2024-02-16T15:21:56-06:00 2023-06-30 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 20 EAST THOMAS ROAD SUITE 2300 PHOENIX AZ 85012 990 2022-07-01 860407179 SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SOUT 6022665976 2850 NORTH 24TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85008 JEANETTE RAMOS CFO 6022665976 2024-02-15 1 JEANETTE RAMOS 999009999 1 MELISSA HANGSLEBEN P02087031 6022662248 2024-02-15 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z GINGER WARD 2850 NORTH 24TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85008 79514230 0 X WWW.SWHD.ORG X 1981 AZ STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION ARIZONA'S CHILDREN NEED FOR A GREAT START IN LIFE. 23 23 1002 2081 0 0 62031325 68669841 2568594 2222856 566536 450655 57011 73389 65223466 71416741 44940 63621 0 0 48209325 48839508 0 0 643209 15230358 16550292 63484623 65453421 1738843 5963320 53445155 61617559 7354167 8226274 46090988 53391285 X SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATION ARIZONA'S CHILDREN NEED FOR A GREAT START IN LIFE. 0 0 17622700 0 56999 HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: WORKS WITH INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, DENTAL, NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES. HEAD START PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION, ALONG WITH HEALTH SCREENINGS, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PARENT TRAINING. EARLY HEAD START HELPS PARENTS WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PARENTING AND LIFE SKILLS DURING THE PRENATAL PERIOD AND IN YEARS BEFORE THEIR BABY IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM. EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES LEARN HOW TO MAKE SURE THEIR CHILDREN ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS AND TO SUSTAIN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING PROCESS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT'S PROGRAMS SERVED 1,146 CHILDREN AT ITS 19 SITES LOCATED AT FOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS: BALSZ, CREIGHTON, OSBORN, AND PARADISE VALLEY. 15066892 0 351220 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING: SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT OFFERS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN ACROSS ARIZONA, THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO TRAINING THAT IS INTERACTIVE AND APPLICABLE TO EVERYDAY WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. KEY ELEMENTS INCLUDE GROUP PARTICIPATION, DISCUSSION OF REAL-LIFE PROBLEMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF IDEAS LEARNED DURING THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY COMMUNITIES, QUALITY FIRST ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY COACHING / INCENTIVES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, WE SERVED 470 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AND PERFORMED 1,912 CHILD CARE ASSESSMENTS. OUR EARLY COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PROGRAMS HELP YOUNG CHILDREN BUILD THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL READERS NOW, WHILE LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LITERACY. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, WE SERVED 75,345 CHILDREN AND PARTNERED WITH 71 MEDICAL PRACTICES. ALSO CENTRAL TO THIS WORK IS THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI) AT EDUCARE ARIZONA, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN 2018 WITH THE VISION TO ACT AS THE STATE'S LEADING EARLY LEARNING PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ENTITY. ITS GOAL IS TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER QUALITY AND PRACTICE, WHICH WILL LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, INCLUDING PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. A CENTRALIZED INSTITUTE AT EDUCARE ARIZONA BRINGS ALL OF THE COMPONENTS NEEDED FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ONE PLACE ACTING AS A LIVING LABORATORY AND PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR DIRECT OBSERVATION OF HIGH-QUALITY TEACHING PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTS AND HANDS-ON LEARNING FOCUSED ON INDIVIDUAL TEACHER AND/OR DIRECTOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE PDI SERVED 215 CHILD CARE CENTERS AND TRAINED 583 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS. INCLUDED IN THIS NUMBER ARE 35 PROFESSIONAL WHO EARNED THEIR CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL. 11455350 7322 283337 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE: SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT OFFERS