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PIMA JTED FOUNDATION

Tucson, AZ · EIN 825252038 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE B80 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.pimajted.foundation
revenue
$290K
expenses
$133K
net assets
$377K
employees
0
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

Promote and determine alternative sources of funding for the Pima County JTED

profile · synthesized from sources

The Pima JTED Foundation supports career and technical education (CTE) in Pima County, Arizona by providing scholarships to students and funding professional development for teachers. It partners with local businesses and donors to expand workforce training opportunities in fields such as healthcare, automotive, construction, and technology. The foundation focuses on enhancing student outcomes and educator skills through targeted financial support and industry engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $12K
    Student Assistance
  2. #2 $21K
    Scholarships, tuition, books, uniforms, testing and transportation for JTED students
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Scholarship Program
Offers multiple named scholarships for high school students in JTED/CTE programs pursuing further education in fields like healthcare, automotive, construction, and the arts
Dr. Linda Arzoumanian Sponsored Professional Development
Funds graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for CTE educators in areas such as digital learning tools and instructional design
Pima JTED Foundation Teacher Externship
Provides $2,000 stipends for CTE teachers to complete 80-hour industry externships to update their skills and improve classroom instruction
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Career Pathways & Workforce Training 6 activities
    • Conduct counselor workshops and outreach
      Operates annual Counselor Summer Workshops, with applications open for the 2026 session, and engages school counselors to discuss career choices and JTED programs. Organizes visits to businesses and educational institutions to inform counselor guidance.
    • Counselor Workshop Program
      Operates an annual Counselor Summer Workshop and related outreach to educate school counselors about career opportunities in local industries and JTED programs. Includes organizing visits to businesses and educational institutions to strengthen alignment between counseling and workforce pathways.
    • Counselor Workshop Program
      Operates a Counselor Workshop program to educate school counselors about career opportunities in local businesses and industries for students. This includes summer workshops, engaging with counselors to discuss career choices and JTED programs, and organizing visits to educational institutions and businesses.
    • Counselor Workshop Program
      Operates an annual Counselor Summer Workshop to educate school counselors about career opportunities in local industries and JTED programs, including site visits to businesses and educational institutions. The 2025 workshop was held in June, and applications for 2026 are open.
    • Counselor Workshop Program
      Operates workshops for school counselors to educate them about career opportunities in local businesses and industries for students, discuss career choices and JTED programs, and organize visits to educational institutions and businesses. This includes a Counselor Summer Workshop with open applications and past sessions.
    • Counselor Workshops and Engagement
      Operates workshops and engages with school counselors to educate them about career opportunities in local businesses and industries for students, and organizes visits to educational institutions and businesses.
  • Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships 2 activities
    • Student Scholarship Program
      Offers and awards scholarships annually to students pursuing further education in various fields, including healthcare, automotive, construction, mining, arts, and education. In 2025, awarded over $50,000 in scholarships through multiple named funds such as Future Success Scholarships, O'Rielly Automotive Scholarships, and Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Scholarships.
    • Student Scholarship Program
      Offers and awards annual scholarships to students pursuing further education in fields such as nursing, automotive, construction, mining, arts, and healthcare. In 2025, awarded over $45,000 in scholarships through multiple named funds including Future Success Scholarships, O'Rielly Automotive Scholarships, and the Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Scholarships.
  • Specialized Academic & Enrichment Curriculum 2 activities
    • Support for Student Development and Learning
      Provides a collaborative classroom environment that fosters peer learning, personal growth, and skill development in areas applicable to various industries, including design. Programs aim to build student self-confidence, work ethic, and career readiness.
    • Support student academic and personal development
      Provides a collaborative classroom environment that fosters peer learning, personal growth, and skill development applicable to industries such as design. Programs aim to build student self-confidence, work ethic, and industry-relevant knowledge.
  • Uncategorized 23 activities
    • Administer student scholarship program
      Offers and awards scholarships to students annually, with applications open from January 1 to March 27, 2026, and hosts scholarship awards ceremonies. Also provides tuition assistance for Bioscience and Engineering at the University of Arizona, transportation assistance, and student program-related support for the 2025-2026 school year.
    • Deliver educator capacity-building programs
      Offers a Teacher Externship program where educators complete 80 hours of work in a business related to their field and receive a $2,000 stipend, and provides sponsored professional development including full tuition for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout. Also facilitates externship experiences and organizes visits for counselors to educational institutions and businesses.
    • Educator Professional Development
      Provides sponsored professional development opportunities for educators, covering full tuition for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout.
    • Educator Professional Development
      Provides sponsored professional development opportunities for educators, covering full tuition for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout.
    • Educator Professional Development
      Offers sponsored professional development opportunities for educators, covering full tuition for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout.
    • Educator Professional Development Sponsorship
      Provides sponsored professional development opportunities for educators, including full tuition coverage for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout.
    • Graduate Tuition Sponsorship for Educators
