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School Tuition Association of Yuma Inc

Yuma, AZ · EIN 860947351 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B82 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.azstay.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$731K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE TUITION GRANTS TO STUDENT APPLICANTS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

School Tuition Association of Yuma, Inc. (STAY) is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for children in Yuma, Arizona, to attend private schools through Arizona's Private School Tuition Tax Credit program. Founded in 1999, STAY aims to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged children, including those with learning disabilities and those in foster care.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit
Provides scholarships to low-income students based on household income and specific eligibility criteria.
Original Individual Tax Credit
Provides scholarships to all Arizona residents attending a qualified private school.
Switcher Individual Tax Credit
Offers scholarships to students who meet specific criteria, including those transferring from public schools or dependents of active military members.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Private School Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships 13 activities
    • Administer private school tuition scholarships via Arizona tax credit programs
      Provides private school tuition scholarships to eligible Arizona students through state tax credit programs, including the Original Individual Tax Credit and Switcher Individual Tax Credit, supporting students transitioning from public schools, military dependents, kindergarten enrollees, students with disabilities, and those in foster care or with prior low-income scholarships.
    • Administer private school tuition scholarships via Arizona tax credit programs
      Provides private school tuition scholarships to eligible Arizona students through state tax credit programs, including the Original Individual Tax Credit and Switcher Individual Tax Credit, supporting students transitioning from public schools, military dependents, children with disabilities, foster youth, and low-income families. Scholarships are distributed on an ongoing basis during the academic year as funding allows.
    • Administering Private School Tuition Scholarship Programs
      Provides scholarships to Arizona residents, including disadvantaged children, military dependents, students with disabilities, and those transferring from public schools, to attend qualified private schools in Yuma through various tax credit programs (Original Individual, Switcher Individual, Corporate Low-Income).
    • Administering Private School Tuition Scholarship Programs
      Administers multiple private school tuition scholarship programs for Arizona residents, including those for disadvantaged children, displaced foster children, students with disabilities, military dependents, kindergarten enrollees, and students transferring from public schools or with prior Corporate Low-Income scholarships. The organization manages recurring application cycles and distributes scholarships throughout the academic year as funding allows.
    • Assisting Parents with Scholarship Applications and Fundraising
      Offers step-by-step guidance to parents applying for tax credit scholarships and provides sample donation request letters to help them raise funds for their child's education.
    • Assisting Parents with Scholarship Applications and Fundraising
      Provides step-by-step guidance to parents applying for tax credit scholarships and offers sample donation request letters to help them raise funds for their child's education. The organization also provides educational materials explaining the difference between tax credits and tax deductions.
    • Educating on Tax Credit Programs
      Provides educational materials to explain the difference between tax credits and tax deductions, helping parents understand the benefits of the scholarship programs.
    • Facilitate employer-based donor contributions
      Enables employee donations to scholarship funding through payroll withholding using Form A1-QTC in partnership with employers.
    • Facilitate employer-based employee donations to scholarship funds
      Enables payroll withholding of employee donations to scholarship programs through Form A1-QTC in partnership with employers, expanding funding sources for student scholarships.
    • Facilitating Employee Payroll Withholding for Donations
      Partners with employers to facilitate payroll withholding for employee donations through Form A1-QTC, supporting the scholarship programs.
    • Facilitating Employee Payroll Withholding for Donations
      Facilitates payroll withholding for employee donations through Form A1-QTC in partnership with employers to support the scholarship programs.
    • Support family fundraising efforts for educational expenses
      Provides sample donation request letters and educational materials explaining Arizona’s tax credit system—including the difference between tax credits and deductions—to help parents raise funds for their child’s private school tuition.
    • Support parent engagement in scholarship funding process
      Provides step-by-step application guidance, sample donation request letters, and educational materials explaining tax credits versus tax deductions to help parents secure funding for their child’s private school education.
  • Needs-Based Educational Financial Aid 2 activities
    • Maintain impartial scholarship award process
      Ensures scholarships are not awarded based on donor recommendations, preserving equitable access to funding.
    • Maintain integrity of scholarship award process
      Ensures scholarships are awarded based on eligibility and need, not on donor recommendations, preserving equitable access to funding.
  • Annual Scholarship Application Processing 1 activity
    • Manage recurring scholarship application cycle
      Operates a structured, annual student application cycle for private school tuition scholarships with defined deadlines, processing applications and distributing awards as funding becomes available.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Manage annual scholarship application cycle for families
      Operates a structured, recurring student application cycle for private school tuition scholarships with defined annual deadlines, providing step-by-step guidance to parents throughout the application process.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.77M
Contributions & grants$1.77M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.08M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.90M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$739K
Cash$739K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$731K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • ALFRED MAESE — Director
  • JANIS DEA — Director
  • MARK JOHNSON — Director
relationships · 36

