Sarsef-Southern Arizona Research Science And Engineering Foundation
- Assets
- $617.2k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 11/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 86-0946185
Organization Overview
Sarsef-Southern Arizona Research Science And Engineering Foundation, operating under the name Sarsef, is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Sarsef employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sarsef 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, Sarsef generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.9% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SARSEFS MISSION IS TO CREATE ARIZONAS FUTURE CRITICAL THINKERS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS THROUGH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: WHAT DO WE WONDER, AN IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM DELIVERING DIRECT STEM EDUCATION TO ARIZONA CLASSROOM, SERVED 907 STUDENTS, ALL FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. OUR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDED 683 TEACHERS, 72% FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. STAR LAB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA GIVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH RESOURCES AND MENTORSHIP. FORTY-NINE STUDENTS WERE DIRECTLY IMPACTED, WITH 21 MENTORS AND 10 VOLUNTEERS. THE REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR SHOWCASED 1,559 PROJECTS BY 5,910 STUDENTS AND AWARDED OVER $129,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS, TRIPS AND PRIZES TO STUDENTS FOR HIGH QUALITY RESEARCH. THROUGH SARSEF, 93 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE ARIZONA JUNIOR SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM.
RACING THE SUN RACING THE SUN IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO TEAM UP TO DESIGN, BUILD AND RACE ELECTRIC AND SOLAR-POWERED GO-KARTS WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY MENTORS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, 148 STUDENTS FROM 12 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY MENTORS PROVIDING DIRECT SUPPORT AS NEEDED.
ARIZONA STEM ADVENTURE AZ STEM ADVENTURE PROVIDED HANDS-ON STEM ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON FIELD TRIP OPTIONS. THE PROGRAM DIRECTLY SERVED 1,867 STUDENTS AND 49 TEACHERS FROM PIMA, MARICOPA, COCHISE, YUMA, YAVAPAI, APACHE, NAVAJO, PINAL, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES. SARSEF BUILT AND DISTRIBUTED CLASSROOM KITS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE VIRTUAL TRACK WHICH INCLUDED HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND TOURS OF LOCAL SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS AND COLLEGES. THE IN-PERSON TRACK WAS HELD AT PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHWEST CAMPUS THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS AND 36 EXHIBITORS. ALL TEACHERS RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUSING ON ENGINEERING AS WELL AS $120 WORTH OF MATERIALS FOR FUTURE ENGINEERING LESSONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Euber Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,453 |
Laura Schauss Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadira Mitchell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roberta Lopez-Suter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Pickney Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Halvorson-Otts Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $88,395 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,004,209 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,808 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,092,604 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $48,983 |
| Investment income | $4,255 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $207 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,146,049 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $123,069 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,195 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,785 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $473,187 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,793 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,248 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,292 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $635 |
| Fees for services: Other | $106,267 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,126 |
| Office expenses | $8,417 |
| Information technology | $15,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,621 |
| Travel | $12,193 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $120,696 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,151 |
| Insurance | $4,605 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,229,761 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,688 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $133,411 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $150,892 |
| 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 | $5,411 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,020 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,231 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $117,680 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $154,880 |
| Total assets | $617,213 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,928 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $149,926 |
| Total liabilities | $158,854 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $393,674 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,685 |
| 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 | $617,213 |