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WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA

SURPRISE, AZ · EIN 463931690 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azpta.org
revenue
$151K
expenses
$105K
net assets
$83K
employees
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA PROGRAMS SUPPORT STUDENTS, ATHLETICS, ACTIVITIES, AND FACULTY. WE SERVE 400 ATHLETES AND A TOTAL OF 2000 STUDENTS ON CAMPUS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Willow Canyon High School PTSA is a parent-teacher-student association supporting students and families at Willow Canyon High School in Surprise, Arizona. The organization fosters family and community involvement in education, advocates for student well-being, and enhances the school experience through programs and events. It operates as part of the larger Arizona PTA network.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Family Engagement Events
Hosts school-based events to strengthen family and community connections, including back-to-school nights, cultural celebrations, and parent education workshops
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to graduating seniors at Willow Canyon High School based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need
Student Advocacy Initiatives
Advocates for student needs and well-being through collaboration with school administrators and participation in district and state-level PTA advocacy efforts
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • School of Excellence Recognition Program 8 activities
    • Arizona PTA Mission and Values Application
      Submits applications to Arizona PTA detailing how the unit embodies PTA mission and values during the current term.
    • Operates School of Excellence recognition program
      Supports and recognizes partnerships between local PTAs and schools that enrich student well-being and educational experience through the School of Excellence program.
    • Processes local unit applications affirming mission alignment
      Receives applications from local units detailing how they embody the PTA mission and values during the current term.
    • Recognizes school-PTA partnerships through School of Excellence program
      Supports and recognizes partnerships between local PTAs and schools that enrich educational experience and student well-being via the School of Excellence program, which includes application submissions detailing alignment with PTA mission and values.
    • School of Excellence Program
      Supports and recognizes partnerships between local PTAs and schools to enrich educational experience and student well-being through the School of Excellence program, which involves submitting applications to Arizona PTA detailing how the unit embodies PTA mission and values.
    • School of Excellence Program
      Supports and recognizes partnerships between local PTAs and schools to enrich educational experience and student well-being through the School of Excellence program.
    • School of Excellence Program
      Supports and recognizes partnerships between local PTAs and schools to enrich educational experience and student well-being.
    • School of Excellence Program
      Supports and recognizes partnerships between local PTAs and schools to enrich educational experience and student well-being through the School of Excellence program, requiring units to submit applications detailing how they embody the PTA mission and values.
  • Child and Newborn Health Legislation Advocacy 7 activities
    • Advocacy for Children and Education
      Advocates at the Arizona State Legislature on issues related to children's health and safety, education, and family engagement, and collaborates with national and local education, health, safety, and child advocacy groups. The organization also provides federal and state legislative updates to PTA members and promotes PTA's legislative priorities to elected officials.
    • Advocacy for Children and Education
      Advocates at the Arizona State Legislature on issues related to children's health and safety, education, and family engagement, while also collaborating with national and local education, health, safety, and child advocacy groups and providing legislative updates to members.
    • Advocacy for Children and Education
      Advocates at the Arizona State Legislature on issues related to children's health and safety, education, and family engagement, and collaborates with national and local education, health, safety, and child advocacy groups.
    • Advocates for children's health, safety, and education at state and federal levels
      Collaborates with national and local education, health, safety, and child advocacy groups; advocates at the Arizona State Legislature on issues related to children's health and safety, education, and family engagement; and provides federal and state legislative updates to members while promoting PTA legislative priorities to elected officials.
    • Conducts state and federal advocacy on children's issues
      Advocates at the Arizona State Legislature and provides federal and state legislative updates to members on issues including children's health and safety, education, and family engagement, while promoting PTA legislative priorities to elected officials.
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Advocates at the Arizona State Legislature on issues related to children's health and safety, education, and family engagement, providing federal and state legislative updates to PTA members and promoting PTA's legislative priorities to elected officials. This includes collaboration with national and local education, health, safety, and child advocacy groups.
    • Legislative Updates and Promotion of Priorities
      Provides federal and state legislative updates to PTA members and promotes PTA's legislative priorities to elected officials.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 6 activities
    • Administers annual training and compliance for local PTSA officers
      Requires local PTSA unit officers to complete annual training by September 30th and pass the PTA Basics quiz with a minimum score of 90% to remain in compliance with organizational bylaws.
