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MINI PODEROSAS

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 861346893 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE B80 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · minipoderosas.org
revenue
$2K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$0
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT FOR YOUNG WOMEN FROM DIVERSE SOCIO-ECONOMIC, RACIAL, AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND BECOME FUTURE LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mini Poderosas is a Tucson-based nonprofit that mentors and empowers girls ages 8–18 from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and academic backgrounds. The organization provides social-emotional learning, leadership development, and confidence-building through free programs such as summer camp, vision board workshops, and family support sessions. Founded in 2016 by a school psychologist, it operates with community partnerships and focuses on creating safe spaces for girls and their families.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Emotional Intelligence Informational Sessions
Family-focused sessions on emotional intelligence and communication skills, offered as a 6-week program with therapists and school psychologists
Summer Camp
Free 5-day mental fitness and empowerment camp at the University of Arizona for girls ages 8–14, featuring workshops led by certified educators and professionals
Vision Board Workshops
Creative workshops that help girls set goals and envision their future through vision board creation
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Life Skills and Parenting Education 1 activity
    • Family Support Program
      Provides a 6-week family program with weekly 2-hour sessions led by therapists and school psychologists, addressing family needs and connecting them to community resources and mentors.
  • School-Based Educational Programs 1 activity
    • School-Based Leadership Classes
      Holds leadership classes in local schools.
  • Volunteer Mobilization & Management 1 activity
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers of all ages in carrying out its mission through flexible time commitments.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Mental Fitness and Empowerment Summer Camp
      Offers a free 5-day mental fitness and empowerment summer camp for girls ages 8–14 at The University of Arizona, led by certified educators and professionals.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$2K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 1
  • RACHEL DICOCHEA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • ACPA Latinx Network Partner — Dra. Karla Silva serves as Co-Chair.
  • AGM Container Controls Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators Partner — Dra. Karla Silva serves as Vice President for Membership.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Selina Encinas has worked with the organization in nonprofit work.
  • Better Business Bureau Partner — Received the SPARK TORCH AWARD from the Better Business Bureau.
  • Chicanos por la Causa Partner — Selina Encinas has worked with the organization in nonprofit work.
  • City of Tucson Government — Received a GIRL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM GRANT through the Budget de la Gente initiative from the City of Tucson.
  • City of Tucson-Ward 5 Government — Funding partner that makes the 6-week family sessions possible.
  • Hughes Federal Credit Union Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • Juan Ciscomani Government — Received congressional recognition from Juan Ciscomani, Sixth Congressional District.
  • Pedroza & Hayes Accounting Partner — Rosy Pedroza is Co-Founder and CEO.
  • Raul M. Grijalva Government — Received congressional recognition from Raul M. Grijalva, Seventh Congressional District.
  • Regal Fierce Media Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • ScholarshipsA-Z Partner — Dra. Karla Silva served on the board of directors from 2020-2025.
  • Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Received the 40 UNDER 40 award from the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
  • Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Selina Encinas contributes expertise to Special Projects.
  • Sunnyside Foundation Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • TARC Partner — Selina Encinas serves as Marketing and Business Development Director.
  • Templo Fitness Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • The University of Arizona Athletics Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • Tucson Federal Credit Union Partner — Community partner of Mini Poderosas
  • University of Arizona Partner — Dra. Karla Silva, Director of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives at the University of Arizona, serves on the board.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Holds its summer camp at the University of Arizona.