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MENTORKIDS USA
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860865368 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · mentorkidsusa.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$958K
net assets
$982K
employees
76
volunteers
176
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

MENTORKIDS USA IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION THAT EQUIPS AND EMPOWERS YOUTH IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE PHOENIX AREA TO BECOME TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS IN THEIR LIVES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, ALLOWING THOSE YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE OFFER SUPPORT IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS.

profile · synthesized from sources

MentorKids USA is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that provides mentoring and leadership development programs for K-12 students in high-risk neighborhoods. Through its Promise Neighborhood model, it offers academic support, community engagement, and opportunities for youth to become mentors themselves, fostering a cycle of leadership and empowerment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $230K
    SOUTH PHOENIX PROMISE NEIGHBORHOODLOCATED NEAR 32ND ST AND BROADWAY RD., OUR SOUTH PHOENIX PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM YOUTH PROGRAMS INVOLVED OVER 50 CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 WITH A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. KEY RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE 90% OF STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A READING ACTIVITY FOR 10-20 MINUTES A DAY. 95% OF STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE HOMEWORK WEEKLY. 70% OF STUDENTS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD READING. 95% OF STUDENTS WILL SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE ILEAD PROGRAM PROVIDES UNDER-REPRESENTED AND AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH (ILEADERS) WITH ONE-TO-ONE AND GROUP MENTORING, WORK READINESS, LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. A DISTINGUISHING PROGRAM FEATURE IS THAT ALL ILEADERS ARE PROVIDED PART-TIME, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AS TUTORS AND MENTORS TO YOUNGER YOUTH IN OUR K-8 AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, OR WITH A LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNER. MENTORKIDS ILEAD PROGRAM RUNS YEAR-ROUND AND IS FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. 1. PURPOSE - TO ENGAGE AT-RISK YOUTH, PROVIDING THEM WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND TRANSITION INTO BECOMING PRODUCTIVE "CONNECTED" YOUNG ADULTS.(ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) 2. POTENTIAL - YOUTH WILL DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY. 3. PLAN - YOUTH WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROCESS TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR PURPOSE AND SUSTAIN THEIR PLANS THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL AND AFTER GRADUATION. KEY RESULTS FOR THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE 90% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE NO MORE THAN 3 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES IN A QUARTER. 90% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE GROWTH IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH EVALS. 90% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL HELP PLAN AND CARRY OUT 3 COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS ENGAGING NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS. 100% OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WILL GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL. 100% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN PERFORMANCE REVIEWS/EVALUATIONS TO KEEP TRACK OF THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DURING THEIR TIME IN THE ILEAD PROGRAM.
  2. #2 $124K
    PAIUTE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATED NEAR 64TH ST. AND OSBORN RD., OUR PAIUTE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. YOUTH PROGRAMS INVOLVED OVER 75 CHILDREN IN GRADES K-8TH WITH A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. KEY RESULTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE 90% OF STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A READING ACTIVITY FOR 10-20 MINUTES A DAY. 95% OF STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE HOMEWORK WEEKLY. 70% OF STUDENTS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD READING. 95% OF STUDENTS WILL SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. IN THE SPRING OF 2021, WE LAUNCHED OUR ILEAD PROGRAM WITH OUR 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS. THE ILEAD PROGRAM PROVIDES AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, (ILEADERS), WITH ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING, WORK READINESS COURSES, LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. A DISTINGUISHING PROGRAM FEATURE IS THAT ALL ILEADERS ARE PROVIDED PART-TIME, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AS THEY TUTOR AND MENTOR THE YOUNGER YOUTH IN OUR K-8 AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. MENTORKIDS ILEAD PROGRAM RUNS YEAR-ROUND AND IS FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ILEAD PROGRAM IS TO ENGAGE THESE AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND TRANSITION ON TO BECOMING PRODUCTIVE, HIRABLE YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. KEY RESULTS FOR THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE 90% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE NO MORE THAN 3 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES IN A QUARTER. 90% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE GROWTH IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH EVALS. 90% OF PARTICIPANTS WILL HELP PLAN AND CARRY OUT 3 COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS ENGAGING NEIGHBORHOOD
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

