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Kyrene De La Sierra Parent Teacher Organization

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860705872 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B94Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.sierrapto.org
revenue
$106K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$41K
employees
mission · from form 990

Curriculum and education support

profile · synthesized from sources

The Kyrene De La Sierra Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports students, teachers, and families at Kyrene de la Sierra school. It organizes various events and activities, provides funding for classroom materials and professional development, and fosters a strong school community. The PTO primarily operates through fundraising events and community partnerships.

named programs · 14 · from sources

what they call their work

5th Grade Celebration
End-of-year celebration for departing 5th graders to honor their achievements and friendships.
Bingo Night
Family-friendly event featuring bingo games, pizza, and refreshments.
Booster Fun Run
Flagship fundraising event to support PTO programming, assemblies, classroom materials, teacher proposals, and other events.
Chalk the Walk
Event where participants use sidewalk chalk to create positive and uplifting messages for students at school campuses.
Fry’s Community Rewards
Program allowing individuals to link their Fry's VIP card to the PTO, resulting in a portion of their purchases being donated.
Holiday Shoppe
Event providing students with an opportunity to purchase gifts for family and friends.
KTR Family Night
Family event at Ahwatukee KTR, with a portion of proceeds supporting the PTO.
Read-a-Thon
Reading-focused event to encourage literacy and potentially raise funds.
Restaurant Nights
Family dining events at local businesses where a portion of the proceeds are donated to the PTO.
Scholastic Book Fair
Event for students to purchase books, often supporting school libraries or literacy programs.
Spring Carnival
Annual family event featuring rides, games, attractions, concessions, and entertainment.
Staff Appreciation Week
Annual event to celebrate and show gratitude to teachers and staff.
Sweetheart Family Dance
Family dance event with music, snacks, and souvenirs.
Turkey Trot
Student event, likely a run or walk, often associated with physical activity and community engagement.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • School Community Events & Family Nights 9 activities
    • Coordinate school spirit and student encouragement activities
      Organizes "Chalk the Walk" events at Cerritos and Altadena campuses where participants write positive, uplifting messages to encourage Sierra students.
    • Facilitate school spirit and student encouragement initiatives
      Organizes "Chalk the Walk" events at Cerritos and Altadena campuses where community members write positive messages to uplift and encourage Sierra students.
    • Host family engagement events
      Plans and hosts a variety of family-oriented events throughout the school year, including the Sweetheart Family Dance, Spring Carnival, Bingo Night, Movie Night, Turkey Trot, Holiday Shoppe, and Read-a-Thon, featuring activities such as music, dancing, games, rides, concessions, and themed attractions.
    • Host family engagement events
      Organizes and hosts recurring family events such as the Sweetheart Family Dance, Spring Carnival, Bingo Night, Movie Night, Turkey Trot, Holiday Shoppe, and Read-a-Thon to foster school community engagement. Events include activities, food, and entertainment for students and families.
    • Organizing and hosting family engagement events
      The organization plans and hosts various family-oriented events throughout the school year, including a Sweetheart Family Dance, Spring Carnival, Bingo Nights, and Movie Nights, often featuring activities like rides, games, music, and concessions.
    • Organizing and hosting school community events
      The organization plans and hosts various events for students and families throughout the school year, including a Sweetheart Family Dance, Spring Carnival, family Bingo Nights, Movie Nights, and an end-of-year celebration for departing 5th graders.
    • Organizing positive message campaigns
      The organization organizes "Chalk the Walk" events at Cerritos and Altadena campuses to encourage Sierra students with positive and uplifting messages.
    • Organizing student-focused events and celebrations
      The organization plans, hosts, and funds events specifically for students, such as the Scholastic Book Fair, Turkey Trot, Holiday Shoppe, Read-a-Thon, school-wide assemblies, and an end-of-year celebration for departing 5th graders.
    • Promoting positive school environment
      The organization organizes "Chalk the Walk" events at school campuses to encourage students with positive and uplifting messages.
  • School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 4 activities
    • Conducting fundraising activities
      The organization operates the Booster Fun Run as its primary fundraising event and organizes "restaurant nights" where a portion of diners' bills are donated, with proceeds supporting PTO programming.
    • Coordinate fundraising activities
      Operates the Booster Fun Run as the primary fundraiser and organizes "restaurant nights" where a portion of sales supports PTO programming. Funds raised support classroom materials, teacher proposals, assemblies, and other school events.
