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ARIZONA PRIVATE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 952514219 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · arizonapsa.org
revenue
$178K
expenses
$171K
net assets
$140K
employees
2
volunteers
11
mission · from form 990

APSA EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, THEIR EXECUTIVES, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, STUDENTS, AND THE EMPLOYERS FOR WHOM STUDENTS ARE BEING TRAINED AND EDUCATED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Private School Association (APSA) is a membership organization supporting private educational institutions in Arizona. It connects schools with service providers, resources, and industry partners to support compliance, operations, and student success. The association serves private K-12 and post-secondary schools across the state.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Associate Member Network
Connects private schools with vetted service providers in areas including finance, technology, legal, marketing, and student support services
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Private & Rural School Advocacy and Compliance Support 6 activities
    • Advocacy and Representation for Private Postsecondary Schools
      Represents private postsecondary schools in Arizona by engaging with school administrators, vendors, state agencies, the legislature, and regulatory bodies to advocate for their interests and provide regulatory advice.
    • Advocacy and Representation for Private Postsecondary Schools
      Represents private postsecondary schools in Arizona by engaging with school administrators, vendors, state agencies, the legislature, and regulatory bodies to advocate for their interests and provide regulatory advice.
    • Advocacy and representation for private postsecondary schools
      Represents Arizona’s private postsecondary institutions by engaging with school administrators, vendors, state agencies, the legislature, and regulatory bodies to advocate for institutional interests and support policy engagement.
    • Guidance on Licensing and Accreditation
      Provides information and assistance to institutions regarding becoming licensed, renewing licenses through the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, and seeking accreditation.
    • Guidance on Licensing and Accreditation
      Provides information and assistance to institutions regarding becoming licensed, renewing licenses through the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, and seeking accreditation.
    • Provide regulatory and operational guidance to member institutions
      Offers information and expert assistance on state licensing, renewal through the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, accreditation processes, compliance with state laws, and advice on program expansion and institutional decision-making.
  • Member Discounted Event Access 3 activities
    • Associate Member Benefits
      Offers associate members advanced notice, discounts, and priority registration for its Annual Conference.
    • Conference Benefits for Associate Members
      Offers associate members advanced notice, discounts, and priority registration for its Annual Conference held in May.
    • Support associate members with networking and promotional benefits
      Provides associate members with a mailing list of member schools upon joining and renewal, along with advanced notice, discounts, and priority registration for the Annual Conference to enhance engagement and business development opportunities.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 3 activities
    • Distribute member communications and publications
      Regularly distributes publications, mailings, and correspondence to members to inform them about legislative actions, industry news, events, and other relevant updates in the private career education sector.
    • Information Dissemination and Member Communication
      Distributes publications, mailings, and correspondence to members, and communicates regularly via email, mail, telephone, and one-on-one interactions to provide updates on events, legislative actions, news, and industry issues relevant to the private career education sector.
    • Member Communication and Information Dissemination
      Distributes publications, mailings, and correspondence to members, and communicates regularly via email, mail, telephone, and one-on-one interactions to provide updates on events, legislative actions, news, and industry issues relevant to the private career education sector.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 3 activities
    • Host annual conferences and training expos
      Organizes and hosts annual professional development events, including the Best Practices Conference and Training EXPO, featuring educational sessions for staff and faculty at private postsecondary institutions in Arizona. The 58th Annual Best Practices Conference was held in October 2025, and the 19th Annual Training EXPO has been documented as part of ongoing programming.
    • Professional Development Conferences and Training Events
      Hosts annual events such as the Best Practices Conference and the Training EXPO, offering educational sessions and workshops for staff and faculty in the private career education sector.
    • Professional Development Conferences and Training Events
      Hosts annual events such as the Best Practices Conference and Training EXPO, offering educational sessions and workshops for staff and faculty in the private career education sector.
  • Member and Service Provider Directories 3 activities
    • Member Networking and Resource Facilitation
      Maintains online directories of member schools and associate members, provides a job board for members, offers mailing lists to associate members, and facilitates referrals for individuals seeking information about specific schools or service providers.
    • Member Networking and Resource Facilitation
      Maintains online directories of member schools and associate members, provides mailing lists to associate members, and offers member referrals to individuals seeking information about specific schools or service providers.
    • Provide member support and resource directories
      Maintains an online Member Directory for public access and an associate member directory with company descriptions and website links to connect schools with service providers. Also provides member referrals and disseminates up-to-date information through regular communications via email, mail, phone, and one-on-one interactions.
  • Member-Focused Job Board & Career Matching 2 activities
    • Employment Support Services
      Provides a job board for members to advertise job openings and assists members in finding positions for individuals seeking employment.
    • Facilitate employment and job placement services for members
      Operates a job board for member institutions to post job openings and assists members in filling positions by connecting them with individuals seeking employment in the private career education sector.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Administer scholarship programs
      Offers two annual scholarship programs: the APSA AZ High School Scholarship, providing $1,000 (or $500 for shorter programs) in non-cash tuition support to Arizona high school graduates attending member institutions, and the LifeLong Learning Scholarship, a $500 award for enrolled or graduating students. These scholarships are facilitated through member schools.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Administers two annual scholarship programs: the APSA AZ High School Scholarship, offering $1000 tuition scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and the Life Long Learning Scholarship, providing $500 to enrolled or graduating students.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Administers two annual scholarship programs: the APSA AZ High School Scholarship, offering $1000 tuition scholarships to high school graduates, and the Life Long Learning Scholarship, providing $500 to enrolled or graduating students.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$178K100%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$171K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$107K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$145K
Cash$141K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$140K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRED LOCKHART EXEC DIRECTOR 40 $99K
board members · 11
  • ADAM HELLER — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC EVANS — DIRECTOR
  • JENNY PACHECO — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA HIGH — DIRECTOR
  • JOEL KOSTMAN — PRESIDENT
  • KC MILLER — TREASURER
  • KIRT HAMM — SECRETARY
  • MADDIE CABALLO — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW EGAN — DIRECTOR
  • STACEY NOTTINGHAM — PRES ELECT
  • SUSAN CIARDULLO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34

