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PHONES DOWN JUST DRIVE INC
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 863935966 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B01 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.phonesdownjustdrive.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$10K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Educating the Public on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

profile · synthesized from sources

Non-profit organization founded in response to a fatal distracted driving crash in Tucson, Arizona, that claimed the lives of two young people in 2019. The organization raises awareness about the dangers of texting while driving, advocates for safer driving behaviors, and supports victims' families. It conducts outreach through community events, educational campaigns, and partnerships with local organizations.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Awareness Events
Hosts and participates in local events such as car shows, festivals, and parades to spread the message of distracted driving prevention
Educational Outreach
Conducts educational initiatives in schools, workplaces, and communities about the dangers of texting and driving
Victim Support and Story Sharing
Provides a platform for individuals affected by distracted driving to share their stories and receive support
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Public Awareness Campaigns for Road Safety 2 activities
    • Community Awareness Events
      Organizes large-scale community events, such as an annual car meet, to raise awareness about distracted driving.
    • Organization of public awareness events on distracted driving
      Hosts large-scale public events, such as an annual car meet at Topgolf with over 350 cars and thousands of attendees, featuring law enforcement speakers like Trooper Tim Vargo from DPS to amplify messaging on distracted driving risks.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Advocacy for Stricter Distracted Driving Legislation
      Advocates for stricter legislation to eliminate texting and driving and promote safer roads.
    • Advocacy for safer roads and against texting while driving
      Works to eliminate texting and driving through advocacy efforts, including pushing for stricter legislation and promoting policy changes to improve road safety.
    • Delivery of educational programs on distracted driving
      Conducts educational initiatives in schools, workplaces, and communities to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving, reaching broad audiences with targeted messaging.
    • Educational Campaigns on Distracted Driving
      Delivers educational initiatives in schools, workplaces, and communities to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving.
    • Support for Victims of Distracted Driving
      Provides resources and support to victims and families affected by texting and driving.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$6K60%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Deborah Garcia — Director
  • Elizabeth Ventura — Director
  • Julie Festerling — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • DPS Partner — Trooper Tim Vargo from DPS shared personal statistics and experiences at an event.
  • Top Golf Partner — Sponsored free coffee and golf at the annual car meet.
  • info@phonesdownjustdrive.org Government — Email contact for the organization based in Tucson, AZ