AN ARRAY OF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AS THEY RAISE THEIR CHILDREN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CAREGIVERS HAVE THE DESIRE TO IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING SKILLS, WHILE PROMOTING POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS, ENHANCING THEIR CHILD'S HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING THEIR FAMILY'S ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES, FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTIONS STUDIES, HEALTHY FAMILIES, AND KINSHIP CARE AND ADOPTIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 4,429 CHILDREN AND 1,397 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. 5823971 1478640 SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: THE AGENCY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT'S BIRTH TO FIVE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THE COE IS FOCUSED ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE WITH COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (AUTISM, FEEDING DISORDERS, ABUSE AND TRAUMA) BY PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE-ART, COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES. OUR INTEGRATED MODEL, WHICH BLENDS MEDICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH APPROACHES, REFLECTS BEST-PRACTICE IN THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD. ADDITIONAL SERVICES/PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR ADAPT SHOP, SMOOTH WAY HOME (SWH) FRAGILE INFANT PROGRAM, HIGH RISK PERINATAL PROGRAM (HRPP) (FORMERLY NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE PROGRAM-NICP), NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP), AND THE INCLUSION PROGRAM FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, WE SERVED 885 CHILDREN IN OUR BIRTH TO FIVE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, 74 CHILDREN THROUGH THE ADAPT SHOP, 1,400 CHILDREN IN SWH, 1,401 CHILDREN IN HRPP, 103 IN NFP AND 90 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH COACHING AND TRAINING IN OUR INCLUSION PROGRAM. 5426308 52660 MENTAL HEALTH AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE BIRTH TO FIVE HELPLINE/FUSSY BABY PROGRAM, A FREE, STATEWIDE QUESTION LINE, AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M., FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT CHILDREN BIRTH TO 5. WE ALSO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE THROUGH OUR SMART SUPPORT PROGRAM. AZ STEPS PROVIDES TRAINING, CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT TO HELP CHILD CARE PROVIDERS PREVENT SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSION WHILE STRENGTHENING THEIR ABILITY TO SUPPORT ALL CHILDREN. OUR HARRIS INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE OFFERS TWO INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE BIRTH TO FIVE HELPLINE HAD 6,052 CALLS; SMART SUPPORT SERVED 510 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE, AZ STEPS TRAINED/CONSULTED WITH 11,308 CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL AND CENTERS, AND THE HARRIS PROGRAM GRADUATED 32 STUDENTS. 56299 56299 FAMILY ASSISTANCE GRANTS: DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROVIDED DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 106 FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS WITH RENT, UTILITIES, AND FAMILY BASIC NEEDS. 11306578 56299 1531300 55451520 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 88 6 1 1002 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 23 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X JEANETTE RAMOS 6022665976 2850 NORTH 24TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85008 JULIE SHAW CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE NOWACZYK VICE CHAIR 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM MCCLUNG TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ISAIAH WILSON II SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STEFANIE LAYTON DIRECTOR 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK ANDERSON DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BEN GOETTER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 TINA GOUNDER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HEIDI BALDWIN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN BALITIS DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN MCGEE DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH KRAHENBUHL DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN RAMOS DIRECTOR 5.