Techforce Foundation is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Techforce Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Techforce Foundation 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 12/2021, Techforce Foundation generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2016, Techforce Foundation has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $448,942. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CHAMPION STUDENTS TO AND THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION AND INTO CAREERS AS PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TECHFORCE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 1,511 SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED, UNDER ESTABLISHED PLATFORMS: ACCELERATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS; LIFE HAPPENS STUDENT EMERGENCY GRANTS; PEDAL TO THE METAL ADVANCED TRAINING TUITION AND RELOCATION GRANTS; STRONG START RELOCATION AND STARTUP GRANTS; CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY; AND VETERANS AT WORK MILITARY TRANSITION AWARDS. GRANTS ALSO SUPPORT OTHER NONPROFITS; AS WELL AS HIGH SCHOOL CTE (CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION) PROGRAMS AND OVERALL SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS SUPPORT STUDENTS SEEKING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AS A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN IN THE AREAS OF AUTOMOTIVE, DIESEL, COLLISION REPAIR, AVIATION, MOTORCYCLE, MARINE, MOTORSPORTS, RESTORATION, WELDING AND CNC MACHINING SO THEY CAN GET TO AND THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION AND FILL THE PIPELINE OF QUALIFIED INDUSTRY TECHNICIANS.
TECHFORCE'S CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT THOSE INTERESTED IN PURSUING THE TECHNICIAN PROFESSION BY CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES, MENTORS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYERS. TECHFORCE WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE CAREER AND DISPEL OUTDATED STIGMAS; PROVIDES HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH TECHNOLOGY, STEM SKILLS, AND MENTORS; CONNECT THESE STUDENTS AND WORKING TECHS WITH RESOURCES, APPRENTICESHIPS, JOBS AND SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Maher Secretary/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $234,543 |
Michael Pressendo Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer | 40 | $158,741 | |
Lisa Mattke Director Of Operations & Finance Officer | 40 | $142,500 | |
Tina Smith Director National Partners | 40 | $116,838 | |
Chris Blanchette President/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Stoica Treasurer (thru 6/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $4,519 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $208,669 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,557,424 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $221,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,770,612 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $44,677 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $57,850 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,878,007 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,318,967 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $280,619 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,185 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $714,300 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,458 |
Other employee benefits | $46,776 |
Payroll taxes | $65,733 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,082 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,718 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,944 |
Fees for services: Other | $356,134 |
Advertising and promotion | $128,951 |
Office expenses | $13,163 |
Information technology | $74,515 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,151 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,697 |
Insurance | $13,210 |
All other expenses | $750 |
Total functional expenses | $3,255,168 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $582,113 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,136,407 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,750 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $858,771 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,501,009 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,080,050 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $139,708 |
Grants payable | $197,631 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $145,772 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $483,111 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,130,089 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,466,850 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,080,050 |
Over the last fiscal year, Techforce Foundation has awarded $123,648 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: AUTOSHOP EQUIPMENT | $36,838 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP, SUPPORTING FUTURE TECHNICIANS | $25,000 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,500 |
Hoffman Estates, IL PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLISION REPAIR STUDENTS | $6,000 |
Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS TO WOMEN FUTURE TECHNICIANS | $5,810 |
MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: AUTOSHOP EQUIPMENT | $5,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Techforce Foundation has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Penske Foundation Inc Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA | $42,239,063 | $24,343,616 |
Americas Best Local Charities San Rafael, CA | $3,431,052 | $16,765,664 |
Bill Hannon Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $17,238,236 | $4,285,811 |
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | $149,608,626 | $31,189,759 |
It Is Written Inc Riverside, CA | $12,378,597 | $15,533,924 |
Friends Of Family Health Center La Habra, CA | $48,269,218 | $21,982,956 |
Family Assistance Ministries San Clemente, CA | $4,435,253 | $12,485,569 |
Hidaya Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $4,651,500 | $12,437,401 |
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Fountain Valley, CA | $12,616,829 | $14,561,310 |
Philanthropic Impact Fund Beverly Hills, CA | $0 | $3,313,525 |
Providence Little Company Of Mary Foundation Torrance, CA | $121,035,875 | $18,031,300 |
Cambodian Childrens Fund Santa Monica, CA | $27,120,483 | $15,367,074 |