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CHANDLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 860589677 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.chandleredfoundation.org
revenue
$799K
expenses
$656K
net assets
$1.9M
employees
3
volunteers
90
program ratio
59%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP THROUGHOUT CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students and teachers within the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) through scholarships and educational programs. Founded in 1986, CEF aims to eliminate financial barriers to education and foster academic excellence and community involvement.

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 $155K
    ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES. Our Student Crisis Fund assists with paying medical bills for students that have suffered life-altering injuries or illnesses.
  2. #2 $2K
    CUSD SUPPORT - MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THE CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TEACHER GRANTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Destination Diploma
A partnership with Child Crisis Arizona to support at-risk students in achieving academic success and graduation.
Donor-funded Scholarships
Offers nearly 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 to support high school graduates and teachers in their educational pursuits.
IMPACT Scholarships
A service leadership initiative providing $1,000 scholarships to students who complete 100+ service hours and maintain a 3.4 GPA.
Read On Chandler
A collaboration aimed at ensuring children in vulnerable neighborhoods enter Kindergarten with essential foundational skills.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 7 activities
    • Community Engagement and Support Building
      Engages staff, board members, sponsors, and volunteers in year-round efforts to build community support for Chandler Unified School District schools and supports the district's strategic plan and academic priorities.
    • Community Engagement and Support for CUSD
      Engages staff, board members, sponsors, and volunteers in year-round efforts to build community support for Chandler Unified School District schools and supports the district's strategic plan and academic priorities to prepare students for post-graduation success.
    • Community Support and Fundraising
      Engages staff, board members, sponsors, and volunteers in year-round efforts to build community support for Chandler Unified School District schools and coordinates events and activities to generate funds for various programs including grants, crisis support, and scholarships.
    • Community Support and Fundraising
      Engages staff, board members, sponsors, and volunteers in year-round efforts to build community support for Chandler Unified School District schools and coordinates events and activities to generate funds for various programs.
    • Community Support and Fundraising
      Engages staff, board members, sponsors, and volunteers in year-round efforts to build community support for Chandler Unified School District schools and coordinates events and activities to generate funds for various programs.
    • Strategic Support for Chandler Unified School District
      Supports the Chandler Unified School District's strategic plan and academic priorities to prepare students for post-graduation success.
    • Strategic Support for Chandler Unified School District
      Supports the Chandler Unified School District's strategic plan and academic priorities to prepare students for post-graduation success.
  • Support Services for Homeless Students 5 activities
    • Destination Diploma Program
      Offers essential resources including food, clothing, personal hygiene products, tutoring, and a monthly stipend to unhoused students in the Chandler Unified School District, in partnership with Child Crisis Arizona, to help vulnerable and at-risk youth achieve academic success and graduate.
    • Destination Diploma Program for Unhoused Students
      Offers essential resources including food, clothing, personal hygiene products, tutoring, and a monthly stipend to unhoused students in the Chandler Unified School District through the Destination Diploma program, in partnership with Child Crisis Arizona, to support academic success and graduation.
    • Destination Diploma Program for Unhoused Students
      Offers essential resources including food, clothing, personal hygiene products, tutoring, and a monthly stipend to unhoused students in the Chandler Unified School District, in partnership with Child Crisis Arizona, to support academic success and graduation.
    • Support for Unhoused Students (Destination Diploma)
      Offers unhoused students in the Chandler Unified School District essential resources including food, clothing, personal hygiene products, tutoring, and a monthly stipend through the Destination Diploma program, in partnership with Child Crisis Arizona.
    • Support for Unhoused Students (Destination Diploma)
      Offers unhoused students in the Chandler Unified School District essential resources including food, clothing, personal hygiene products, tutoring, and a monthly stipend through the Destination Diploma program, in partnership with Child Crisis Arizona.
  • Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 3 activities
    • Teacher and School Grants
      Distributes over 100 grants annually to teachers and administrators across the Chandler Unified School District for supplemental resources, innovative technologies, and classroom enrichment, and provides scholarships for teachers to pursue advanced certifications or degrees.
    • Teacher and School Grants
      Distributes over 100 grants annually to teachers and administrators across the Chandler Unified School District for supplemental resources, innovative technologies, and classroom enrichment. Also provides scholarships for teachers to pursue advanced certifications or degrees.
