irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $377KOther state and federal grants which provide extra funding for
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Head Start
A free preschool program for children ages 3-5, providing comprehensive educational, social, health, nutritional, and emotional services to eligible families.
M.A.N.C.A.V.E.
A partnership program promoting responsible fatherhood, healthy marriages, and economic mobility.
Preschool
A tuition-based preschool program for children ages 3-5, with some scholarships available.
activities · 9 clusters
what they do
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Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 3 activities
- Deliver comprehensive child support servicesProvides integrated services including child nutrition, health, emotional, and social support as part of its early childhood programs. Also offers parent partnership programs to engage families in child development and operates secure, monitored school facilities with gated entry.
- Head Start and Preschool ProgramsOperates comprehensive Head Start and tuition-based preschool programs for children ages 3-5, serving over 400 children across 34 classrooms at 14 sites, including those from low-income families and children with disabilities. These programs provide educational, social, health, nutritional, and emotional services.
- Operate Head Start and preschool programs for children ages 3–5Provides comprehensive Head Start and preschool education services for children ages 3–5, including those with disabilities, across multiple sites in the Phoenix area. Programs include free Head Start, tuition-based preschool with scholarship support, and services in communities such as Eastlake and Garfield, serving over 400 children in 34 classrooms at 14 sites.
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 2 activities
- Distribute holiday gifts and care packagesDistributed holiday gifts to several hundred children and care packages to their parents during a three-day event before Christmas.
- Holiday Gift and Care Package DistributionDistributes holiday gifts to children and care packages to their parents during annual events, serving several hundred families.
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Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 2 activities
- Parent Partnership ProgramsOffers parent partnership programs to engage families in their children's development, including classes such as computer, GED, and ESL, and parenting classes through The Parent Resource Center.
- Support parent education and engagementOffers parent-focused programming including ESL and GED classes through the Parent Resource Center, and has implemented parent training initiatives such as the United/Unidos Project, which included computer, parenting, and adult education classes.
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School & Educational Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Develop and maintain educational facilitiesConstructs, renovates, and operates educational facilities, including breaking ground on a new building at 1519 East Adams Street in 2025, demolishing and rebuilding at 1522 in 2002, and renovating an abandoned home into the Parent Resource Center in 2003.
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Extended Day Childcare Programs 1 activity
- Extended Day and At-Risk ProgramsOffers an Extended Day Program providing before and after school care for enrolled Head Start children, and previously ran an At Risk Program offering afternoon classes for at-risk children.
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Early Childhood Education and Family Support 1 activity
- Infant/Toddler ProgramProvides services through an Infant/Toddler Program for children aged 6 months to 2 years old who are eligible through DES.
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Youth Civic Leadership Development 1 activity
- M.A.N C.A.V.E. Youth Development ProgramRuns the M.A.N C.A.V.E. program, which specifically supports male youth development.
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Youth Safety Screening & Training 1 activity
- Staff Training and Professional DevelopmentProvides regular training for staff in early childhood education, child development, health and safety, and teaching techniques, ensuring all staff are certified in CPR, first-aid, and food handling, and have passed background checks.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Child Nutrition ProgramImplements a child nutrition program to support the dietary needs of enrolled children within its educational programs.
- Conduct staff training and maintain professional standardsProvides regular staff training in early childhood education, child development, health and safety, and teaching techniques. All staff are CPR and first-aid certified, pass state-mandated background checks, and hold food handler's cards.
- Run youth and family development programsOperates targeted programs such as the M.A.N C.A.V.E. initiative for male youth development, a Wrap Around Program for Head Start students, an At Risk Program for 20 children, an Extended Day Program for before and after school care, and an Infant/Toddler Program for children aged 6 months to 2 years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$2.16M
Contributions & grants$2.16M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.09M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$292K
Cash$292K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$292K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josie Ayon | Executive D | 40 | $85K |
board members · 5
- Berdetta Hodge — Vice president
- Charles Cobbs — Director
- Dale Fisher — Treasurer
- Jevin Hodge — President
- Nora Chavero — Director
relationships · 30
who they work with
- 1st Institutional Baptist Church Partner — Started operations in the basement of the church in May 1967.
- ASU Prep Partner — Collaborates with ASU Prep to deliver Head Start services.
- Abernathy Holdings Partner — Supported the BTW Holiday & Food Event through donations and community engagement.
- Ann Ott Elementary School Partner — Acquired space for 40 children in 1988 and an additional classroom in 1990.
- Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Supported the BTW Holiday & Food Event through donations and community engagement.
- Augusta Shaw, Jr Elementary School Partner — Transferred 40 children (2 classrooms) from Edison to Augusta Shaw, Jr Elementary School in September 1999.
- City of Phoenix Government — Provided two lots at 1522 and 1526 East Adams in March 1968. Also provided Community Block Development funds for the Parent Resource Center.
- City of Phoenix Human Services Department Partner — Co-partner in the M.A.N.C.A.V.E. program promoting responsible fatherhood, healthy marriages, and economic mobility.
- DES Government — Provided services for children eligible through DES in the Infant/Toddler Program (1998-99).
- First Things First Funder — Provides scholarship support for preschool programs.
- First Things First Partner — Holds a five-star accreditation from First Things First.
- Greater Phoenix Urban League Partner — Co-partner in the M.A.N.C.A.V.E. program promoting responsible fatherhood, healthy marriages, and economic mobility.
- HEW Funder — Project funded by HEW in May 1967.
- HUD Funder — Awarded a Public Housing Grant for 40 Head Start students (1993-95) and funded the Extended Day Program (1997-99) and Infant/Toddler Program (1998-99).
- Herrera Elementary School Partner — One classroom moved from Ann Ott to Herrera in September 1997, and the remaining classroom moved in September 1998.
- Hundley Foundation Funder — Provided support for the BTW Holiday & Food Event.
- LEAP Partner — Project monitored by LEAP in May 1967.
- Murphy School District Partner — Provides Head Start services within the Murphy School District.
- My Brother's Keeper Partner — Co-partner in the M.A.N.C.A.V.E. program promoting responsible fatherhood, healthy marriages, and economic mobility.
- NAEYC’s National Academy of Early Childhood Programs Partner — Accredited by NAEYC's National Academy of Early Childhood Programs in January 2000.
- Phoenix Elementary School District Partner — Provides Head Start services within the Phoenix Elementary School District.
- Phx. Elementary School District #1 Partner — Received 5 severely handicapped children from the district in 1992.
- Phx. Urban League Partner — Served as the Delegate Agency in May 1967.
- Roosevelt School District Partner — Provides Head Start services within the Roosevelt School District.
- Salt River Project Funder — Awarded a grant to Lydia Medina, Director, in 2006.
- Searer, Robbins and Stephens architecture firm Partner — Built three additional classrooms for the expansion of the 1522 E. Adams location in 2008.
- Unitarian Church of Phoenix Partner — Assisted the Neighborhood Council in purchasing a building in March 1968.
- Valley Christian Center Partner — Acquired lease space at the center in 1978.
- Wilson Elementary School District Partner — Provides Head Start services within the Wilson Elementary School District.
- YWCA Partner — Acquired space at the YWCA in 1994.