      Provides sponsored professional development for educators by covering full tuition for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout, to enhance teaching skills and career readiness instruction.
    • Health High School Construction Funding
      Received a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School.
    • Health High School Development
      Received a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School.
    • Student Scholarship Program
      Awards annual scholarships to students for tuition assistance, transportation, and program-related expenses, including specific scholarships for fields like Bioscience, Engineering, Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine, Business Management, Nursing, Mining, Automotive, Arts, Construction, Early Childhood Education/Culinary Arts, and Veterinary Assisting.
    • Student Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships to students annually, including tuition assistance for specific programs like Bioscience and Engineering at the University of Arizona, and various vocational fields such as Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine, Business Management, Nursing, Mining, Arts, Automotive, Early Childhood Education/Culinary Arts, and Veterinary Assisting. The program includes application periods, awards ceremonies, and has awarded scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to individual students.
    • Student Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships to students annually, including tuition assistance for specific programs like Bioscience and Engineering at the University of Arizona, and various vocational fields such as Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine, Business Management, Nursing, Mining, Arts, Automotive, Early Childhood Education/Culinary Arts, and Veterinary Assisting. The program includes application periods, awards ceremonies, and has provided grants such as a $250,000 grant for scholarships and specific awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
    • Student Tuition and Program Assistance
      Provides tuition assistance for students enrolled in Bioscience and Engineering programs at the University of Arizona, along with transportation and other program-related support for the 2025-2026 school year.
    • Support for Educational Infrastructure
      Received a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School.
    • Support for Health High School Construction
      Received a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School, indicating active investment in expanding educational infrastructure for career-focused learning.
    • Teacher Externship Program
      Offers a Teacher Externship program where teachers work 80 hours in a business related to their field to update skills and instruction, receiving a $2,000 stipend, and facilitates these externship experiences for educators.
    • Teacher Externship Program
      Offers a Teacher Externship program where teachers work 80 hours in a business related to their field to update skills and instruction, receiving a $2,000 stipend. This program facilitates externship experiences for educators.
    • Teacher Externship Program
      Offers a Teacher Externship program where teachers work 80 hours in a business related to their field to update skills and instruction, receiving a $2,000 stipend. This program facilitates externship experiences for educators.
    • Teacher Externship Program
      Offers a professional development program for educators through 80-hour externships in local businesses related to their teaching field, including a $2,000 stipend. Facilitates skill updates and real-world industry connections to improve classroom instruction.
    • Teacher Externship Program
      Offers a professional development program for educators through 80-hour externships in businesses related to their teaching field, providing a $2,000 stipend upon completion. The program aims to update teaching skills and align instruction with industry needs.
    • Tuition and Student Assistance Program
      Provides tuition assistance for students enrolled in Bioscience and Engineering programs at the University of Arizona, along with transportation and program-related support for the 2025-2026 school year.
    • Workplace and Educational Facility Development
      Received a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School, supporting long-term educational infrastructure development.
    • Workplace and Industry Engagement Awards
      Supports workplace awards and industry partnerships as part of its broader mission to connect education with local workforce needs, including recognition programs for business involvement in student success.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$290K
Contributions & grants$290K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$133K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$377K
Cash$377K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$377K
Liquid reserves34.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Brenda Marietti Director 20 $8K
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Connie Hillman Family Foundation Funder — Awarded a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School, matching $1.00 for every $2.00 raised from new donors over two years.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Provides scholarships to students.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Tucson Chapter Partner — Provided a nursing scholarship.
  • Dr. Linda Arzoumanian Partner — Sponsors graduate level professional development opportunities for educators.
  • Gadabout Partner — Site for counselor visits.
  • Mining And Minerals Education Foundation (MMEF) Partner — Provided a scholarship for students supporting the mining industry.
  • O’Rielly Automotive Partner — Provided scholarships for students pursuing automotive fields at Pima Community College.
  • O’Rielly Chevrolet Automotive Partner — Provides automotive training opportunities.
  • PCC Downtown Partner — Site for counselor visits.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Collaborates with Pima Community College for counselor visits and student support.
  • Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Tucson Chapter Partner — Provided scholarships for students supporting the mining industry.
  • Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) Partner — Provided a scholarship for students pursuing arts fields.
  • Southern Arizona Construction Career Days (SACCD) Partner — Provided a scholarship for students supporting the construction industry.
  • Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Funder — Awarded a $250,000 grant to support the Foundation’s initiatives including student scholarships, counselor workshops, and workplace awards.
  • Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Partner — Provided scholarships for students pursuing further education.
  • University of Wisconsin, Stout Partner — Provides online graduate-level professional development courses for educators sponsored by Dr. Linda Arzoumanian.