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HIGHLAND LAKES SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ORG

GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 463467094 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.highlandlakesptso.com
revenue
$23K
expenses
$24K
net assets
$46K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Highland Lakes School PTSO is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization that supports Highland Lakes School in Glendale, AZ. It promotes communication between parents, students, teachers, and the community, and organizes fundraising and school events to enrich students' educational and social experiences. The PTSO also provides classroom supplies and funds technology.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Bear Bucks
A program where students can use "bucks" for purchases at a school store.
Bearathon
The primary annual fundraising event for the PTSO, seeking sponsors and student participation.
Copy Cats Program
Assists staff with copying needs by processing requests and delivering copies.
PTSO Teacher Reimbursement
Provides a guaranteed reimbursement of $75 to teachers and accepts mini-grant requests to support their needs.
Your Favorites
Compiles a list of favorite things for teachers and staff to help parents and students give special thanks.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 4 activities
    • Fundraising through the BEARATHON event
      Organizes the annual BEARATHON event, which generates 90% of the organization's annual funding, to cover event-related costs and raise funds for the campus and classrooms.
    • Fundraising through the BEARATHON event
      Organizes the annual BEARATHON event, which generates 90% of the organization's annual funding, to cover event-related costs and raise funds for the campus and classrooms.
    • Organize and manage the annual BEARATHON fundraising event
      Plans and executes the annual "Bearathon" event to raise funds for the school, which generates 90% of the organization's annual funding; uses proceeds to cover event costs such as printing, t-shirts, and prizes, and supports campus and classroom needs.
    • Organize and manage the annual BEARATHON fundraising event
      Plans and executes the annual BEARATHON event, which generates 90% of the organization's annual funding, covering associated costs such as printing, t-shirts, and prizes. The event also offers sponsorship opportunities for local businesses.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 4 activities
    • Organizing community-building school events
      Plans and organizes community-building school events to strengthen the school community.
    • Organizing community-building school events
      Plans and organizes community-building school events to strengthen the school community.
    • Plan and sponsor school community events
      Organizes community-building events for the school community and maintains an up-to-date event calendar. These events are also structured to allow sponsorship from local businesses.
    • Plan and sponsor school community events
      Organizes community-building events for the school community and facilitates business sponsorships for these events; maintains an up-to-date event calendar for the school year.
  • Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 4 activities
    • Provide classroom supplies, technology funding, and teacher mini grants
      Supplies classroom materials and funds technology needs for Highland Lakes School, including a guaranteed $75 reimbursement for teachers and a mini-grant program to support additional educational requests.
    • Provide classroom supplies, technology funding, and teacher mini-grants
      Supplies classroom materials and funds technology purchases for the school; offers a guaranteed $75 reimbursement to teachers and accepts mini-grant requests to support educational needs.
    • Providing classroom supplies and technology funding
      Provides classroom supplies and funds technology for Highland Lakes School.
    • Providing classroom supplies and technology funding
      Provides classroom supplies and funds technology for Highland Lakes School.
  • School Community Communication Management 2 activities
    • Communication and resource provision
      Maintains a website and a Facebook page to provide resources and updates to teachers, students, and parents, and keeps an up-to-date event calendar for the school year.
    • Maintaining online communication platforms
      Maintains a website and a Facebook page to provide resources and updates to teachers, students, and parents, and keeps an up-to-date event calendar for the school year.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 2 activities
    • Host monthly general meetings and maintain communication platforms
      Holds regular general meetings on the first Friday of each month from August 2025 to May 2026 at 9:00 am on campus, and maintains a website and Facebook page to share resources and updates with teachers, students, and parents.
    • Host regular general meetings and maintain communication platforms
      Holds monthly general meetings on the first Friday of each month during the school year on campus; maintains a website and Facebook page to share resources and updates with teachers, students, and parents.
  • Business Networking Events 1 activity
    • Facilitating business sponsorships for events
      Organizes events that businesses can sponsor.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Holding monthly general meetings
      Holds general meetings on the first Friday of each month at 9:00 am on campus in the conference room, with specific dates scheduled from August 2025 to May 2026.
    • Maintaining teacher and staff appreciation resources
      Maintains and shares "favorite things" lists for Highland Lakes teachers and staff, encouraging annual updates and providing a process for new staff to submit their lists, to show appreciation to staff and students.
    • Operate the "Copy Cats" program for staff
      Runs a "Copy Cats" program that fulfills copy and duplication requests for school staff, supporting daily operational needs.
    • Operate the Copy Cats program for staff copy requests
      Runs the "Copy Cats" program to fulfill photocopying requests from school staff, supporting classroom preparation and administrative needs.
    • Operating a staff copy request program
      Operates a "Copy Cats" program to fulfill copy requests for staff.
    • Providing teacher reimbursement and mini grants
      Provides a guaranteed teacher reimbursement of $75 and accepts mini grant requests from teachers.
    • Staff and student appreciation initiatives
      Shows appreciation to staff and students at Highland Lakes School, including maintaining and updating "favorite things" lists for teachers and staff to facilitate appreciation efforts.
    • Staff copy request fulfillment
      Operates a "Copy Cats" program to fulfill copy requests for staff members.
    • Support staff appreciation and engagement through "Favorite Things" lists
      Maintains and updates annual "favorite things" lists for teachers and staff, including a submission process for new staff, as a way to show appreciation and support community engagement.
    • Support staff appreciation through favorite things lists and recognition programs
      Maintains and updates "favorite things" lists for teachers and staff, including a process for new staff to submit their preferences annually; uses these lists to show appreciation to staff and students.
    • Teacher reimbursement and mini-grant program
      Provides a guaranteed teacher reimbursement of $75 and accepts mini grant requests from teachers to support their classroom needs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$10K42%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$21K
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$46K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -73.1%
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • American Furniture Warehouse Partner — Partners with American Furniture Warehouse, where mentioning Highland Lakes at purchase supports the school.
  • American Furniture Warehouse Partner — Receives 2-4% back from purchases when customers mention Highland Lakes at the time of purchase.
  • DVUSD Government — Adheres to volunteer requirements set by the Deer Valley Unified School District, including annual paperwork and training for parents.
  • DVUSD Partner — Partnership includes recognition as a DVUSD partner and invitations to district business events.
  • Fry’s Community Rewards Partner — Participates in the Fry's Community Rewards program, allowing supporters to designate the PTSO as their chosen charity for donations.
  • Fry’s Community Rewards Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards program, allowing supporters to designate the PTSO as their chosen charity.
  • Tuft and Needle Mattress Partner — Partners with Tuft and Needle Mattress, allowing customers to select Highland Lakes for support during purchase.
  • Tuft and Needle Mattress Partner — Receives support when customers select Highland Lakes from a pulldown menu during purchase.
  • highlandlakesptso@gmail.com Partner — Primary contact email for submitting and requesting favorite things lists.