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TUCSONS JANUARY 8TH MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 454083646 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.tucsonsmemorial.org
revenue
$47
expenses
$61K
net assets
$0
employees
0
program ratio
91%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

TUCSON'S JANUARY 8TH MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP A MEMORIAL TO REMEMBER THE TRAGIC SHOOTING THAT OCCURRED AT CONGRESSWOMAN GIFFORDS' "CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER" EVENT IN TUCSON, ARIZONA ON JANUARY 8, 2011. THE COMPLETED MEMORIAL WILL HONOR THOSE WHO WERE KILLED OR INJURED THAT DAY, COMMEMORATE THE EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDY, AND ASSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS UNDERSTAND THE EVENTS THAT UNFOLDED AND THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS THAT WAS AT THE HEART OF THAT DAY'S "CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER".

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson's January 8th Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a permanent memorial for the January 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson that killed six people and wounded 13, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. The memorial is being developed in partnership with the City of Tucson, Pima County, and design professionals, with community input guiding the design process. The foundation's work centers on honoring victims, recognizing community resilience, and fostering civic engagement through a public space in El Presidio Park.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Public Forums
Series of public workshops and forums to gather input from survivors, families, historians, and Tucson residents on the memorial design and park planning.
El Presidio Park Master Plan
Development of a comprehensive master plan integrating the January 8th Memorial into a revitalized civic space that supports public gatherings, reflection, and community engagement in downtown Tucson.
January 8th Memorial
Design and construction of a permanent memorial in El Presidio Park to honor the six individuals killed and 13 wounded in the January 8, 2011, shooting, while celebrating Tucson's community resilience and democratic values.
Together We Thrive Capital Campaign
Fundraising initiative to finance the implementation of the memorial and park master plan, led by honorary co-chairs Gabrielle Giffords and Jim Click, Jr.
activities · 22

what they do

direct service · 16
  • Archiving and Preserving Memorial Tributes Memorial Artifact Preservation & Education
    The organization collects, preserves, and archives tribute materials from spontaneous memorial sites following the January 8, 2011 shootings. This includes maintaining an archive of over 500 linear feet of materials, utilizing volunteers for inventory and documentation, and providing basic preservation treatments.
  • Collecting and Preserving Memorial Tributes Memorial Artifact Preservation & Education
    The organization collects, preserves, and archives tribute materials from spontaneous memorial sites following the January 8, 2011 shootings, maintaining an archive of over 500 linear feet of diverse items. This includes initial preservation treatments and ongoing inventory projects with volunteer support.
  • Community Engagement and Outreach Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization engages with the community through stakeholder meetings with survivors and first responders, public forums to gather feedback on memorial designs, and events like "Dine On Your Corner" to raise funds and awareness. They also organize workshops to transform tribute materials into art.
  • Community Engagement and Outreach Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization engages with various stakeholders, including survivors, victims' families, first responders, and the broader community, through meetings, public forums, and events to gather input and foster community involvement in the memorial project.
  • Community Engagement and Public Consultation Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization engages the community through stakeholder meetings with survivors and victims' families, public forums, and presentations to gather feedback and inform the vision and design of the permanent memorial. They also host public events and workshops related to the memorial.
  • Community Outreach with Memorial Items
    The organization distributes collected memorial items, such as stuffed animals, to children in the community and donates other items, like American flags, to relevant organizations.
  • Creating and Displaying Digital and Physical Exhibits Digital & Physical Historical Archiving
    The organization creates digital collections of memorial tribute materials hosted on the Arizona Memory Project website and organizes physical exhibits of these materials at Pima County Public Library branches. They also share tribute materials through various digital platforms.
  • Creating and Displaying Digital and Physical Exhibits Digital & Physical Historical Archiving
    The organization creates digital collections of memorial tribute materials hosted on the Arizona Memory Project website and organizes physical exhibits of these materials at Pima County Public Library branches to share the tributes with the public.
  • Creating and Displaying Memorial Exhibits Digital & Physical Historical Archiving
    The organization creates and displays physical exhibits of memorial tribute materials at public venues, such as Pima County Public Library branches, and develops digital collections of these materials for online access through platforms like the Arizona Memory Project.
  • Developing and Funding a Permanent Memorial Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization provides strategic planning and financial support for the development of a permanent memorial, including selecting a design team, engaging the community in the design process, and conducting a capital campaign to fund its implementation. They also dedicated a memorial on January 8, 2018, at El Presidio Park.
  • Developing and Funding a Permanent Memorial Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization provides strategic planning and financial support for the development of a permanent memorial, including selecting a design team, conducting a capital campaign, and securing matching donations. This culminated in the dedication of a memorial on January 8, 2018, at El Presidio Park.
  • Developing and Funding a Permanent Memorial Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization provides strategic planning and financial support for the development of a permanent memorial, including selecting a design team, engaging the community in the design process, and conducting a capital campaign to fund its implementation. They dedicated a memorial on January 8, 2018, and are working towards breaking ground on a permanent memorial in Downtown Tucson.
  • Donating Collected Items
    The organization donates collected items from spontaneous memorials, such as American flags to Flags for the Flagless and stuffed animals to children in the community.
  • Fundraising Events Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization organizes fundraising events, such as "Dine On Your Corner," where local restaurants donate a percentage of sales to support the memorial.
  • Promoting Memorial Through Digital Channels Digital & Physical Historical Archiving
    The organization shares tribute materials and promotes the memorial through various digital platforms, including Pinterest, digital exhibits, and social media.
  • Repurposing Memorial Items
    The organization distributes collected stuffed animals to children in the community and donates American flags left at memorials to Flags for the Flagless.
advocacy · 3
research · 3
  • Research for Memorial Development Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization conducts research to inform the vision for the permanent memorial, including reviewing public input received after the tragedy and studying other memorial sites across the country.
  • Research for Memorial Development Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization conducts research to inform the vision for the permanent memorial, including reviewing public input received after the tragedy and researching other memorial sites across the country.
  • Researching Memorial Best Practices Memorial Development and Community Engagement
    The organization conducts research by reviewing public input and studying other memorial sites nationwide to inform the vision and design of the permanent memorial.
strategies · 14