    • Fundraising for school programs and materials
      The organization conducts fundraising activities, such as the Booster Fun Run and "restaurant nights," to generate proceeds that support PTO programming, including assemblies, classroom materials, teacher proposals, and other events.
    • Organize fundraising events and programs
      Conducts fundraising initiatives including the Booster Fun Run, restaurant nights, and the Scholastic Book Fair, with proceeds supporting PTO programming, classroom materials, teacher proposals, and school-wide events.
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events 4 activities
    • Support teacher and staff appreciation
      Provides monthly lunches and hospitality snacks, organizes an annual Staff Appreciation Week, and funds school-wide gifts and special requests to support teacher and staff morale at Kyrene de la Sierra and partner campuses.
    • Support teacher and staff appreciation
      Provides ongoing support to teachers and staff through monthly lunches and snacks, school-wide gifts, special fund requests, volunteer coordination, and an annual Staff Appreciation Week.
    • Supporting teachers and staff
      The organization provides support to teachers and staff through monthly lunches and snacks, classroom material funds, school-wide gifts, special fund requests, volunteer coordination, and an annual Staff Appreciation Week.
    • Supporting teachers and staff
      The organization provides various forms of support to teachers and staff, including monthly lunches and snacks, funds for classroom materials, school-wide gifts, special fund requests, volunteer coordination, and an annual Staff Appreciation Week.
  • Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 3 activities
    • Fund classroom and professional development resources
      Provides annual funding for classroom materials, teacher-submitted proposals, and professional development opportunities to support continuing education and enhance student learning experiences.
    • Fund classroom resources and professional development
      Allocates annual funding for classroom materials, teacher-submitted proposals, and professional development opportunities to support continuing education for educators.
    • Funding classroom materials and professional development
      The organization provides funds annually for classroom materials, teacher proposals, and professional development opportunities for continuing education.
  • Graduation Recognition and Celebration Events 2 activities
    • Host end-of-year student recognition events
      Organizes a celebration event for fifth-grade students to honor their accomplishments and support their transition from elementary school.
    • Organize student recognition and transition events
      Plans and hosts events to celebrate student achievements, including a fifth-grade celebration for departing students and school-wide assemblies, supporting positive transitions and school culture.
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration Programs 1 activity
    • Build parent-teacher community capacity
      Organizes a parent-teacher association to strengthen school community engagement and support collaborative involvement between families and educators.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 1 activity
    • Conduct PTO governance and community meetings
      Holds regular PTO Board and community engagement meetings, such as the August 29 and September 20, 2024 meetings, to coordinate activities and connect with stakeholders.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$64K61%
Program service revenue$28K27%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$78K
balance sheet
Total assets$41K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$41K
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +289.4%
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Ahwatukee KTR Partner — Hosts a family night where a portion of proceeds are donated to the PTO.
  • Big Apple Pediatric Dentistry Partner — Event sponsor for the Spring Carnival.
  • Big Apple Pediatric Dentistry Partner — Sponsor of the Spring Carnival event.
  • Cactus Canyon Medical Partner — Recognized as a corporate sponsor supporting the Sierra community.
  • Catalina Island Camps Partner — Event sponsor for the Spring Carnival.
  • Catalina Island Camps Partner — Sponsor of the Spring Carnival event.
  • Epic Produce Sales LLC Partner — Recognized as a corporate sponsor supporting the Sierra community.
  • Fry's Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards program, allowing supporters to donate a portion of their purchases to the PTO at no additional cost.
  • Kyrene de la Sierra Partner — Collaborates with the school to support students, teachers, and families.
  • Liquid Caterers Partner — Provided drink donations for staff appreciation event.
  • Main Event Partner — Coordinates family nights at local businesses like Main Event.
  • Scholastic Book Fair Partner — Hosts the Scholastic Book Fair for students.
  • The Goodman Taylor Team Partner — Recognized as a corporate sponsor supporting the Sierra community.
  • Yanet Alvarado Real Estate Partner — Event sponsor for the Spring Carnival.
  • Yanet Alvarado Real Estate Agent Partner — Sponsor of the Spring Carnival event.