    • Teacher and School Grants
      Distributes over 100 grants annually to teachers and administrators across the Chandler Unified School District for supplemental resources, innovative technologies, and classroom enrichment. Also provides scholarships for teachers to pursue advanced certifications or degrees.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 2 activities
    • Crisis Financial Assistance
      Provides immediate financial assistance to students and staff in the Chandler Unified School District during times of crisis.
    • Crisis Financial Assistance
      Provides immediate financial assistance to students and staff in the Chandler Unified School District during times of crisis.
  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 2 activities
    • Early Childhood Literacy Partnership
      Partners with Read On Chandler to ensure children in vulnerable neighborhoods enter Kindergarten with essential foundational skills, addressing the needs of nearly 10,000 children lacking these skills in specific Chandler zip codes.
    • Early Childhood Literacy Partnership
      Partners with Read On Chandler to ensure children in vulnerable neighborhoods enter Kindergarten with essential foundational skills, addressing the needs of nearly 10,000 children lacking these skills in specific Chandler zip codes.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 2 activities
    • Extracurricular Activity Financial Support
      Provides financial support of up to $100 per request for students to participate in sports or extracurricular activities, covering costs such as equipment, fees, and clothing, with priority given to students in extenuating circumstances. Funding requests are reviewed by a committee and allowed once per quarter per student.
    • Extracurricular Activity Financial Support
      Provides financial support of up to $100 per request for students to participate in sports or extracurricular activities, covering costs such as equipment, fees, and clothing, with priority given to students in extenuating circumstances. Funding requests are reviewed by a committee and allowed once per quarter per student.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • College Immersion Programs
      Offers a three-week summer immersion program in a college environment for incoming 6th graders, covering subjects like coding, robotics, and science, through the Destination College program, and a similar three-week "college" program at Chandler Gilbert Community College for fifth-grade students from six Title I schools in CUSD.
    • College Immersion Programs (Destination College)
      Offers a three-week summer immersion program in a college environment for incoming 6th graders, covering subjects like coding, robotics, and science, and a similar three-week "college" program at Chandler Gilbert Community College for fifth-grade students from six Title I schools in CUSD.
    • Destination College Immersion Programs
      Offers a three-week summer immersion program in a college environment for incoming 6th graders, covering subjects like coding, robotics, and science, and a similar three-week "college" program at Chandler Gilbert Community College for fifth-grade students from six Title I schools in CUSD.
    • Destination College Program
      Provides a three-week summer immersion program in a college environment for incoming 6th graders, covering subjects like coding, robotics, and science, and offers a three-week "college" program at Chandler Gilbert Community College for fifth-grade students from six Title I schools in CUSD.
    • Driving Possibilities Grant Program
      Delivers a five-year grant program in partnership with Toyota, which includes innovative, hands-on STEM programs, professional development for educators, and after-school and on-campus programs to promote STEM awareness and address student and family needs.
    • STEM Education Programs (Driving Possibilities Grant)
      Delivers the five-year Driving Possibilities grant in partnership with Toyota, which includes innovative, hands-on STEM programs, professional development for educators, and after-school and on-campus programs to promote STEM awareness and address student and family needs.
    • STEM Education Programs (Driving Possibilities)
      Delivers the five-year Driving Possibilities grant in partnership with Toyota, which includes innovative, hands-on STEM programs, professional development for educators, and after-school and on-campus programs to promote STEM awareness and address student and family needs.
    • STEM Education and Awareness Programs
      Delivers the five-year Driving Possibilities grant in partnership with Toyota, which includes innovative, hands-on STEM programs, professional development for educators, and after-school and on-campus programs to promote STEM awareness.
    • STEM Education and Professional Development
      Delivers the five-year Driving Possibilities grant in partnership with Toyota, which includes innovative, hands-on STEM programs, professional development for educators, and after-school and on-campus programs to promote STEM awareness.
    • Student Scholarship Programs
      Awards over $300,000 annually in scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to graduating students from Chandler Unified high schools, and offers nearly 100 donor-funded scholarships with financial awards from $500 to $3,000. This includes a competitive $1,000 IMPACT scholarship for students meeting specific service, GPA, and attendance criteria.
    • Student Scholarship Programs
      Awards over $300,000 annually in scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to graduating students from Chandler Unified high schools, including competitive IMPACT scholarships for students with community service and academic achievements, and other donor-funded scholarships from $500 to $3,000.
