Nonprofit · EIN 86-0946185
SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
Also known as SOUTHERN AZ REGIONAL SCIENCE & ENGI
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,772,011 | $1,377,999 | $394,012 | $1,344,084 | $111,628 | $1,232,456 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,498,940 | $1,165,961 | $332,979 | $936,189 | $133,079 | $803,110 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,146,049 | $1,229,761 | -$83,712 | $617,213 | $158,854 | $458,359 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,681,322
- Program service revenue
- $90,689
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $138,096
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $159,762
- Other salaries and wages
- $412,991
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $664,638
- Professional fundraising fees
- $60,000
- Accounting fees
- $17,549
- Occupancy
- $46,800
- Travel
- $25,320
- Depreciation
- $4,151
- Program services (functional)
- $1,068,271
- Management and general (functional)
- $118,627
- Fundraising (functional)
- $191,101
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $936,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,344,084
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $111,628
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,232,456
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $23,929
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $969,493
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $262,963
- Gross receipts
- $1,772,011
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 530
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Euber | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,805 |
| Liz Bowman | COO Officer | 40 | $55,957 |
| Nadira Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Halvorson-Otts | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Pickney | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Casey Carrillo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Schuck | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Maricela Rivera | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Rednour | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Beth Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| America Miranda | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Euber | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $89,833 | $7,560 |
| Dana Gunn | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrie Rednour | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nadira Mitchell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Pickney | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberta Lopez-Suter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Schuck | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maricela Rivera | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Preston Weaklend | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Halvorson-Otts | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daren Layton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey Carrillo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Euber | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,453 | $6,195 |
| Laura Schauss | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nadira Mitchell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberta Lopez-Suter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Pickney | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Halvorson-Otts | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Schuck | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Gunn | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Pate | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Fosdick | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Daren Layton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey Carrillo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5049 E BROADWAY BLVD STE 125, TUCSON, AZ 85711-3646
- In care of
- % JACK D JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Julie Euber, 5049 E Broadway Blvd 125, Tucson, AZ 85711
- Signed the 990
- Liz Bowman, COO
- Phone
- (520) 619-7836
- Website
- https://sarsef.org/
- Return prepared by
- Strata CPAs PC
Mission
SARSEF's mission is to create Arizona's future critical thinkers and problem solvers through science and engineering.
Program accomplishments
- Education and Outreach: SARSEF's outreach programs directly engaged 5,467 students, 454 teachers, and 2,499 caregivers in hands-on STEM exploration, indirectly impacting an additional 19,931 students. 2,309 students across 7 counties participated in hands-on STEM Exploration at Arizona STEM Adventure, 68% of whom from Title 1 schools. STAR Lab at the UArizona gives 65 high school students access to professional research resources and mentorship, 54% of whom are a race or ethnicity underrepresented in STEM. The Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased 1,484 projects by 6,030 students from 144 schools awarded over $162,000 in scholarships, trips and prizes to students for high quality research. 60.2% of students participating in the Science Fair were from Title 1 schools.Expenses $809,486 · revenue $37,078
- Camps SARSEF offers two types of summer camp programming. SARSEF Summer STEM Camps where 4th-8th grade students attend sites across Tucson to explore STEM through hands-on activities. These camps are a pay-what-you-can model, with each week centering around a different theme from topics as broad as STEM exploration to more specific subjects like desert ecology! 157 students were served in FY 24-25. Applied Career Exploration in STEM (ACES) Camp for Girls is a week-long no-cost summer camp for middle school girls. In July 2024, ACES Camp served 45 students from Sunnyside School District. The camp is designed to explore a wide variety of careers, provide a path to potential success, and lay a foundation for STEM identity in higher education and beyond through teamwork, use of technology, and hands-on learning.Expenses $169,893 · revenue $11,861
- Racing the Sun Racing the Sun is a hands-on engineering program that challenges high school students to design, build, and race electric and solar-powered go-karts. Over nine months, students work with teachers, mentors, and industry professionals before competing on Race Day. Throughout the program, they apply principles of physics, engineering, and fabrication while working in teams to transform their ideas into working prototypes and develop leadership and interpersonal skills. During the 20242025 school year, 110 students and 14 faculty advisors from 11 high schools participated with direct support from community members.Expenses $88,892 · revenue $41,750
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0946185
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,344,084
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,772,011
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,772,011 | $1,377,999 | $1,344,084 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,498,940 | $1,165,961 | $936,189 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,146,049 | $1,229,761 | $617,213 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,063,042 | $1,171,907 | $537,400 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0946185).
Questions about SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION is 86-0946185.
- Is SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Julie Euber.
- Who are the officers and directors of SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,805 (Julie Euber, CEO).
- How much revenue does SARSEF-SOUTHERN ARIZONA RESEARCH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,772,011, expenses of $1,377,999 and total assets of $1,344,084 at year end.
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