Arizona Council On Economic Educat

Phoenix, AZ · Founded 1997

Arizona Council on Economic Education provides high quality economic and financial literacy, and workforce development in Arizona.

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Elena Zee

About Organization

TO REACH AND TEACH EVERY ARIZONA STUDENT TO BECOME FINANCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY RESPONSIBLE IN WORK AND LIFE.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$857K

+22.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$808K

+24.9% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$1.5M

+8.1% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

4

-20% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $856,594 $807,794 $1,489,219 4
2022 $700,524 $646,577 $1,377,569 5
2021 $738,615 $533,992 $1,247,535 7
2020 $483,277 $450,112 $1,035,007 5
2019 $475,842 $382,174 $1,002,672 3

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

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Arizona Council On Economic Educat.

EZ

Elena Zee

President
Compensation: $151,352
AC

Amanda Contreras

Director
BA

Bill Abad

Director
BC

Bill Callahan

Director
BO

Brendan Oconnor

Director
BH

Brian Harris

Director
DH

Debbie Henney

Director
ES

Emily Schwartz

Director
JK

Jason Koeller

Director
KP

Katie Peherson

Director
MV

Manoj Varghese

Director
MF

Maria Fisher

Director
MC

Melody Cline-Valdes

Director
NB

Natalie Beck

Director
RW

Rachel Weiss

Director
RH

Robyn Hansen

Director
SH

Sarah Hancotte

Director
SK

Scott Kalikea

Director
SF

Summer Faussete

Director
SL

Susan Lee

Director
WD

William Davis

Director

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Amanda Contreras Director
BA
Bill Abad Director
BC
Bill Callahan Director
BO
Brendan Oconnor Director
BH
Brian Harris Director
DH
Dawn Hennings Secretary
DH
Debbie Henney Director
ES
Emily Schwartz Director
JK
Jason Koeller Director
JJ
Julie Jakubek Board Chair
KP
Katie Peherson Director
KA
Kris Anest Vice Chair
KY
Kris Yamano Treasurer
MV
Manoj Varghese Director
MF
Maria Fisher Director
MC
Melody Cline-Valdes Director
NB
Natalie Beck Director
RW
Rachel Weiss Director
RH
Robyn Hansen Director
SH
Sarah Hancotte Director
SK
Scott Kalikea Director
SF
Summer Faussete Director
SL
Susan Lee Director
WD
William Davis Director

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$165K

Highest Paid

$165K

Elena Zee

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Elena Zee President $151,352 $14,076 $165,428

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

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$107K

Total Forgiven

$107K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

11

Loan Details 2 loans

$64,849
Forgiven
Forgiven: $65,105 100%
Approved Jan 21, 2021
Lender Zions Bank, A Division of
Jobs Reported 6
Forgiven On Jun 23, 2021
$41,902
Forgiven
Forgiven: $42,221 100%
Approved May 1, 2020
Lender Bank of America, National Association
Jobs Reported 5
Forgiven On Feb 10, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$93K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$54K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$25K
AC
Arizona Community Foundation
$14K
American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Arizona Community Foundation
American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Arizona Community Foundation

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

Contact

Get in touch with Arizona Council On Economic Educat

16421 N Tatum Blvd Ste 123 Phoenix, AZ 85032