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BRANCHES HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY INC
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 463052445 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.brancheshomeschool.org
revenue
$342K
expenses
$318K
net assets
$110K
employees
0
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

HOMESCHOOL CO-OPERATIVE

profile · synthesized from sources

Christ-centered homeschool co-op community in Arizona that supports families through a cooperative model, offering academic and enrichment classes, sports, and clubs from a Christian worldview. The organization emphasizes community, mutual support, and parental involvement, requiring each family to contribute volunteer hours. It operates multiple regional chapters, including Surprise, Southwest, and West Valley, serving homeschooling families on a weekly basis.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Academic and Enrichment Classes
Weekly classes in core academic subjects and enrichment topics taught from a Christian worldview by member volunteers at various campus locations
Clubs
Student clubs focused on interests such as music, arts, and other extracurricular activities, offered weekly as part of the co-op program
Cooperative Volunteer Program
Member-driven volunteer system requiring families to earn job credits through teaching, assisting, or other campus roles to support operations
Sports Activities
Organized sports programs for homeschooled students, facilitated through the co-op model and held weekly at local campuses
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Homeschool Community Conventions & Leadership Support 3 activities
    • Annual Homeschool Convention
      Organizes an annual convention specifically for homeschool families in Arizona.
    • Organize annual convention for homeschool families in Arizona
      Hosts an annual convention that brings together homeschool families across Arizona for networking, learning, and community building.
    • Organize annual events for homeschool families
      Hosts an annual convention for homeschool families in Arizona and conducts a graduation recognition ceremony for homeschool students.
  • Homeschool Enrichment Programs 3 activities
    • Homeschool Community Classes and Activities
      Offers weekly academic and enrichment classes, sports activities, music, and clubs for homeschooling families in the Phoenix area, including specific locations in NW Phoenix and the Southwest Valley. Classes are offered for children ages seven and up, with preschool-style classes for younger siblings, and operate on a rotating semester-based schedule taught by volunteer parents.
    • Host weekly academic and enrichment programs for homeschool families
      Offers weekly in-person academic and enrichment classes, sports, music, clubs, and activities for homeschooling families across multiple locations in the Phoenix area, including NW Phoenix and the Southwest Valley, with classes available for children ages seven and up and preschool-style options for younger siblings. Programs operate on a rotating semester-based schedule taught by volunteer parents.
    • Host weekly in-person academic and enrichment classes for homeschool families
      Offers weekly academic and enrichment classes, sports activities, music, and clubs for homeschooling families in multiple regions of Phoenix, including NW Phoenix and the Southwest Valley, with sessions held on Fridays at designated locations.
  • Mandatory Family Volunteer Programs 2 activities
    • Cooperative Volunteer Program
      Operates on a cooperative model requiring all member families to fulfill on-campus or off-campus volunteer job requirements through a job credit system, and requires volunteer teachers to complete an application and affirm alignment with the organization's Statement of Faith and operational standards.
    • Operate a cooperative volunteer model for member families
      Runs a cooperative program requiring all member families to fulfill on-campus or off-campus volunteer roles through a job credit system, including volunteer teaching positions that require application and affirmation of alignment with the organization's Statement of Faith and operational standards.
  • Homeschooling Support Services 2 activities
    • Online Homeschool Educational Resources
      Provides free MP3 resources with advice from experienced homeschooling mothers and offers an online educational resource library called Homeschool University with videos and written content accessible for life.
    • Provide lifelong online educational resources for homeschool families
      Offers an online educational resource library called Homeschool University with lifetime access to videos and written content, along with free MP3 resources featuring advice from experienced homeschooling mothers.
  • Graduation Recognition and Celebration Events 1 activity
    • Homeschool Graduation Recognition Ceremony
      Hosts a graduation recognition ceremony for homeschool students.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$342K
Contributions & grants$37K11%
Program service revenue$236K69%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$318K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$110K
Cash$110K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$110K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +33.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • BRAD TOPLE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE STAUFFER — PRESIDENT
  • DARRYL GREGG — DIRECTOR
  • JARED STAUFFER — SECRETARY
  • KIM GREGG — TREASURER
  • SARA TOPLE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • AFHE Partner — Linked as a resource for Arizona homeschool law and affiliation.
  • AFHE (State Organization) Network — Lists AFHE, a state-level homeschooling organization, as a resource for member families.
  • HSLDA Partner — Linked as a resource organization for homeschooling families.
  • HSLDA Partner — Provides resource links to HSLDA, a legal advocacy organization for homeschooling families.