Mission
HELPING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MEET THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WHILE EMPOWERING THEIR FAMILIES TO THRIVE.
Public Charity
UPWARD FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Based in PHOENIX, AZ, UPWARD FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $1.5M in revenue, $4.6M in expenses for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 36 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.5M.
EIN: 860221195
PHOENIX, AZ
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.5M
Total Expenses$4.6M
Grant Records36
Funding Total$1.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Upward for Children and Families
How Upward for Children and Families divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 6 years.
$81
Programs
the work itself
$16
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $81 for programs
$69
Provide inclusive childcare programs for children with special needs as well as children that are age appropriate
$6
Provide children with special education needs the best environment in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area with low student-teacher ratios, highly qualified special education teachers, and a full-time medical…
$6
In february 2024 the organization leased its therapy building to a private company, just for kids therapy
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$126,330
GENERAL SUPPORT
$126,330
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED
$40,000
THIS AWARD IS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
$7,740
Program Support
$81,463
Showing up to 5 of 36 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CEO
Alisa Chatinsky Start 102024
DIRECTOR
Brian Critchfield
TREASURER
David Matthews
CEO
Doug Carter Thru 9132024
PRESIDENT
Jos Anshell
VICE PRESIDE
Marshall Porter Thru 2225
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $4.6M | — |
| 2024 | $1.9M | $2.1M | $4.0M |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $2.1M | $4.4M |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $2.1M | $4.5M |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $2.0M | $4.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $1.8M to $1.5M (-16%).
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.