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HOPE IN THE DESERT FOUNDATION
Chandler, AZ · EIN 921272733 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE S12 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · hopeinthedesert.squarespace.com
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profile · synthesized from sources

Hope in the Desert Foundation is a youth-led nonprofit based in Chandler, AZ, focused on expanding educational opportunities for K-12 students in the Greater Phoenix area. The organization provides free afterschool tutoring in math and English, develops educational technology including a STEM app, and partners with local groups to distribute tech devices to underserved children. Founded and run by high school students, it emphasizes community engagement and youth empowerment.

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what they call their work

AlgebraXpert - STEM Study App
Self-developed mobile app designed to make learning algebra and advanced math engaging for young learners, available on Google Play Store
Basha Library K-12 Afterschool Tutoring Program
Free weekly tutoring program offering homework help, test prep, and personalized instruction in math and English for K-12 students at Basha Library in Chandler, AZ
Tech Device Distribution Initiative
Collaboration with AZStRUT to refurbish and distribute tech devices preloaded with the AlgebraXpert app to children lacking access to educational technology
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Mobile STEM Education Labs 2 activities
    • Development and Distribution of STEM Study App
      Develops and distributes the AlgebraXpert app, a hands-on learning tool for STEM subjects from Algebra to AP Calculus. The app is installed on devices provided to children lacking educational resources and is also available for purchase on the Google Play Store to support the organization's initiatives.
    • Development and Distribution of STEM Study App
      Developed the AlgebraXpert app, a hands-on learning tool for STEM subjects from Algebra to AP Calculus. The app is installed on devices distributed to children lacking educational resources and is also available for purchase on the Google Play Store to support the organization's initiatives.
  • Skate Park Development & Access Programs 2 activities
    • Fundraising for Community and Educational Programs
      Conducts ongoing fundraising activities, including community garage sales and bake sales in collaboration with the Arizona Skate Club, to support partnerships with local nonprofits serving children and families in need, increase access to quality education and technology, and support young skaters facing financial hardships.
    • Fundraising for Community and Educational Programs
      Conducts ongoing fundraising activities, including community garage sales and bake sales in collaboration with the Arizona Skate Club, to support partnerships with local nonprofits serving children and families in need, increase access to quality education and technology, and support young skaters facing financial hardships.
  • One-on-One Tutoring & Homework Help 2 activities
    • K-12 Afterschool Tutoring Program
      Operates an afterschool tutoring program at Basha Library for K-12 students, offering personalized tutoring, homework help, and test preparation in math and English. This program has provided services to over 200 students and accumulated over 4,000 volunteer hours.
    • K-12 Afterschool Tutoring Program
      Operates an afterschool K-12 tutoring program at Basha Library, providing personalized tutoring, homework help, and test preparation in math and English to over 200 students. The program has accumulated over 4,000 volunteer hours.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022
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1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • XIANFENG LU — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • AZStRUT Partner — Collaborates to provide refurbished tech devices to children, on which Hope in the Desert Foundation installs its STEM study app.
  • AZStRUT Partner — Engaged in tech refurbishing collaboration and received dedicated volunteering from the foundation.
  • AZStRUT Partner — Jaden Lu accumulated over 150 hours of volunteering at AZStRUT, which is described as a proud partner of HiND.
  • Arizona Skate Club Partner — Collaborated on bake sales and other fundraising activities.
  • Basha Library Partner — Hosts the K-12 afterschool tutoring program.
  • Basha Library Partner — Hosts the foundation's Afterschool K-12 Tutoring Program.
  • Chandler Mayor's Youth Commission Partner — Olivia Lu is the Chair and Jaden Lu is the secretary of the Chandler Mayor's Youth Commission, where they advocate for youth issues and advise the Chandler Council.
  • Glendale Arizona Skate Club Partner — Collaborated with the club to organize bake sales and raise funds for young skaters.
  • Hamilton Library Partner — Jeremy Cope is part of the Teen Advisory Group at Hamilton Library.
  • Lund Hospice Partner — Jaden Lu accumulated over 150 hours of volunteering at Lund Hospice.
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Partner — Partnered to launch the Generosity Drive initiative.
  • local nonprofits Partner — Partners with local nonprofits that share the mission of supporting children and families in need.