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PHOENIX AKARAMA FOUNDATION INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860774093 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.phxakarama.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$72K
net assets
$374K
employees
0
volunteers
8
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation is a nonprofit that raises and awards funds for programs focused on leadership development, academic excellence, health improvement, and community support. It primarily serves the Phoenix metropolitan area, with some global assistance activities, and emphasizes supporting the African American community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $102
    DONATIONS TO VARIOUS LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
  2. #2 $23K
    COMPUTER CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY FOR 60 STUDENTS
named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

#CAP College Readiness Program
Program designed to assist students with the college application process, from research to completion.
Building Your Economic Legacy
Workshops, seminars, and learning opportunities focused on personal financial planning, asset accumulation, credit repair, entrepreneurship, and supporting African-American owned businesses.
Computer Kids Camp
Annual summer computer camp co-hosted at Arizona State University, teaching middle and high school students critical thinking skills through computer programming and life skills workshops.
Fashionetta Scholarship Breakfast and Fashion Show
Annual event held to raise funds for the Foundation's service programs and scholarships.
Future Ready: a College and Career Readiness Bootcamp
Free bootcamp for 8th-12th grade students, college transfer students, parents, and guardians focusing on college admission, financial aid, essay writing, and mental health.
Global Assistance Activities
Partnerships providing assistance to underserved international populations, including shoe collections for Soles 4 Souls, an eyeglass initiative with Lions Club International, and support for the Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP).
HBCU for Life: A Call to Action
Initiative to promote and market Historically Black Colleges and Universities and provide financial support to them.
Health Forums
Annual community health forums addressing physical and mental health issues prevalent in the African American community.
Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Fair
Annual event co-hosted with Phoenix Community College to provide high school students with information about HBCUs, financial aid, and scholarships.
Scholarship Luncheon
Annual event where scholarships are awarded to deserving students.
Women's Healthcare & Wellness
Programs and learning opportunities raising awareness of critical health issues impacting African-American women, focusing on breast cancer, heart health, nutrition, and caregiver support.
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • College and Career Readiness Coaching 7 activities
    • College Entry Assistance Program
      Offers the #CAP College Readiness Program, which provides hands-on assistance to students with college entry, from research to application completion.
    • College and Career Readiness Bootcamps
      Hosts the annual "Future Ready: a College and Career Readiness Bootcamp" to prepare students for higher education and career paths.
    • College and Career Readiness Initiatives
      Hosts the annual "Future Ready: a College and Career Readiness Bootcamp," the #CAP College Readiness Program offering hands-on assistance with college applications, and an annual HBCU Fair co-hosted each September with workshops, financial aid resources, and admission support for over 400 students and families.
    • Future Ready Bootcamp
      Hosts the annual "Future Ready: a College and Career Readiness Bootcamp" to prepare students for post-secondary education and career pathways.
    • HBCU Fair and College Readiness Support
      Co-hosts an annual Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Fair every September, attended by over 400 high school students and their families, featuring workshops, speakers, resource materials, and financial aid/scholarship information. Has operated the fair for nearly 30 years to support student enrollment in HBCUs through transfer pathways and direct admission. Also offers the #CAP College Readiness Program, providing hands-on assistance with college research, applications, and entry processes.
    • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair
      Hosts an annual HBCU Fair, which has operated for nearly 30 years, featuring workshops, speakers, performances, and resource materials for over 400 high school students and their parents/counselors to support enrollment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair
      Hosts an annual HBCU Fair, which has operated for nearly 30 years, featuring workshops, speakers, performances, and resource materials for over 400 high school students and their parents/counselors to support enrollment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities through transfer pathways and direct admission.
  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 5 activities
    • Eyeglass Initiative
      Participates in an eyeglass initiative with Lions Club International to prevent blindness, restore eyesight, and improve eye health globally.
    • International Aid Initiatives
      Collects gently worn shoes for distribution to international destinations through a partnership with Soles 4 Souls and participates in an eyeglass initiative with Lions Club International to prevent blindness, restore eyesight, and improve eye health globally.
    • International Donation and Global Health Initiatives
      Collects gently worn shoes for international distribution through a partnership with Soles 4 Souls and participates in an eyeglass initiative with Lions Club International to prevent blindness, restore eyesight, and improve eye health globally.
    • Shoe Collection and Distribution
      Collects gently worn shoes for distribution to international destinations through a partnership with Soles 4 Souls.
    • Shoe and Eyeglass Collection for International Distribution
      Collects gently worn shoes for distribution to international destinations through a partnership with Soles 4 Souls and participates in an eyeglass initiative with Lions Club International to prevent blindness and improve eye health globally.
  • Breast Cancer Education & Support Services 4 activities
    • Community Health Programs
      Provides programs focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention, heart health, nutrition and wellness, and caregiver support, including annual community health forums addressing physical and mental health issues prevalent in the African American community. Offers learning opportunities promoting early detection through mammograms, fitness, and healthy eating.
