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TUCSON WALDORF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860729122 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.tucsonwaldorf.org
revenue
$2.0M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$4.0M
employees
63
volunteers
160
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

TUCSON WALDORF SCHOOL IS A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO JOY IN LEARNING. WE BELIEVE IN ENGAGING EACH CHILD THROUGH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES, ATTUNED TO THE UNIQUE STAGES OF CHILDHOOD. TUCSON WALDORF SCHOOL SERVES CHILDREN FROM 6-WEEKS OLD THROUGH 8TH GRADE WITH AN EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES JOY IN LEARNING AND SCHOLARLY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ART, MUSIC, PRACTICAL WORK, GARDENING, LIFE SKILLS, AND MAIN LESSONS FOR CORE SUBJECTS. GRADUATES APPROACH LIFE WITH PURPOSE, INTENTION, AND COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, CONFIDENT OF THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

TUCSON WALDORF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION operates the Tucson Waldorf School, an independent school offering Waldorf education from Pre-K through Grade 8. The school provides a holistic educational approach and offers various programs including early childhood classes, parent-child groups, and elementary and middle school grades. It serves families in the Tucson, Arizona area.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $0
    EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - ENGAGED PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN-AGE CHILDREN USING TIME-TESTED AND DEVELOPMENTALLY ATTUNED EDUCATIONAL METHODS, SUPPORTED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND PROVIDED SENSORY RICH AND CREATIVE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVED PLENTY OF PLAYTIME RESULTING IN A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC LEARNING IN THE GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  2. #2 $0
    GRADES 1-8 PROGRAM - DELIVERED AN EXPERIENTIAL ACADEMIC CURRICULUM IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY ATTUNED AND TIME-TESTED METHOD WHICH STRENGTHENED THE STUDENT'S WILL, CURIOSITY, AND LOVE FOR LEARNING BY ENGAGING THE STUDENT THROUGH STORYTELLING GROUNDED IN MANY CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AS WELL AS HISTORY, MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND ART. ALL THIS WAS DONE WHILE DEEPENING THE CONCEPT AND MATERIAL,INTEGRATING PHYSICAL AND ACADEMIC LEARNING, AND DEVELOPING THE STUDENT'S DESIRE AND CAPACITY TO CONTINUE LEARNING AFTER GRADE SCHOOL AND BEYOND.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Lower Grades and Middle School
Educational programs for students in Grades 1-8, following the Waldorf curriculum.
Parent-Child Play Group
Classes for parents and young children to engage in Waldorf-inspired activities.
Playgarden
Mixed-age early childhood classes for children aged 2-6, focusing on play-based learning.
Summer Craft Camp
A craft camp for children in 2nd-6th grade with a Halloween theme.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Nonprofit K–8 Charter & Waldorf Schools 2 activities
    • Pre-K through Grade 8 Academic Program
      Operates a full academic program from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, including dedicated Preschool, Kindergarten, and instruction for Grades 1–8 based on the Waldorf educational approach.
    • Waldorf Educational Programs (Pre-K to Grade 8)
      Operates a full Waldorf educational program for children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, including mixed-age early childhood classes, Preschool, Kindergarten, and grades 1-8.
  • Children's Creative Arts & Craft Camps 2 activities
    • Summer Craft Camp
      Hosts a Summer Craft Camp for children in 2nd to 6th grade, led by a Waldorf Practical Arts Instructor, with a focus on crafting and seasonal themes including Halloween.
    • Summer Craft Camp
      Offers a Summer Craft Camp for children in 2nd to 6th grade, focusing on crafting and Halloween themes, led by a Waldorf Practical Arts Instructor.
  • School Campus Tours for Prospective Families 2 activities
    • Visitor Tours and Campus Engagement
      Hosts Visitor Morning Tours and special events such as the Early Childhood Open House and Puppet Play, which include classroom visits, overviews of the Waldorf approach, and opportunities to speak with faculty; tours are available by reservation via email.
    • Visitor Tours and Open Houses
      Hosts Visitor Morning Tours that include classroom visits and an overview of the Waldorf educational approach, and offers tour appointments by reservation. The organization also hosts Early Childhood Open Houses and Puppet Play events.
  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Early Childhood Programs
      Offers mixed-age early childhood programs including a Parent-Child Play Group, Playgarden Program, and Preschool and Kindergarten classes that serve children in developmentally integrated settings.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.98M
Contributions & grants$142K7%
Program service revenue$1.83M92%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$134
expenses
Total expenses$2.18M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.53M
Cash$2.39M
Investments$442K
Liabilities$2.50M
Net assets$4.03M
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID SUSSMAN DIRECTOR 40 $48K
REBECCA BRIAMONTE DIRECTOR 40 $48K
JENNIFER O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 40 $40K
board members · 5
  • BILLY HAYES — TREASURER
  • HILARY MOSES — PRESIDENT
  • OLGA RYAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • OLIVIA HANSEN — DIRECTOR
  • SARIYA JARASVIROJ BROWN — DIRECTOR