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AZ Reach

Tolleson, AZ · EIN 842304619 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azreach.com
revenue
$120K
expenses
$76K
net assets
$278K
employees
mission · from form 990

Educational

profile · synthesized from sources

AZ Reach is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming hearts and developing young leaders in Arizona. They provide mentorship, skill-building through support groups, entrepreneurship training, and access to essential resources for youth from marginalized, under-resourced communities. Their goal is to break cycles of generational struggle and foster healthy families, homes, and communities.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Cesar’s Closet
A resource hub where students can access free shoes, clothes, hygiene products, and other supplies, and earn community service hours.
Community Engagement
Off-campus activities such as shared meals, field trips, and camps to build friendships and expose students to positive role models.
Grief and Loss
Program to guide students through the 5 stages of grief, provide tools and skills to process loss, and offer strategies to reduce anxiety and depression.
INNOV8 Young Entrepreneurs
A 5-week program teaching high school students financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and financial support to start their own businesses.
Internship/Work Experience Program
Provides high school students from South Phoenix and Laveen with paid, hands-on employment experiences to grow in confidence, professionalism, and purpose.
Lunchtime Gatherings
Safe spaces during lunch periods for students to build relationships, eat, and play games, facilitated by seasoned leaders.
Real Talk
A safe space for students to engage in open dialogue about real issues and share their perspectives.
Rise Up Support Groups
Curriculum covering themes of responsibility, authority, stories, relational development, self-worth, forgiveness, and attitude, incorporating social, emotional, and behavioral learning to develop healthy habits and interpersonal skills.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 2 activities
    • Cesar’s Closet Resource Hub
      AZ Reach operates Cesar’s Closet, a resource hub providing free shoes, clothes, hygiene products, and other supplies to students, and offers opportunities to earn community service hours.
    • Cesar’s Closet resource hub
      Operates Cesar’s Closet, a resource hub that provides free shoes, clothing, hygiene products, and other essential supplies to students, with opportunities to earn community service hours.
  • Youth Mentoring Center Operations 2 activities
    • Youth Mentorship and Skill-Building Programs
      AZ Reach offers programs for youth that include mentorship, skill-building through support groups, access to essential resources, entrepreneurship training, community engagement activities, and specialized programs focused on mental health and grief/loss.
    • Youth mentorship and skill-building programs
      Offers ongoing youth programs that include mentorship, skill-building through support groups, entrepreneurship training, community engagement activities, and specialized support for mental health and grief/loss.
  • Youth Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
    • INNOV8 Young Entrepreneurs program
      Runs a 5-week entrepreneurship program for high school students that includes financial literacy training, mentorship, and financial support to launch small businesses.
  • Youth Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Work Experience Program for high school students
      Provides paid, hands-on employment experiences for high school students from South Phoenix and Laveen through a structured work experience program.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • INNOV8 Young Entrepreneurs Program
      AZ Reach operates the INNOV8 Young Entrepreneurs program, a 5-week program that teaches high school students financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and provides financial support to start businesses.
    • Work Experience Program for High School Students
      AZ Reach provides a Work Experience Program for high school students from South Phoenix and Laveen, offering paid, hands-on employment experiences.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$118K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$102
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$278K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$278K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -32.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Juan V Chavez President 30 $11K
Christina Chavez Secretary 15 $6K
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Beloved South Phoenix Partner — Juan Chavez, President of AZ Reach, actively serves at this church.
  • TRUCE Basketball Partner — Gabrielle Clark, a board member of AZ Reach, runs this non-profit which provides mentorship and athletic opportunities for at-risk youth.