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GAMMA MU EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 274698031 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE S82 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · www.gmesaz.org
revenue
$44K
expenses
$69K
net assets
$148K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Gamma Mu Educational Services, Inc. has purposes and powers that shall include, but not be limited to, helping currently high achieving boys and young men in the state of Arizona to avoid, navigate or deconstruct potential barriers to their achievement of sustained professional excellence in their careers through mentoring and leadership development.

profile · synthesized from sources

GAMMA MU EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC (GMES) is an Arizona-based nonprofit focused on educational and leadership development programs for African American males and young men of color. The organization runs youth enrichment initiatives, academic outreach, and professional development seminars in the Phoenix area. GMES sustains its work through fundraising events and corporate sponsorships.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

African American Men of Arizona State University (AAMASU)
Early outreach program preparing African American males for university entrance, retention, and graduation through peer support and cultural awareness initiatives.
Kappa League Guide Right Program
Leadership development for high school-aged young men with focus on STEM, academic excellence, and cultural engagement.
Omega Youth Leadership Academy (OYLA)
Youth development program for males of color in grades 5–12, featuring academic enrichment, workshops, and community service-learning projects.
Project Alpha
Monthly leadership and mentoring program focusing on skill building, conflict management, and civic improvement projects for young men.
Provost Speaker’s Series
Professional development seminars held at Grand Canyon University, covering careers in medicine, law, engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 8 activities
    • Kappa League Guide Right Program
      Operates the Kappa League Guide Right Program to develop leadership in high school-aged young men, with a focus on STEM, academic excellence, responsibilities of manhood, and engagement with history, culture, and community.
    • Kappa League Guide Right Program
      Develops leadership talents in high school-aged young men, with a focus on STEM, academic excellence, responsibilities of manhood, and appreciation of history, culture, and community engagement.
    • Kappa League Guide Right Program
      Develops leadership talents in high school-aged young men, focusing on STEM, academic excellence, responsibilities of manhood, and appreciation of history, culture, and community engagement.
    • Omega Youth Leadership Academy (OYLA)
      Provides academic enrichment for males of color in grades 5-12 through bi-weekly interactive seminars, workshops, and youth-designed community service-learning projects.
    • Omega Youth Leadership Academy (OYLA)
      Runs the Omega Youth Leadership Academy, a youth development program for males of color in grades 5–12, offering academic enrichment through bi-weekly seminars, workshops, and youth-led community service-learning projects.
    • Project Alpha
      Offers a leadership development and mentoring program for young men with monthly interactive sessions on skill building, problem solving, conflict management, social skills, cultural awareness, and civic improvement projects.
    • Project Alpha
      Offers a leadership development and mentoring program for young men through monthly interactive sessions on skill building, problem solving, conflict management, social skills, cultural awareness, and civic improvement projects.
    • Project Alpha
      Implements Project Alpha, a leadership development and mentoring program for young men featuring monthly interactive sessions on skill building, conflict management, social and cultural awareness, and civic improvement projects.
  • College and Career Readiness Coaching 3 activities
    • African American Men of Arizona State University (AAMASU) Program
      Prepares African American males for university entrance, retention, and graduation through peer support, cultural awareness programs, and exposure to educational and professional relationships.
    • African American Men of Arizona State University (AAMASU) Program
      Prepares African American males for university entrance, retention, and graduation by providing peer support, cultural awareness programs, and exposure to educational and professional relationships.
    • African American Men of Arizona State University (AAMASU) program
      Operates the AAMASU program to prepare African American males for university entrance, retention, and graduation through peer support, cultural awareness initiatives, and connections to educational and professional networks.
  • Educational Seminar Hosting 3 activities
    • Provost Speaker’s Series
      Offers career and professional development seminars four times per academic year at Grand Canyon University, focusing on careers in medicine, law, engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship.
    • Provost Speaker’s Series
      Presents career and professional development seminars four times per academic year at Grand Canyon University, focusing on careers in medicine, law, engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship.
    • Provost Speaker’s Series
      Hosts the Provost Speaker’s Series, which presents career and professional development seminars four times per academic year at Grand Canyon University, focusing on careers in medicine, law, engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 2 activities
    • Annual fundraising golf tournament and luncheon
      Hosts an annual fundraising golf tournament and luncheon to support organizational programs, with the 14th edition scheduled for April 18, 2026.
    • Fundraising Golf Tournament and Luncheon
      Hosts an annual golf tournament and luncheon to raise funds for its programs, with the 14th annual event scheduled for April 18, 2026.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$148K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -45.1%
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • Arizona State University Partner — Engages in early outreach initiatives to prepare African American males for university entrance, retention and graduation through the AAMASU program.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Ascend Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Blue Cross Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Body By Leverett Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Federated Insurance Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Fennemore Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Geotek Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Presents career and professional development seminars four times per academic year at the university through the Provost Speaker’s Series.
  • Great Clips Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Jaguar Land Rover Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Lavidge Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Omega Psi Phi Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Papago Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the annual fundraising golf tournament and luncheon.
  • San Tan Ford Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Tutoring, LLC Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • VISP Group Partner — Listed as a sponsor.
  • Zelle Partner — Listed as a sponsor.