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM HOOF DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIDGET OLESIEWICZ DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ZANDRA O'KEEFE DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CATHLEEN WALKER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PETER KOLESAR DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY-SARA JONES DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SAM LEYVAS DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MARSH DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN SANDLER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GINGER WARD CEO 50.00 2.00 X 229615 0 29657 JEANETTE RAMOS CFO 50.00 1.00 X 157252 0 28096 MINDY ZAPATA DIRECTOR HEAD START 50.00 0.00 X 176204 0 19898 ALISON STEIER CO-DIRECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 50.00 0.00 X 151743 0 20808 ALAN TAYLOR VP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 50.00 0.00 X 152583 0 17686 JAKE ADAMS CDO 50.00 0.00 X 150108 0 11505 TRUDI MURCH DIR SERV FOR CHILDREN W DISABILITIES 50.00 0.00 X 152831 0 11642 OTTO REEMELIN CIO 50.00 0.00 X 134727 0 23747 1305063 0 163039 16 0 1 0 EASTER SEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION 7750 E BROADWAY TUCSON AZ 85710 PROGRAM SUBCONTRACTOR 940357 ARIZONA SCHOOL MEALS INC 1235 S 48TH STREET 3 TEMPE AZ 85281 FOOD SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION 584024 AZ ASSOC FOR THE EDUC OF YOUNG CHILDREN 23914 S ALMA SCHOOL RD CHANDLER AZ 85248 PROGRAM SUBCONTRACTOR 291250 ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALES INSTITUTE INC 205 LLOYD STREET 206 CARRBORO NC 27510 TRAINING FOR PROGRAM SERVICES 263120 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY AWARD MANAGEMEN PO BOX 876011 PHOENIX AZ 85287 EVALUATION SERVICES 260273 11 298022 63221930 5149889 210710 68669841 PRIVATE PAYS & INSURANCE PAYMENTS 624100 2195623 2195623 CHILDCARE PAYMENTS 624410 27233 27233 2222856 919915 919915 7508027 7977287 -469260 -469260 -469260 39097 298022 108328 -69231 -69231 70460 11874 58586 58586 VENDOR DISCOUNTS 900099 63083 63083 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 19014 19014 INSURANCE CLAIMS 900099 1937 1937 84034 71416741 2222856 0 524044 63621 63621 648670 196919 451751 39030654 35789999 2871679 368976 2021789 1811395 190184 20210 4251735 3859231 348901 43603 2886660 2629597 229977 27086 14597 14597 59203 59203 83057 83057 3253337 2537993 699359 15985 337707 78432 254978 4297 2801915 2418311 383167 437 1566684 282174 1282067 2443 2237960 1163958 1074002 854135 821201 32802 132 799314 379077 420237 225539 7585 217954 CHILDCARE CTR MATERIALS 2720179 2720179 TUITION AND TRAINING 607012 528949 78063 EQUIP RENTAL & MAINT 585091 92375 488761 3955 OTHER EXPENSES 274640 46403 72152 156085 129922 24121 105801 65453421 55451520 9358692 643209 3780659 6966231 70345 74241 376960 218121 8875695 7617810 405368 534093 19354057 8170813 7645642 11183244 22898979 24000136 8409334 8167380 982173 2856303 53445155 61617559 6472118 4987028 775904 1134675 106145 2104571 7354167 8226274 X 42700855 49087001 3390133 4304284 46090988 53391285 53445155 61617559 X 5963320 1578932 -241955 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 61630474 63739112 63193401 62031325 68669841 319264153 61630474 63739112 63193401 62031325 68669841 319264153 319264153 114514 83148 2456 600813 919915 1720846 40893 240009 169220 81347 84034 615503 321600502 14908738 0.99270 0.99560 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 14,701. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 95,169. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 35,987. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 18,328. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 19,014. INSURANCE CLAIMS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 26,192. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 73,962. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 66,768. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 6,204. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 1,937. VENDOR DISCOUNTS - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 70,878. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 66,465. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 56,815. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 63,083. SCHEDULE A, PART VI, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS: DESCRIPTION: UNRESTRICTED DATE: 12/14/20 AMOUNT: 20000000. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12937927 6674075 6263852 2773479 1496738 1276741 3642651 3642651 11183244 INVESTMENT IN EDUCARE ARIZONA 8167380 C 8167380 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 201303 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 1903268 2104571 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN GRANTED TAX EXEMPT STATUS AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE IRC. