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ARIZONA CENTER FOR AFTERSCHOOL
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 861009220 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B60 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azafterschool.org
revenue
$603K
expenses
$423K
net assets
$849K
employees
4
volunteers
15
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR AFTERSCHOOL EXCELLENCE IS DEDICATED TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) is a statewide advocate and resource for promoting high-quality, affordable out-of-school time programs essential for the positive development of Arizona's youth. The organization focuses on professional development, advocacy, and capacity building within the out-of-school time community to enhance learning opportunities for children and youth across Arizona.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence
Recognizes and celebrates leaders in out-of-school time programming at an annual awards luncheon.
Out-of-School Time Professional Development Conference
Sponsors an annual conference for out-of-school time staff and administrators to share best practices and new curriculum.
Pathway to Accreditation
Supports programs in navigating the accreditation process to enhance quality and sustainability.
activities · 13 groups

what they do

  • Out-of-School Time Program Advocacy & Quality Standards 13 activities
    • Advocate for legislative support of afterschool programs
      Recognizes Arizona legislators who sign the Arizona Out-of-School Time Pledge and advocates for policies that expand access to affordable, high-quality out-of-school time programs at local, state, and federal levels.
    • Advocate for out-of-school time programming
      Leads public discourse on the value of out-of-school time programming, advocates for increased public and private investment, and supports local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives to expand, afford, and make accessible quality out-of-school time programs. This includes recognizing legislators who support out-of-school time programming.
    • Advocate for out-of-school time programming
      Leads public discourse on the value of out-of-school time programming, advocates for increased public and private investment, and supports local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives to expand, afford, and make accessible quality out-of-school time programs. This includes recognizing legislators who support out-of-school time programming.
    • Advocate for policy support and investment in afterschool programs
      Leads public advocacy efforts to promote the value of out-of-school time programming, supports legislative initiatives for expanded access and affordability, and recognizes policymakers who sign the Arizona Out-of-School Time Pledge.
    • Develop and advocate for statewide quality standards
      Assists in developing and advocating for statewide quality standards and assessment methods for out-of-school time programs.
    • Develop and advocate for statewide quality standards
      Assists in developing and advocating for statewide quality standards and assessment methods for out-of-school time programs.
    • Enhance public awareness of out-of-school time programs
      Increases communication and awareness about the role and impact of out-of-school time programming through media, workshops, meetings, and summits.
    • Increase awareness of out-of-school time programming
      Increases communication and awareness about the role of out-of-school time programming through media, meetings, workshops, and summits, and organizes events like Lights On Afterschool.
    • Increase awareness of out-of-school time programming
      Increases communication and awareness about the role of out-of-school time programming through media, meetings, workshops, summits, and events like Lights On Afterschool.
    • Increase awareness of out-of-school time programming
      Increases communication and awareness about the role of out-of-school time programming through media, meetings, workshops, and summits, and organizes events like Lights On Afterschool.
    • Lead public advocacy and investment campaigns
      Leads public discourse on the value of out-of-school time programming and advocates for increased public and private investment in proven practices.
    • Organize Lights On Afterschool events
      Coordinates the annual Lights On Afterschool event to raise visibility and celebrate out-of-school time programs across Arizona.
    • Promote statewide quality standards and assessment
      Leads efforts to develop and advocate for statewide quality standards and assessment methods for out-of-school time programs.
  • Curriculum-Specific Teacher Training 5 activities
    • Disseminate information and best practices
      Acts as a centralized resource hub for afterschool programs by sharing best practices, curricula, research, and professional development opportunities to improve child academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
    • Operate as a centralized resource and information hub
      Serves as a central point of contact for afterschool resources, including best practices, curricula, research, and professional development opportunities focused on child academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
    • Provide information and resources for out-of-school time programming
      Serves as a centralized point of contact for information and resources, including professional development opportunities, best practices, programs, curriculum, and research related to child academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
    • Provide resources and information for out-of-school time programming
      Serves as a centralized point of contact for information and resources, including professional development opportunities, best practices, programs, curriculum, and research related to child academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
    • Serve as a resource center for out-of-school time information
      Serves as a centralized point of contact for information and resources, including professional development opportunities, best practices, programs, curriculum, and research related to child academic, social, and emotional outcomes.
  • Early Childhood Educator Training & Coaching 4 activities
    • Deliver technical assistance and capacity-building support
      Provides tailored technical assistance, professional development, and guidance to afterschool programs across Arizona to strengthen sustainability, meet quality standards, and access enhanced reimbursement rates through DES contracts.
    • Deliver technical assistance and quality improvement support
      Provides tailored technical assistance, professional development, and guidance to afterschool programs across Arizona to achieve accreditation, meet quality standards, and qualify for enhanced reimbursements through DES contracts.
    • Provide technical assistance and professional development for afterschool programs
      Supports afterschool programs across Arizona by providing tailored technical assistance, professional development, and guidance on accreditation, sustainability, quality standards, and eligibility for enhanced quality rate reimbursements through DES contracts.
    • Provide technical assistance and professional development for afterschool programs
      Supports afterschool programs across Arizona by providing tailored technical assistance, professional development, and guidance on navigating accreditation, strengthening sustainability, meeting quality standards, and eligibility for enhanced quality rate reimbursements through DES contracts.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 4 activities
    • Host annual awards for out-of-school time professionals
      Recognizes excellence in the field through an annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence luncheon honoring professional and educational leaders.
    • Recognize leadership in the afterschool field
      Honors outstanding professionals and leaders in out-of-school time programming through the annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence luncheon.
