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CARDEN OF TUCSON INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 942764169 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.cardenoftucson.org
revenue
$614K
expenses
$728K
net assets
$345K
employees
16
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

CARDEN OF TUCSON SEEKS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS BY PROVIDING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS REASON, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN THE SCHOOL AND TUCSON COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Carden of Tucson Charter School is an elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, providing education for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school aims to develop capable, confident, and responsible students through high academic standards and a collaborative learning environment, preparing them for future educational success.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Academic Programs
Provides exceptional academic programs for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, fostering reason, respect, and responsibility.
Carden Courier
The school's newsletter providing updates and information to the community.
Leadership Programs
Initiatives aimed at developing leadership skills in students.
PTO Newsletter
Newsletter from the Parent Teacher Organization.
Physical Programs
Offers programs designed to develop students' physical well-being.
Social Programs
Programs focused on enhancing students' social development and interaction.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Graduation Recognition and Celebration Events 2 activities
    • School Community Engagement
      Hosts events to engage the school community, such as Open House & BBQ, Teacher Appreciation Week, parent-teacher conferences, and spring/class photo days, and conducts an 8th-grade graduation ceremony.
    • Student Milestones and Recognition
      Hosts an 8th-grade graduation ceremony and organizes spring and class photo days for students.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 2 activities
    • Student Enrichment Events and Activities
      Organizes various events and activities for students and families, including Spirit Week, Dollar For Duds clothing drives, a Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show, Trunk or Treat, Fall Carnival, dance festivals, student talent shows, and an Invention Convention, including participation in the AZ State Invention Convention.
    • Student and Family Engagement Events
      Organizes various events for students and families, including Spirit Week, Dollar For Duds clothing drives, a Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show, Trunk or Treat, Open House & BBQ, Fall Carnival, dance festivals, student talent shows, and an Invention Convention.
  • Nonprofit K–8 Charter & Waldorf Schools 1 activity
    • K-8 Education Program
      Provides education for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, offering academic, physical, leadership, and social programs to foster reason, respect, and responsibility, and prepare students for future education.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 1 activity
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
      Conducts parent-teacher conferences to facilitate communication and collaboration between parents and educators.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • K-8 Education Program
      Provides education for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, offering academic, physical, leadership, and social programs to foster reason, respect, and responsibility, and prepare students for future education.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$614K
Contributions & grants$181K29%
Program service revenue$433K71%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$728K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$614K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$413K
Cash$93K
Investments$0
Liabilities$68K
Net assets$345K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • BETTE F JEPPSON — PRESIDENT
  • BRIANNA S LIVINGOOD — DIRECTOR
  • CLINT STODDARD — TREASURER
  • EUGENE MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES KISNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • AZ State Invention Convention Partner — Participates in the AZ State Invention Convention event.
  • BJ’s Restaurant Partner — Partner in restaurant fundraising nights.
  • Carden Educational Foundation Network — Member of the Carden Schools network through affiliation with the Carden Educational Foundation.
  • Chipotle Partner — Partner in restaurant fundraising nights.
  • MOD Pizza Partner — Partner in fundraising events.
  • Panda Express Partner — Partner in virtual fundraising events.
  • Peter Piper Pizza Partner — Partner in fundraising events for the school.
  • Raising Cane’s Partner — Partner in restaurant fundraising events.