    • Health Awareness and Prevention Programs
      Provides programs and learning opportunities focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention, heart health, nutrition and wellness, and caregiver support, including an annual community health forum addressing physical and mental health issues prevalent in the African American community.
    • Health Awareness and Prevention Programs
      Provides programs and learning opportunities focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention, heart health, nutrition and wellness, and caregiver support. This includes hosting an annual community health forum addressing physical and mental health issues prevalent in the African American community.
    • Health Education and Wellness Programs
      Provides programs focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention, heart health, nutrition and wellness, and caregiver support, including annual community health forums and learning opportunities promoting early detection through mammograms, fitness, and healthy eating.
  • STEM-Focused Youth Summer Camps 4 activities
    • Computer Kids Camp
      Co-hosts an annual Computer Kids Camp at Arizona State University each July, teaching middle and high school students critical thinking through computer programming and language, and providing life skills workshops.
    • Computer Kids Camp
      Co-hosts an annual Computer Kids Camp at Arizona State University each July, teaching middle and high school students computer programming and language skills, while also providing life skills workshops to develop critical thinking.
    • Computer Kids Camp
      Co-hosts an annual Computer Kids Camp at Arizona State University each July, teaching middle and high school students critical thinking through computer programming and language, and providing life skills workshops.
    • Youth Technology and Life Skills Camp
      Co-hosts an annual Computer Kids Camp at Arizona State University each July, teaching middle and high school students computer programming and language while providing life skills workshops to develop critical thinking.
  • Long-Term Volunteer Pairing for Refugee Integration 4 activities
    • Refugee Assistance Program
      Partners with organizations through the Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) to support refugees and their families in integrating into American life.
    • Refugee Assistance Program
      Partners with organizations through the Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) to support refugees and their families in integrating into American life.
    • Refugee Integration Support
      Partners with organizations through the Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) to support refugees and their families in integrating into American life.
    • Refugee Support Services
      Partners with organizations through the Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) to support refugees and their families in integrating into American life.
  • Cosmetology Scholarships and Awards 4 activities
    • Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to deserving students through programs like the 2026 Scholarship Program, funded in part by events like the Fashionetta Scholarship Breakfast and Fashion Show.
    • Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to deserving students through programs like the 2026 Scholarship Program, funded in part by events like the Fashionetta Scholarship Breakfast and Fashion Show.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to deserving students through the 2026 Scholarship Program, funded in part by the annual Fashionetta Scholarship Breakfast and Fashion Show.
    • Scholarship and Student Support Programs
      Awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 through the 2026 Scholarship Program and hosts the annual Fashionetta Scholarship Breakfast and Fashion Show, a nearly three-decade tradition attended by over 900 people that funds scholarships and service programs.
  • Youth Financial Literacy Education 2 activities
    • Financial Literacy Workshops
      Hosts workshops, seminars, and learning opportunities on financial topics including saving, investing, retirement planning, identity theft, and credit repair.
    • Financial Literacy Workshops
      Hosts workshops, seminars, and learning opportunities on financial topics including saving, investing, retirement planning, identity theft, and credit repair.
  • FAFSA & Scholarship Application Support 1 activity
    • HBCU and Higher Education Support
      Provides financial support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and promotes student enrollment through long-standing programs like the annual HBCU Fair and transfer pathway initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • College and Career Readiness Programs
      Offers programs like the "Future Ready: a College and Career Readiness Bootcamp" and the #CAP College Readiness Program, providing hands-on assistance to students with college entry, from research to application completion.
    • Financial Literacy Workshops
      Hosts workshops, seminars, and learning opportunities on financial topics including saving, investing, retirement planning, identity theft, and credit repair.
    • Support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
      Provides financial support to historically black colleges and universities as part of its broader HBCU engagement and student support efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$17K32%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$26K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$374K
Cash$374K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$374K
Liquid reserves62.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -38.3%
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Delta Beta Omega Chapter Partner — Partner organization in the 2026 Scholarship Program.
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Delta Beta Omega Chapter Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Volunteers support annual walks such as the American Heart Association Heart Walk.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Co-hosts the annual Computer Kids Camp.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Host location and partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • College Depot Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • College and Universities Partner — Invited to participate in the annual HBCU Fair by providing campus materials, contact information, and swag for student engagement.
  • Lions Club International Partner — Participates in an eyeglass initiative to prevent blindness, restore eyesight, and improve eye health globally.
  • My Brother's Keeper Phoenix Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Phoenix chapter Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • Phoenix Community College Partner — Co-hosts the annual Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Fair.
  • Soles 4 Souls Partner — Partners for global assistance activities, specifically collecting and distributing gently worn shoes.
  • The Leadership Consortium Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • The Links Incorporated, Phoenix Chapter Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.
  • Top Ladies of Distinction Partner — Partner for the Future Ready Bootcamp.