    • Administers annual training and compliance for local PTSA unit officers
      Requires local PTSA unit officers to complete annual training by September 30th and pass the PTA Basics quiz with a minimum score of 90% to remain in compliance with organizational bylaws.
    • Local Unit Officer Training and Compliance
      Requires local PTSA unit officers to complete annual training by September 30th to maintain compliance with bylaws, which includes completing the PTA Basics quiz with a minimum score of 90% to receive training credit.
    • PTSA Unit Officer Training and Compliance
      Requires local PTSA unit officers to complete annual training by September 30th to maintain compliance with bylaws, including completion of the PTA Basics quiz with a minimum score of 90%.
    • PTSA Unit Officer Training and Compliance
      Requires local PTSA unit officers to complete annual training by September 30th to maintain compliance with bylaws, which includes completing the PTA Basics quiz with a minimum score of 90% to receive training credit.
    • PTSA Unit Officer Training and Compliance
      Requires local PTSA unit officers to complete annual training by September 30th to maintain compliance with bylaws, which includes passing the PTA Basics quiz with a minimum score of 90%.
  • Member-Funded Organizational Support Programs 3 activities
    • Manages local unit funding through membership Givebacks program
      Collects $6.50 per membership from local units through the Givebacks program to support organizational operations.
    • Manages membership funding through local Givebacks program
      Collects $6.50 per membership from local units via the Givebacks program to support operations.
    • Membership Fee Collection
      Collects $6.50 per membership from local units through Givebacks.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Administers the Reflections Art Program for student engagement and recognition
      Engages over 300,000 students annually in creating original works of art across six categories—Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts—and provides opportunities for student recognition and access to the arts.
    • Arts Program for Students
      Engages over 300,000 students annually in creating original works of art across multiple disciplines through the Reflections Art Program, accepting submissions in Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
    • Arts Program for Students
      Engages over 300,000 students annually in creating original works of art across multiple disciplines through the Reflections Art Program, accepting submissions in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
    • Arts Program for Students
      Engages over 300,000 students annually in creating original works of art across multiple disciplines, accepting submissions in Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts through the Reflections Art Program.
    • Operates the Reflections Art Program for student artistic engagement and recognition
      Engages over 300,000 students annually in creating original works of art across six categories—Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts—and provides opportunities for student recognition and access to the arts through the Reflections Art Program.
    • Reflections Art Program
      Engages over 300,000 students annually in creating original works of art across multiple disciplines, accepting submissions in Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts, providing opportunities for student recognition and access to the arts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$151K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$83K
Cash$71K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$83K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +57.4%
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • AIM Insurance Partner — Handles insurance renewals for local units, including WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
  • Arizona Legislature Government — Monitors and responds to legislation introduced by the Arizona Legislature.
  • Arizona PTA Network — Local unit submits applications to Arizona PTA for recognition as Local Unit of the Month.
  • Arizona PTA Network — Member of Arizona PTA's Northwest Maricopa (NWM) Region
  • Arizona PTA Network — WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is a local unit affiliated with Arizona PTA, required to submit annual documentation and officer lists
  • Arizona PTA Network — WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is a local unit within the Arizona PTA network
  • Arizona PTA Network — WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is part of the Arizona PTA network, participating in programs such as the Reflections Guidelines for 2025-26.
  • Arizona PTA Network — WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is part of the Arizona PTA state network
  • Arizona PTA Network — WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA participates in the Arizona PTA e-training program for officer compliance.
  • Arizona PTA Partner — Coordinates Reflections program participation and communicates deadlines and resources for local units
  • Arizona State Legislature Government — Advocates at the Arizona State Legislature.
  • National PTA Network — Participates in National PTA programs including Reflections and School of Excellence.
  • National PTA Network — Participates in the National PTA Reflections program
  • National PTA Network — Receives $3.25 per membership from Arizona PTA as part of the national affiliation structure.
  • National PTA Network — State Congress of the National PTA
  • National Parents and Teacher's Association Network — Operates as a State Congress under the National Parents and Teacher's Association.