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SANDPIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 860453769 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B94Z · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.sandpiperpto.org
revenue
$66K
expenses
$82K
net assets
$110K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To support the teachers and students at Sandpiper Elementary School.

profile · synthesized from sources

SANDPIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION supports students and teachers at Sandpiper Elementary School in Scottsdale, Arizona. The PTO funds school-wide programs, teacher grants, classroom materials, and community-building events such as the Glow Party and Hoedown. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and relies on family donations, fundraising events, and corporate matching to sustain its activities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Direct Giving Campaign
Annual fundraising campaign that supports teacher grants, classroom materials, school improvements, and community events; participation is open to all families with suggested contributions.
Glow Party
Free annual event celebrating the close of the Direct Giving campaign, featuring a DJ, black lights, food trucks, face painting, and family activities.
Hoedown
Fall community event with bounce houses, hayrides, crafts, dancing, face painting, and food trucks; requires wristband purchase for children ages 4 and up.
Loteria (Bingo Night)
Family-friendly bingo event with dinner (pizza), desserts (Crumbl Cookies), and community interaction held in the school cafeteria.
Museo de Arte y Mas
Annual event where 6th graders perform; fosters community engagement and cultural celebration at Sandpiper Elementary.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • School Community Events & Family Nights 5 activities
    • Hosts annual family community events
      Organizes and hosts recurring family-oriented events such as the Glow Party, Hoedown, Bingo Night, and Family Movie Nights, featuring entertainment, food trucks, crafts, and activities like face painting and bounce houses to foster school community engagement.
    • Organizes student performance events
      Coordinates a performance event featuring 6th grade students as part of a longstanding school tradition, fostering student engagement and school spirit.
    • Organizes student performances and school traditions
      Coordinates performance events featuring 6th grade students as part of established school traditions, contributing to student engagement and school culture.
    • Organizing school community events
      The PTO hosts various annual community events for families, including a Glow Party, Hoedown, Bingo Night, and Family Movie Nights, often featuring activities like bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, and a DJ, to foster community engagement and provide free entertainment.
    • Plans and hosts annual community events
      Organizes recurring family-oriented community events including the annual Glow Party with a DJ, black lights, and food trucks; the Fall Hoedown with hayrides, bounce houses, and crafts; Bingo Night in the cafeteria; and Family Movie Nights, all designed to build school community.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 3 activities
    • Convenes PTO and family engagement meetings
      Hosts regular PTO meetings and informal gatherings such as Cafecito events to engage parents and families in school activities and decision-making.
    • Hosting PTO and community meetings
      The PTO hosts regular meetings for its members and organizes "Cafecito" events for the school community.
    • Hosts PTO and family engagement meetings
      Convenes regular PTO meetings, such as the one held on May 7, 2026, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, to engage parents and coordinate organizational efforts.
  • Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 3 activities
    • Funds school programs and infrastructure improvements
      Supports school-wide initiatives by financing teacher-requested materials, maintaining an on-site garden, and funding capital improvements such as an outdoor classroom addition and library remodel.
    • Provides teacher and classroom support through grants and funding
      Funds teacher-requested materials and classroom resources not covered by district budgets, and supports school-wide academic and environmental enhancements such as an on-site garden, outdoor classroom, and library remodel.
    • Providing school and teacher funding
      The PTO supports school-wide programs by funding teacher-requested materials, an on-site garden, school improvements like an outdoor classroom and library remodel, and provides grants for items not covered by the district to support Sandpiper teachers.
  • After-School & Extracurricular Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offering student enrichment classes
      The PTO offers before and after school enrichment classes on campus to support student development in various interests, abilities, and higher-level thinking.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Offers on-campus enrichment programs
      Provides before and after school enrichment classes on campus to support student development in diverse interests, abilities, and higher-level thinking skills.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$46K69%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$17K
balance sheet
Total assets$110K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$110K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +58.7%
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • PV Schools Partner — Collaborates with PV Schools for after-school enrichment class registration and delivery.