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CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF ARIZONA INC

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 237036364 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · cefarizona.com
revenue
$472K
expenses
$453K
net assets
$564K
employees
13
volunteers
500
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

To evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, to disciple them in the Word of God, and to enfold them and their families in the local church for Christian living whenever possible.

profile · synthesized from sources

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Arizona evangelizes children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, disciples them in the Word of God, and connects them with local churches. The organization operates through local chapters across Arizona, offering programs like Good News Clubs and Christian Youth in Action, and providing resources for ministry to children.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

5-Day Clubs
Summer ministry clubs to reach children with the Gospel.
Christian Youth in Action (CYIA)
A program that trains teens for missions, including summer ministry and 5-Day Clubs.
Good News Clubs
After-school Bible clubs held in elementary schools to evangelize children and disciple them in the Word of God.
Teacher Training
Regular and ongoing training for individuals working with children in local churches, Good News Clubs, or camp ministries.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Youth & Children's Evangelistic Clubs 4 activities
    • 5-Day Clubs
      Facilitates 5-Day Clubs as part of its summer ministry in the Flagstaff area.
    • Deliver summer evangelism programs
      Facilitates 5-Day Clubs as part of summer ministry outreach in the Flagstaff area to engage children with evangelistic programming.
    • Good News Clubs
      Operates Good News Clubs in Mohave and Maricopa Counties to provide religious teachings to children. These clubs aim to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in various locations including Santa Cruz County and Casa Grande.
    • Operate Good News Clubs for children
      Runs Good News Clubs in multiple counties across Arizona, including Mohave, Maricopa, Santa Cruz, and Casa Grande, to provide Christian religious teachings to boys and girls.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 2 activities
    • Christmas Celebrations at Boarding Schools
      Celebrates Christmas with students at several boarding schools in Northeastern Arizona in partnership with Flagstaff Missions to the Navajos.
    • Provide holiday outreach to boarding school students
      Hosts Christmas celebrations for students at several boarding schools in Northeastern Arizona in partnership with Flagstaff Missions to the Navajos.
  • Children's Faith Formation & Parental Equipping 2 activities
    • Fund evangelism programming for children
      Provides one full year of evangelism programming to a child for $75, supporting sustained engagement in religious education and outreach.
    • Teacher Training
      Provides regular and ongoing training for individuals who work with children in local churches, Good News Clubs, and camp ministries.
  • Christian Retreats & Prayer Events 1 activity
    • Maintain long-standing local chapter operations
      Has established and operated a chapter in Pima County since 1976, indicating sustained evangelism and ministry presence in the region.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Christian Youth In Action Ministry
      Trains teenagers for local missions through its Christian Youth In Action Ministry.
    • Offer teacher training for children's ministry
      Provides regular training for individuals serving in children’s ministries, including Good News Clubs, local churches, and camp programs, to build capacity for evangelism work.
    • Train youth for Christian missions
      Equips teenagers for local missions through the Christian Youth In Action Ministry, developing their skills for evangelism and ministry service.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$472K
Contributions & grants$458K97%
Program service revenue$16K3%
Investment income$280%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$453K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$296K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$567K
Cash$342K
Investments$113K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$564K
Liquid reserves12.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Brian Hughes State Director 70 $52K
board members · 6
  • Carl Schwanbeck — Secretary
  • John Burkholder — Chairman of the Board
  • Shelly Roden — Director
  • Tim Soliz — Director
  • Troy Fuchser — Treasurer
  • Whitney Crow — Director
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Bill and Beth Vogel Partner — Team members supporting CEF operations in Yavapai County
  • Brian Hughes Government — State Director overseeing CEF activity in Mohave County
  • Brian Hughes Government — State Director overseeing CEF activity in Pinal County
  • CEF of Arizona Network — State-level organization overseeing CEF activity in Santa Cruz County.
  • Flagstaff Missions to the Navajos Partner — Partners to celebrate Christmas with students at several boarding schools in Northeastern Arizona.
  • Grace Bible Church Partner — Hosts CYIA Interest Fellowship event.
  • Mara Byrd Partner — Local Director leading the Yavapai County chapter operations
  • Mercy Partner — Team member supporting CEF operations in Yavapai County
  • Pima Committee Partner — Collaborative leadership group working with CEF Pima County to grow the ministry.
  • Sierra Spring Church Partner — Hosts Volunteer Training event.
  • local churches Partner — Partners with local churches to operate Good News Clubs in Maricopa County.