who they work with

  • American Heritage Girls Partner — Assistant Treasurer was a former Treasurer of American Heritage Girls.
  • Anireddy Medical Services, Inc. Funder — Listed as a corporate donor, associated with Dr. Divesh R. Anireddy.
  • Arizona Baptist Bible Fellowship International Partner — Vice Chairman was a former Chairman of Arizona Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Administers ESA funds and provides official termination letters required for students transitioning from ESA to STO scholarships.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Processes and approves corporate tax credit applications submitted by STAY on behalf of donors.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Processes corporate donation applications and approves tax credit allocations for contributions made to STAY.
  • Arizona STO Network — Part of a network of Arizona School Tuition Organizations that issue corporate low-income scholarships.
  • Arizona School Tuition Organizations Association Partner — Chairman of the Board is Treasurer of Arizona School Tuition Organizations Association.
  • Bible Baptist Church Partner — Vice Chairman is Pastor of Bible Baptist Church.
  • Boy Scout Pack 68 Partner — Assistant Treasurer was a former Secretary of Boy Scout Pack 68.
  • C.J. Bell, Inc. Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • CPA Financial Advantage, PC Partner — Treasurer is a Shareholder of CPA Financial Advantage, PC.
  • CPS Holdings, Inc. Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • Christ Lutheran Church Partner — Board members are members of Christ Lutheran Church.
  • Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church Partner — Director Jeffrey B. Polston is a Member of Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church.
  • Dash Medical, LLC Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • Esker Medical Services, Inc. Funder — Listed as a corporate donor, associated with Dr. Alec H. Esker.
  • Hoffmann's Wedding & Event Center Partner — Assistant Treasurer is Owner of Hoffmann's Wedding & Event Center.
  • KDC of Yuma, LLC Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • Kapla, LLC Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • La Tosca Interventional Services, LLC Funder — Listed as a corporate donor, associated with Dr. Orlando Micheli.
  • Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, Pacific Southwest District, Circuit 25 Partner — Director Rev. Mark Johnson is Circuit Counselor for the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, Pacific Southwest District, Circuit 25.
  • Misenhimer, Aivazian & Tennant P.C. Partner — Director Jeffrey B. Polston is a Shareholder at Misenhimer, Aivazian & Tennant P.C.
  • Misenhimer, Aivazian and Tennant, P.C. Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College Partner — Vice Chairman was a former Board Member of Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College.
  • Peter and Melanie Cheung, Inc. Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • Rosemary C. Wong, PC Funder — Listed as a corporate donor.
  • STAY Partner — Collaborates with STAY to facilitate employee payroll withholding for school tuition organization donations under Arizona tax credit programs.
  • Shippen, Pope & Associates, PLLC Partner — Chairman of the Board is a Shareholder at Shippen, Pope & Associates, PLLC.
  • Stoneridge Church Partner — Director Jake Perkins is a Member of Stoneridge Church and its Worship Ministry.
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