Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation

Organization Overview

Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (O52) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Agricultural, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation generated $778.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $630.3k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SUSTAINED FUNDING SUPPORT AND INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARIZONA 4-H.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY YOUTH EDUCATION BY BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE SKILLS. WE DEVELOP COMPETENT, CARING AND ACTIVELY ENGAGED CITIZENS WHO STRENGTHEN ARIZONA COMMUNITIES. 4-H IS FOR ALL YOUTH, AGES 5-19, WHO WANT TO HAVE FUN, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THE WORLD. KIDS 5-8 JOIN CLOVERBUDS, A NON-COMPETITIVE, FUN INTRODUCTION TO THE MANY PROJECTS AVAILABLE THROUGH 4-H. YOUTH AGES 9-19 PARTICIPATE IN 4-H BY ENROLLING IN PROJECTS AND JOINING A CLUB. IN 4-H, YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE NEW FRIENDS, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, BECOME LEADERS AND HELP SHAPE THEIR COMMUNITIES. ARIZONA 4-H BUILDS UPON A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE AS IT FOSTERS POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THAT IS BASED ON THE NEEDS AND STRENGTHS OF YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H EXPERIENCES THAT STRENGTHEN A YOUNG PERSON'S SENSE OF BELONGING, GENEROSITY, INDEPENDENCE AND MASTERY. THE 4-H FOUNDATION CREATED AND IMPLEMENTED THE GREAT 8 IPATHWAYS IN 2020-2021 COVERING THE AREAS OF: AGRICULTURE, CAMP/OUTDOORS, CITIZENSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE, CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, LEADERSHIP, HEALTHY LIVING AND STEM. THESE PATHWAYS CROSS-OVER ALL EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS IN 4-H AND ENABLE THE FOUNDATION TO TALK WITH DONORS IN A MORE ROBUST AND INCLUSIVE WAY.SURPRISINGLY, IN 2021 ARIZONA 4-H GREW TO 5,927 YOUTH ENROLLED MEMBERS OF 4-H COMMUNITY CLUBS IN ARIZONA. THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY 903 ADULT VOLUNTEER LEADERS. ANOTHER 29,398 ARIZONA YOUTH GET INVOLVED IN 4-H THROUGH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, EVEN AMID COVID AND ALL OF ITS CHALLENGES.4-H GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO PURSUE THEIR OWN INTERESTS, FROM PHOTOGRAPHY TO COMPUTERS, FROM BUILDING ROCKETS TO RAISING SHEEP OR RABBITS. A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF 4-H PROJECTS IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTP://EXTENSION.ARIZONA.EDU/4H. ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH ALSO GO PLACES - TO CAMP, TO STATE AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND EVEN ON INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL IMMERSION EXCHANGES. THEY LEARN TO BE LEADERS, ACTIVE CITIZENS AND CITIZEN SCIENTISTS. IN 4-H CLUBS, THEY SERVE AS OFFICERS AND LEARN TO CONDUCT MEETINGS, HANDLE CLUB FUNDS, AND FACILITATE GROUP DECISION-MAKING. IN A GROWING NUMBER OF COMMUNITIES, 4-H YOUTH SERVE AS YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES IN MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY GOVERNMENT OR AS MEMBERS OF TEEN COURTS. THEY GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. 4-H MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN VOLUNTEER PROJECTS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, MENTOR YOUNGER CHILDREN AND HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE.4-H CLUBS AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS DERIVE THEIR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER THE ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH FOUNDATION. THEY DO NOT HAVE A TAX EXISTENCE OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION'S UMBRELLA, AND FOR TAX PURPOSES ARE TREATED AS PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. ACCORDINGLY, ALL REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND ASSETS OF THESE CLUBS AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ARE REPORTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 990. A LIST OF CLUBS AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS IS ATTACHED TO THIS RETURN.


THE ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH FOUNDATION EXISTS TO RAISE AND ADMINISTER FUNDING FOR THE ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE GREAT 8. THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY ALLOCATES FUNDS FOR COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL 4-H PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDED FOR STATE AND NATIONAL EVENTS, CONTESTS, AND CONFERENCES FOR ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED ADULT VOLUNTEER EDUCATION/TRAINING AND CHAPERONING FOR 4-H EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deborah Lester
Executive Director
$15,888
Kari Petterson
President
$0
Michele Murphy
Vice President
$0
Wayne Mennetti
Secretary
$0
Tim Bee
Treasurer
$0
Melva Dalmolin
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$514,506
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$514,506
Total Program Service Revenue$102,320
Investment income $150
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $120,070
Net Income from Fundraising Events $36,960
Net Income from Gaming Activities $4,743
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $778,749

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation has recieved totaling $19,961.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National 4-H Council

Chevy Chase, MD

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$13,750
Los Charros Foundation Inc

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: ASSIST YOUTH IN SAVING FOR COLLEGE.

$5,926
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$285
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,374,286
Earnings$459,618
Net Contributions$2,000
Other Expense$137,574
Grants$50,780
Ending Balance$2,647,550

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