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AZ CYBER INITIATIVE INC
NOGALES, AZ · EIN 844243833 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · azcyber.org
revenue
$177K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$76K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

WE ARE DEDICATED TO UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CYBER AND EMERGENT TECHNOLOGY. WE COLLABORATE WITH WORKFORCE PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE TO OFFER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CAREER-CONNECTED AND WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES, LEADING TO QUALITY DIGITAL JOBS THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

profile · synthesized from sources

AZ Cyber Initiative is an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides free cybersecurity education and career development programs for high school students. Through a pipeline of bootcamps, mentorship, and internships, the organization equips young people with technical skills and professional competencies for digital jobs. It operates across nine Arizona counties, focusing on underserved youth.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

50-Hour Virtual Internship
A paid virtual internship with a $750 stipend where students deliver real cybersecurity work for employer partners like school districts and city governments.
CyberSpark Events
Students coach middle schoolers at CyberSpark events while earning professional credentials through IBM SkillsBuild.
Intermediate Cyber Bootcamp
A free, weeklong, in-person program for students who completed the Intro Bootcamp, offering advanced cybersecurity training, hands-on tools like Splunk and Wireshark, a field trip to a Security Operations Center, and a $250 stipend.
Introduction to Cyber Bootcamp
A free, weeklong, in-person program for high school students (9th-12th grade) to learn cybersecurity fundamentals, technology careers, AI, and digital safety through hands-on labs, team projects, and guest speakers. Participants receive a $150 stipend.
Leadership + Training Internship and Bootcamp Coach
A paid college internship opportunity for former participants to return as coaches and lead bootcamps for new cohorts of high school students.
Mentorship Lvl 1 and Lvl 2
Career guidance and industry certifications, including Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and IBM SkillsBuild digital credentials.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Cybersecurity Bootcamps and Apprenticeships 9 activities
    • Career-Connected Learning and Internships
      Collaborates with schools to offer career-connected and work-based learning experiences, including internships for high school students who complete a Cyber Bootcamp and post-high school internships for students in cyber-related degree or certification programs. This includes a 20-Hour Practicum for delivering CyberSpark events and a 50-Hour Virtual Internship with employer partners.
    • Cyber Bootcamp Coach Role
      Provides opportunities for individuals to serve as Cyber Bootcamp Coaches, supporting high school students in developing cybersecurity skills and assisting with instruction and student engagement during bootcamps.
    • Intermediate Cyber Bootcamps for High School Students
      Offers week-long, in-person Intermediate Cyber Bootcamps for high school students to build on foundational cybersecurity skills, providing advanced training, professional workforce development, and hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. These bootcamps are offered in locations such as Tucson, Nogales, and Yuma, and include a $250 completion stipend.
    • Intermediate Cyber Bootcamps for High School Students
      Offers week-long, in-person Intermediate Cyber Bootcamps for students to build on foundational cybersecurity skills, providing advanced training, professional workforce development, and hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. These bootcamps are offered in locations like Tucson, Nogales, and Yuma, and include a $250 completion stipend.
    • Introductory Cyber Bootcamps for High School Students
      Delivers week-long, in-person introductory Cyber Bootcamps for rising 9th-12th grade students across nine Arizona counties and nationally, introducing them to cybersecurity fundamentals, technology careers, AI, and digital safety. Since 2020, over 1,089 students have been trained through 49 free bootcamps, with participants receiving a $150 completion stipend.
    • Introductory Cyber Bootcamps for High School Students
      Delivers week-long, in-person introductory Cyber Bootcamps for rising 9th-12th grade students across nine Arizona counties and nationally, introducing them to cybersecurity fundamentals, technology careers, AI, and digital safety. Since 2020, over 1,089 students have been trained through 49 free bootcamps, with participants receiving a $150 completion stipend.
    • Leadership + Training Internship for College Students
      Offers a paid Leadership + Training Internship for college students to develop technical cybersecurity competencies, professional skills, and leadership capabilities. Interns lead Cyber Bootcamps as near-peer mentors, mentor younger students, and serve as Program Coordinators.
    • Mentorship Program for Students
      Operates a Mentorship Program that connects high school students who have completed an Introduction to Cyber Bootcamp with Leadership + Training Interns and industry professionals. This program provides guidance for career exploration, goal setting, and pathways to secondary education, certifications, and employment.
    • Mentorship and Internship Programs
      Provides mentorship programs connecting students with Leadership + Training Interns and industry professionals for career guidance and skill development. The organization also offers paid internships for high school students who complete a Cyber Bootcamp, post-high school students in cyber-related degree programs, and college students as Leadership + Training Interns who lead bootcamps and mentor younger students.
  • Women-Focused Tech Hackathons 2 activities
    • Career Exploration and Skill Development for Young Women
      Hosts dedicated sessions to encourage young women to explore technology and cybersecurity careers, aiming to increase their participation in these fields.
    • Encouraging Young Women in Cybersecurity
      Hosts dedicated sessions aimed at encouraging young women to explore technology and cybersecurity careers.
  • Elder Fraud & Cybercrime Victim Support 2 activities
    • Educator Professional Development
      Provides professional development and Cyber Bootcamps for educators to help them integrate cyber-related concepts into their lesson plans, thereby building capacity within schools to teach cybersecurity.
    • Professional Development for Educators
      Provides professional development and Cyber Bootcamps for educators to help them integrate cyber-related concepts into their lesson plans.
  • Youth and Professional Development in Technical Fields 2 activities
    • Middle School CyberSpark Outreach Program
      Runs the "CyberSpark" outreach program, delivering hands-on workshops to middle school students (grades 6-8) and their parents to introduce them to cybersecurity, technology, AI, and STEM careers. These events are often facilitated by high school and college interns.
    • Middle School CyberSpark Outreach Program
      Runs the "CyberSpark" outreach program, delivering hands-on workshops to middle school students (grades 6-8) and their parents to introduce them to cybersecurity, technology, AI, and STEM careers. These events are often facilitated by high school and college interns.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$177K
Contributions & grants$177K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$76K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +196.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MANUEL A FELIX President & CEO 40 $17K
board members · 9
  • BOB ZINGA — Director
  • CHRISTOPHER E CAMPBELL — Director
  • FRANCISCO AGUILAR — Director
  • GREGORY DROGER — Director
  • HEATHER MONTHIE — Director
  • JENNER HOLDEN — Director
  • NICHOLAS ANDERSON — Director
  • PETER KIM — Director
  • WILLIAM WAYNICK — Director
relationships · 32

