named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
A Place To Start - Autism Support Resources
Online guide sharing 20 practical, experience-based strategies for parenting children with autism, covering communication, transitions, therapy follow-through, and emotional regulation
Community Events for Autism Inclusion
Organizes inclusive community outings such as theater performances and recreational events designed to be sensory-friendly and accessible for children with autism and their families
Sensory Cooking Group Classes
Small social cooking groups in North Scottsdale for children with autism, offering free initial classes focused on sensory and language development, with ongoing access to recipes and instructional videos via sensorycooking.net
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Autism-Focused Community Recreation Events 7 activities
- Community Event OrganizationOrganizes and facilitates various social and recreational events for families affected by autism, including theater productions (Seussical Jr., Willy Wonka, Jr.), sporting events (AZ on the Rocks, Arizona Coyotes game, D’Backs Autism Awareness Night), and other group outings (Mac Donald Ranch, North Pole train trip, Zumba fundraiser).
- Community Event OrganizationOrganizes and facilitates various social and recreational events for families affected by autism, including theater productions (Seussical Jr., Willy Wonka, Jr.), sporting events (AZ on the Rocks, Arizona Coyotes game, D’Backs Autism Awareness Night), and other outings (Mac Donald Ranch, North Pole train/trolley trip, Zumba fundraiser).
- Community Event OrganizationOrganizes and facilitates various social and recreational events for individuals and families affected by autism, including theater productions, sporting events, ranch visits, and train trips.
- Community Event OrganizationOrganizes and facilitates various social and recreational events for individuals and families affected by autism, including theater productions, sporting events, ranch visits, and holiday-themed trips.
- Community Event OrganizationOrganizes and facilitates various social and recreational events for families affected by autism, including theater productions (Seussical Jr., Willy Wonka, Jr.), sporting events (AZ on the Rocks, Arizona Coyotes game, D’Backs Autism Awareness Night), and other group outings (Mac Donald Ranch, North Pole train trip, Zumba fundraiser).
- Community and Recreational OutingsOrganizes social and recreational events for individuals with autism and their families, including theater productions (Seussical Jr., Willy Wonka Jr.), sports games (Arizona Diamondbacks Autism Awareness Night, Arizona Coyotes game), train and trolley trips to the North Pole, and participation in community events like AZ on the Rocks and a Challenger Baseball League team.
- Family Support and Resource ConnectionFounded an organization that connects families affected by autism with supportive communities, resources, and shared experiences, including facilitating access to events and educational programming.
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Food Preservation and Cooking Education 7 activities
- Small Social Cooking GroupsOperates weekly small-group cooking classes for 2–4 children with autism in North Scottsdale, providing 3 free initial classes followed by options for paid participation, recipe access, and video instruction with embedded language and sensory goals. Participants have prepared dishes such as pot stickers, french toast, quesadillas, cupcakes, and homemade ice cream with waffle cones.
- Social Cooking GroupsOperates small social cooking groups (2-4 children per group) in North Scottsdale, offering 3 free classes to participants, with options for paid classes or access to recipes and videos online. These groups teach participants to make various dishes like pot stickers, frosted cupcakes, french toast, quesadillas, and homemade ice cream with waffle cones, incorporating language and sensory goals.
- Social Cooking GroupsOperates small social cooking groups (2-4 children per group) in North Scottsdale, offering 3 free classes to participants, with options for paid classes or access to recipes and videos online. These groups teach participants to make various dishes like pot stickers, frosted cupcakes, french toast, quesadillas, and homemade ice cream with waffle cones, incorporating language and sensory goals.
- Social Cooking GroupsOperates small social cooking groups, primarily in North Scottsdale, offering free introductory classes and options for paid classes or online resources with language and sensory goals for individuals with autism. These groups teach participants to prepare various dishes.
- Social Cooking GroupsOperates small social cooking groups (2-4 children per group) in North Scottsdale, offering participants 3 free classes to teach them to make various dishes, with options for paid classes or access to recipes and videos online.
- Social Cooking GroupsOperates small social cooking groups (2-4 children per group) in North Scottsdale, offering 3 free classes to participants, with options for paid classes or access to recipes and videos online. These groups teach participants to make various dishes like pot stickers, frosted cupcakes, french toast, quesadillas, and homemade ice cream with waffle cones, incorporating language and sensory goals.