who they work with

  • ALVAREZ & MENDOZA LABOUNTY, CPA Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • ALVAREZ & MENDOZA PA Funder — Silver Sponsor and A.M. Break Sponsor of the 2025 APSA Best Practices Conference.
  • AMERICAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATION ASSOCIATION Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • ARIZONA@WORK Partner — Hosted the 18th Annual Training EXPO in conjunction with ARIZONA@WORK.
  • ARIZONA@WORK Partner — Hosted the 19th Annual Training EXPO in conjunction with ARIZONA@WORK.
  • Accredible Funder — Digital Badge Sponsor of the 2025 APSA Best Practices Conference.
  • Accredible Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Alt Lending Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Ancora HS Funder — Gold Sponsor of the 2025 APSA Best Practices Conference.
  • Ancora High School Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Apartment and Home Solutions Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Arizona Lobbying, LLC Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education Government — Provides information on renewing licenses through this board.
  • CAMPUS CLOUD SERVICES Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • CBRE Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • CSPEN Funder — Gold Sponsor of the 2025 APSA Best Practices Conference.
  • Career Connectors Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Career Team Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Case Sabatini CPAs and Auditors Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Cengage Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Champions Companies Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Clasp Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Cobbs Allen Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Colling Media Funder — Gold Sponsor and Lanyard Sponsor of the 2025 APSA Best Practices Conference.
  • Colling Media Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • Conext Funder — Breakfast Sponsor of the 2025 APSA Best Practices Conference.
  • Conext Partner — Listed as an associate member.
  • High School counseling offices Partner — Partners with high school counseling offices to distribute scholarship applications and determine recipients.
  • High school counselors Partner — Partners with high school counselors to distribute scholarship applications to graduating seniors.
  • Van Rijn & associates, P.C. Certified Public accountants Funder — Silver Sponsor and P.M. Break Sponsor of the 2025 APSA Best Practices Conference.
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