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TUCSON VALUES TEACHERS

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 264637708 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE J22 · Employment · Small ($100K-$1M) · tucsonvaluesteachers.org
revenue
$233K
expenses
$381K
net assets
$236K
employees
2
volunteers
24
program ratio
54%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS. RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tucson Values Teachers is a Southern Arizona nonprofit founded in 2008 to address teacher shortages and high turnover by supporting PreK-12 educators. The organization empowers teachers through professional development scholarships, classroom resources, recognition programs, and community-business partnerships. It operates with a "teachers-first" approach, fostering collaboration between education leaders, businesses, and philanthropies to strengthen the regional teaching workforce.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Future Educator Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships and mentorships to aspiring teachers in Southern Arizona
Leaders in Education Awards
Annual awards providing $15,000 cash prizes to K-12 teachers and their schools
Lumia Digital Platform
A digital support platform for teachers, offering resources and tools; launched after beta testing in 2025
Principal for a Day
Program connecting business leaders with schools to shadow principals and strengthen business-education partnerships
Teacher Discount Card
Program offering PreK-12 teachers discounts from local businesses, with options for Business and Premier Partners
Tucson Supplies Teachers
Initiative providing classroom supplies through a gift card drive for teachers in Southern Arizona
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Business-School Partnership Programs 4 activities
    • Business-Education Partnerships
      Engages businesses through donations, event sponsorships, and the "Principal for a Day" program, which connects business and community leaders with local schools to shadow principals and foster partnerships. The organization also operates the TVT Teacher Discount Card program, connecting local businesses with PreK-12 teachers to offer discounts.
    • Business-Education Partnerships
      Engages businesses through donations, event sponsorships, and the TVT Teacher Discount Card program, which connects local businesses with PreK-12 teachers in Southern Arizona to offer discounts. The organization also operates a "Principal for a Day" program to connect business and community leaders with local schools.
    • Facilitate business-education partnerships through community engagement
      Engages businesses via donations, event sponsorships, and the "Principal for a Day" program, which allows community and business leaders to shadow school principals and strengthen ties between schools and local organizations.
    • Operate a teacher discount card program
      Manages the TVT Teacher Discount Card program, which connects PreK–12 teachers in Southern Arizona with local businesses offering purchase discounts. Partners are featured in a dedicated app listing and in monthly newsletters sent to over 18,000 subscribers.
  • Education Personnel Recognition Programs 2 activities
    • Administer teacher and educator awards programs
      Operates the Teacher Excellence Awards and the E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award programs to recognize outstanding PreK–12 educators in Pima County, providing cash prizes and district support to winners.
    • Teacher Recognition Programs
      Operates the Teacher Excellence Awards and the E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award programs to recognize outstanding PreK-12 educators in Pima County, providing cash prizes and district support to winners. The organization also hosts an annual "Stand Up 4 Teachers" event to honor PreK-12 teachers in Southern Arizona.
  • Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events
      Organizes high-visibility fundraising and engagement events such as "Fore the Love of Tee-chers" (a Topgolf event), "Old Pueblo Pickleball Palooza," and "Stand Up 4 Teachers" to support local educators and foster community involvement.
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events
      Organizes high-visibility fundraising and community engagement events such as "Fore the Love of Tee-chers" (a Topgolf event), "Old Pueblo Pickleball Palooza," and "Stand Up 4 Teachers" to support local educators and foster community involvement.
  • Career Pathways Development & Workforce Alignment 1 activity
    • Curate and distribute teacher resources
      Compiles and shares a curated list of community-based teacher resources in Arizona to support PreK–12 educators in classroom instruction, career advancement, and community connection.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribute free classroom supplies to teachers
      Conducts the annual "Tucson Supplies Teachers" drive to provide free classroom supplies to local teachers and students in Southern Arizona.
  • Targeted Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Provide financial and professional development support for teachers
      Funds professional development scholarships for current educators and offers a Future Educator Scholarship Program that includes mentorship opportunities for aspiring teachers. The organization has invested millions in such programs.
  • Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom Projects 1 activity
    • Teacher Resource and Support Programs
      Provides teacher resources, professional development opportunities, and financial support to local educators. This includes an annual "Tucson Supplies Teachers" drive to provide free classroom supplies, professional development scholarships, and a curated list of community teacher resources.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Future Educator Scholarship Program
      Launched a Future Educator Scholarship Program to award scholarships and mentorships to aspiring teachers.
    • Host and support teacher recognition events
      Organizes annual high-visibility events such as "Stand Up 4 Teachers," "Fore the Love of Tee-chers" at Topgolf, and the Old Pueblo Pickleball Palooza to honor and engage PreK–12 educators in Southern Arizona. These events include fundraising components like raffles and Hole-in-One Challenges with cash prizes.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$233K
Contributions & grants$228K98%
Program service revenue$5K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$381K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising36%
Salaries & benefits$164K
Grants paid out$46K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$236K
Cash$226K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$236K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -62.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANDY HEINEMANN CEO 50 $90K
board members · 17
  • BARON GAUNA — DIRECTOR
  • BOBBIE SCHORR — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN STEWART — CHAIR
  • CHRIS NORMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DARLENE ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
  • GABE TRUJILO — DIRECTOR
  • HILLARY SHIN — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER KINSER-TRAUT — EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR
  • KELLY ANN LARKIN — DIRECTOR
  • MARY KOHN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL CHESIN — DIRECTOR
  • NIKI TILICKI — SECRETARY
  • OSCAR LIZARDI — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT BERRY — DIRECTOR
  • SHELLEY WATSON — DIRECTOR
  • TINA DORSEY — TREASURER
  • YVETTE-MARIE MARGAILLAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36

