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COCHISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TUITI

SIERRA VISTA, AZ · EIN 861037815 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE O99 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ccsto.org
revenue
$747K
expenses
$670K
net assets
$384K
employees
1
program ratio
97%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

AZ SCHOOL TUITION ORGANIZATION RECEIVES PUBLIC TAX CREDIT DONATIONS FROM AZ TAXPAYERS TO AWARD GRANTS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING PRVT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS GRADES K12

profile · synthesized from sources

COCHISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TUITI is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarship tuition grants to low-income families seeking to enroll their children in private Christian schools in Arizona. The organization operates through a network of school partners and facilitates tax credit donations to fund these scholarships.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Corporate Low Income Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to low-income students funded by corporate donations.
Original Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to students with family income up to 185% of the poverty level.
Switcher Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to students transferring from public to private schools with family income up to 185% of the poverty level.
activities · 3

what they do

direct service · 3
  • Administers tuition scholarships for K-12 students attending Christian schools in Arizona Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student Groups
    Provides scholarship tuition grants to K-12 students based on family income, with awards distributed monthly. Supports multiple scholarship categories including original, switcher, and Corporate Low Income scholarships, with specific funding allocated to students at or below 185% and up to 342.25% of the federal poverty level.
  • Provide K-12 Christian school tuition scholarships Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student Groups
    Awards tuition scholarships to K-12 students attending Christian schools in Arizona, with specific programs for students from low-income families (up to 185% of poverty level) and moderate-income families (185% to 342.25% of poverty level). Scholarships are awarded at least monthly and include original, switcher, and corporate low-income scholarships.
  • Provide K-12 Christian school tuition scholarships Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student Groups
    Awards tuition scholarships to K-12 students attending Christian schools in Arizona, with specific programs for students from low-income families and those switching schools. Scholarships are awarded at least monthly.
strategies · 20

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.

