Nonprofit · EIN 95-3497070
ACCEL
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85051
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,042,373 | $25,894,886 | -$3,852,513 | $24,164,376 | $24,294,679 | -$130,303 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $21,250,277 | $23,799,456 | -$2,549,179 | $25,798,641 | $22,165,613 | $3,633,028 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $24,324,839 | $21,189,288 | $3,135,551 | $28,051,607 | $21,961,467 | $6,090,140 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $733,916
- of which government grants
- $101,324
- Program service revenue
- $21,050,315
- Investment income
- $78,650
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12,660
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $88,158
- Other revenue
- $179,492
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $485,757
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,801,932
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,007,188
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,149
- Accounting fees
- $154,498
- Occupancy
- $1,691,292
- Travel
- $91,113
- Depreciation
- $953,087
- Program services (functional)
- $22,783,350
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,485,133
- Fundraising (functional)
- $626,403
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,798,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,164,376
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,294,679
- Net assets, end of year
- -$130,303
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,068,381
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$168,100
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $37,797
- Gross receipts
- $22,205,033
- Employees
- 572
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND DAMM III | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $90,297 | $250,000 | $55,581 |
| VERONICA SAS | CFO Officer | 38 | $179,754 | $0 | $48,527 |
| JESSIE BUSTAMANTE | CAO Officer | 38 | $146,242 | $0 | $33,488 |
| CAILIN OCKERT | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,735 | $0 | $35,521 |
| GORDON COMFORT | COO (THRU 9/24) Officer | 38 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DUNCAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA KOLSRUD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT TAUBMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE MACKENZIE THRU 1224 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BARHAM ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND DAMM III | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $92,181 | $248,782 | $25,227 |
| MITCHELL MOORE | CFO (THRU 01/24) Officer | 38 | $227,546 | $0 | $20,124 |
| JESSIE BUSTAMANTE | CAO Officer | 38 | $195,125 | $0 | $27,861 |
| GORDON COMFORT | COO Officer | 38 | $180,781 | $0 | $26,978 |
| JONATHAN EVANS EXECUTIVE | DIRECTOR, EDUCATION PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,589 | $0 | $36,917 |
| VERONICA SAS | CFO (AS OF 12/23) Officer | 38 | $4,288 | $0 | $27,020 |
| CHRISTOPHER DUNCAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA KOLSRUD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT TAUBMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE MACKENZIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BARHAM ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND DAMM III | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $82,411 | $248,782 | $22,241 |
| GORDON COMFORT | COO Officer | 40 | $198,592 | $0 | $40,459 |
| MITCHELL MOORE | CFO Officer | 40 | $150,707 | $0 | $17,141 |
| JESSIE BUSTAMENTE | CAO Officer | 40 | $132,529 | $0 | $22,350 |
| CHRISTOPHER DUNCAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA KOLSRUD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE WALDRON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT TAUBMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BARHAM ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10251 N 35TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85051-1305
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RAYMOND DAMM, 10251 N 35TH AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85051
- Signed the 990
- VERONICA SAS, CFO
- Phone
- (602) 926-7211
- Website
- WWW.ACCEL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, BEHAVIORAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, TO GIVE THEM THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO LEARN, TO WORK AND TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE.
Program accomplishments
- ACCEL OPERATES SCHOOL PROGRAMS LOCATED IN PHOENIX AND TEMPE AS WELL AS SATELLITE CLASSROOMS ON ARIZONA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUSES. ALL PROGRAMS INCORPORATE INNOVATIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED, EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICES IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND STRUCTURED TEACHING.STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES ARE TAUGHT USING A FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH ARIZONA ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN SMALL SIZED CLASSROOMS WITH A LOW STUDENT TO STAFF RATIO FOCUSING ON DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY SKILLS.Expenses $14,138,724 · revenue $14,195,028
- ACCEL ADULT SERVICES WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ADULTS WITH FUNCTIONAL DISABILITIES AGES 18 AND OLDER, AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN VALUABLE EMPLOYMENT SKILLS THROUGH PRACTICAL, "HANDS ON", TRAINING EXPERIENCES IN CREATIVE, ENTERPRISE-BASED BUSINESSES SUCH AS HAT MAKING, SCREEN PRINTING AND MANAGING A COFFEE SHOP, AND IN CLASSES THAT REINFORCE THESE SKILLS. ADULTS RECEIVE LIFELONG TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AFFIRMING THEIR SELF-WORTH AND ENABLING THEM TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY.Expenses $3,639,495 · revenue $2,870,680
- ACCEL BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, ACCEL'S BISTA CENTER OFFERS INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES AT LOCAL CLINICS, HOMES AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THE STAFF AT BISTA HAVE EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, INCLUDING THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH ASPERGER'S SYNDROME AND PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER - NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (PPD-NOS). THE STAFF ALSO SPECIALIZES IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH OTHER DISABILITIES. BISTA PROVIDES FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS, ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS AND SPEECH SERVICES.Expenses $5,005,131 · revenue $3,984,607
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
- 95-3497070
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,164,376
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,205,033
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $22,042,373 | $25,894,886 | $24,164,376 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $21,250,277 | $23,799,456 | $25,798,641 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $24,324,839 | $21,189,288 | $28,051,607 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,517,725 | $17,957,220 | $22,292,677 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 95-3497070).
Questions about ACCEL
- What is the EIN of ACCEL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACCEL is 95-3497070.
- Is ACCEL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to ACCEL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACCEL 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 ACCEL 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 ACCEL 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 ACCEL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RAYMOND DAMM.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACCEL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,297 (RAYMOND DAMM III, CEO).
- How much revenue does ACCEL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,042,373, expenses of $25,894,886 and total assets of $24,164,376 at year end.
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