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DEER VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 742472475 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.dvef.org
revenue
$182K
expenses
$185K
net assets
$425K
employees
0
volunteers
75
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BY FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE CAPABILITIES OF DEER VALLEYS SCHOOLS TO STIMULATE STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENRICH THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Deer Valley Education Foundation supports students, teachers, and families in the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) in Arizona. It funds classroom enrichment projects, provides basic needs through clothing and food programs, and offers financial assistance for teacher supplies, student AP and dual enrollment exams, and family crises. The foundation operates through community donations and partnerships, with no use of district funds.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Ann E's Closet & Pantry
Provides gently-used clothing, shoes, food boxes, hygiene items, and new socks/underwear to DVUSD students, families, and staff through three school-based locations
DVEF Classroom STEM Kits
Distributes hands-on science and engineering kits to DVUSD teachers to enhance STEM/STEAM instruction across grade levels
DVEF Dual Enrollment & AP Test Scholarship Program
Covers fees for Advanced Placement exams, CTE courses, and dual enrollment college classes for financially needy high school juniors and seniors
DVEF Enrichment Grants
Provides $500–$2,000 grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects not funded by the district, such as hands-on STEM, arts, and life skills programs
DVUSD Family Support Program
Offers emergency assistance including hotel stays, food, clothing, and hygiene items to DVUSD families experiencing crisis such as eviction or loss of income
Friends of Deer Valley Teachers Fund
Reimburses teachers for out-of-pocket expenses on classroom supplies up to a set annual limit, based on need
National Board Certified Teachers Support
Funds training and certification costs for DVUSD teachers pursuing National Board Certification; provides $500 awards to newly certified or recertified teachers
Student Health & Wellness
Supports student health services and equipment across 39 DVUSD schools to improve attendance and academic success
Teacher and Rookie of the Year Awards
Honors outstanding experienced and first-year DVUSD teachers with trophies, cash awards, and public recognition at a school board meeting
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 5 activities
    • Classroom Grants and Funding
      Awards Impact Grants to teachers annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to support special classroom or school projects and initiatives not covered by school district or federal funding. Past grants have supported diverse learning opportunities such as STEM kits, math through quilting, middle school newspaper publications, life skills, healthy meal preparation, and robot building.
    • Classroom Grants and Funding
      Awards Impact Grants to teachers annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to support special classroom or school projects and initiatives not covered by school district or federal funding. This includes funding for STEM kits and diverse learning opportunities like math through quilting, newspaper publications, and robot building.
    • Classroom Grants and STEM Kit Funding
      Provides Impact Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to teachers annually for special classroom or school projects and initiatives not covered by school district or federal funding. The organization also funds and distributes Classroom STEM kits to support hands-on science instruction, having funded over $60,000 for these kits.
    • Impact Grants for Classroom Projects
      Awards Impact Grants to teachers annually to support special classroom or school projects and initiatives, with grants ranging from $500 to $2,000.
    • Teacher Classroom Material Funding
      Collects donations and allocates funds to teachers for purchasing essential classroom materials, with a maximum amount per teacher per year based on need.
  • Test and Course Fee Assistance 4 activities
    • Advanced Placement and CTE Course Funding
      Provides funds to students in five high schools to cover fees for Advanced Placement tests, Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, and dual enrollment college classes.
    • Student Academic Support
      Provides funds to students in five high schools to cover fees for Advanced Placement tests, CTE courses, and dual enrollment college classes through the Dual Enrollment and AP Test Scholarship Program.
    • Student Academic Support Programs
      Provides funds to students in five high schools to cover fees for Advanced Placement tests, CTE courses, and dual enrollment college classes through the Dual Enrollment and AP Test Scholarship Program.
    • Student Scholarship and Fee Assistance
      Provides funds to students in five high schools to cover fees for Advanced Placement tests, CTE courses, and dual enrollment college classes through the Dual Enrollment and AP Test Scholarship Program.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 4 activities
    • Ann E's Closet & Pantry
      Manages and operates three Ann E's Closet locations at Barry Goldwater High School, Deer Valley Middle School, and Paseo Hills School to support Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) students, families, and employees by providing hotel stays, food boxes, food cards, personal hygiene items, and clothing. The program collects gently-used clothing, shoes, new toiletries, non-perishable items, underwear, and socks through donation bins and utilizes gift card donations for hunger relief.
    • Ann E's Closet & Pantry Operations
      Manages and operates three Ann E’s Closet & Pantry locations at Barry Goldwater High School, Deer Valley Middle School, and Paseo Hills School to support Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) students, families, and employees. These locations provide hotel stays, food boxes, food cards, personal hygiene items, and clothing through its Family Support Program, utilizing donations of gently-used clothing, shoes, new toiletries, non-perishable items, underwear, and socks, and gift card donations for hunger relief.
    • Ann E's Closet & Pantry Operations
      Manages and operates three Ann E's Closet & Pantry locations at Barry Goldwater High School, Deer Valley Middle School, and Paseo Hills School to support Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) students, families, and employees by providing hotel stays, food boxes, food cards, personal hygiene items, and clothing. The organization collects gently-used clothing, shoes, new and unopened toiletries, non-perishable items, underwear, and socks through donation bins and utilizes gift card donations for hunger relief.