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST FOR THE ORGANIZATION AS OF JUNE 30, 2023. PLAY FEST 119046 119046 8968 4096 7195 22678 GOLF EVENT 123740 84643 39097 7252 13915 11662 3597 8336 3 94333 94333 2611 5317 1270 11431 337119 298022 39097 7252 25494 21075 12062 42445 108328 -69231 70460 5765 6109 0 70460 5765 6109 11874 58586 AZ 1 0 0 0 0.00000 1.00000 JEANETTE RAMOS 2850 N 24TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85008 0 JAKE ADAMS CDO 0 GAMING ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT X 0 1 RENT ASSISTANCE 37 44263 UTILITIES ASSISTANCE 16 4701 BASIC NEEDS OR FAMILY ITEMS 53 14657 PART I, LINE 2: FAMILY ASSISTANCE: WE RECEIVE FUNDING TO ASSIST THE FAMILIES WE SERVE. WE HAVE AN APPLICATION PROCESS, AND ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DEPENDING ON THE NEED OF THE FAMILY. THE APPLICATION PROCESS STARTS WITHIN OUR INTERNAL PROGRAMS AND THE NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. THE COMPLETE APPLICATION IS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAM AND THEN FORWARDED TO THE CEO FOR APPROVAL. IN 2023, SWHD ASSISTED 106 FAMILIES WITH RENT, UTILITIES AND BASIC NEEDS OR FAMILY ITEMS. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GINGER WARD CEO 228425 0 0 0 1190 0 15481 0 14176 0 259272 0 0 0 MINDY ZAPATA DIRECTOR HEAD START 175014 0 0 0 1190 0 12810 0 7088 0 196102 0 0 0 JEANETTE RAMOS CFO 156007 0 0 0 1245 0 11863 0 16233 0 185348 0 0 0 ALISON STEIER CO-DIRECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 150553 0 0 0 1190 0 11587 0 9221 0 172551 0 0 0 ALAN TAYLOR VP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 151393 0 0 0 1190 0 11629 0 6057 0 170269 0 0 0 TRUDI MURCH DIR SERV FOR CHILDREN W DISABILITIES 151641 0 0 0 1190 0 11642 0 0 0 164473 0 0 0 JAKE ADAMS CDO 148863 0 0 0 1245 0 11505 0 0 0 161613 0 0 0 OTTO REEMELIN CIO 133987 0 0 0 740 0 10736 0 13011 0 158474 0 0 0 X CLASSROOM BOOKS & SUPPLIES 22750 181718 FMV X BOOKS 1 20000 FMV X EQUIPMENT 1 4597 FMV X AUCTION ITEMS 25 4245 FMV X GIFT CARDS 1 150 FMV 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD CHAIR, BOARD VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE). THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY APPOINT A MEMBER FROM THE BOARD TO SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR A SET AMOUNT OF TIME. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. WITHOUT LIMITING SUCH POWER, THE COMMITTEE SHALL TAKE NO ACTIONS CONTRARY TO FORMALLY STATED POLICIES OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW AND ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE THE DRAFT OF THE RETURN IS PREPARED, IT IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT FOR REVIEW. AFTER THE RETURN HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND ALL NECESSARY CORRECTIONS ARE MADE, THE ENTIRE FORM 990 AND ALL RELATED SCHEDULES ARE PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED DURING A SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING. THE ENTIRE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS REQUIRED BY DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ONE OF SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC.'S (SWHD) MAJOR PROGRAMS IS HEAD START. UNDER THE HEAD START ACT, BOARD MEMBERS (OR THEIR RELATIVES OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATES) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PERFORMED FOR THE GRANT RECIPIENT (SWHD). THUS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AND WHERE CONFLICTS ARISE REQUIRE BOARD MEMBERS LEAVE THE BOARD. SIMILAR RESTRICTIONS ARE IMPOSED ON KEY EMPLOYEES (AND THEIR RELATIVES) FOR ANY COMPENSATION BEYOND REASONABLE SALARY AND BENEFITS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. COMPARABLE INDUSTRY COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA IS USED AND MINUTES ARE KEPT DOCUMENTING THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THIS WAS LAST COMPLETED DURING FISCAL 2023. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS IN EDUCARE ARIZONA -241,955. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THIS PROCESS DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. EDUCARE ARIZONA 1300 N 48TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85008 261778287 PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING, FAMILY SUPPORT AND HEALTH CARE AZ 501(C)(3) LINE 7 SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 EDUCARE ARIZONA O 237673 ACTUAL COSTS EDUCARE ARIZONA Q 144838 ACTUAL COSTS