  • Bible-Guided Education and Spiritual Development inerrant-bible-guided-education unique to this org
    The organization uses the Bible as the sole infallible guide for faith and practice, believing it to be divinely inspired and without error, and teaches that salvation is achieved solely through God's grace and faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing a lifestyle of separation from sin and active demonstration of spiritual fruit.
  • Direct-to-School Fund Disbursement direct_to_school_funding unique to this org
    Ensures scholarship funds are delivered directly to schools via mail, streamlining tuition payment and reducing administrative burden on families.
  • Direct-to-School Scholarship Disbursement direct_to_school_funding unique to this org
    Scholarship awards are mailed directly to the schools, streamlining the funding process and ensuring that financial aid reaches the educational institutions efficiently.
  • Donor-Directed Scholarship Facilitation donor_directed_scholarships unique to this org
    The organization connects families with potential donors who can utilize tax credits to fund scholarships, allowing donors to recommend specific students and schools, thereby fostering direct community involvement in student support.
  • Donor-Directed Scholarship Recommendations donor_directed_scholarships unique to this org
    The organization connects families with potential donors who can utilize tax credits to fund scholarships, allowing donors to recommend specific students and schools, fostering a personalized approach to giving.
  • Equitable and Holistic Scholarship Award Process holistic_review unique to this org
    Uses a non-discriminatory, holistic review process that considers income, family narratives, special circumstances, and school partnerships to ensure fair and context-sensitive scholarship awards, in compliance with state anti-discrimination and regulatory requirements.
  • Equitable and Non-Discriminatory Scholarship Access equitable_access unique to this org
    The organization ensures equitable access to scholarships by awarding them without discrimination based on race, color, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, and by considering a holistic review of various factors beyond just financial need.
  • Frequent and Responsive Scholarship Distribution monthly_scholarship_award_model unique to this org
    The organization operates on a model of frequent scholarship distribution, awarding funds at least monthly to increase accessibility and responsiveness for students in need.
  • Frequent and Responsive Scholarship Distribution monthly_scholarship_award_model unique to this org
    The organization operates on a model of frequent scholarship distribution, awarding funds at least monthly to increase accessibility and responsiveness to student needs.
  • Holistic Review for Scholarship Awards holistic_review unique to this org
    The organization employs a holistic review process for granting awards, considering multiple factors such as application completion, family income, school partnership status, student/family narratives, special circumstances, and recommendations, while collaborating with school partners to assess needs comprehensively.
  • Leveraging Arizona Tax Credits for Scholarship Funding tax_credit_utilization unique to this org
    The organization actively encourages Arizona taxpayers and corporations to utilize the Arizona Private School Tax Credits to fund scholarships, facilitating a mechanism for community-supported tuition assistance.
  • Leveraging Arizona Tax Credits for Scholarship Funding tax_credit_utilization unique to this org
    The organization actively encourages Arizona taxpayers and corporations to utilize the Arizona Private School Tax Credits to fund scholarships, facilitating the donation process and ensuring funds reach students in need while adhering to regulatory compliance.
  • Monthly Scholarship Distribution for Responsiveness monthly_scholarship_award_model unique to this org
    By awarding scholarships at least monthly, the organization increases accessibility and responsiveness to student and family needs, ensuring timely support for tuition assistance.
  • Prioritized Eligibility for Specific Student Groups eligibility_criteria unique to this org
    The organization establishes specific eligibility criteria to prioritize certain student groups for scholarships, including those transferring from public schools, kindergarten students, and children of military families relocating to Arizona.
  • Prioritized Scholarship Eligibility for Specific Student Groups eligibility_criteria unique to this org
    The organization prioritizes scholarship eligibility for specific student groups, including those transferring from public schools, kindergarten students, and children of military families relocating to Arizona, to address unique educational transitions and needs.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Scholarship Practices regulatory_compliance unique to this org
    The organization adheres strictly to Arizona Revised Statute §43-1603(C) to ensure scholarships are awarded ethically, without donor recommendations for specific individuals or for a donor's own dependents, and without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
  • Targeted Eligibility for Low-Income and Priority Student Groups targeting low-income students unique to this org
    Focuses scholarship eligibility on low-income families (via free/reduced lunch qualification), students transferring from public schools, military families relocating to Arizona, and kindergarten applicants to prioritize access for underserved populations.
  • Targeted Support for Low-Income Students targeting low-income students unique to this org
    The organization prioritizes and benefits students from low-income families who qualify for the national free and reduced lunch program, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder access to education.
  • Targeted Support for Low-Income Students targeting low-income students unique to this org
    The organization prioritizes and benefits students from low-income families who qualify for the national free and reduced lunch program, ensuring that financial barriers do not impede access to education.
  • Tax Credit-Driven Funding Model tax_credit_utilization unique to this org
    Leverages Arizona’s private and corporate tax credit programs to generate scholarship funds, encouraging individual and corporate donors to direct tax-credit-eligible contributions to students in need while complying with state regulations on donor influence.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$747K
Contributions & grants$747K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$670K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out$615K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$384K
Cash$384K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$384K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARY SUBIA DIRECTOR 20 $26K
board members · 1
  • JOSE SUBIA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) Government — CCSTO sends corporate tax credit applications to ADOR for pre-approval and verification, and ADOR confirms the corporation's tax standing and state cap status.
  • Arizona Lutheran Academy (ALA) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Casas Christian School (CasCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Christ Lutheran School (CLS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Desert Christian Schools (DCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Faith Christian School (FCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • First Baptist Christian Academy (FBCA) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Gilbert Christian Schools (GCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Grace Christian Academy - Tempe (GCA) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Grace Lutheran School (GLS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Mountain Christian School (MCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Northwest Christian School (NCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Paradise Valley Christian Prep (PVC) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Payson Christian School, Inc. (PCSI) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (PRCA) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Redeemer Christian School (RCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Saguaro Hills SDA Christian School (SagHills) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Trinity Christian School (TCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Valley Christian Schools (VCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Valley Lutheran High School (VLHS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Verde Christian Academy (VCA) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Veritas Christian Community School (VCCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • White Mountain Christian Academy (WMCA) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Wickenburg Christian Academy (WCA) Partner — Listed as a school partner.
  • Willcox Christian School (WCS) Partner — Listed as a school partner.