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Aliento Education Fund
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 844749451 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.alientoaz.org
revenue
$2.1M
expenses
$771K
net assets
$1.8M
employees
7
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

Aliento has a four-pronged approach to addressing its goals: Education Initiatives, Arts & Healing Programs, Leadership Development Training, and Policy & Advocacy activities. Education activities include our student fellowship, student hubs, and school partnerships to increase academic success, supporting the social emotional needs of the whole student to increase personal agency and resilience, and decrease stress, anxiety, and isolation. These initiatives build healthier and more culturally responsive classrooms and school communities, engaging education leaders to address systemic barriers.

profile · synthesized from sources

Aliento Education Fund is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that supports students, Dreamers, and immigrant families through education initiatives, arts and healing programs, leadership development, and civic engagement. Their mission is to transform trauma into hope and action, fostering an environment where human potential is nurtured regardless of immigration status.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Future Fellowship
Leadership development program for students to practice self-advocacy skills and implement organizing principles within their schools.
Cultiva
Arts & healing program providing workshops and mental health support through group therapy and open mics for students and immigrant families.
In-state Tuition for Dreamers
Educational initiative providing training sessions on Prop. 308 for educators and students regarding in-state tuition eligibility for Dreamers.
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 4 activities
    • Fellowship and Internship Programs
      Operates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching. Also offers paid internships for high school, college, and university students, both in-state and out-of-state, during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters or year-long.
    • Leadership Development and Fellowship Programs
      Operates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching, and offers paid fellowships and internships for school credit to develop student hubs.
    • Student Leadership and Fellowship Programs
      Operates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching, and offers paid fellowships and internships for school credit to develop student hubs at high schools, colleges, and universities across Arizona.
    • Youth Leadership and Internship Programs
      Operates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching. Also offers paid internships for high school, college, and university students to develop student hubs and provide hands-on experience.
  • FAFSA & Scholarship Application Support 4 activities
    • Higher Education Access Resources for Immigrant Students
      Creates and distributes guides and resources, such as 'Undocumented Pathways: Applying to Higher Education' and 'Undocumented Pathways Educator Edition', to support immigrant students in accessing higher education and provides a list of scholarships available to Dreamer/DACA students.
    • Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students
      Creates guides and resources like 'Undocumented Pathways: Applying to Higher Education' and 'Undocumented Pathways Educator Edition' to support immigrant students in accessing higher education, and compiles and shares scholarship lists for Dreamer/DACA students.
    • Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students
      Provides resources and training for immigrant students, educators, and counselors on accessing higher education, including guides for undocumented students, information on in-state tuition, and lists of scholarships for Dreamer/DACA students.
    • Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students
      Creates and distributes guides and resources, such as 'Undocumented Pathways: Applying to Higher Education' and an 'Educator Edition', to support immigrant students in accessing higher education. Also compiles and shares scholarship lists for Dreamer/DACA students and partners with schools to share resources.
  • Therapeutic & Community Art Workshops 3 activities
    • Arts and Healing Programs
      Provides arts and healing workshops, mental health support through group therapy, open mics, and events in schools and the community through its Cultiva program, serving students, Dreamers, and immigrant families since 2016.
    • Arts and Healing Programs
      Offers arts and healing workshops, group therapy, open mics, and events in schools and communities, including an annual art exhibition, to provide mental health support and creative outlets for students, Dreamers, and immigrant families.
    • Arts and Healing Programs
      Provides arts and healing workshops, mental health support through group therapy, open mics, and events in schools and the community through its Cultiva program, reaching over 1000 students in Phoenix and Mesa high schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 3 activities
    • Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy
      Organizes campaigns like Vote4Dream to unite various stakeholders in finding solutions for DACA recipients, and supports students and families through broader civic engagement and policy work.
    • Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy
      Organized the Vote4Dream campaign to unite DACA recipients and supporters to find solutions, and supports students and families through broader civic engagement and policy work.
    • Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy
      Organizes campaigns like Vote4Dream to unite various stakeholders in finding solutions for DACA recipients, and supports students and families through broader civic engagement and policy work, including assisting with the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak system.
  • Nonpartisan Voter Information Tools 3 activities
    • Legislative Engagement Support
      Assists individuals in creating accounts for the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak (RTS) system to facilitate civic engagement.
    • Legislative Engagement Support
      Helps individuals create accounts in the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak (RTS) system to facilitate their participation in the legislative process.
