Upward For Children And Families is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1969. As of 06/2023, Upward For Children And Families employed 50 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 06/2023, Upward For Children And Families generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
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 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.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jos Anshell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Perez Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey Sutton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Paul Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mitch Little Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marshall Porter 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 | $153,823 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $501,869 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,486 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $655,692 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $894,862 |
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 | $1,568,504 |
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. | $144,104 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,595 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $746,005 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $77,171 |
Payroll taxes | $77,986 |
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 | $403,834 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,795 |
Office expenses | $6,583 |
Information technology | $8,424 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $128,223 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $165 |
Interest | $37,007 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $159,854 |
Insurance | $31,762 |
All other expenses | $7,750 |
Total functional expenses | $2,122,218 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,439 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,380 |
Accounts receivable, net | $126,566 |
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 | $14,857 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,021,498 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,350,740 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $323,321 |
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 | $488,952 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $250,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,062,273 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,195,087 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,380 |
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 | $4,350,740 |
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