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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
filing since
2020
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 · 16

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Administer scholarship programs Targeted Educational Scholarships
    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.
  • Associate Member Benefits Discounted Access & Privileges for Members
    Offers associate members advanced notice, discounts, and priority registration for its Annual Conference.
  • Distribute member communications and publications Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    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.
  • Employment Support Services Association Job Board 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 Industry-Specific Equipment and Job Listings
    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.
  • Member Networking and Resource Facilitation Member and Industry Directory Services
    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 Member and Industry Directory Services
    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.
  • 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.
  • Scholarship Programs Targeted Educational Scholarships
    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.
  • Support associate members with networking and promotional benefits Discounted Access & Privileges for Members
    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.
advocacy · 2
  • Advocacy and Representation for Private Postsecondary Schools School District Advocacy Representation
    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 School District Advocacy Representation
    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.
capacity building · 4
  • 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.
  • Host annual conferences and training expos Industry Conference & Networking Events
    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.
  • Member Communication and Information Dissemination Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    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 Development Conferences and Training Events Industry Conference & Networking 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.
strategies · 15

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Association management and sector self-regulation association_management unique to this org
    The organization functions as a self-regulating association for private postsecondary institutions, providing structure, standards, and voluntary oversight across universities, colleges, technical schools, and career schools in Arizona.
  • Best practices sharing and professional development best practices sharing unique to this org
    The organization strengthens member institutions by facilitating the exchange of effective practices through an annual conference and offering discounted training opportunities, including over 100 online courses, to enhance staff performance and continuing education.
  • Best practices sharing and professional development best practices sharing unique to this org
    Facilitates knowledge exchange and capacity building among members through an annual conference, ongoing training opportunities, and access to online courses, with improvements informed by participant feedback.
  • Feedback-driven continuous improvement feedback-driven improvement unique to this org
    The organization systematically collects member feedback—such as through post-conference surveys—to refine its programs and improve service quality over time.
  • Member engagement through committees and collaboration member_engagement_through_committees unique to this org
    Members are actively involved in shaping the organization’s work by serving on standing committees—such as Legislative, Continuing Education, and Membership/Partnership—which drives ownership, input, and sustained participation.
  • Member engagement through committees and collaboration member_engagement_through_committees unique to this org
    Strengthens member involvement and ownership by inviting participation in standing committees focused on key areas such as legislation, membership, and events, fostering sector-wide collaboration.
  • Member-driven advocacy and representation member-driven_advocacy unique to this org
    The organization acts as a representative body for private educational institutions by engaging members collaboratively to advocate for their shared interests, including influencing policy and sector standards through collective input.
  • Member-driven advocacy and representation member-driven_advocacy unique to this org
    The organization acts as a collective voice for private educational institutions by engaging members in collaborative decision-making and representing their shared interests to external stakeholders, including policymakers and employers.
  • Membership expansion through associate programs membership_program unique to this org
    The organization broadens its support ecosystem by offering associate membership to companies that provide products or services to the private education sector, fostering partnerships beyond educational institutions.
  • School-based and member-administered scholarship distribution school-based scholarship distribution unique to this org
    Distributes scholarships by leveraging existing school infrastructure and member institutions’ autonomy, using high school counseling offices for outreach and enabling member schools to select recipients directly.
  • School-based and member-distributed scholarship programs school-based scholarship distribution unique to this org
    Scholarships are distributed through trusted institutional channels—either via high school counseling offices or directly through member institutions—leveraging existing school relationships to ensure access and local decision-making authority.
  • Support for workforce development and training capacity workforce development training unique to this org
    The organization builds institutional capacity in workforce development by delivering training and resources on high-impact topics such as AI trends, leadership, childcare access, and Department of Labor compliance, enabling members to better serve students and employers.
  • Vendor referral and partnership ecosystem management vendor_referral_program unique to this org
    Strengthens the sector’s operational capacity by curating and referring trusted service providers through an approved vendor program and associate membership for supporting businesses.
  • Vendor referral and support ecosystem curation vendor_referral_program unique to this org
    The organization strengthens member operations by referring them exclusively to approved vendors and connecting them with qualified experts, creating a trusted network of service providers aligned with sector needs.
  • Workforce development and sector-relevant training workforce development training unique to this org
    Supports institutional capacity and student outcomes by delivering targeted training on workforce challenges and emerging trends such as AI, leadership, and wellness, aligned with labor market needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

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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