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DAS FOUNDATION INC

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 474320908 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S43 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · www.dasfoundationaz.org
revenue
$44K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$29K
employees
program ratio
76%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

We accelerate the creation and growth of Hispanic small businesses facing disadvantages by providing equitable access to education, resources, and social capital, in Spanish.

profile · synthesized from sources

DAS FOUNDATION INC is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, that supports small business owners through education and business transformation programs. It offers workshops, courses, and mentorship focused on financial literacy, operations, leadership, and growth strategies, primarily in Spanish. The organization targets established small businesses in Arizona with the goal of improving their scalability and long-term success.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $19K
    As part of our business courses and workshops we impacted over 300 small businesses with 150 small businesses attending our expo forum to gain access to tools and networking for their business, and in our business fundamentals class and workshop 150 small businesses engaged in direct instruction to learn how to grow their business.
  2. #2 $17K
    In 2022 We conducted a radio program called Economia y tu Vida to bring business concepts to a wider audience. Every week, we would host business experts and discuss topics critical to help small business owners succeed.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

CRECE+ Business Transformation Program
8-month program for small business owners divided into three phases: Learn and Evaluate (training in finance, operations, customer service, technology, team development, and leadership), Design Your Plan (goal setting and personalized action planning with mentorship), and Implement and Measure (execution with ongoing support and tools to achieve measurable results).
Financial Literacy Education
Programs providing access to financial literacy training for small business owners, with a focus on practical knowledge and tools to improve business decision-making.
Lunch with Purpose Workshops
Free short-format workshops covering topics such as service quality, brand voice, mental health, and effective marketing, offered as part of the Navigating Through Times of Uncertainty series.
activities · 7

what they do

direct service · 4
  • Business Transformation Program for Small Business Owners Small Business Capacity Building Program
    Offers an 8-month hands-on program that includes workshops, self-assessments, personalized mentorship, and implementation support to improve business finances, operations, leadership, and vision for small business owners. The program is made accessible through external funding support.
  • Business transformation program for small business owners Small Business Capacity Building Program
    Offers an 8-month program that includes hands-on workshops, self-assessments, personalized mentorship, and implementation support to improve business finances, operations, leadership, and vision. The program is made accessible through external funding support.
  • Business transformation program for small business owners Small Business Capacity Building Program
    Offers an 8-month program that includes hands-on workshops, personalized mentorship, and implementation support to transform business finances, operations, leadership, and vision; made accessible through external funding support.
  • Small Business Resource Communication Member Newsletter & Magazine Distribution
    Distributes a monthly newsletter featuring upcoming events, community events, and small business resources to support ongoing business development and engagement.
capacity building · 3
  • Financial Literacy Education and Workshops
    Provides financial literacy education to individuals and delivers workshops on topics including financial statements and basic business insurance coverage, reaching over 8,000 individuals and hundreds of small business owners.
  • Financial literacy education and small business workshops Financial Literacy Education & Coaching
    Provides financial literacy education to over 8,000 individuals and delivers workshops on topics including financial statements and basic business insurance; also distributes a monthly newsletter with small business resources and events.
  • Financial literacy education and workshops Financial Literacy Education & Coaching
    Provided financial literacy education to over 8,000 individuals and delivered workshops on financial statements and basic business insurance coverage to hundreds of small business owners.
strategies · 8

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.

  • Community information outreach via newsletter community_information_outreach unique to this org
    Shares timely information about small business resources and events through a monthly newsletter to strengthen community engagement and resource access.
  • Community outreach through small business resource communication community_information_outreach unique to this org
    Engages the small business community by regularly sharing information on resources and events via a monthly newsletter to improve awareness and access to support.
  • Phased Business Transformation with Mentorship phased_business_transformation unique to this org
    DAS FOUNDATION INC employs a phased approach that integrates training, strategic planning, and implementation, complemented by mentorship, to facilitate comprehensive business transformation and growth. This structured model ensures businesses can learn, evaluate, design, implement, and measure their progress effectively.
  • Phased business transformation model with mentorship phased business transformation unique to this org
    A structured, multi-phase approach that guides small business owners through training, strategic planning, and implementation, supported by mentorship to ensure sustainable business transformation.
  • Phased business transformation model with mentorship phased_business_transformation unique to this org
    A structured, multi-phase approach that combines training, strategic planning, and implementation supported by mentorship to drive sustainable business transformation and growth.
  • Spanish-Language Entrepreneurial Education spanish_language_education unique to this org
    DAS FOUNDATION INC provides entrepreneurial education specifically in Spanish to support and empower Hispanic small business owners, addressing language barriers and cultural contexts to foster business success within this community.
  • Spanish-language entrepreneurial education for Hispanic business owners Spanish-language financial literacy education unique to this org
    Delivers financial literacy and entrepreneurial education in Spanish to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of Hispanic small business owners, increasing accessibility and relevance.
  • Spanish-language financial and entrepreneurial education for Hispanic entrepreneurs spanish_language_financial_literacy unique to this org
    Delivers culturally relevant entrepreneurial education in Spanish to increase access and effectiveness for Hispanic small business owners.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$91K210%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$4
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$29K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +74.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Facilitated funding from Vanguard to support the CRECE+ program.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to share organizational updates and engage audience
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform used to share organizational updates and engage audience
  • LinkedIn Partner — Professional network used to share organizational updates and engage audience
  • Vanguard Partner — Supported the CRECE+ program through funding via the Arizona Community Foundation.