City Center For Collaborative Learning

Organization Overview

City Center For Collaborative Learning is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, City Center For Collaborative Learning employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City Center For Collaborative Learning is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, City Center For Collaborative Learning generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CITYCCL DESIGNS, IMPLEMENTS, AND ADVANCES EXEMPLARY PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE OCITY CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING LEADS THREE SMALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY AREA, SERVING 335 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12. PAULO FREIRE FREEDOM SCHOOL-DOWNTOWN, THE NEWEST OF THE SCHOOLS, OPENED IN JULY 2014 AND IS CO-LOCATED WITH CITY HIGH SCHOOL DOWNTOWN. PAULO FREIRE FREEDOM SCHOOL-UNIVERSITY, THE ORIGINAL OF THE TWO MIDDLE SCHOOLS, OPENED IN 2005 AND REMAINS AT ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION IN THE HISTORIC YWCA ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE. THE MIDDLE SCHOOLS ENROLL 78 STUDENTS EACH. WHILE EACH OF THE SCHOOLS HAS UNIQUE ASPECTS, ALL THREE HAVE AT THE HEART OF THEIR FOCUS AND SUCCESS THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: ADVISORIES AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, PROJECT BASED LEARNING; PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS OF LEARNING, INTENTIONAL SMALL COMMUNITY; APPRECIATION OF THE WHOLE CHILD; FULLY INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND PERSONALIZED SETTING FOR ALL STUDENTS; DEDICATED AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING STAFF; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT; AND STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOSTER REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES.IN ADDITION TO ITS SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CITY CENTER OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCES FOR EDUCATORS AND EDUCATION ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN ARIZONA. WE HOST FREE EDCAMP EVENTS, GENERATING A LOT OF INTEREST SINCE IT STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 2015. OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDE WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES THAT TAKE PLACE IN THE SUMMER AND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOOLS ARE ABLE TO SERVE AS DEMONSTRATION SITES FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING, PROVIDING A VENUE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT GIVES PARTICIPANTS ACTUAL CLASSROOM EXAMPLES TO LEARN FROM. ADDITIONALLY, CITY CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING OPERATES THE COMMUNITYSHARE INITIATIVE PROJECT, AN ONLINE PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC WITH ITS LOCAL SCHOOLS.


SEE SCHEDULE OCITY CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING LEADS THREE SMALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY AREA, SERVING 335 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12. PAULO FREIRE FREEDOM SCHOOL-DOWNTOWN, THE NEWEST OF THE SCHOOLS, OPENED IN JULY 2014 AND IS CO-LOCATED WITH CITY HIGH SCHOOL DOWNTOWN. PAULO FREIRE FREEDOM SCHOOL-UNIVERSITY, THE ORIGINAL OF THE TWO MIDDLE SCHOOLS, OPENED IN 2005 AND REMAINS AT ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION IN THE HISTORIC YWCA ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE. THE MIDDLE SCHOOLS ENROLL 78 STUDENTS EACH. WHILE EACH OF THE SCHOOLS HAS UNIQUE ASPECTS, ALL THREE HAVE AT THE HEART OF THEIR FOCUS AND SUCCESS THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: ADVISORIES AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, PROJECT BASED LEARNING; PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS OF LEARNING, INTENTIONAL SMALL COMMUNITY; APPRECIATION OF THE WHOLE CHILD; FULLY INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND PERSONALIZED SETTING FOR ALL STUDENTS; DEDICATED AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING STAFF; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT; AND STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT FOSTER REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES.IN ADDITION TO ITS SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CITY CENTER OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCES FOR EDUCATORS AND EDUCATION ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN ARIZONA. WE HOST FREE EDCAMP EVENTS, GENERATING A LOT OF INTEREST SINCE IT STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 2015. OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDE WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES THAT TAKE PLACE IN THE SUMMER AND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOOLS ARE ABLE TO SERVE AS DEMONSTRATION SITES FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING, PROVIDING A VENUE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT GIVES PARTICIPANTS ACTUAL CLASSROOM EXAMPLES TO LEARN FROM. ADDITIONALLY, CITY CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING OPERATES THE COMMUNITYSHARE INITIATIVE PROJECT, AN ONLINE PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC WITH ITS LOCAL SCHOOLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chad Blair
Executive Dir.
$80,736
Leslie A Edwards
Finance Dir.
$42,894
Glen Warner
Treasurer
$0
Gaye Lynn Fisher
Secretary
$0
Gina Catalano
Vice Chair
$0
Jonathan E Martin
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Fruth Group Inc
It Services
$131,493
Jason Hansen
It Design Services
$106,980
Fruth Group Inc
It Services
$131,493
Jason Hansen
It Design Services
$106,980
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,629,668
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$241,441
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,009
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,871,109
Total Program Service Revenue$47,000
Investment income $111
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,918,220

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that City Center For Collaborative Learning has recieved totaling $370,431.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
New Schools Fund

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS

$250,000
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SHARE GENERAL OPERATIONS

$70,000
Ellis Center For Educational Excellence

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: FOR COMMUNITYSHARE

$50,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$431
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