golf Tournament, and Casino Night to raise money for Thunderbird High School.
    • Organizing student engagement and appreciation events
      Organizes monthly "Fun Fridays" with games, sports team visits, and prizes, and hosts Grad Night celebrations for graduating seniors at Thunderbird High School, including providing entertainment, food, and prizes.
    • Providing student scholarships and recognition
      Provides scholarships to deserving graduating seniors for academic and career technical education and funds the Student of the Month program recognition and rewards at Thunderbird High School.
    • Providing student scholarships and recognition
      Provides scholarships to deserving students, including small scholarships for graduating seniors for academic and career technical education, and funds the Student of the Month program recognition and rewards at Thunderbird High School.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$9914%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$60K
2 years on record · 2020–2021
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Arizona Coyotes Partner — Local sports team that participates in TPA-hosted Fun Friday events.
  • Dave & Buster’s Partner — Hosted the Safe and Sober Grad Night lock-in event at its Desert Ridge location.
  • Greenway High School Partner — Refers to Greenway as a "sister-school" and encourages attendance at their games.
  • Phoenix Suns Partner — Local sports team that participates in TPA-hosted Fun Friday events.
  • Thunderbird High School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support student success through parent volunteerism.
  • Thunderbird High School Partner — Primary partner organization for student, staff, and family support programs.
  • Thunderbird High School Partner — Students purchase parking passes directly from Thunderbird High School as part of the reserved parking spot program.
  • Thunderbird High School Partner — Supports the high school experience for students and families.
  • Thunderbird High School Partner — Supports the school's teachers, administrators, students, and community.
  • local news channels Partner — Media partners that provide shout outs during TPA-hosted Fun Friday events.