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EDUCARE ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 261778287 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.educarearizona.org
revenue
$285K
expenses
$521K
net assets
$7.7M
employees
0
volunteers
70
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

EDUCARE ARIZONA'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE VULNERABLE YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND HEALTH CARE WHILE ALSO WORKING TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICE AND POLICY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Educare Arizona is a nonprofit organization providing high-quality early childhood education and family support services to vulnerable young children and their families in Phoenix, Arizona. The program focuses on preparing children from birth to five years for success in school and life through evidence-based practices and a comprehensive approach that includes health care and family 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 $30K
    JOURNEY THROUGH BOOKS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ESSENTIAL CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS IN SUSTAINING A STRONG LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN IN CLASSROOMS AND AT THE CENTER.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Educare Program
Offers a cutting-edge preschool program focusing on cognitive, social, and emotional development through evidence-based practices and family involvement.
Onsite Healthcare
Offers medical, dental, and behavioral health services to children and families through the Balsz Educare Arizona Center for Health.
Parent Resource Library
Provides resources and support for parents to enhance their children's education and development.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Early Childhood Educator Training & Coaching 2 activities
    • Early childhood teacher training and workforce development
      Trains early childhood development teacher candidates through the Child Development Associate Program, having trained over 330 candidates since 2012.
    • Early childhood teacher training and workforce development
      Trains early childhood development teacher candidates through the Child Development Associate Program, having trained over 330 individuals since 2012.
  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 2 activities
    • Full-day, year-round early childhood education program
      Operates a full-day, year-round early childhood education program serving 191 children from birth to age five, including 80 toddlers across ten toddler classrooms and 102 preschool children across six classrooms, with low staff-to-child ratios and small class sizes.
    • Full-day, year-round early childhood education program
      Operates a full-day, year-round early childhood education program serving 191 children from birth to age five, including 80 toddlers across ten classrooms and 102 preschool children across six classrooms, with low staff-to-child ratios and small class sizes.
  • Supervised Family Visitation Services 2 activities
    • Onsite health clinic operation
      Operates an onsite health clinic, the Balsz Educare Arizona Center for Health (BEACH), to support the health needs of enrolled children and their families.
    • Onsite health clinic operation
      Operates an on-site health clinic called the Balsz Educare Arizona Center for Health (BEACH) to support the health needs of enrolled children and families.
  • Civic Education & Leadership Training 2 activities
    • Policy advocacy and staff engagement in policy influence
      Integrates advocacy into organizational culture by providing staff at all levels opportunities to learn, engage, and participate in policy influence activities.
    • Policy advocacy and staff engagement in systems change
      Integrates advocacy into organizational culture by providing staff at all levels with opportunities to learn, engage, and participate in policy influence activities.
  • Farmers Market Food Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Nutrition access and food education programs
      Operates a school vegetable garden that provides tasting opportunities and hosts a student-run “Farmers’ Market”; also hosts a weekly mobile market offering fresh fruits and vegetables, accepting SNAP, cash, and card payments.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Family support and enrollment assistance
      Provides on-site family support services and assigns Family Support Specialists to assist families in completing applications; maintains an interest list for families in the Balsz School District and places children on an official waiting list upon submission of required documentation.
    • Family support and enrollment assistance
      Provides on-site family support services and assigns Family Support Specialists to assist families in completing the application process, maintains an interest list for families in the Balsz School District, and places children on an official waiting list upon submission of required documentation.
    • Nutrition access and food education initiatives
      Operates a weekly mobile market that provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables, accepting SNAP, cash, and card payments, and runs a school vegetable garden that offers tasting opportunities and hosts a student-run “Farmers’ Market” for harvested produce.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$285K
Contributions & grants$282K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$521K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$7.70M
Cash$282K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$7.70M
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GINGER WARD DIRECTOR/SWHD CEO 2 $233K
JEANETTE RAMOS CFO 1 $176K
OMAR SAIF TREASURER 5 $123K
board members · 8
  • CHRISTINE NOWACZYK — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER THOMAS — SECRETARY
  • DENISE ANDRIELLO-HIGGINS — DIRECTOR
  • DR ARLENE KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGE BARNES — DIRECTOR
  • JENNY MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • JESSIE RASMUSSEN — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN RAMOS — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 40

who they work with

  • Administration for Children and Families Funder — Website supported by Grant Number 09CH012388 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with garden interns from Arizona State University in the school’s vegetable garden program.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Formed a partnership with Educare Arizona.
  • Balsz Elementary School District Partner — Collaborates with Educare Arizona to support early childhood education and narrow the achievement gap.
  • Balsz Elementary School District Partner — Dr. George Barnes is Superintendent of Balsz Elementary School District
  • Balsz School District Partner — Founding collaborator of Educare Arizona; the campus is located within this district.
  • Buffett Early Childhood Fund Funder — Provides financial support to Educare Arizona as part of its mission to advance early childhood development and equity.
  • Buffett Early Childhood Fund Partner — Jessie Rasmussen is President of Buffett Early Childhood Fund
  • Buffett Early Childhood Fund Partner — Joined forces with the Ounce of Prevention Fund to open schools across the country; also a founding collaborator of Educare Arizona.
  • Buffett Early Childhood Fund Partner — President of Buffett Early Childhood Fund provides endorsement and support for Educare Arizona's mission and model.
  • Educare Network — Member of the national Educare network of schools.
  • Educare Network Network — Member of the national Educare Network
  • Ibis Foundation of Arizona Funder — Supports Educare Arizona through grantmaking focused on health and education equity.
  • Ibis Foundation of Arizona Partner — Denise Higgins is Vice President of Ibis Foundation of Arizona
  • Ibis Foundation of Arizona Partner — Founding collaborator of Educare Arizona and led the establishment of the onsite health clinic.
  • Irving Harris Foundation Funder — Funded the first Educare school in Chicago.
  • Mountain Park Health Center Partner — Dorothy Garcia is Director of Operations for the East Valley Clinics at Mountain Park Health Center
  • Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) Partner — Partners with BEACH to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
  • Office of Head Start Funder — Website supported by Grant Number 09CH012388 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families.
  • Office of Head Start Government — Provides grant funding to support the Educare Arizona website and programs.
  • Ounce of Prevention Fund Funder — Funded the first Educare school in Chicago.
  • Perkins Coie Partner — Board Secretary Christopher Thomas is a partner at Perkins Coie
  • Scottsdale Healthcare Partner — Formed a partnership with Educare Arizona.
  • Southwest Human Development Partner — Collaborates with Educare Arizona as a major early childhood services provider in Arizona.
  • Southwest Human Development Partner — Founding collaborator and program provider for Educare Arizona.
  • Southwest Human Development Partner — Ginger Ward is Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Human Development
  • Southwest Human Development Partner — Operates the Head Start or Early Head Start interest line used for initial screening of families interested in Educare Arizona.
  • Southwest Human Development Partner — Provides programming at Educare Arizona's facility as a partner organization.
  • Southwest Human Development Partner — Provides programming for Educare Arizona, described as one of the country's premier providers of early childhood services.
  • Steve Nash Foundation Funder — Provides funding to support underserved children’s health, education, and development in Arizona.
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