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ANYTOWN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM INC
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 472617651 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · anytownleadershipcamp.org
revenue
$123K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$123K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The organization operates programs which empower youth by educating, embracing and promoting diversity and tolerance.

profile · synthesized from sources

Anytown Leadership Program is a human relations organization that educates and empowers youth to become leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through its flagship weeklong residential camp and in-school programs, it brings together Arizona high school students from diverse backgrounds to engage in dialogue on prejudice, bias, and social justice. The organization fosters empathy, cultural competence, and community change by equipping teens with tools to combat discrimination and promote inclusive environments in schools and beyond.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Anytown Leadership Camp
Weeklong residential program for teens ages 14-19 that uses workshops, simulations, and dialogue to explore prejudice, discrimination, and social justice topics while building leadership and empathy skills
Anytown at School
Customized in-school and off-site programs for middle and high schools focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-bullying through interactive, dialogue-based learning experiences
Anytown at Work
Workplace diversity training and technical assistance for corporations, nonprofits, and educational institutions, powered by Inclusion Counts, to promote inclusive practices in professional settings
CampusTown
Upcoming college-level program designed to support student activism and build inclusive campus cultures through expanded Anytown curriculum and leadership development
Minitown
Condensed version of Anytown Leadership Camp for middle school students (grades 6-8) that introduces diversity issues, multicultural communication, and self-esteem in an experiential format
UniTown
Experiential program for high school students (grades 9-12) that raises awareness about systemic "-isms" and develops interpersonal skills to challenge prejudice and discrimination in schools and communities
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Summer and School Break Camps 5 activities
    • ANYTOWN Leadership Camp
      Operates a weeklong residential leadership camp for Arizona high school students focused on prejudice, discrimination, bias, and global awareness through workshops, simulations, campfires, and experiential activities. The program is flagship in nature and includes need-based financial assistance to ensure accessibility.
    • Leadership Camp
      Operates the Anytown Leadership Camp, a flagship residential camp for youth focused on education, liberation, and empowerment, including activities like workshops and discussions on prejudice and discrimination.
    • Residential Youth Leadership Camps
      Conducts a weeklong residential leadership program for Arizona high school students, focusing on prejudice, discrimination, and bias through workshops, simulations, and discussions. The camp aims to educate, liberate, and empower youth, with financial assistance available for qualifying students.
    • Residential Youth Leadership Camps
      Conducts weeklong residential leadership camps for Arizona high school students, focusing on prejudice, discrimination, and bias through workshops, simulations, and discussions. The camps aim to educate, liberate, and empower youth, with financial assistance available for qualifying students.
    • Residential leadership camp for youth
      Conducts a weeklong residential leadership camp for Arizona high school students focused on prejudice, discrimination, and bias through workshops, simulations, campfires, and experiential activities. The program is offered at a reduced cost through need-based financial assistance and is supported by volunteer staff including counselors, medical personnel, and mental health professionals.
  • Youth Diversity & Inclusion Education 5 activities
    • ANYTOWN at School
      Delivers in-school and off-site programs for middle and high school students based on the Anytown leadership model, including "Minitown" for middle schoolers and "Unitown" for high schoolers, designed to build awareness, knowledge, and skills around diversity, inclusion, and respect.
    • In-School Programs
      Delivers in-school programs for middle and high school youth to build awareness, knowledge, and skills for promoting respect and inclusion, including the "ANYTOWN at School" initiative.
    • In-School and Off-Site Youth Programs
      Delivers customized in-school and off-site programs, including "ANYTOWN at School" and "Minitown," for middle and high school students. These programs introduce youth to diversity-related topics, build awareness, knowledge, and skills for promoting respect and inclusion, and foster safe school environments.
    • In-School and Off-Site Youth Programs
      Delivers customized in-school and off-site programs for middle and high school students, based on the Anytown leadership model. These programs, including "ANYTOWN at School" and "Minitown," aim to foster respectful, inclusive, and safe school environments by building awareness, knowledge, and skills related to diversity, prejudice, and inclusion.
    • In-school and off-site youth leadership programs
      Delivers the "ANYTOWN at School" program, including in-school and off-site experiential learning initiatives such as "Minitown" for middle school students and "Unitown" for high school students, designed to build awareness, knowledge, and skills around diversity, inclusion, and confronting prejudice.
  • DEI and Leadership Coaching & Training 5 activities
    • ANYTOWN at Work
      Provides customized diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and technical assistance to corporations, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions, delivered through workplace programs and partnerships.
    • Diversity Trainings
      Provides diversity trainings and technical assistance to corporations, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions to promote equity and inclusion.
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Trainings for Organizations
      Provides diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and technical assistance to corporations, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions through its "ANYTOWN at Work" program, sometimes in partnership with Inclusion Counts. Proceeds from these trainings help fund scholarships for students attending the Anytown Leadership Camp.
    • Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings
      Provides diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and technical assistance to corporations, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions. These "ANYTOWN at Work" programs are sometimes offered in partnership with other organizations like Inclusion Counts, and proceeds help fund scholarships for youth camps.
    • Workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings
      Provides customized diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and technical assistance to corporations, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions through the "ANYTOWN at Work" program, in partnership with Inclusion Counts.
  • Youth-Led Governance Councils 5 activities
    • Anytown Youth Council (AYC)
      Operates a youth-led board composed of Anytown program graduates that provides strategic direction, facilitates youth-led initiatives, participates in community events, and supports alumni engagement.
    • Youth Council
      Operates the Anytown Youth Council (AYC), a youth board composed of program graduates that provides strategic direction and facilitates youth-led initiatives.
    • Youth Council and Alumni Engagement
      Operates the Anytown Youth Council (AYC), a working youth board composed of program graduates, which provides strategic direction, feedback, and facilitates youth-led initiatives for alumni and the program.
    • Youth Council and Alumni Engagement
      Operates the Anytown Youth Council (AYC), a working youth board composed of Anytown graduates. The AYC provides strategic direction, feedback, participates in community events, and facilitates youth-led initiatives for program alumni.
    • Youth-led alumni governance and initiatives
      Operates the Anytown Youth Council (AYC), a youth board composed of program graduates that provides strategic direction, facilitates youth-led initiatives, participates in community events, and supports program development.
  • Organizational Transparency Reporting 3 activities
    • Annual Report Publication
      Published a 2023 annual report detailing the organizational impact and activities undertaken throughout the year.
    • Organizational reporting and transparency
      Publishes annual reports detailing organizational impact, such as the 2023 annual report, to communicate outcomes and transparency to stakeholders.
    • Organizational reporting and transparency
      Publishes annual reports detailing organizational impact, such as the 2023 annual report.
  • Camp and Workshop Tuition Assistance 3 activities
    • Financial Assistance for Camp
      Provides need-based financial assistance to enable qualifying students to attend the Anytown Leadership Camp for as low as $25.
    • Scholarship and financial assistance program
      Uses proceeds from workplace trainings to fund need-based scholarships and financial assistance, enabling qualifying students to attend Anytown programs for as low as $25.
    • Scholarships and financial assistance for camp participants
      Provides need-based financial assistance to ensure access to the residential leadership camp, enabling qualifying students to attend for as low as $25, funded in part by proceeds from workplace training programs.
  • Volunteer-Run Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Volunteer and alumni engagement
      Relies on and mobilizes volunteer staff—including directors, counselors, advisors, and medical personnel—and engages alumni in program delivery and organizational continuity.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Workplace Trainings
      Conducts workplace trainings that utilize proceeds to fund scholarships and financial assistance for students attending Anytown Leadership Camp.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants$110K89%
Program service revenue$13K11%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$123K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$123K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +36.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Ben Rose Executive Director 20 $18K
Amber Checky Director 5 $1K
board members · 6
  • Brad Golner — Director
  • Heather Checky — Director
  • Jana Smith — Director
  • Jeff Golner — Board Chair
  • Leida Davis — Director
  • Lisa Fontes — Director
relationships · 38