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Archival preservation and artistic transformation of memorial tributes archival_preservation_and_artistic_transformation unique to this org
    The foundation preserves items from temporary memorials by archiving those with research value and transforming common tribute items into art pieces for inclusion in the permanent memorial, ensuring long-term legacy and meaning.
  • Archival preservation and artistic transformation of tributes archival_preservation_and_artistic_transformation unique to this org
    Preserves the legacy of community-created memorial tributes by archiving items with research value and transforming common tribute items into art pieces for inclusion in the permanent memorial.
  • Archival preservation and artistic transformation of tributes archival_preservation_and_artistic_transformation unique to this org
    Preserves the historical and emotional significance of community-created memorial items by archiving research-valuable materials and transforming common tributes into art for inclusion in the permanent memorial.
  • Community-driven memorial development community-driven unique to this org
    Engages the public in the design and development of the memorial through inclusive processes, ensuring community input shapes the final form and function of the space.
  • Community-driven memorial development community-driven unique to this org
    The organization engages the public in the design and development of the memorial, ensuring that community input and involvement shape the final form and function of the space.
  • Community-driven memorial development community-driven unique to this org
    Engages the public in the design and development of the memorial, ensuring community input shapes the process and outcome as a core part of the foundation's approach.
  • Fundraising for memorial construction fundraising unique to this org
    Actively secures financial resources to support the planning and construction of the permanent memorial.
  • Fundraising for memorial construction fundraising unique to this org
    The foundation actively raises funds to support the construction of the permanent memorial, recognizing financial resourcing as a critical component of realizing its mission.
  • Fundraising to enable memorial construction fundraising unique to this org
    Actively raises financial resources as a necessary operational strategy to advance the planning and physical construction of the permanent memorial.
  • Memorialization as a catalyst for civic engagement and democratic reflection memorialization_and_civic_engagement unique to this org
    Designs the memorial to serve as a space where citizens can reflect, remember, exercise fundamental rights, and engage in civil discourse, with intentional placement near government centers to reinforce democratic values and inspire ongoing civic participation.
  • Memorialization to honor victims and promote healing memorialization_and_healing unique to this org
    Provides a space for remembrance and healing for survivors, victims’ families, and the broader Southern Arizona community, using the memorial as a focal point for collective recovery and resilience.
  • Memorialization to inspire community collaboration and future action memorialization and community inspiration unique to this org
    Uses the memorial to honor the community's response to the tragedy and inspire future generations to work together on pressing community issues, transforming remembrance into ongoing civic action.
  • Multifunctional memorialization for remembrance, healing, and civic engagement memorialization_and_civic_engagement unique to this org
    Designs the memorial as a space for remembrance of victims, healing for survivors and the community, and active civic engagement—encouraging reflection, democratic participation, and civil discourse, particularly leveraging its proximity to government institutions.
  • Multifunctional memorialization for remembrance, healing, and civic engagement memorialization_and_civic_engagement unique to this org
    The permanent memorial is designed not only to honor victims and survivors of the January 8, 2011 tragedy but also to serve as a space for healing, reflection, civic discourse, and democratic participation, particularly leveraging its proximity to government institutions.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$47
Contributions & grants$47100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$55K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 11
  • CATHIE BATBIE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DR JOHN PEDICONE — DIRECTOR
  • IAN MCDOWELL — DIRECTOR
  • JIM ROWLEY — TREASURER
  • JONI JONES — SECRETARY
  • KAREN CHRISTENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • KEN DORUSHKA — DIRECTOR
  • MARICELA SOLIS DE KESTER — DIRECTOR
  • MARK KIMBLE — DIRECTOR
  • RON BARBER — PRESIDENT
  • ROSS ZIMMERMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 55