    • Recognize out-of-school time leaders
      Recognizes out-of-school time professional and educational leaders at an annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence luncheon.
    • Recognize out-of-school time leaders
      Recognizes out-of-school time professional and educational leaders at an annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence luncheon.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 4 activities
    • Host annual professional development conferences
      Hosts the annual "School's Out, Make It Count Conference" and sponsors an annual statewide Out-of-School Time Professional Development Conference for staff and administrators.
    • Host annual professional development conferences
      Organizes the annual "School's Out, Make It Count Conference" and the statewide Out-of-School Time Professional Development Conference to support staff and administrators in the afterschool field.
    • Host annual professional development conferences and events
      Organizes the annual "School's Out, Make It Count Conference" and the statewide Out-of-School Time Professional Development Conference, providing training and networking opportunities for afterschool staff and administrators across Arizona.
    • Host the annual School's Out, Make It Count Conference
      Organizes and hosts the annual "School's Out, Make It Count Conference" to provide professional development for afterschool staff and administrators.
  • Professional Certification & Education Discounts 4 activities
    • Offer free membership with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA)
      Offers free membership with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to enable individuals to join national networks.
    • Offer free membership with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA)
      Offers free membership with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to enable individuals to join national networks.
    • Provide free professional association memberships
      Offers free membership in the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to individuals, enabling access to national networks and professional resources.
    • Provide free professional membership access
      Offers free membership with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to individuals, enabling participation in national networks and professional development opportunities.
  • Parent & Caregiver Leadership Development 3 activities
    • Conduct research on afterschool programs
      Produces research reports on afterschool programs and their impact.
    • Conduct research on afterschool programs
      Produces research reports on afterschool programs and their impact.
    • Produce research on afterschool program impacts
      Conducts and publishes research reports evaluating the effectiveness and outcomes of afterschool programs.
  • STEM Competition & Robotics Programs 2 activities
    • Organize STEM Saturdays programs
      Organizes STEM Saturdays programs to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math activities.
    • Organize STEM Saturdays programs
      Organizes STEM Saturdays programs to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math activities.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
    • Organize volunteer opportunities
      Organizes volunteer opportunities for individuals to support its events or programs.
    • Organize volunteer opportunities
      Organizes volunteer opportunities for individuals to support its events or programs.
  • Mobile STEM Education Labs 1 activity
    • Deliver direct STEM engagement programs
      Runs STEM Saturdays programs to actively engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math learning experiences.
  • Sponsorship & Brand Exposure Services 1 activity
    • Facilitate sponsor engagement and recognition
      Offers customized sponsorship packages and recognition opportunities, including logo placement and attendee engagement at conferences and workshops, to support outreach and marketing initiatives.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 1 activity
    • Organize Lights On Afterschool and volunteer engagement events
      Coordinates the annual Lights On Afterschool event and organizes volunteer opportunities to support outreach and programming efforts.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Deliver direct STEM and enrichment programming for students
      Runs STEM Saturdays programs to actively engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$603K
Contributions & grants$567K94%
Program service revenue$36K6%
Investment income$850%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$423K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$274K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.67M
Cash$1.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$826K
Net assets$849K
Liquid reserves41.2 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +45.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
COURTNEY SULLIVAN EXECUTIVE DI 40 $115K
board members · 8
  • AMY FLYNN — BOARD SECRET
  • CYNTHIA GARCIA — DIRECTOR
  • EVA HARLOW — BOARD PRESID
  • GLORIA MCGINTY — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE EUBER — DIRECTOR
  • KARI TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
  • LISA MURPHY — BOARD TREASU
  • RAYMOND GEE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation Partner — Julie Euber is an alumna of the American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and a member of its Leadership Council.
  • Arizona Legislature Government — Members of the 53rd Arizona Legislature signed the Arizona Out-of-School Time Pledge.
  • Arizona Natural History Museum Foundation Partner — Julie Euber serves as a board member of the Arizona Natural History Museum Foundation.
  • Birdability Partner — Julie Euber serves as treasurer of Birdability.
  • City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department Partner — Manny Padia, Recreation Administrator for the City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department, serves on the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • City of Tempe Kid Zone Partner — Cynthia Garcia, Human Services Supervisor for the City of Tempe Kid Zone, serves on the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • GCON, Inc. Partner — Lisa Murphy, Accounting and Human Resources Director at GCON, Inc., serves as Treasurer of the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • Good Works Grant Writing Partner — Bethany Taylor, President of Good Works Grant Writing, serves on the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth Partner — Brian Carrico, Director of Programs at ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth, serves on the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • Mesa Convention Center Partner — Venue host for the annual conference
  • National AfterSchool Association Network — Arizona Affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association (NAA).
  • National AfterSchool Association (NAA) Partner — Offers free membership with NAA through AzCASE.
  • Pima County JTED Governing Board Partner — Ruth Solomon, President of the Pima County JTED Governing Board, is an Emeritus Board Member of the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence.
  • Read Better Be Better Partner — Kari Taylor, Program Coordinator for Schools at Read Better Be Better, serves on the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • SARSEF Partner — Julie Euber, CEO of SARSEF, serves as President of the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS AND EXHIBITORS Partner — Collaborates with sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors to support its initiatives and events.
  • Snell and Wilmer Partner — Stephen Wright, Attorney at Snell and Wilmer, serves on the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.
  • The Education Coalition Partner — JoAnne Hilde, Facilitator at The Education Coalition, is an Emeritus Board Member of the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence.
  • Wells Fargo Partner — Amy Flynn, Assistant Vice President of Technology Continuity and Resiliency at Wells Fargo, serves as Secretary of the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence board.