    • Student Scholarship Programs
      Awards over $300,000 annually in scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to graduating students from Chandler Unified high schools, and offers nearly 100 donor-funded scholarships with financial awards from $500 to $3,000. This includes a competitive $1,000 IMPACT scholarship for students meeting specific academic and service criteria.
    • Student Scholarship Programs
      Awards over $300,000 annually in scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to graduating students from Chandler Unified high schools, and offers nearly 100 donor-funded scholarships with financial awards from $500 to $3,000. This includes a competitive $1,000 IMPACT scholarship for students meeting specific service, GPA, and attendance criteria.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$799K
Contributions & grants$734K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2110%
Other revenue$65K
expenses
Total expenses$656K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$213K
Grants paid out$389K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.91M
Cash$1.74M
Investments$167K
Liabilities$45K
Net assets$1.86M
Liquid reserves34.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +25.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER HEWITT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $76K
board members · 17
  • AVERY HAYDEN — Director
  • DREW KELL — Director
  • GRENEE MARTACHO — INCOMING CHAIR
  • JAYSON PHILLIPS — Director
  • JEFF MCGEE — Director
  • JOHN ANGUIANO — MEMBER AT LARGE
  • KATY CHONG — Director
  • KORRY BRENNER — Secretary
  • KRISTEL PATTON — PAST CHAIR
  • LARRY ROTHER — Director
  • LEE KROLL — Treasurer
  • LORENZO CHAVEZ — MEMBER AT LARGE
  • MICAH MIRANDA — PAST CHAIR
  • NICK DODD — Director
  • RUDY APODACA — Director
  • VICKI POTTER — MEMBER AT LARGE
  • WILLIAM CRAWFORD III — Chairman
relationships · 49

who they work with

  • Andersen Elementary School Alumni Funder — Scholarship donor
  • Arconic Foundation Partner — Supports the Chandler Education Foundation as an Innovation Sponsor at the $25,000+ level.
  • Arizona College Prep Booster Club Funder — Scholarship donor
  • Basha High School Alumni Funder — Scholarship donor
  • Bison Scholarships Partner — Supports the Chandler Education Foundation as an Innovation Sponsor at the $25,000+ level.
  • Chandler Gilbert Community College Partner — Hosts a three-week "college" program for fifth-grade students from Title I schools in CUSD.
  • Chandler Gilbert Community College Partner — Joint initiative partner for the Destination College program
  • Chandler Historical Society Funder — Scholarship donor
  • Chandler Rotary Club Funder — Scholarship donor
  • Chandler Traditional Academy Liberty PTO Funder — Scholarship donor
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — CUSD employees submit funding requests on behalf of students and are directly involved in the activities supported by the fund.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Collaborates on both the Destination Diploma and Destination College programs
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Collaborates with CUSD, including having a district liaison on the board.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Fundraising arm serving the district.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Primary partner district; CEF serves as its fundraising arm and supports district-wide academic priorities and programs.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Primary partner organization receiving financial support and programming from the foundation.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Provides financial assistance to students and staff within the district.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Provides funding and support for various educational programs and initiatives.
  • Chandler Unified School District Partner — Provides supplemental funding for classroom resources, teacher training, and scholarships within the district.
  • Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) Partner — Champions excellence in public education for the district and provides support within it.
  • Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) Partner — Collaborates with CUSD to provide grants for classroom resources and experiences.
  • Chandler Unified School District Governing Board Partner — Includes a governing board liaison to maintain alignment with district leadership.
  • Chasse Building Team Partner — Supports the Chandler Education Foundation as an Empowerment Sponsor at the $7,500+ level.
  • Child Crisis Arizona Partner — Collaborates on the Destination Diploma program
  • Child Crisis Arizona Partner — Joined forces to empower youth through the Destination Diploma program.
  • Compadres Partner — Supports the Chandler Education Foundation as an Excellence Sponsor at the $35,000+ level.
  • Conley Elementary School PTO Funder — Scholarship donor in Honor of Howard K Conley
  • Dignity Health Funder — Generously funds the Destination Diploma program
  • Frye Elementary School Funder — Scholarship donor
  • Fulton Elementary School PTO Funder — Scholarship donor
+ 19 more