Upward For Children And Families is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1969. As of 06/2022, Upward For Children And Families employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upward For Children And Families 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 06/2022, Upward For Children And Families generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELPING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MEET THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WHILE EMPOWERING THEIR FAMILIES TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE INCLUSIVE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS WELL AS CHILDREN THAT ARE AGE APPROPRIATE. OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAM FEATURES A VERY LOW CHILD TO TEACHER RATIO, ON-SITE NURSING CARE, CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING, AND PEDIATRIC THERAPY FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.
PROVIDE OUTPATIENT THERAPY IN FIVE SPECIALIZED DISCIPLINES INCLUDING: FEEDING/SWALLOWING, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, MUSIC, AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE. THE THERAPISTS EXCEED THE STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR LICENSING BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA, AND THEIR NATIONAL CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS.
PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS THE BEST ENVIRONMENT IN THE GREATER PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA WITH LOW STUDENT-TEACHER RATIOS, HIGHLY QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, AND A FULL-TIME MEDICAL STAFF.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Doug Carter CEO | Officer | 40 | $140,248 |
Daniel Perez Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jos Anshell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey Sutton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Paul Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mitch Little Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $173,086 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $460,875 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $633,961 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,106,824 |
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 | $1,746,261 |
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. | $156,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,920 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,056,208 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $109,185 |
Payroll taxes | $73,583 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $238,127 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,750 |
Office expenses | $13,810 |
Information technology | $14,199 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $108,915 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,097 |
Interest | $20,049 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $167,579 |
Insurance | $34,135 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,142,604 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,037 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $34,066 |
Accounts receivable, net | $150,888 |
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 | $5,350 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,167,812 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,450,153 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,028 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $504,944 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $607,972 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,798,058 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,123 |
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 | $4,450,153 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Upward For Children And Families has recieved totaling $66,019.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Thunderbirds Charities Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED | $40,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,824 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,524 |
William L And Ruth T Pendleton Memorial Fund Portland, OR PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
John F Long Foundation Inc Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: DONATION TO SUPPORT 501C3 CHARITY ORGANIZATION. | $2,500 |
American Woodmark Foundation Inc Winchester, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Opportunity Tree Phoenix, AZ | $8,451,823 | $13,694,867 |
Alta Mira Specialized Family Services Inc Albuquerque, NM | $6,284,342 | $10,809,815 |
Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency San Leandro, CA | $3,781,565 | $4,609,245 |
Able-Disabled Advocacy Inc San Diego, CA | $1,299,492 | $2,275,840 |
Upward For Children And Families Phoenix, AZ | $4,450,153 | $1,746,261 |
Service Center For Independent Life Claremont, CA | $495,590 | $1,032,183 |
Disabled Resource Services Loveland, CO | $1,648,989 | $932,399 |