who they work with

  • ALDI Funder — Supporter at the $1,000+ level.
  • AZ Humanities Funder — Supporter at the $1,000+ level.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Supporter at the $100,000+ level.
  • Arizona Coyotes Foundation Funder — Supporter at the $7,500+ level.
  • Bank of America Funder — Supporter at the $500+ yearly / $50+ monthly level.
  • Barry Goldwater High School Partner — Karyleni, a Council Member, attends Barry Goldwater High School.
  • Brock Insurance Services Funder — Supporter at the $500+ yearly / $50+ monthly level.
  • Cardinals Charities Funder — Supporter at the $5,000+ level.
  • Cox Charities Funder — Supporter at the $1,000+ level.
  • David Frazier Endowment Fund Funder — Supporter at the $7,500+ level.
  • Desert Mountain High School Partner — Ivan, a Council Member, attends Desert Mountain High School.
  • Fiesta Bowl Charities Funder — Supporter at the $7,500+ level.
  • Fromm, Smith & Gadow, P.C. Funder — Supporter at the $1,000+ level.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Jorge, the President of the Anytown Youth Council, is a first-year college student at Grand Canyon University.
  • Highland High School Partner — Jenna, a Council Member, attends Highland High School.
  • Inclusion Counts Partner — Collaborates on the "anytown at work" program, which provides diversity trainings for organizations.
  • Inclusion Counts Partner — Partner organization that co-delivers workplace trainings and technical assistance on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Inclusion Counts Partner — Powers the "ANYTOWN AT WORK" program.
  • Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy Funder — Supporter at the $7,500+ level.
  • Maryvale High School Partner — Marty, a Historian for the Anytown Youth Council, attends Maryvale High School.
  • Mesquite High School Partner — Jada, a Council Member, attends Mesquite High School.
  • Mountain View High School Partner — Jordyn, a Council Member, attends Mountain View High School.
  • North Canyon High School Partner — Eli, a Council Member, attends North Canyon High School.
  • Peoria Diamond Club Funder — Supporter at the $1,000+ level.
  • Phoenix Pediatrics Funder — Supporter at the $500+ yearly / $50+ monthly level.
  • Phoenix Pride Funder — Supporter at the $5,000+ level.
  • REI Cooperative Action Fund Funder — Supporter at the $7,500+ level.
  • Robert Cialdini & Bobette Gorden Family Foundation Funder — Supporter at the $5,000+ level.
  • Saguaro High School Partner — Taylor, a Council Member, attends Saguaro High School.
  • Spire Health Club Funder — Supporter at the $500+ yearly / $50+ monthly level.
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