Nonprofit · EIN 88-1691936
SERVE THE FUTURE AZ
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $165,433 | $147,690 | $17,743 | $59,688 | $0 | $59,688 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $120,002 | $110,913 | $9,089 | $41,906 | – | $41,906 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $89,313 | $80,712 | $8,601 | $32,817 | – | $32,817 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $157,416
- Program service revenue
- $7,932
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $85
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $715
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,340
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $117,432
- Printing, publications and postage
- $254
- Other expenses
- $29,289
- Program services (functional)
- $85,758
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,906
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,688
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,688
- Cash, savings and investments
- $59,688
- Gross receipts
- $165,433
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE BANKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3 | $62,340 |
| SPENCER KIRSCHNER | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN HOWELL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE MACIAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MATT BOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JACK BEAVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| VALERIE ANDRUS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| THU HUYNH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE BANKS | Executive Dir. | 3 | $20,048 |
| BRYAN HOWELL | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| SPENCER KIRSCHNER | Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE MACIAS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| VALERIE ANDUS | Director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT BOCK | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE BANKS | Director | 2 | $28,250 |
| JEFFREY QUIJANO | President | 2 | $0 |
| ERICA FETHERSON | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| LEE STEIN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| KANANI QUIJANO | Director | 1 | $0 |
| FRED HUGHES | Director | 1 | $0 |
| SPENCER KIRSCHNER | President | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN HOWELL | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| LINDSAY FELIEN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK BEAVER | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1139 E PASEO WAY, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-8384
- In care of
- % SERVE THE FUTURE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LESLIE BANKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (480) 485-0314
- Website
- www.servethefuture.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
SERVE THE FUTURE'S CORE MISSION IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, PERSERVANCE, AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH THE GAME OF TENNIS.
Program accomplishments
- AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING RUNS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. EACH WEEK 2-4 COACHES RUN SEVERAL CLINICS ACROSS THE PXU DISTRIC. THE COST OF COACHES AND EQUIPMENT IS THE REASON FOR THIS BEING THE HIGHEST EXPENSE.Expenses $29,215
- SUMMER CAMP RUNS FOR 9 WEEKS BETWEEN SCHOOL YEARS. EXPENSES FOR MULTIPLE COACHES FOUR DAYS A WEEK PLUS SNACKS AND NEEDS OF MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $19,715
- GENERAL PROGRAM - STF STARTED SERVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING SCHOOL HOURS. THIS STARTED IN SEPTEMBER AND CARRIED ON UNTIL MARCH OF LAST YEAR. 1-3 COACHES WOULD PROVIDE 2-4 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING SPORADICALLY EACH MONTH.Expenses $14,481
- OTHER: COACH, HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, TRIPLES TOURNAMENTExpenses $22,347 · grants $715
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1691936
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,688
- Income (IRS master file)
- $165,433
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $165,433 | $147,690 | $59,688 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $120,002 | $110,913 | $41,906 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $89,313 | $80,712 | $32,817 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 88-1691936).
Questions about SERVE THE FUTURE AZ
- What is the EIN of SERVE THE FUTURE AZ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SERVE THE FUTURE AZ is 88-1691936.
- Is SERVE THE FUTURE AZ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SERVE THE FUTURE AZ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SERVE THE FUTURE AZ 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 SERVE THE FUTURE AZ due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SERVE THE FUTURE AZ last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SERVE THE FUTURE AZ?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,340 (LESLIE BANKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SERVE THE FUTURE AZ have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $165,433, expenses of $147,690 and total assets of $59,688 at year end.
Other nonprofits in PHOENIX
- BANNER HEALTH EIN 45-0233470 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MERCY CARE EIN 86-0527381 · last filed 990 for 2025
- DIGNITY COMMUNITY CARE EIN 81-5009488 · last filed 990 for 2025
- COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH EIN 47-0617373 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY EIN 47-2507725 · last filed 990 for 2025
- COMMONSPIRIT WASHINGTON EIN 91-0564491 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BANNER UNIVERSITY FAMILY CARE EIN 46-3766901 · last filed 990 for 2024
- PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL EIN 86-0422559 · last filed 990 for 2024