named programs · 11 · from sources
what they call their work
Benjamin's Pass the Apple
A community-wide initiative to celebrate, recognize, and thank special teachers for their impact.
Classroom Support Team (CST)
Places talented individuals (technology specialists, student teachers, teaching assistants, parent engagement specialists) in classrooms to support lead teachers and improve teacher morale and student performance.
Golden Apple
Provides professional development opportunities to teachers to enhance their skills and improve student engagement.
Green Apple
Provides big-ticket items for classrooms, such as class-sets of computers or new furniture, that can be used for multiple school years.
In Teachers We Trust Endowment Fund
A fund aimed at directly providing financial aid to teachers, with an ambitious goal to create an education endowment in all 50 U.S. states.
Million Dollar Teacher Tree
A program developed to engage surrounding businesses in supporting partner schools, originally involving a dollar sign cutout placed in businesses.
One In A Million
Celebrates extraordinary educators who make a lasting impact through their dedication, creativity, and commitment.
Red Apple
Provides day-to-day classroom supplies like pencils, notebooks, and hand sanitizer to alleviate out-of-pocket expenses for teachers.
Take a Teacher to Lunch
Provides fully catered lunches to schools through partnerships with restaurants to recognize and appreciate teachers.
Teacher Appreciation Package (T.A.P.)
Collaborates with local businesses and Local First Arizona to offer meaningful discounts for certified K-12 teachers in Arizona.
The Teachers' Lounge Podcast
A podcast where students interview teachers about their teaching stories, experiences, and why teaching is meaningful to them.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 6 activities
- Golden Apple Professional DevelopmentProvides professional development opportunities to teachers through the Golden Apple program to enhance their skills and improve student engagement.
- Golden Apple Professional DevelopmentProvides professional development opportunities to teachers through the Golden Apple program to enhance their skills and improve student engagement.
- Green Apple Big-Ticket Classroom ItemsProvides big-ticket items for classrooms, such as class-sets of computers or new classroom furniture, through the Green Apple initiative, intended for multi-year use.
- Green Apple Big-Ticket ItemsProvides big-ticket items for classrooms, such as class-sets of computers or new classroom furniture, through the Green Apple initiative, intended for multi-year use.
- Million Dollar Teacher Tree ProgramDevelops and implements the Million Dollar Teacher Tree program, which originated as a prototype created by students from Arizona State University in 2017, to support teachers.
- Million Dollar Teacher Tree ProgramDevelops and implements the Million Dollar Teacher Tree program, which originated as a prototype created by students from Arizona State University in 2017, to support teachers.
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School-Business Partnership Programs 2 activities
- Teacher Appreciation Package (T.A.P.) ProgramManages the Teacher Appreciation Package (T.A.P.) program, which provides discounts from local businesses to certified K-12 teachers in Arizona.
- Teacher Appreciation Package (T.A.P.) ProgramManages the Teacher Appreciation Package (T.A.P.) program, which provides discounts from local businesses to certified K-12 teachers in Arizona.
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Education Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Teacher Support Staff PlacementPlaces talented individuals, including technology specialists, student teachers, teaching assistants, and parent engagement specialists, in classrooms to support educators.
- Teacher Support Staff PlacementPlaces talented individuals, including technology specialists, student teachers, teaching assistants, and parent engagement specialists, in classrooms to support educators.
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events 1 activity
- Teacher Recognition and Community EngagementImplements programming to bridge community-school relationships and recognize teachers through events like the "Take a Teacher to Lunch" program, "One In A Million" teacher recognition series, and "Benjamin's Pass the Apple" scavenger hunt.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Focus School ProgramLaunches the Focus School Program to create deeper partnerships with Title I Schools, providing support to teachers within these schools.
- Focus School ProgramLaunches the Focus School Program to create deeper partnerships with Title I Schools, providing support to teachers within these schools.
- In Teachers We Trust Endowment FundEstablished the In Teachers We Trust Endowment Fund in 2023 to provide financial support to teachers.
- In Teachers We Trust Endowment FundEstablished the In Teachers We Trust Endowment Fund in 2023 to provide financial support to teachers.
- Red Apple Classroom SuppliesProvides everyday classroom supplies, such as pencils, notebooks, and hand sanitizer, to teachers through the Red Apple initiative to alleviate out-of-pocket expenses.
- Red Apple Classroom SuppliesProvides everyday classroom supplies, such as pencils, notebooks, and hand sanitizer, to teachers through the Red Apple initiative to alleviate out-of-pocket expenses.
- Teacher Recognition and Community EngagementImplements programming to bridge community-school relationships and recognize teachers through events like the "Take a Teacher to Lunch" program, "One In A Million" teacher recognition series, and "Benjamin's Pass the Apple" scavenger hunt.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$59K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Akwai Partner — Sam Shammah, MDTP's Donor Engagement, is the founder of Akwai and has collaborated with business, civic, and nonprofit leaders through it.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Partner — Klarissa Parker, MDTP's Program Director, is an active member.
- Arizona State University Partner — Collaborated with students from the Next Generation Service Corps program to develop the Million Dollar Teacher Tree prototype.
- Arizona State University Partner — Students from the Next Generation Service Corps program at ASU developed the Million Dollar Teacher Tree prototype.
- Arizona State University Partner — Students from the Next Generation Service Corps program at ASU developed the initial prototype for the Million Dollar Teacher Tree.
- Arizona State University Partner — Students from the Next Generation Service Corps program at ASU developed the original prototype for the Million Dollar Teacher Tree.
- Arizona State University Partner — Students from the Next Generation Service Corps program at ASU developed the prototype for the Million Dollar Teacher Tree.
- Arizona State University Partner — The Million Dollar Teacher Tree program was first developed by students in the Next Generation Service Corps program at Arizona State University.
- Changemaker Central Partner — Klarissa Parker, MDTP's Program Director, is an active member.
- Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Partner — Sponsor of the #PasstheApple campaign.
- Local First Arizona Partner — Collaborates on the Teacher Appreciation Package (T.A.P.) program to offer discounts to teachers.
- NCNW Partner — Klarissa Parker, MDTP's Program Director, is an active member.
- Nina Scholars Program Partner — Klarissa Parker, MDTP's Program Director, is an active member.
- Phoenix College Partner — Kat Valdivia and Tiffany Nieto are part of the Classroom Support Team and are affiliated with Phoenix College.
- Ribbit Learning Partner — Ildi Laczko-Kerr is part of the Classroom Support Team and is affiliated with Ribbit Learning.
- South Mountain Community College Partner — Shalmeka Sweet is part of the Classroom Support Team and is affiliated with South Mountain Community College.
- TRIO Partner — Klarissa Parker, MDTP's Program Director, has strengthened her commitment to supporting educational access and empowering underrepresented communities through her work with TRIO.