    • Legislative Engagement Support
      Helps individuals create accounts in the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak (RTS) system to facilitate civic engagement.
  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 3 activities
    • Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit Development
      Developed a Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit to provide culturally responsive tools for educators and mental health practitioners supporting immigrant students and families.
    • Mental Health Toolkit Development
      Developed a Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit to provide culturally responsive tools for educators and mental health practitioners supporting immigrant students and families.
    • Mental Health Toolkit Development
      Developed a Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit to provide culturally responsive tools for educators and mental health practitioners supporting immigrant students and families.
  • School-Based Youth Workshops and Curriculum Programs 3 activities
    • Workshops and Training for Youth
      Educates, nurtures, and develops youth through workshops, training, and presentations in partnership with high schools, community colleges, and universities, having provided workshops to over 1000 students in Phoenix and Mesa high schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
    • Youth Education and Development Workshops
      Educates, nurtures, and develops youth through workshops, training, and presentations in partnership with high schools, community colleges, and universities, reaching over 1000 students in Phoenix and Mesa high schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
    • Youth Education and Development Workshops
      Educates, nurtures, and develops youth through workshops, training, and presentations in partnership with high schools, community colleges, and universities, having provided workshops to over 1000 students in Phoenix and Mesa high schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Legal Resource Development and Pro Bono Coordination 2 activities
    • Immigration Defense and Preparation Planning
      Compiled a Defense and Preparation Plan with information for individuals facing detention or removal proceedings.
    • Immigration Defense and Preparation Planning
      Compiled a Defense and Preparation Plan with information for individuals facing detention or removal proceedings.
  • Organizing Civic Protests & Rallies 1 activity
    • Advocacy for In-State Tuition and Scholarships
      Led the passage of legislation in Arizona to provide in-state tuition and college scholarships for students regardless of immigration status, and conducts training sessions for educators, counselors, and students on implementing this policy.
  • Youth Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Student Internships
      Offers paid internship opportunities for high school, college, and university students, both in-state and out-of-state, during various semesters or year-long, providing hands-on experience and skill development.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advocacy for In-State Tuition and Scholarships
      Led the passage of legislation to secure in-state tuition and college scholarships for Arizona students, regardless of their immigration status, and organizes campaigns to support DACA recipients.
    • Advocacy for In-State Tuition and Scholarships
      Led the passage of legislation in Arizona to provide in-state tuition and college scholarships for students regardless of immigration status, and conducts training sessions for educators, counselors, and students on implementing this policy.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.06M
Contributions & grants$2.06M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$771K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$393K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.81M
Cash$838K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$1.78M
Liquid reserves13.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +155.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Reyna Montoya Chief Executive Officer 40 $84K
board members · 8
  • Blanca Sierra — Secretary
  • Felix Garcia Ibaez — Director
  • Gabriela Munoz — Director
  • Janice Palmer — Director
  • Justin Graham — Director
  • Pearl Chang Esau — Chairman
  • Steven G Seleznow — Director
  • Vanessa Valenzuela Erickson — Director
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • ASU Access Prop 308 Partner — Partnered with Aliento, as indicated by a photo caption.
  • Aniles Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Healing Sponsor".
  • Arizona State University Partner — Partnered with Aliento, as indicated by a photo caption.
  • Eisenhower Center For Innovation Partner — Six-year partnership to work with families, resulting in improvements in students’ academics, school culture, teacher retention, and parent engagement.
  • Felix and Erika Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Hope Sponsor".
  • Iconico Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Hope Sponsor".
  • La Primera Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Hope Sponsor".
  • Margot's Scholarship Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Hope Sponsor".
  • Megan & Wyatt Toolson Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Healing Sponsor" in honor of Dreamers.
  • Michelle Kerrick & David Rousseau Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Healing Sponsor".
  • Pearl and Mac Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Joy Sponsor".
  • Pharos Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Peace Sponsor".
  • Prop. 308 Government — Provides in-state tuition eligibility for Dreamers who meet Arizona residency and education criteria
  • The Faber Family Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Love Sponsor".
  • Valle del Sol Partner — Partnered with Aliento, as indicated by a photo caption.
  • Vanessa and Steve Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Joy Sponsor".
  • Zero and Zuko Funder — Sponsored the art gallery event as a "Joy Sponsor".
  • nonprofit partners Partner — Works alongside nonprofit partners to expand impact.
  • policymakers Partner — Engages with policymakers to influence public conversations and education policy.
  • schools Partner — Collaborates with schools in delivering programs and advancing educational access.