who they work with

  • AZ Schools for the Deaf and Blind Partner — A teacher from AZ Schools for the Deaf and Blind serves on the Teacher Advisory Council.
  • Amphitheater Public Schools Partner — Provides support to teachers within the district.
  • Amphitheater Public Schools Partner — Teachers from Amphitheater Public Schools serve on the Teacher Advisory Council.
  • Arizona K12 Center Partner — Partner organization serving as a statewide hub for teacher professional growth, offering workshops, mentoring, and leadership training.
  • CITY Center for Collaborative Learning Partner — Provides support to the PD Director.
  • CarePatrol Partner — Co-hosts the Old Pueblo Pickleball Palooza event.
  • Catalina Foothills Unified School District Partner — Teachers from Catalina Foothills Unified School District serve on the Teacher Advisory Council.
  • CommunityShare Partner — Partner organization that connects teachers and students with community partners for real-world learning experiences.
  • CommunityShare Partner — Partners with CommunityShare to allow individuals to share their skills and expertise with students in classrooms.
  • Flowing Wells School District Partner — Provides benefits to teachers within the district.
  • Flowing Wells Unified School District Partner — A teacher from Flowing Wells Unified School District serves on the board of Tucson Values Teachers.
  • Helios Education Foundation Partner — An executive from Helios Education Foundation serves on the board of Tucson Values Teachers.
  • Legendary Teacher Day Partner — Partner initiative that annually celebrates and honors impactful educators in the community.
  • Marana Unified School District Partner — Teachers from Marana Unified School District serve on the Teacher Advisory Council.
  • MindPlay Partner — Partner organization providing research-based digital reading and writing programs and professional development for teachers.
  • Pima Community College Partner — A representative from Pima Community College serves on the board of Tucson Values Teachers.
  • Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Partner — A teacher from Pusch Ridge Christian Academy serves on the Teacher Advisory Council.
  • Raytheon | An RTX Business Partner — A representative from Raytheon | An RTX Business serves on the board of Tucson Values Teachers.
  • Raytheon | an RTX Business Partner — Partnered with Raytheon for the Teachers in Industry program and Spirit of Education Awards.
  • Raytheon | an RTX Business Partner — Sponsors the E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Awards, providing cash prizes and district support to winners.
  • Rusing Lopez & Lizardi Attorneys at Law Partner — A representative from Rusing Lopez & Lizardi Attorneys at Law serves on the board of Tucson Values Teachers.
  • Sahuarita Unified School District Partner — An executive from Sahuarita Unified School District serves on the board of Tucson Values Teachers.
  • Science Foundation Arizona Partner — Collaborated with Science Foundation Arizona for the Teachers in Industry program.
  • Southern Arizona Leadership Council Partner — Founded as an innovative education initiative of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, a coalition of local business leaders.
  • Southern Arizona Leadership Council Partner — Leverages partnership to advocate for funding and policies that positively impact teachers, students, and schools.
  • Sunnyside Unified School District Partner — Supports teachers within the district.
  • Sunnyside Unified School District Partner — Teachers from Sunnyside Unified School District serve on the Teacher Advisory Council.
  • Tanque Verde Unified School District Partner — A teacher from Tanque Verde Unified School District serves on the Teacher Advisory Council.
  • Topgolf Tucson Partner — Venue partner for the "Fore the Love of Tee-chers" fundraising event
  • Treasures 4 Teachers Partner — Partner organization that provides low-cost and free classroom supplies to educators by repurposing donated materials.
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