who they work with

  • Americans for Responsible Solutions Partner — Encourages elected officials to prevent gun violence and protect responsible gun ownership.
  • Arizona House of Representatives Government — Representative Todd Clodfelter introduced legislation (HB 2436) to provide state funding for the memorial.
  • Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Partner — Partnered on the Arizona Memory Project to host a digital collection of memorial tribute materials.
  • Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Partner — Partnered to create a digital collection of tribute materials on the Arizona Memory Project website.
  • BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit Partner — Annual community-wide outdoor event to commemorate the anniversary of the shooting, promoting health and well-being through physical activity and social cohesiveness.
  • Bentley’s House of Coffee & Tea Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
  • Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Partner — Provides emotional and spiritual care following disasters through volunteer chaplains.
  • Brother John’s Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
  • Chee Salette Architecture Office Partner — Finalist in the design competition for the January 8th Memorial.
  • Chee Salette Architecture Office Partner — Selected in 2015 to design the Memorial and develop a master plan concept for El Presidio Park, and co-hosted public forums.
  • Child and Family Resources Partner — Oversees the distribution of stuffed animals through its Healthy Families program.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Collaboration with the Mayor's office, as indicated by Jonathan Rothschild's role as Mayor of Tucson and membership on the Memorial Development Committee
  • City of Tucson Partner — Maintains the property for the memorial site and supports the permanent memorial.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Part of a public-private partnership for the Memorial and El Presidio Park master plan.
  • Connie Hillman Foundation Funder — Committed to matching funds for the memorial.
  • DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
  • Eclectic Café Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
  • Flags for the Flagless Partner — Received donated American flags from the Foundation that were left at shooting memorials.
  • Frost Gelato Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
  • Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding Partner — Promotes civility, respect, and understanding, focusing on anti-bullying, reducing mental illness stigma, and conducting civility teachings.
  • GRIN (Grandparents In Residence) Partner — Inter-generational mentoring program supporting interactions between retired individuals and those needing support, including projects like Colleges in Classrooms and the Pilates Youth Program.
  • Gabrielle Giffords Partner — Honorary co-chair of the "Together We Thrive" capital campaign.
  • HOK Partner — Finalist in the design competition for the January 8th Memorial.
  • Hilton El Conquistador Resort Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
  • Ibarra Rosano Design Architects Partner — Finalist in the design competition for the January 8th Memorial.
  • Jackie Kain Partner — Part of the design team selected in 2015 for the Memorial and El Presidio Park master plan.
  • Jim Click, Jr. Partner — Honorary co-chair of the "Together We Thrive" capital campaign.
  • Kautz Family Foundation Funder — Committed to matching $1 million in donations for the memorial.
  • Kingfisher Bar & Grill Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
  • La Cocina Partner — Donated a percentage of sales to the memorial during the "Dine On Your Corner" event.
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