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ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF GREATER

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 460825437 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · acementoraz.org
revenue
$117K
expenses
$96K
net assets
$184K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO ENLIGHTEN AND MOTIVATE STUDENTS TOWARDS ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND RELATED CAREERS; AND PROVIDE MENTORING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS, AND CONTRACTORS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit program that introduces high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through after-school mentoring. Students work in teams with industry professionals on real design projects, present at a spring showcase, and gain access to scholarships and internships. Operates in the Greater Phoenix and Yuma areas with no cost to participants.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

ACE Mentor Program
After-school mentoring program where high school students work with industry professionals on architectural, engineering, and construction design projects throughout the school year
Internship Program
Offers internship opportunities to students participating in the ACE program
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to seniors and cash awards to underclassmen based on performance in the program
Spring Showcase
Annual event where student teams present their design projects to mentors, educators, and families
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • STEM Festival and Expo Programs 2 activities
    • Hosts end-of-year student showcase event
      Organizes an annual showcase event where students present their completed projects, demonstrating skills and knowledge gained through the mentorship program.
    • Hosts end-of-year student showcase event
      Organizes an annual showcase event where student teams present their completed projects to peers, mentors, and industry professionals.
  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 2 activities
    • Provides operational and classroom support
      Offers day-to-day operational assistance and classroom support to ensure effective delivery of mentoring sessions and program activities.
    • Provides operational and classroom support for mentors
      Offers day-to-day operational assistance and classroom support to mentors and students to ensure smooth delivery of the program.
  • Youth and Community Transportation Services 2 activities
    • Supports student field trips with transportation
      Arranges and provides transportation for student field trips as part of the experiential learning component of the program.
    • Supports student field trips with transportation
      Arranges and provides transportation for student field trips as part of the program curriculum.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Awards educational scholarships to program participants
      Provides scholarships to students to support post-secondary education and training in architecture, construction, engineering, and related trades, including college, trade schools, and industry-specific programs.
    • Awards post-secondary scholarships to program participants
      Provides scholarships to students who participate in the program to support their enrollment in college, trade schools, and other industry-related educational programs.
    • Delivers hands-on STEM mentoring program for high school students
      Provides high school students in the Greater Phoenix and Yuma areas with a structured, project-based learning experience that simulates real-world architectural, engineering, and construction processes, including site selection, design, and final presentation, supported by in-person mentoring at partner schools.
    • Delivers hands-on career mentoring in architecture, construction, and engineering
      Provides high school students with a structured, project-based learning experience that simulates real-world processes in architecture, construction, and engineering—from site selection to final presentation—through in-person mentoring sessions at multiple high schools in the Greater Phoenix Area and Yuma.
    • High School Mentorship Program
      Provides high school students with a mock project experience simulating real-world architectural, contracting, and engineering processes, including in-person mentoring sessions at various high schools in the Greater Phoenix Area and Yuma.
    • Provides program materials and safety gear
      Distributes branded program items including mentor shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion to students participating in the program.
    • Provides program materials and safety gear to students
      Distributes branded program items including mentor shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion to participating students.
    • Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships to participating students to support their attendance at college, trade schools, and other industry-related educational programs.
    • Student Support Services
      Offers various support services to students, including transportation for field trips, an end-of-year showcase event, and provision of ACE Mentor shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion.
    • Student Support Services
      Provides various forms of support to students, including transportation for field trips, an end-of-year showcase event, and program-related materials such as shirts, hard hats, and certificates of completion.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$137K117%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$96K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$60K
balance sheet
Total assets$274K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$184K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +84.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • BRIAN FITZPATRICK — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRYAN AMAREL — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHAD SCUNCIO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERICA FISCHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • TUCKER MACON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • ATG Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Apollo High School Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
  • Autodesk Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Cannon & Wendt Electric Co. Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Cupix Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • DP Electric Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • EVIT Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
  • Gilbane Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Hensel Phelps Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Hulse Construction Co Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • MBJ Engineering Funder — Bronze Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • McCarthy Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Mesa High School Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
  • MetroTech Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
  • Moon Valley High School Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
  • Mortenson Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • NKW Inc Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Okland Construction Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Performance Contracting Inc Funder — Partner Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Redpoint Contracting Funder — Premier Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Rosendin Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • School Connect Partner — Collaborates with ACE Mentor Program of Greater as the organization represented by Tracey Beal, Education Liaison on the board
  • SmithGroup Funder — Silver Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • Sundt Funder — Title Sponsor for 2025/2026
  • The Met at Peoria Partner — Provides in-person mentorship location
  • Wild Apricot Government — Uses Wild Apricot membership software to power its website.