named programs · 12 · from sources
what they call their work
After School Sports and Clubs
Funding for various after-school sports and club activities for students.
Art Program
Funded by tax credit dollars to provide art education to students.
CREW T-shirts
Provides a CREW t-shirt for every student.
Chess Program
Funded by tax credit dollars to provide chess instruction and opportunities.
Ecology Program
Hands-on science lessons in nature, including data collection on trees and animals, studying flowers under microscopes, bird observation, and caring for habitats like the desert garden and tortoise enclosure. Taught by Ms. Graber, who has a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Field Trips
Funding for educational field trips for students.
Gardening Program
Students participate in preparing soil, planting, harvesting, and eating produce from two vegetable gardens and an herb garden. Includes learning about plant growth, composting, and seed saving.
Music Program
Funded by tax credit dollars to provide music education to students.
Physical Education
Funded by tax credit dollars to support physical education activities.
Reading Tutors
Funded by tax credit dollars to provide reading support for students.
Teacher Appreciation Events
Organizes events to show appreciation for teachers.
Teacher Stipends
Provides stipends for teachers.
activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 5
- Conducting Regular Meetings and Communications Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsThe organization holds monthly meetings for members, offering both morning and evening options, and provides meals for families attending. It also distributes monthly email updates and publishes meeting minutes online to keep members informed about events, volunteer opportunities, and school activities.
- Funding School Programs and Activities PTA/PTO Classroom & Program FundingThe organization funds a variety of school activities and academic programs, including literacy, arts, and ecology programs, after-school sports and clubs, field trips, teacher stipends, and teacher appreciation events. This funding is supported through public school tax credits and fundraising efforts.
- Hosting Community and Family Engagement EventsThe organization hosts various events to foster community among school families, PTA members, and teachers, including an annual pancake breakfast, "Coffee and Kleenex for New Families," "Kinder Family BYO Breakfast," and other social and educational gatherings.
- Operating Ecology and Garden Education Programs Water & Desert Ecology Education FacilitiesThe organization funds and operates an ecology program that includes vegetable and herb gardens, desert habitats, and tortoise enclosures. Students learn about food growing, seed saving, land care, and Tucson's natural ecology through outdoor activities, aligned with Arizona State Science Standards.
- Organizing Fundraising Activities School Fundraising Campaigns & EventsThe organization conducts various fundraising activities to support its programs, including a Spell-a-thon, Fall and Spring Book Fairs, and an APEX Fun Run.
capacity building · 1
- Maintaining an Executive BoardThe organization operates an executive board with defined leadership roles for the current term, indicating a structured governance for its operations.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Co-leadership model for shared organizational responsibility co_leadership_model unique to this orgUses a co-leadership model with shared executive roles to distribute organizational responsibilities and promote collaborative leadership within the PTA.
- Community-supported funding through events and donations community-supported unique to this orgRelies on fundraising events and contributions—both financial and in-kind—from parents, families, educators, and local supporters to sustain PTA activities and programs.
- Email-based family communication system email_communication unique to this orgUses email as the primary channel to inform and engage families about PTA events, school activities, and opportunities for involvement.
- Garden-based environmental and health education environmental education unique to this orgUses the school garden as a living classroom to deliver hands-on environmental education, aligning outdoor learning with state science standards while promoting healthy eating and stewardship of the land.
- Inclusive community engagement in PTA governance inclusive_community_engagement unique to this orgEngages the full school community—including students, parents, teachers, and staff—by welcoming broad participation in PTA meetings and leadership roles, fostering ownership and representation.
- Tax credit funding model for school program sustainability public_school_tax_credit_model unique to this orgLeverages Arizona’s public school tax credit program as a dollar-for-dollar funding mechanism to secure early and sustained financial support for school programs, using targeted outreach like the "Meet Maya" video to guide donor participation.
- Volunteer-driven operational model volunteer-driven unique to this orgOperates entirely through volunteer leadership and committee work led by parents and teachers, minimizing reliance on paid staff and strengthening community investment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$47K140%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$30%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$51K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -22.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
relationships · 6
who they work with
- AZPTA Network — Maintains good standing with AZPTA by having active members each year.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Follows state guidelines and uses Form 322 from the Arizona Department of Revenue to facilitate public school tax credit claims.
- Sam Hughes Elementary Partner — Collaborates with the school to share information about PTA meetings and events through the principal's weekly newsletter.
- Sam Hughes Elementary School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support students and families through events and communications.
- Sam Hughes Elementary School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support students, families, and staff.
- Tucson Unified School District Partner — Partners with TUSD to utilize its online portal for processing public school tax credit donations.