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PTA Arizona Congress of Parents & Sam Hughes PTA
Tucson, AZ · EIN 866053768 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.samhugheselementary.org
revenue
$34K
expenses
$25K
net assets
$51K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Support Sam Hughes Elementary School

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sam Hughes PTA supports Sam Hughes Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona, by funding essential programs and activities. They raise funds primarily through the Arizona Public School Tax Credit program and various community events. The PTA focuses on enriching students' educational experience through programs in gardening, ecology, arts, and physical education.

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 · 7 groups

what they do

  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 2 activities
    • Conducting Regular Meetings and Communications
      The 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.
    • Internal Governance and Communication
      The organization maintains an executive board with defined leadership roles and distributes monthly email updates to members regarding PTA events, volunteer opportunities, school activities, and important deadlines.
  • Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
    • Ecology and Garden Education Program
      The organization funds and operates an ecology program that includes vegetable and herb gardens, desert habitats, and tortoise enclosures. This program teaches students about food growing, seed saving, land care, and Tucson's natural ecology through outdoor activities aligned with Arizona State Science Standards.
    • Operating Ecology and Garden Education Programs
      The 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.
  • Student Enrichment Program Funding 2 activities
    • Funding School Programs and Activities
      The 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, often supported by public school tax credits.
    • Funding School Programs and Activities
      The 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.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 2 activities
    • Hosting Community and Family Engagement Events
      The 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.
    • Organizing School and Family Events
      The organization plans and hosts a variety of events throughout the year to foster community and enrich student experiences, including pancake breakfasts, book fairs, movie days, science fairs, talent showcases, and teacher appreciation activities.
  • Member Luncheons & Educational Events 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Meetings
      The organization holds monthly meetings for members, offering both morning and evening options, to plan events, disseminate news, and gather feedback. They also provide meals for families attending these meetings and publish meeting minutes online.
  • Board & Committee Governance 1 activity
    • Maintaining an Executive Board
      The organization operates an executive board with defined leadership roles for the current term, indicating a structured governance for its operations.
  • School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing Fundraising Activities
      The organization conducts various fundraising activities to support its programs, including a Spell-a-thon, Fall and Spring Book Fairs, and an APEX Fun Run.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
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%
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.