    • Ann E's Closet and Pantry Operations
      Manages and operates Ann E's Closet and Pantry locations to provide essential items such as clothing, food, and personal hygiene products to students, families, and employees in the Deer Valley Unified School District.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Accommodation 4 activities
    • National Board Certification Support for Teachers
      Supports teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) to receive National Board Certification by funding classes and providing support.
    • National Board Certification Support for Teachers
      Supports teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) to receive National Board Certification by funding classes and providing support.
    • Support for National Board Certification
      Supports teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District to receive National Board Certification by funding classes and providing necessary support.
    • Teacher National Board Certification Support
      Supports teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) to receive National Board Certification by funding classes and providing support.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 4 activities
    • Teacher Recognition Programs
      Operates Teacher and Rookie of the Year programs to celebrate and honor seasoned and first-year teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) with a trophy and cash prize at a special ceremony. The organization also honors newly certified and recertified National Board Certified Teachers with a $500 check.
    • Teacher Recognition Programs
      Operates Teacher and Rookie of the Year programs to celebrate and honor teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District, providing a trophy and cash award to selected teachers. The organization also honors newly certified and recertified teachers with a $500 check.
    • Teacher Recognition and Awards
      Operates Teacher and Rookie of the Year programs to celebrate and honor teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District, providing trophies and cash awards to selected teachers. The organization also honors newly certified and recertified National Board Certified Teachers with a $500 check.
    • Teacher and Rookie of the Year Programs
      Operates programs to celebrate and honor outstanding teachers and rookie teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District, including cash awards and trophies.
  • Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs 3 activities
    • Student Health & Wellness Program
      Operates a Student Health & Wellness program that assists 33,000 students with health issues across 39 schools in the Deer Valley School District.
    • Student Health and Wellness Program
      Operates a Student Health & Wellness program that assists 33,000 students with health issues across 39 schools in the Deer Valley School District.
    • Student Health and Wellness Program
      Operates a Student Health & Wellness program that assists 33,000 students with health issues across 39 schools in the Deer Valley School District.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding Classroom STEM Kits
      Funds and distributes Classroom STEM kits to teachers in the Deer Valley School District to support hands-on science instruction, with over $60,000 allocated for this purpose.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$182K
Contributions & grants$180K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K11%
Other revenue$-19K
expenses
Total expenses$185K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out$74K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$505K
Cash$63K
Investments$439K
Liabilities$80K
Net assets$425K
Liquid reserves32.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -19.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARIE BRENNAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $75K
board members · 15
  • BRAD KRAMER — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLY FILIPEK — PRESIDENT
  • DENA CUNNINGHAM — TREASURER
  • GARY FELDMAN — DIRECTOR
  • HARRY SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
  • IRENE MCCOURT — SECRETARY
  • KAREN B MEYER — DIRECTOR
  • MARCUS CORDOVA — DIRECTOR
  • MAREN ROSENDAHL — DIRECTOR
  • MATT BRADFORD — DIRECTOR
  • MJ GILBERT — DIRECTOR
  • RUBEN YANEZ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SHELLY SHAFFER — DIRECTOR
  • STACEY SHANAHAN — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN H BURKE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • Barry Goldwater High Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet location.
  • Barry Goldwater High School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet and Pantry location.
  • Deer Valley Middle School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet and Pantry location.
  • Deer Valley Middle School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet location.
  • Deer Valley School District Partner — Enriches the educational experience in the district's classrooms and funds programs for its students and teachers.
  • Deer Valley School District Partner — Provided over $60,000 in funding for DVEF Classroom STEM kits.
  • Deer Valley School District Partner — Supports students in the 39 schools within the district.
  • Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Celebrates and honors the district's teachers through Teacher and Rookie of the Year programs.
  • Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Collaborates to honor seasoned teachers and first-year teachers.
  • Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Collaborates to recognize Teacher of the Year and Rookie of the Year within the district.
  • Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Partner district receiving funding and STEM kits for classroom use.
  • Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Supports DVUSD students, families, and employees through Ann E's Closet locations.
  • Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) Partner — Supports DVUSD teachers in obtaining National Board Certification and honors them at board meetings.
  • Get Away Today Travel Service Partner — Partners with the travel service.
  • Get Away Today Vacations Partner — Partners since 1997 to provide funds for schools through vacation purchases.
  • Mountain Ridge High School Partner — Hosts a donation bin for Ann E's Closet.
  • Paseo Hills School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet and Pantry location.
  • Paseo Hills School Partner — Hosts an Ann E's Closet location.
  • Safeway Partner — Receives gift card donations from Safeway to provide resources for hunger relief.
  • Sandra Day O'Connor High School Partner — Hosts a donation bin for Ann E's Closet.
  • USAA Foundation Funder — Receives donations from USAA Foundation for its Impact Grants program.
  • Union Park School Partner — Hosts a donation bin for Ann E's Closet.
  • United Way Partner — Participates as a United Way agency (code #836).