named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Copper Shield Award
Recognition award for Arizona State Legislators who have supported or sponsored legislation benefiting military members and their families.
Copper Star (Bucky O'Neill) Award
Honors public servants, agencies, or elected officials outside the state legislature who have made significant contributions to Arizona veterans and their families.
Lori Piestewa Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship honoring Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa, awarded to honorably discharged veterans or immediate family members of KIA or AOT service members residing in Arizona.
Native American Veteran Scholarship
Scholarship for honorably discharged Native American veterans or their immediate family members residing in Arizona or on tribal lands within the state.
Service and Support Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans or immediate family members residing in Arizona, focused on community service and educational commitment.
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 8 activities
- Host Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyHosts an annual Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor distinguished veterans, in partnership with the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society.
- Hosts Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyHosts an annual Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor distinguished veterans. Conducted in partnership with the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society.
- Partner with Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame SocietyCollaborates with the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society to support veterans and veterans service organizations across Arizona through joint initiatives and recognition programs.
- Present Copper Shield Award to Arizona legislatorsEstablished in 2009, the Copper Shield Award recognizes Arizona State Legislators who have advanced legislation supporting military members and veterans. The award is presented annually at the Patriotic Gala.
- Present Copper Star (Bucky O'Neill) Award to public servants and agenciesEstablished the Bucky O'Neill Arizona Veterans Award to recognize public servants and agencies for exemplary service to Arizona veterans and their families. The award is presented alongside the Copper Shield Award.
- Presentation of Copper Shield and Copper Star (Bucky O'Neill) awardsPresents the Copper Shield Award annually to Arizona legislators who have advanced legislation supporting military members and veterans, and the Copper Star (Bucky O'Neill) Award to public servants and agencies for exemplary service to Arizona veterans and their families. The awards are presented at events such as the Patriotic Gala.
- Presents Copper Shield and Copper Star (Bucky O'Neill) awardsPresents the Copper Shield Award annually to current or former Arizona State Legislators who have advanced legislation supporting military members and veterans; also presents the Copper Star (Bucky O'Neill) Award to recognize public servants and agencies for exemplary service to Arizona veterans and their families. Both awards are presented at events such as the Patriotic Gala.
- Veteran Recognition AwardsPresents the Copper Shield Award annually to current or former Arizona State Legislators who have advanced legislation supporting military members and veterans. The organization also presents the Copper Star (Bucky O'Neill) award and established the Bucky O'Neill Arizona Veterans Award to recognize public servants and agencies for exemplary service to Arizona veterans and their families.
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Targeted Scholarships for Specific Populations 4 activities
- Administer veteran scholarship programsEstablishes, manages, and awards scholarship programs for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans residing in Arizona, including members of the Arizona Reserve and National Guard. Since 2016, expanded to include subprograms for Native American veterans and immediate family members of 100% disabled or killed-in-action (KIA) veterans, such as the Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa Scholarship. Awards up to $5,000 annually to three eligible Arizona residents.
- Administer veteran scholarship programsEstablishes, manages, and maintains scholarship programs for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans residing in Arizona, including Arizona Reserve and National Guard members. Since 2016, expanded to include subprograms for Native American veterans and immediate family members of 100% disabled or killed-in-action (KIA) veterans, such as the Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa Scholarship. Awards up to $5,000 annually to three eligible recipients.
- Administers veteran scholarship programsEstablishes, manages, and maintains scholarship programs for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans residing in Arizona, including members of the Arizona Reserve and National Guard. Since 2016, expanded to include subprograms for Native American veterans and immediate family members of 100% disabled or killed-in-action (KIA) veterans, such as the Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa Scholarship. Awards up to $5,000 annually to three eligible Arizona residents.
- Veteran Scholarship ProgramsEstablishes, manages, maintains, and operates scholarship programs for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans residing in Arizona, including those from the Arizona Reserve and National Guard. These programs have expanded to include subprograms for Native American veterans and immediate family members of 100% disabled or killed in action (KIA) veterans, such as the Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa Scholarship, awarding scholarships up to $5,000 to eligible individuals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support for Veterans and Veteran Service OrganizationsPartners with the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society to support veterans and veterans service organizations within Arizona.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$29K56%
Program service revenue$21K40%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$768
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$500
balance sheet
Total assets$85K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$85K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 10
- A R Yates — Director
- Dennis Gardner — Director
- Ed Logan — Director
- Jeanne Blaes — Director
- Jhenni Morrow — Director
- Johnny Stewart — Director
- Ken Queen — Director
- Steve Aguirre — Director
- Terry Araman — Director
- Travis Burns — Director
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Government — State agency providing direct assistance with benefits and entitlements for veterans, dependents, and survivors
- Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society Partner — Co-hosts the Patriotic Awards Luncheon event.
- Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society Partner — Organizes the Patriotic Awards Luncheon where UAV presents awards and scholarships.
- Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society Partner — Partner organization that hosts the annual Patriotic Gala where the Copper Shield Award is presented.
- Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society Partner — Partners with UAV in endeavors that complement and serve Arizona military veteran communities and veterans service organizations.
- GCU Partner — Carla Piestewa, a recipient of the Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa Scholarship, attended GCU.
- NAU Partner — Brandon Whiterock, a recipient of the Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa Scholarship, attended NAU.
- Northern Arizona VA Health Care System Partner — Collaborates with Prescott VA Hospital, part of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
- Unified Arizona Veterans (UAV) Network — Unified Arizona Veterans Inc is a member of the UAV network, which includes various veterans' service organizations that participate in monthly information-sharing meetings.