named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
High School Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to high school students enrolled in EVIT programs to cover registration fees, books, supplies, tools, lab fees, and uniforms.
Tools for Success
Provides financial assistance for tools and other necessary items to students enrolled in specific EVIT programs, based on financial need and teacher recommendation.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 2 activities
- Accept planned giftsAccepts planned gifts to provide enduring resources for scholarships, essential tools, and career opportunities for EVIT students.
- Accept planned giftsAccepts planned gifts to provide enduring resources for scholarships, essential tools, and career opportunities for EVIT students.
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School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 2 activities
- Fundraise through annual breakfast eventsOrganizes an Annual Breakfast event to raise funds for student success, which has raised over $270,000 for scholarships and brought together over 225 attendees.
- Fundraise through annual breakfast eventsOrganizes an Annual Breakfast event to raise funds for student success, bringing together supporters, partners, educators, and community leaders. The event raised $320,000 for the 2024/2025 school season and over $270,000 for scholarships, with over 225 attendees at its largest event.
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Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 2 activities
- Provide essential tools and equipmentProvides essential tools and equipment to EVIT high school students to support their transition into the workforce, allocating 15% of its distribution to this "Tools for Success" program.
- Provide essential tools and equipment to studentsProvides essential tools and equipment to EVIT high school students to support their transition into the workforce. This is supported through the "Tools for Success" program, which receives 15% of the organization's distribution.
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Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships 2 activities
- Provide student scholarshipsProvides scholarships to high school students to cover program fees, essential supplies, and other costs associated with attending EVIT Programs, removing financial barriers to accessing career and technical education. The organization awarded 1,326 scholarships for the 2024/2025 school season and 1,935 scholarships for the 2025/2026 school season.
- Provide student scholarshipsProvides scholarships to high school students to remove financial barriers to accessing career and technical education, covering program fees, essential supplies, and other associated costs. The organization awarded 1,326 scholarships for the 2024/2025 school season and 1,935 scholarships for the 2025/2026 school season.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$318K
Contributions & grants$197K62%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$123K39%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$68K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.11M
Cash$149K
Investments$876K
Liabilities$196
Net assets$1.11M
Liquid reserves113.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +112.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 9
- CURT KRIZAN — CHAIR
- DENNY BROWN — VICE CHAIR
- FRANKI BUCKMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GIOVANNI BRISENO — BOARD MEMBER
- JO WILSON — SECRETARY
- JOE ZAVISLAK — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN HUGHES — BOARD MEMBER
- LARRY CHRISTIANSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- THOM MAHER — TREASURER
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Arizona Automobile Dealers Association Partner — Keynote speaker Michael Terrey highlighted why business must champion career and technical education.
- EVIT Partner — Provides career and technical education programs to students who receive tools through the Foundation's support.
- EVIT Partner — Provides financial assistance for expenses associated with attending EVIT Programs.
- EVIT Partner — Supports students attending EVIT for hands-on training, skills, and certifications.
- EVIT's administration Partner — Partners to streamline the scholarship process and increase reach
- East Valley Institute of Technology Partner — Provides support for students at EVIT
- FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION Partner — Group of partners supporting EVIT students through scholarship funding.
- Scottsdale Rotary Partner — Provides continued support for student scholarships that reduce financial barriers and expand opportunities for EVIT students.
- State of Arizona Government — Recognized as a Qualifying Charitable Organization under ARS 43-1088 for state tax credit eligibility.
- Sunstate Equipment Partner — Continues to support EVIT student scholarships and helps more students move toward rewarding careers in the trades.
- TMBPartners Partner — Offers continued support and advocacy that helps EVIT students access scholarships and advance toward their career goals.