who they work with

  • America Succeeds Partner — Framework for durable skills coverage
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Approved AZ Cyber Initiative as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO).
  • Arizona Western College Partner — Bootcamps are held at their campus.
  • Axon Partner — Fortune 500 partner supporting cybersecurity bootcamps.
  • Benevity Partner — Platform for corporate matching and workplace giving.
  • Bright Funds Partner — Platform for corporate matching and workplace giving.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Employer partner for virtual internships.
  • CompTIA Partner — Framework for durable skills coverage
  • Donorbox Partner — Powers credit/debit card donations.
  • Elevate Southwest Partner — Provided an internship opportunity for a bootcamp participant
  • Elevate Southwest Partner — Provided an internship opportunity for a program participant.
  • Glendale Community College Partner — Bootcamps are held at their campus.
  • Google Partner — Offers the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Partner — Offers Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate as part of its program.
  • IBM Partner — Offers an apprenticeship and provides digital credentials through IBM SkillsBuild
  • IBM Partner — Students participate in IBM Apprenticeships and use IBM SkillsBuild for certifications.
  • IBM SkillsBuild Partner — Offers IBM SkillsBuild digital badges and professional skills badges as part of its program.
  • NIST Funder — Grant provider for cybersecurity bootcamps.
  • NIST NICE Partner — Framework for cybersecurity workforce competencies
  • Pima CC Partner — Educational institution where students pursue cybersecurity majors
  • Pima CC Partner — Students pursue cybersecurity majors at Pima Community College.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Bootcamps are held at their campus.
  • RTX Partner — Fortune 500 partner supporting cybersecurity bootcamps.
  • RoundUp.org Partner — Provides the RoundUp App for donations.
  • Sunnyside Partner — Hosted a CyberSpark pilot program in 2026 with facilitator participation.
  • Sunnyside Pilot Partner — Facilitator of CyberSpark event
  • Sunnyside USD Partner — Employer partner for virtual internships.
  • US Cyber Initiative Partner — Collaborates with US Cyber Initiative to expand cybersecurity bootcamps nationally.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Affiliation of an L+T Intern
  • University of Arizona Partner — Bootcamps are held at their campus.
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