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KAIZEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 800197489 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A12 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Large ($10M-$50M) · kaizenfoundation.org
revenue
$45.6M
expenses
$42.5M
net assets
$9.1M
employees
0
program ratio
80%
filing since
2019
mission · from form 990

IMPROVE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BY CREATING A MORE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT,PROVIDING PARENTS AND STUDENTS WITH THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE AND STRIVING FOR A HIGHER ACADEMIC STANDARD

profile · synthesized from sources

Kaizen Education Foundation operates a network of charter schools in Arizona, providing K-12 education. The foundation oversees multiple elementary, junior high, and high schools, focusing on academic development for students in the state.

named programs · 17 · from sources

what they call their work

Advance U Elementary
Charter elementary school providing K-6 education in Arizona
Colegio Petite Elementary
Charter elementary school providing K-6 education in Arizona
Discover U Elementary
Charter elementary school providing K-6 education in Arizona
El Dorado High School
Charter high school providing secondary education in Arizona
Gilbert Arts Academy
Charter school offering arts-focused education from elementary through high school
Glenview College Preparatory HS
Charter high school focused on college preparatory curriculum
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Charter school providing elementary education in Arizona
Leona Connected High School
Charter high school offering connected learning and online education options
Liberty Arts Academy
Charter school with an emphasis on arts education
Maya High School
Charter high school serving students in Arizona
Mission Heights Preparatory HS
Charter high school offering college preparatory education
Quest High School
Charter high school providing secondary education in Arizona
Skyview High School
Charter high school offering comprehensive academic programs
South Pointe Elementary School
Charter elementary school serving K-6 students
South Pointe Junior High School
Charter junior high school serving middle grades
Summit High School
Charter high school providing secondary education
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy
Charter school offering K-12 education with college preparatory focus
activities · 7

what they do

direct service · 7
strategies · 4

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Charter School Network with Diverse Academic and Artistic Focuses charter_school_network unique to this org
    Kaizen Education Foundation delivers K–12 education through a network of charter schools that vary in academic and artistic emphasis, enabling tailored educational experiences aligned with community needs and student interests.
  • Operate a network of charter schools with diverse academic and artistic focuses charter_school_network unique to this org
    Kaizen Education Foundation delivers K–12 education through a decentralized network of charter schools, leveraging variety in academic and artistic programming to meet diverse student needs and community preferences.
  • Operate a network of charter schools with diverse academic and artistic focuses charter_school_network unique to this org
    Kaizen Education Foundation delivers K–12 education through a decentralized network of charter schools, each designed with unique academic or artistic specializations to serve varied community and student needs.
  • Operate a network of charter schools with diverse academic and artistic focuses charter_school_network unique to this org
    Kaizen Education Foundation delivers K–12 education through a decentralized network of charter schools, each designed with unique academic or artistic specializations to serve varied student needs and community contexts.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$45.60M
Contributions & grants$45.77M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$47K0%
Other revenue$-218K
expenses
Total expenses$42.53M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$53.69M
Cash$8.75M
Investments$2.01M
Liabilities$44.57M
Net assets$9.12M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
THEODORE FREDERICK PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0 $136K
board members · 4
  • BENJAMIN BUCHANAN — DIRECTOR
  • DR GINA CONFLITTI — Treasurer
  • JANNA WISEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA BROWN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Advance U Elementary Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Colegio Petite Elementary Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Discover U Elementary Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • El Dorado High School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Gilbert Arts Academy Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Glenview College Preparatory HS Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Havasu Preparatory Academy Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Leona Connected High School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Liberty Arts Academy Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Maya High School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Mission Heights Preparatory HS Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Quest High School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Skyview High School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • South Pointe Elementary School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • South Pointe Junior High School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Summit High School Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network
  • Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Partner — School operated under the Kaizen Education Foundation network