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Fit Kids Inc

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 260536071 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B99 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · championschools.org
revenue
$16.4M
expenses
$15.0M
net assets
$-1.7M
employees
109
volunteers
28
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

Champion Schools is dedicated to fostering academic excellenes through the intergration of accelerated content-rich curriculum, using powerful and diverse instructional techniques encouraging critical thinking and the development of problem-solving skills.

profile · synthesized from sources

Champion Schools is a network of tuition-free charter schools serving Pre K through 8th grade in Arizona, specifically in Phoenix, Chandler, and San Tan Valley. The schools implement a rigorous, content-rich curriculum with a strong emphasis on sports and fitness, aiming to support students' academic and physical well-being.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Rigorous Academic Core Curriculum
Provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance academic performance across subjects.
Social-Emotional Learning
Integrates social-emotional learning into the curriculum to support students' emotional well-being.
Sports and Fitness Programs
Emphasizes physical activity and sports participation to promote health and academic success.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Youth and Community Transportation Services 2 activities
    • Offer free bus transportation
      Fit Kids Inc offers free bus transportation for its students.
    • Offer free bus transportation
      The organization offers free bus transportation for its students.
  • Classical & Back-to-Basics Charter Schools 2 activities
    • Operate a tuition-free charter school
      Fit Kids Inc operates a tuition-free charter school district for students in Pre-K through 8th grade in Phoenix, AZ and Maricopa County, focusing on rigorous academics and a content-rich curriculum.
    • Operate a tuition-free charter school
      Fit Kids Inc operates a tuition-free charter school district in Phoenix, AZ and Maricopa County, serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade with a rigorous, content-rich curriculum and a focus on sports-based fitness.
  • School-Based Meal Programs 2 activities
    • Provide free and reduced-price meals
      The organization provides free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch to its students.
    • Provide free and reduced-price meals
      The organization provides free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch to its students.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with Disabilities 1 activity
    • Implement a sport emphasis program
      The organization implements a sport emphasis program to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles among its students.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$16.40M
Contributions & grants$16.06M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6480%
Other revenue$334K
expenses
Total expenses$15.04M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.98M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.03M
Cash$2.42M
Investments$0
Liabilities$29.76M
Net assets$-1.73M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Carolyn Sawyer Director/CEO 40 $208K
Philip Cahal Director of Operation 40 $131K
Jonathan Cahal Director of IT 40 $130K
board members · 6
  • Dusty Morgan — Director
  • Frank Yanez — Director
  • Oren Cox — Director
  • Rachel Mech — Director
  • Terri Leon — Director
  • Woody Mason — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Champion Schools Chandler Partner — One of three campuses within the Champion Schools charter network located in Chandler, AZ
  • Champion Schools San Tan Valley Partner — One of three campuses within the Champion Schools charter network located in San Tan Valley, AZ
  • Champion Schools South Mountain Partner — One of three campuses within the Champion Schools charter network located in Phoenix, AZ