- Social Cooking GroupsOperates small social cooking groups (2-4 children per group) in North Scottsdale, offering participants 3 free classes to teach them to make various dishes. Participants can then opt for paid classes or access recipes and videos online with language and sensory goals.
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Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with Disabilities 6 activities
- Adaptive Sports CoachingServes as an assistant coach for a Challenger Baseball League team, providing inclusive sports opportunities for children with disabilities.
- Challenger Baseball League CoachingServes as an assistant coach for a Challenger Baseball League team, providing support for children with disabilities.
- Challenger Baseball League CoachingServes as an assistant coach for a Challenger Baseball League team, providing support for children with disabilities.
- Challenger Baseball League CoachingServes as an assistant coach for a Challenger Baseball League team, supporting children with disabilities in participating in sports.
- Challenger Baseball League CoachingServes as an assistant coach for a Challenger Baseball League team, supporting children with disabilities in their participation in sports.
- Volunteer Teaching and CoachingProvides volunteer services as a music teacher at Ethos School in Scottsdale and as an assistant coach for a Challenger Baseball League team that supports children with disabilities.
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Music-Based Socio-Emotional Research for Autism 6 activities
- Autism-Focused ResearchConducts research focused on developing socio-emotional skills in children with autism, specifically exploring the use of music as a tool.
- Autism-focused ResearchConducts research focused on using music to develop socio-emotional skills in children with autism.
- Autism-focused ResearchConducts research on using music to develop socio-emotional skills in children with autism.
- Music and Arts-Based Skill DevelopmentProvides music instruction and socio-emotional skill development for children with autism through research-backed methods and direct teaching, including volunteering as a music teacher at Ethos School in Scottsdale and conducting research on music’s role in developing socio-emotional skills.
- Research on Music and Socio-Emotional SkillsConducts research focused on using music to develop socio-emotional skills in children with autism.
- Research on Music for Socio-Emotional SkillsConducts research focused on using music to develop socio-emotional skills in children with autism.
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School-Based Music Education Outreach 4 activities
- Music Education and EngagementProvides music education and engagement opportunities, including volunteering as a music teacher at Ethos School and encouraging participation in family musical performances, respecting individual comfort levels, and providing access to instruments.
- Music Education and EngagementProvides music education by volunteering as a music teacher at Ethos School in Scottsdale and encourages participation in family musical performances, offering access to musical instruments to facilitate informal group activity.
- Music Education and ParticipationProvides music education as a volunteer teacher at Ethos School in Scottsdale and encourages participation in family musical performances, offering access to musical instruments to facilitate informal group activity.
- Music Education and ParticipationProvides music education as a volunteer teacher at Ethos School in Scottsdale and encourages participation in family musical performances, offering access to musical instruments to facilitate informal group activity.
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Culinary Job Training & Workforce Development 1 activity
- School-Based Cooking InstructionTeaches cooking skills to students at a private school focused on individualized learning, integrating practical life skills into educational programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$80K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona Coyotes Partner — Provides support and tickets for events, including fundraising opportunities.
- Arizona State University Partner — Cindy Lee Herrick is pursuing a Master of Arts in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder at this institution.
- Boys Team Charity Partner — Provides support and volunteers for larger events.
- Challenger Baseball League Partner — Todd Murwin serves as an assistant coach for a team that provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball.
- Desert Foothills Theater Partner — Organized tickets for participants to attend a production by Desert Foothills Theater.
- Desert Foothills Youth Theater Partner — Collaborated to host a production of Willy Wonka, Jr.
- Ethos School Partner — Cindy Lee Herrick volunteers as a music teacher at this school in Scottsdale.
- Golden Retriever (family pet) Partner — Engaged in interactive play with Nicholas through fetching toys down stairs.
- MOMs group at my church Partner — Support group that provides emotional and spiritual resources for parents of children with autism.
- Mayo Clinic Partner — Lisa Hurst works as a Hospitalist for Mayo Clinic in Arizona and completed her internal medicine residency there.
- Pal Experiences Partner — Offers unique experiences for families in the community.
- SEEDs Partner — Brings special offerings to the community.
- Sensory Cooking Partner — Uses the website www.sensorycooking.net to provide recipes and videos for cooking groups.