Save Our Schools Arizona Network is located in Tempe, AZ. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Save Our Schools Arizona Network employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Our Schools Arizona Network 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 12/2023, Save Our Schools Arizona Network generated $464.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $521.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH AND PROVIDE NONPARTISAN INFORMATION ON ALL AREAS OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION IN AZ
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOSAZN EXTENDS CONVERSATIONS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LOCAL VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS SUCH AS SCHOOL BOARDS, EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS, SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, LOCAL AND STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER GROUPS. OUTREACH ALSO INCLUDES COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN OTHER STATES AND NATIONALLY BATTLING PRIVATIZATION AND SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION. SOSAZN SEEKS TO FOSTER CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN SUPPORTING LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN ORDER TO BUILD A STRONGER ARIZONA.
SOSAZN DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS, FORUMS, DISCUSSIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS THAT INFORM A WIDE VARIETY OF AUDIENCES ABOUT THE CONDITIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGHOUT ARIZONA. DURING 2022, SOSAZN ORGANIZED AND HOSTED DOZENS OF ONLINE AND IN-PERSON EDUCATION FORUMS BOTH LOCALLY AND FOR NATIONAL AUDIENCES, INCLUDING "SPEAKING OF SCHOOLS" WEBINARS, SCHOOL BOARD TRAININGS, BI-PARTISAN CANDIDATE FORUMS, LEGISLATION RECAPS, AND OTHERS. SOSAZN'S BLOG SERIES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE VARIOUS METHODS AND PRACTICES OF DEFUNDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS INCLUDED 8 NEW POSTS.
SOSAZN USED ITS RESOURCES TO DEVELOP, AGGREGATE, ORGANIZE, AND DISSEMINATE RESEARCH, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION RELATIVE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION IN ARIZONA. THE NETWORK FOCUSES ON UNDERRESOURCED COMMUNITIES AND EFFORTS TO PRIVATIZE AND MONETIZE PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND HOW STRUCTURAL INEQUITIES IN FUNDING FORMULAS DISADVANTAGE POOR, IMMIGRANT, NATIVE AMERICAN, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. OUR RESEARCH HAS INCLUDED DETAILED, NONPARTISAN INFORMATION ABOUT HOW SCHOOL TEST SCORES DISADVANTAGE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED DISTRICTS, HOW UNIVERSAL VOUCHERS THREATEN TO BANKRUPT ARIZONA, AND THE CRISIS OF TEACHERS LEAVING THE CLASSROOM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Geoffrey Mobisson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Goff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Debbie Nez-Manuel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dionne Mills Director (left 1/23) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Gookin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Berdetta Hodge Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $5,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $459,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $464,571 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $464,571 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $251,569 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,725 |
Payroll taxes | $26,668 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $270 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,890 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $14,823 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $49,260 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,319 |
Information technology | $11,610 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,486 |
Travel | $2,643 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,100 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,166 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $521,279 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,749 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $500 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $70,249 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $50,000 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $50,051 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $20,198 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $70,249 |