LEAD After-School Program
Provides academic enrichment and leadership development for under-resourced students.
Promise Neighborhoods
Provides free afterschool and summer programming for K-12 students, engaging families and impacting communities through local events and service projects.
iLEAD Program
Offers leadership training for high school students who mentor younger peers, gain job skills, and participate in community service projects.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 6 activities
    • LEAD After-School Program
      Operates a LEAD After-School Program that provides academic enrichment and leadership development specifically for under-resourced students.
    • LEAD After-School Program
      MENTORKIDS USA operates a LEAD After-School Program that offers academic enrichment and leadership development specifically for under-resourced students.
    • iLEAD High School Leadership and Mentorship Program
      MENTORKIDS USA operates the iLEAD program for 9th-12th grade students, hiring them as part-time paid employees (iLEADers) to tutor and mentor younger students, assist with classroom projects, and supervise recreation. The program provides academic support, one-on-one and group mentoring, leadership and life skills training, and assistance with college/trade-school admissions and scholarship opportunities.
    • iLEAD High School Leadership and Mentorship Program
      The iLEAD program is a four-year leadership initiative for 9th-12th grade students, where participants are hired as part-time paid iLEADers. They mentor younger students, assist with classroom projects, supervise recreation, and lead community service projects. The program also provides academic support, one-on-one and group mentoring, leadership and life skills training, and assistance with college/trade-school admissions and scholarship opportunities.
    • iLEAD High School Leadership and Mentorship Program
      The iLEAD program is a four-year leadership initiative for 9th-12th grade students, where participants are hired as part-time paid iLEADers. They mentor younger students, assist with classroom projects, supervise recreation, and receive academic support, leadership training, and assistance with college/trade-school admissions and scholarships. The program also provides coaching on interview and onboarding processes, and places participants in jobs with community partners.
    • iLEAD Program for High School Students
      Runs the iLEAD program for 9th-12th grade students, hiring participants as part-time paid employees to mentor younger children, assist with classroom projects, supervise recreation, and lead community service projects. The program provides academic support, mentoring, leadership and life skills training, and assistance with college/trade-school admissions and scholarship opportunities.
  • FAFSA & Scholarship Application Support 4 activities
    • College and Career Planning Assistance
      MENTORKIDS USA assists students with college selection, application processes, financial aid, or planning for trade school or direct entry into the workforce.
    • Post-Secondary and Career Planning Support
      The organization assists students with college selection, application, and financial aid processes, or planning for trade school or direct entry into the workforce. It also places iLEAD program participants in jobs with community partners after they complete Tiers 1 and 2 of the program.
    • Post-Secondary and Career Planning Support
      Assists iLEAD program participants with college selection, application, financial aid processes, or planning for trade school or direct entry into the workforce, including job placement with community partners after program completion.
    • Post-Secondary and Workforce Readiness Support
      MENTORKIDS USA assists students with college selection, application, and financial aid processes, or planning for trade school or direct entry into the workforce. The organization also places iLEAD program participants in jobs with community partners after they complete specific tiers of the program.
  • Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 4 activities
    • Parent Advisory Council Meetings
      Hosts Parent Advisory Council meetings once per semester in each Promise Neighborhood to gather input from parents and guardians regarding their programs and services.
    • Parent Advisory Council Meetings
      The organization hosts Parent Advisory Council meetings once per semester in each Promise Neighborhood to gather input and feedback from parents and guardians, fostering community engagement.
    • Parent Advisory Council Meetings
      The organization hosts Parent Advisory Council meetings once per semester in each Promise Neighborhood to gather input from parents and guardians, ensuring community involvement in program development.
    • Parent Engagement and Community Events
      MENTORKIDS USA hosts Parent Advisory Council meetings once per semester in each Promise Neighborhood to gather input from parents and guardians. The organization also hosts community events for families, such as the Annual All Promise Neighborhood Christmas Party.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Neighborhood-Based Youth Development Programs
      MENTORKIDS USA operates year-round, neighborhood-based programs in underserved Promise Neighborhoods across the Phoenix Valley, providing K-12 students with academic support, mentoring, leadership development, and safe out-of-school environments. These programs aim to build trust, strengthen families, and support children.
    • Neighborhood-Based Youth Development Programs
      MENTORKIDS USA operates year-round programs in underserved Promise Neighborhoods across the Phoenix Valley, providing K-12 students with academic support, mentoring, leadership development, and safe out-of-school environments. These programs aim to build trust, strengthen families, and support children within their communities.
    • Neighborhood-based Youth Development Programs
      Operates year-round, neighborhood-based programs in underserved Promise Neighborhoods across the Phoenix Valley, providing K-12 students with academic support, mentoring, leadership development, and safe out-of-school environments. These programs aim to build trust, strengthen families, and support children.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.29M
Contributions & grants$1.33M103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6000%
Other revenue$-35K
expenses
Total expenses$958K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$692K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.04M
Cash$993K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$982K
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +28.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AARON PARROTT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $65K
board members · 8
  • CHRIS ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • DOMINIC OROZCO — DIRECTOR
  • JIM GRUBER — DIRECTOR
  • MARK HARSHBARGER — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH BRAMMER — SECRETARY
  • TAMMY VALDEZ — BOARD CHAIR
  • TOM AMBROSE — DIRECTOR
  • WARD HUSETH — TREASURER
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Aaron Parrott Partner — Executive Director serving on both the executive leadership team and Board of Directors.
  • Beaty Martinez Foundation Funder — Received a grant to support its LEAD After-School Program.
  • Executive Council Charities Funder — Received a $2,400 grant to support students facing barriers like poverty and unstable family environments.
  • Gila River Indian Community State Shared Revenue Program Funder — Received a grant to support its iLEAD My Generation program.
  • National Christian Foundation Partner — Partner organization that facilitates non-cash donations and legacy giving to MentorKids USA.
  • The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation Funder — Received a grant to support the Tempe Promise Neighborhood.
  • Thunderbirds Charities Funder — Received a $25,000 grant to support youth leadership development and expand opportunities for students.
  • UFG Foundation Funder — Received a grant to sustain and expand year-round programming.
  • Western Alliance Bank Funder — Received support to host the Annual All Promise Neighborhood Christmas Party.
  • You Can Mentor podcast Partner — Executive Director Aaron Parrott was a guest on the podcast to discuss mentoring.
  • churches Partner — Provides financial support to underwrite critical program costs for youth in Phoenix.
  • corporate partners Partner — Provides financial support to underwrite critical program costs for youth in Phoenix.
  • foundations Partner — Provides financial support to underwrite critical program costs for youth in Phoenix.