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FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - PHOENIX

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 874244522 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · friendsphoenix.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$423K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP FOR YOUTH FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the Children - Phoenix is an operational nonprofit that provides long-term, professional mentoring to children facing significant adversity. The organization commits to mentoring youth from kindergarten through high school graduation, focusing on building sustained, nurturing relationships to foster social and emotional development. They operate in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of a national network.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Core Assets Development
Focuses on developing nine research-based qualities in youth, including Growth Mindset, Belonging, Hope, Problem Solving, Perseverance & Grit, Self Management, Self Determination, Find Your Spark, and Positive Relationship Building.
Generational Change Model
A long-term professional mentoring program that selects children ages 4-6 facing adversity, hires and trains full-time paid mentors ("Friends"), commits for 12+ years, and provides individualized, relationship-based support in school, at home, and in the community.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Logistical and Wellness Support for Student Activities 6 activities
    • Logistical Support for Youth Participation
      Provides essential logistical support to ensure youth can participate in programs and activities, including transportation for those whose families lack vehicles, and coordination of necessary equipment and snacks.
    • Logistical Support for Youth Participation
      Provides essential logistical support for youth to participate in programs and events, including transportation, necessary equipment (e.g., gloves), and snacks.
    • Logistical and material support coordination
      Coordinates with staff and caregivers to ensure children have necessary equipment (e.g., gloves) and provides snacks during activities.
    • Logistical and material support for youth activities
      Coordinates with staff and caregivers to ensure children have necessary equipment (e.g., gloves) and provides snacks during events.
    • Support Services for Youth Participation
      Provides essential support services to ensure youth can participate in programs and activities, including transportation for events and ensuring children have necessary equipment and snacks.
    • Youth Event Coordination and Support
      Coordinates and supports youth participation in various events, including providing transportation, necessary equipment, and snacks, and facilitating access to special camps through scholarships.
  • Youth Mentorship and Trail Resource Development 6 activities
    • Professional Mentoring Program
      Provides daily coaching and encouragement to youth through professional mentors, known as Friends, offering long-term support and guidance.
    • Professional Mentoring Program
      Provides daily coaching and encouragement to youth through professional mentors, referred to as Friends, offering long-term, consistent support.
    • Professional Mentoring Program
      Provides daily coaching and encouragement to youth through professional mentors, referred to as Friends, offering consistent support and guidance.
    • Professional Mentoring for Youth
      Provides daily coaching and encouragement to youth through professional mentors, known as Friends, with programming that includes support for younger siblings of current participants.
    • Youth mentoring through professional "Friends"
      Provides daily coaching and encouragement to youth through salaried, professional mentors known as Friends, who maintain long-term relationships with participants.
    • Youth mentoring through professional Friends
      Provides daily coaching and encouragement to youth through long-term relationships with professional mentors known as Friends, who support participants consistently over time.
  • Youth Sports Leagues and Equipment Access 5 activities
    • Organized recreational programming
      Organizes ongoing recreational activities such as flag football and provides sports equipment for activities like baseball to promote engagement and physical development.
    • Organized recreational programming for youth
      Organizes ongoing recreational activities such as flag football and provides sports equipment for activities like baseball.
    • Organizing Recreational Activities
      Organizes ongoing recreational activities for youth, such as flag football, and provides equipment for sports like baseball.
    • Youth Programming and Activities
      Organizes and provides various programs and recreational activities for youth, including younger siblings of participants, such as flag football and baseball, and facilitates attendance at special events like sports camps through scholarships and coordination.
    • Youth Programming and Activities
      Organizes and provides various programming and recreational activities for youth, including younger siblings of current participants, such as flag football and baseball, and facilitates attendance at special events like sports camps by providing scholarships and coordination.
  • Youth Program Volunteer Engagement 5 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to support youth and families, primarily through assistance at events.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to provide event-based support for youth and families.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to support youth and families, primarily through event-based assistance.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to support youth and families, primarily through event-based assistance.
    • Volunteer engagement for event-based support
      Engages volunteers to assist youth and families during events, expanding capacity for program delivery and community involvement.
  • Youth and Community Transportation Services 2 activities
    • Transportation support for program participation
      Provides transportation for youth to attend events, including direct personal transport for those whose families lack vehicles.
    • Transportation support for youth
      Provides transportation for youth to attend events, including direct personal transport by staff for families lacking vehicles.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 1 activity
    • Coordination of youth enrichment opportunities
      Facilitates access to specialized youth programs such as the Corbin Carroll Pro Camp by securing donated scholarships and managing logistics for participation.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Coordination of youth access to enrichment opportunities
      Facilitates youth participation in external programs such as the Corbin Carroll Pro Camp through scholarship coordination and logistical support.
    • Youth Programming and Activities
      Organizes and provides various programs and recreational activities for youth, including younger siblings of participants, and facilitates access to external events through scholarships and coordination.
    • Youth program expansion to siblings
      Extends programming to younger siblings of current participants, ensuring broader family engagement and early access to support services.
    • Youth program expansion to siblings of participants
      Extends programming to younger siblings of current participants, broadening the reach of mentorship and support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.75M
Contributions & grants$1.75M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$423K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$173K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$518K
Investments$0
Liabilities$33K
Net assets$1.33M
Liquid reserves14.7 mo
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 8
  • ABBY WEAST — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN VAN DENBURGH — TREASURER
  • GREG GOODWIN — VICE CHAIR
  • JULIE WECHSLER — CHAIR
  • LETICIA BRENTANO — BOARD MEMBER
  • SABINA LOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • SALLY GNIRK — BOARD MEMBER
  • SAM LEYVAS — SECRETARY
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Corbin Carroll Partner — Collaborated to provide a pro baseball camp experience for youth.
  • Eric Manoa Partner — Mission Coordinator responsible for coordinating volunteer engagement.
  • Friends of the Children Network — Part of a national network of Friends of the Children chapters.
  • Harvard Business School Association of Oregon Partner — Conducted a study showing the return on investment for the organization's model.
  • Mountain Pointe High School Partner — Hosted the Corbin Carroll Pro Camp for youth.
  • New York University Partner — Researchers from New York University are running an ongoing longitudinal randomized-controlled trial focused on the organization's mentoring model.
  • University of Washington Partner — Researchers from the University of Washington are running an ongoing longitudinal randomized-controlled trial focused on the organization's mentoring model.