Arizona Business & Education

Phoenix, AZ · Founded 2002

Fostering collaboration between business and education leaders to improve K-12 outcomes in Arizona

Primary audience
K-12 Students
Work area
Policy Advocacy
Topic
Education Reform
Contact
Dick Foreman
Website Contact

About Organization

Arizona Business & Education Coalition serves as a non-partisan forum connecting business and education leaders across Arizona to strengthen K-12 education policy and investment. Based in Phoenix, AZ, the organization operates with 2 employees and generated $1.3 million in revenue in 2021. Founded in 2002, the coalition focuses on building political will and measurable outcomes for students through strategic partnerships spanning pre-kindergarten through higher education.

What They Focus On

K-12 Policy Improvement

Advancing evidence-based education policies that increase measurable student outcomes across Arizona's public school system

Business-Education Partnerships

Building sustainable collaborations between business leaders and educators to align workforce needs with student preparation

Education Investment Advocacy

Generating political will and stakeholder support for increased investment in K-12 as foundation for economic prosperity

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$1.3M

+123.7% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$737K

+35.3% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$653K

+419.9% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

2

+0% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $1,264,151 $736,808 $652,764 2
2020 $565,224 $544,429 $125,564 2
2019 $387,971 $503,777 $55,241 2
2018 $435,876 $364,931 $172,412 2
2017 $317,156 $323,478 $100,085 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Convene Stakeholders

    Bring together business executives and education leaders to identify shared priorities for student outcomes

  • 02

    Build Consensus

    Facilitate non-partisan dialogue to align perspectives on K-12 policy and investment needs

  • 03

    Educate Leaders

    Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-makers about education system improvements and economic impact

  • 04

    Drive Action

    Generate political will and support for measurable improvements in Arizona's K-12 education system

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Arizona Business & Education

Business-Education Collaboration

Convenes business and education leaders to align K-12 policy priorities with workforce and economic development needs

Policy Advocacy Forum

Non-partisan platform for educating stakeholders and building consensus on K-12 education investment and improvement strategies

Career Exploration Project

Supports student career development pathways through business-education partnerships and workforce readiness initiatives

P-20 Systems Alignment

Strengthens linkages between pre-kindergarten, K-12, and higher education to create seamless educational pathways

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Arizona Business & Education.

DF

Dick Foreman

President/Ce
Full-time
Compensation: $139,858
AL

Alex Leis

Member
1 hrs/week
AF

Andi Fourlis

Member
1 hrs/week
BB

Ben Barcon

Member
1 hrs/week
BC

Brian Capistran

Member
1 hrs/week
BM

Brian Mee

Member
1 hrs/week
CH

Clint Harrington

Member
1 hrs/week
CM

Cort Monroe

Member
1 hrs/week
DL

D Lew Clark

Member
1 hrs/week
DK

Deanna Kupcik

Member
1 hrs/week
DC

Dr Carole G Basile Ed D

Member
1 hrs/week
DC

Dr Chad E Gestson Ed D

Member
1 hrs/week
DJ

Dr John J Pedicone PHD

Member
1 hrs/week
DK

Dr Kathleen Wiebke PHD

Member
1 hrs/week
DM

Dr Mark Joraanstad Edd

Member
1 hrs/week
DR

Dr Roger Freeman Edd

Member
1 hrs/week
DS

Dr Scott Turner PHD Ma MBA

Member
1 hrs/week
DS

Dr Sybil Francis PHD

Member
1 hrs/week
DW

Dustin Williams

Member
1 hrs/week
EL

Eric Leshinskie

Member
1 hrs/week
EC

Ernest Calderon

Member
1 hrs/week
GT

Gabriel Trujillo

Member
1 hrs/week
GC

Gene Carl

Member
1 hrs/week
GT

Gina Thompson

Member
1 hrs/week
GJ

Gregory J Donovan

Member
1 hrs/week
HH

Hugh Hallman

Member
1 hrs/week
JC

Jacqui Clay

Member
1 hrs/week
JJ

Jennifer Johnson

Member
1 hrs/week
JR

Joe Rubio

Member
1 hrs/week
KB

Kenneth Baca

Member
1 hrs/week
LW

Larry Weeks

Member
1 hrs/week
MG

Marisol Garcia

Member
1 hrs/week
ME

Megan Eddington

Member
1 hrs/week
MG

Monica Giliffan

Member
1 hrs/week
PT

Paul Tighe

Member
1 hrs/week
PU

Paul Ulan

Past Chairma
1 hrs/week
QK

Quinn Kellis

Member
1 hrs/week
RC

Richard Condit

Member
1 hrs/week
SM

Scott Moellenberndt

Member
1 hrs/week
SH

Sheila Harrison-Williams

Member
1 hrs/week
SP

Steve Poulin Leed Ap Bdc

Member
1 hrs/week
SW

Steve Watson

Member
1 hrs/week
VK

Vispi Karanjia

Chairman
1 hrs/week
WM

Wendy Miller

Member
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2002

Coalition Founded

2002

Arizona Business & Education Coalition established to bridge business and education sectors

2002

IRS Recognition Granted

2002

Received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to advance education policy collaboration

2021

Revenue Growth Milestone

2021

Achieved $1.3 million in revenue, more than doubling previous year's funding

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

DP
Dr Paul Stanton Edd Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kristi Wilson Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
TT
Thomas Tyree Vice Chair E 1.00 hrs/week
PU
Paul Ulan Past Chairma
VK
Vispi Karanjia Chairman

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$140K

Highest Paid

$140K

Dick Foreman

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Dick Foreman President/Ce $139,858 — $139,858 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$60K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
EC
Ellis Center For Educational Excellence
$60K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Arizona Business & Education

Phone

(602) 264-8396

Social

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2100 N Central Avenue Ste 210 Phoenix, AZ 85004